07:00 ET OceanaGold Submits Permit Application and Provides Technical and Exploration Update Supporting Mine Life Extension at Macraes OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC, NYSE: OGC) ("OceanaGold" or the "Company") announces that it has lodged its application for approval of the Macraes ...
Original announcement by cnw on
- Company
- OceanaGold Corporation
- Ticker
- OGC
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- New Zealand
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Permitting
- Extracted
- 2026-09-09 11:34:56 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
OceanaGold has submitted a permit application for its Macraes Phase 4 Project in New Zealand, aiming to extend the mine life from 2032 to the late 2030s, with potential for gold production into the 2040s. The application is supported by recent technical studies and exploration drilling, which has identified significant gold intercepts at Innes Mills, Golden Point Underground, Coronation, and Nunns, demonstrating resource conversion and extension potential. The company plans a record US$13 million exploration expenditure in 2026, with an updated NI 43-101 technical report expected in early 2028.
Reasoning: OceanaGold has submitted a permit application to extend the Macraes mine life to the late 2030s, supported by recent drill results showing strong resource conversion and extension opportunities, including several high-grade intercepts. The company has also committed a significant exploration budget for 2026.
Positive factors
- Mine life extension application submitted
- Positive drill results supporting resource conversion and extension
- Identification of high-grade zones
- Significant exploration budget for 2026
- QP sign-off for technical information
- Detailed QA/QC procedures disclosed
- Transparent compositing parameters
Negative factors
- True widths not determined for drill intercepts
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 40
Classification and evidence
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.'
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a detailed 'Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC")' section outlining sampling, analysis, and review procedures.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document clearly states the criteria for significant intercepts, including a minimum length, cut-off grade, and maximum internal waste allowance.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Several drill intercepts are categorized under 'Activity: Conversion', which is described as 'converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category'.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: DDH8283
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Several drill intercepts are categorized under 'Activity: Extension', which is described as 'associated with step-out exploration drilling'.
Evidence · table
“Extension”
Context: DDH8273
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a mill_cil route ("CIL")
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 40. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (40)
DDH8273Macraes · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8273
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 171.2 m
- To
- 181.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 171.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8273:171.2-181.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits, though true width is not determined. The grade is moderate for an open pit gold deposit.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: 10.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
DDH8283Macraes · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8283
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 162.2 m
- To
- 183.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 162.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8283:162.2-183.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from conversion drilling, supporting the upgrade of inferred resources. The grade is moderate for an open pit gold deposit over a good width, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.1”
Context: 21.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8286Macraes · goldGrade: 5.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8286
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.9 m
- From
- 150.1 m
- To
- 158 m
- Intercept Depth
- 150.1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8286:150.1-158
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept (5.4 g/t Au) is exceptional for an open pit gold deposit and supports resource conversion, contributing to the emergence of a higher-grade zone. True width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“5.4”
Context: 7.9
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8298Macraes · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8298
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 145.2 m
- To
- 157.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 145.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8298:145.2-157.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit supports resource conversion and the potential for a higher-grade zone, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.3”
Context: 12.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8309Macraes · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8309
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 135 m
- To
- 140 m
- Intercept Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8309:135-140
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.3”
Context: 5.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8327Macraes · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8327
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 116.1 m
- To
- 122.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 116.1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8327:116.1-122.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 6.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8336Macraes · goldGrade: 2.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8336
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 165.9 m
- To
- 168.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 165.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8336:165.9-168.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.8”
Context: 3.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8367Macraes · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8367
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 193.5 m
- To
- 199.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 193.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8367:193.5-199.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is moderate for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.7”
Context: 6.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
DDH8367Macraes · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8367
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 206.5 m
- To
- 210.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 206.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8367:206.5-210.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is moderate for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 4.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
RCH8390Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8390
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 88 m
- To
- 96 m
- Intercept Depth
- 88 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8390:88-96
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from conversion drilling, supporting resource definition. The grade is weak for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 8.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8145Macraes · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8145
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 271 m
- To
- 278 m
- Intercept Depth
- 271 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8145:271-278
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is moderate for an underground gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“3.1”
Context: 7.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
DDH8170Macraes · goldGrade: 4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8170
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 174.1 m
- To
- 188.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 174.1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8170:174.1-188.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an underground gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“4.0”
Context: 14.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8269Macraes · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8269
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 167 m
- To
- 194 m
- Intercept Depth
- 167 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8269:167-194
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an underground gold deposit over a good width supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“3.0”
Context: 27.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8281Macraes · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8281
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 447.4 m
- To
- 459.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 447.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8281:447.4-459.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is moderate for an underground gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.1”
Context: 12.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
DDH8294Macraes · goldGrade: 3.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8294
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 365.8 m
- To
- 376.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 365.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8294:365.8-376.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an underground gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“3.9”
Context: 11.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8302Macraes · goldGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8302
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 368.8 m
- To
- 384.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 368.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8302:368.8-384.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from conversion drilling, supporting resource definition. The grade is weak for an underground gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.4”
Context: 16.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8325Macraes · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8325
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 378 m
- To
- 387 m
- Intercept Depth
- 378 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8325:378-387
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate grade intercept for an underground gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.7”
Context: 9.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8407Macraes · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8407
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30 m
- From
- 339.7 m
- To
- 369.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 339.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8407:339.7-369.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is weak for an underground gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.7”
Context: 30.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
DDH8412Macraes · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8412
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 326.1 m
- To
- 341.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 326.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8412:326.1-341.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is weak for an underground gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 15.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
GDH0567Macraes · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GDH0567
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 95 m
- To
- 113 m
- Intercept Depth
- 95 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GDH0567:95-113
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is moderate for an underground gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.7”
Context: 18.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
DDH8224Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8224
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 243 m
- To
- 268 m
- Intercept Depth
- 243 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8224:243-268
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from conversion drilling, supporting resource definition. The grade is weak for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 25.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8241Macraes · goldGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8241
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 289.5 m
- To
- 298.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 289.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8241:289.5-298.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“4.2”
Context: 9.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8243Macraes · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8243
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 226 m
- To
- 244 m
- Intercept Depth
- 226 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8243:226-244
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.3”
Context: 18.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8252Macraes · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8252
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.3 m
- From
- 216.2 m
- To
- 235.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 216.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8252:216.2-235.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.7”
Context: 19.3
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8255Macraes · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8255
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.5 m
- From
- 299 m
- To
- 307.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 299 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8255:299-307.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.0”
Context: 8.5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8255Macraes · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8255
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 239 m
- To
- 248 m
- Intercept Depth
- 239 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8255:239-248
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 9.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8262Macraes · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8262
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 273 m
- To
- 288 m
- Intercept Depth
- 273 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8262:273-288
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.6”
Context: 15.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DDH8369Macraes · goldGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8369
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 117.8 m
- To
- 126.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 117.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8369:117.8-126.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit supports resource conversion, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.2”
Context: 9.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
RCD8297Macraes · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCD8297
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 252.1 m
- To
- 270.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 252.1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCD8297:252.1-270.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from conversion drilling, supporting resource definition. The grade is weak for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.9”
Context: 18.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
RCH8250Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8250
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24 m
- From
- 69 m
- To
- 93 m
- Intercept Depth
- 69 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8250:69-93
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from conversion drilling, supporting resource definition. The grade is weak for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 24.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
RCH8340Macraes · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8340
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 69 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8340:62-69
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is moderate for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.1”
Context: 7.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
RCH8343Macraes · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8343
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 65 m
- To
- 71 m
- Intercept Depth
- 65 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8343:65-71
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is moderate for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.2”
Context: 6.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
RCH8344Macraes · goldGrade: 7.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8344
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 65 m
- To
- 69 m
- Intercept Depth
- 65 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8344:65-69
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptionally high-grade intercept (7.9 g/t Au) for an open pit gold deposit is from extension drilling, indicating significant potential for mineralization beyond known limits. True width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“7.9”
Context: 4.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
RCH8349Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8349
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 63 m
- To
- 69 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8349:63-69
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is weak for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 6.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
RCH8353Macraes · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8353
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 54 m
- To
- 57 m
- Intercept Depth
- 54 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8353:54-57
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is moderate for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 3.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
RCH8356Macraes · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8356
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 57 m
- To
- 62 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8356:57-62
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is moderate for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.2”
Context: 5.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
RCH8359Macraes · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8359
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 46 m
- To
- 53 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8359:46-53
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. True width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.6”
Context: 7.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
RCH8374Macraes · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8374
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 50 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8374:36-50
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. True width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.5”
Context: 14.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
RCH8375Macraes · goldGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8375
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 25 m
- To
- 33 m
- Intercept Depth
- 25 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8375:25-33
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade intercept for an open pit gold deposit is from extension drilling, indicating significant potential for mineralization beyond known limits. True width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“4.2”
Context: 8.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
RCH8376Macraes · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8376
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 55 m
- To
- 62 m
- Intercept Depth
- 55 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8376:55-62
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is from extension drilling, indicating potential for mineralization beyond known limits. The grade is moderate for an open pit gold deposit, though true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 7.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.