American Eagle Drills One Kilometre of Copper-Gold Mineralization from Surface at NAK: 1,001 Metres of 0.46% CuEq, Including 218 Metres of 1.01% CuEq
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- American Eagle Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- AE
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 10:13:09 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
American Eagle Gold has reported exceptional drill results from its NAK project in British Columbia, highlighted by hole NAK26-87 intersecting 1,001 metres of 0.46% copper equivalent (CuEq) from surface, including a higher-grade section of 218 metres at 1.01% CuEq. This represents the longest continuous mineralized intercept ever drilled at NAK and successfully expands the high-grade South Zone by 150 metres to the northwest. Additional step-out holes also returned broad copper intercepts, extending the mineralized footprint and suggesting positive implications for future open-pit development.
Reasoning: American Eagle's drill results at NAK are highly positive, featuring an exceptional 1,001-metre continuous copper-gold intercept from surface, including significant high-grade zones. This step-out success expands the known mineralization and has strong implications for a large open-pit operation. While true width is not yet known and metal equivalent recoveries are assumed, the overall results are very material and novel for the project.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length of 1,001 metres of continuous mineralization from surface, which is rare for porphyry deposits.
- High-grade sub-intervals, including 218 metres at 1.01% CuEq, indicating significant economic potential.
- Successful step-out drilling expanding the high-grade South Zone by 150 metres to the northwest.
- Positive implications for future open-pit design and strip ratio due to broad, consistent intercepts extending the mineralized footprint.
- Robust QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off enhance confidence in the results.
Negative factors
- True width of mineralized intervals is not yet known, which introduces some uncertainty.
- Metal equivalent calculations use assumed metallurgical recoveries, which are premature at this stage.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 36
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole NAK26-87 intersected 218 metres of 1.01% CuEq, which is an exceptional grade for a porphyry deposit, and 1,001 metres of 0.46% CuEq, an exceptional length and strong grade.
Evidence · text
“1,001 Metres of 0.46% CuEq, Including 218 Metres of 1.01% CuEq”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole NAK26-87 was drilled as a step-out approximately 150 metres northwest of a previously reported hole, successfully expanding the high-grade South Zone.
Evidence · text
“NAK26-87 steps out 150 metres northwest of NAK25-78”
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 'QA/QC and Sampling Protocol' section, mentioning ALS Geochemistry as an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab and the use of standards, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Sampling at NAK follows a rigorous methodology and internal QA/QC protocol. Drill core is halved on site, and samples are submitted to ALS Geochemistry in Langley, British Columbia, for preparation and analysis. ALS is accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for assays. All analytical methods include quality control standards inserted at set frequencies. The entire sample interval is crushed and homogenized, and 250 g of the homogenized sample is pulped. All samples were analyzed for gold, silver, copper, molybdenum, and a suite of 45 other major and trace elements. Analysis for gold is by fire assay fusion followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES) on 30 g of pulp. Silver, copper, molybdenum, and all other major and trace elements are analyzed by four-acid digestion followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Internal QA/QC protocols dictate that individual core samples are no less than 70 cm and no greater than 3 m in length. To control standard, blank, and duplicate sample frequency, and to better constrain pass/fail re-analysis intervals, samples are submitted to the lab in 50-sample batches. Within each 50-sample batch, there is one gold-copper standard and two coarse reject duplicates, inserted at regular intervals, and two blank samples, inserted sequentially following well-mineralized samples where possible, for a total of 10% QA/QC samples.”
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 'insufficient data are available at this time to state the true thickness of the mineralized intervals'.
Evidence · text
“The reported intervals represent drill intercepts, and insufficient data are available at this time to state the true thickness of the mineralized intervals.”
Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative
Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
Why it applies: While metal equivalent assumptions (prices and recoveries) are disclosed, the use of '80% metallurgical recoveries assumed for all metals' is noted as premature, indicating a lack of actual testwork.
Evidence · text
“Copper Equivalent (CuEq) values shown in Tables for drill intercepts are calculated on the basis of US$4.50/lb for Cu, US$3,375/oz for Au, US$60/oz for Ag and US$25/lb for Mo, with 80% metallurgical recoveries assumed for all metals (since it is unclear what metals will be the principal products, assuming different recoveries is premature at this stage).”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 36. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (36)
NAK26-87NAK · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 218 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 218 m
- From
- 552 m
- To
- 770 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:552-770
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.01
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional copper grade and strong length within a porphyry system, contributing significantly to the overall high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Strong intercept length.
- High metal equivalent grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 218
NAK26-87NAK · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 218 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 218 m
- From
- 552 m
- To
- 770 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:552-770
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong length within a significant copper-gold porphyry system.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Strong intercept length.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 218
NAK26-87NAK · silverGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 218 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 218 m
- From
- 552 m
- To
- 770 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:552-770
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver provides a minor byproduct credit within this copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Silver as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.7”
Context: 218
NAK26-87NAK · molybdenumGrade: 225Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 218 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 225
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 218 m
- From
- 552 m
- To
- 770 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:552-770
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum provides a byproduct credit within this copper-gold intercept, contributing to the overall metal equivalent value.
Positive factors
- Molybdenum as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“225”
Context: 218
NAK26-87NAK · copperGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 380 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 380 m
- From
- 548 m
- To
- 928 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:548-928
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.81
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval demonstrates strong copper mineralization over a significant length, contributing to the overall high-grade zone expansion.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Strong intercept length.
- High metal equivalent grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.42”
Context: 380
NAK26-87NAK · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 380 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 380 m
- From
- 548 m
- To
- 928 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:548-928
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate gold grades over a substantial length, contributing to the overall economic potential.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Strong intercept length.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.24”
Context: 380
NAK26-87NAK · silverGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 380 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 380 m
- From
- 548 m
- To
- 928 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:548-928
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver provides a minor byproduct credit within this copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Silver as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.7”
Context: 380
NAK26-87NAK · molybdenumGrade: 164Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 380 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 164
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 380 m
- From
- 548 m
- To
- 928 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:548-928
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum provides a byproduct credit within this copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Molybdenum as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“164”
Context: 380
NAK26-87NAK · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 866 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 866 m
- From
- 90 m
- To
- 956 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:90-956
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.51
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept shows moderate copper grades, contributing significantly to the overall mineralized footprint and open-pit potential.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Exceptional intercept length.
- Strong metal equivalent grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 866
NAK26-87NAK · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 866 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 866 m
- From
- 90 m
- To
- 956 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:90-956
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept shows weak gold grades, but contributes to the overall metal content over a significant width.
Positive factors
- Weak gold grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Exceptional intercept length.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 866
NAK26-87NAK · silverGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 866 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 866 m
- From
- 90 m
- To
- 956 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:90-956
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver provides a minor byproduct credit within this very long copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Silver as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.2”
Context: 866
NAK26-87NAK · molybdenumGrade: 110Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 866 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 110
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 866 m
- From
- 90 m
- To
- 956 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:90-956
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum provides a byproduct credit within this very long copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Molybdenum as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“110”
Context: 866
NAK26-87NAK · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1001 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1001 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 1040 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:39-1040
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.46
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptional 1-kilometre intercept from surface, with moderate copper grades, is highly material and novel, demonstrating the significant scale of the NAK porphyry system.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Exceptional intercept length (1 km) from surface, indicating a very large mineralized system.
- Strong metal equivalent grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 1001
NAK26-87NAK · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1001 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1001 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 1040 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:39-1040
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept from surface, while showing weak gold grades, contributes significantly to the overall metal content of the large mineralized system.
Positive factors
- Weak gold grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Exceptional intercept length (1 km) from surface.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 1001
NAK26-87NAK · silverGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1001 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1001 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 1040 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:39-1040
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver provides a minor byproduct credit within this exceptional length copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Silver as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.1”
Context: 1001
NAK26-87NAK · molybdenumGrade: 97Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1001 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-87
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 97
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1001 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 1040 m
- Hole Depth
- 1040 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-87:39-1040
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 674887
- Northing
- 6129558
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum provides a byproduct credit within this exceptional length copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Molybdenum as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“97”
Context: 1001
NAK26-84NAK · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 109 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-84
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 109 m
- From
- 524 m
- To
- 633 m
- Hole Depth
- 739 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-84:524-633
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675048
- Northing
- 6129578
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 255 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.4
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper grades but a strong metal equivalent grade over a moderate length, extending the mineralized footprint.
Positive factors
- Weak copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Moderate intercept length.
- Strong metal equivalent grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 109
NAK26-84NAK · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 109 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-84
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 109 m
- From
- 524 m
- To
- 633 m
- Hole Depth
- 739 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-84:524-633
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675048
- Northing
- 6129578
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 255 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold grades, contributing to the overall metal equivalent value.
Positive factors
- Weak gold grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 109
NAK26-84NAK · silverGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 109 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-84
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 109 m
- From
- 524 m
- To
- 633 m
- Hole Depth
- 739 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-84:524-633
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675048
- Northing
- 6129578
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 255 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver provides a minor byproduct credit within this copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Silver as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“2.6”
Context: 109
NAK26-84NAK · molybdenumGrade: 31Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 109 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-84
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 31
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 109 m
- From
- 524 m
- To
- 633 m
- Hole Depth
- 739 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-84:524-633
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675048
- Northing
- 6129578
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 255 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum provides a minor byproduct credit within this copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Molybdenum as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak molybdenum grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“31”
Context: 109
NAK26-84NAK · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 587 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-84
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 587 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 658 m
- Hole Depth
- 739 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-84:71-658
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675048
- Northing
- 6129578
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 255 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.21
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept shows weak copper grades but a moderate metal equivalent grade, extending the mineralized footprint to the west.
Positive factors
- Weak copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Strong intercept length.
- Moderate metal equivalent grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 587
NAK26-84NAK · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 587 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-84
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 587 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 658 m
- Hole Depth
- 739 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-84:71-658
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675048
- Northing
- 6129578
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 255 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept shows very weak gold grades, contributing minimally to the overall metal content.
Positive factors
- Very weak gold grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.05”
Context: 587
NAK26-84NAK · silverGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 587 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-84
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 587 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 658 m
- Hole Depth
- 739 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-84:71-658
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675048
- Northing
- 6129578
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 255 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver provides a minor byproduct credit within this long copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Silver as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.1”
Context: 587
NAK26-84NAK · molybdenumGrade: 39Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 587 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-84
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 39
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 587 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 658 m
- Hole Depth
- 739 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-84:71-658
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675048
- Northing
- 6129578
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 255 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum provides a minor byproduct credit within this long copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Molybdenum as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak molybdenum grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“39”
Context: 587
NAK26-88NAK · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 555 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-88
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 555 m
- From
- 332 m
- To
- 887 m
- Hole Depth
- 962 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-88:332-887
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675435
- Northing
- 6129611
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.3
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept shows weak copper grades but a moderate metal equivalent grade, extending the mineralized footprint to the west.
Positive factors
- Weak copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Strong intercept length.
- Moderate metal equivalent grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.16”
Context: 555
NAK26-88NAK · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 555 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-88
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 555 m
- From
- 332 m
- To
- 887 m
- Hole Depth
- 962 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-88:332-887
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675435
- Northing
- 6129611
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept shows very weak gold grades, contributing minimally to the overall metal content.
Positive factors
- Very weak gold grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 555
NAK26-88NAK · silverGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 555 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-88
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 555 m
- From
- 332 m
- To
- 887 m
- Hole Depth
- 962 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-88:332-887
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675435
- Northing
- 6129611
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver provides a minor byproduct credit within this long copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Silver as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 555
NAK26-88NAK · molybdenumGrade: 99Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 555 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-88
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 99
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 555 m
- From
- 332 m
- To
- 887 m
- Hole Depth
- 962 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-88:332-887
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675435
- Northing
- 6129611
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum provides a byproduct credit within this long copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Molybdenum as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak molybdenum grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“99”
Context: 555
NAK26-88NAK · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 692 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-88
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 692 m
- From
- 234 m
- To
- 926 m
- Hole Depth
- 962 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-88:234-926
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675435
- Northing
- 6129611
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.28
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept shows weak copper grades but a moderate metal equivalent grade, extending the mineralized footprint to the west.
Positive factors
- Weak copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Strong intercept length.
- Moderate metal equivalent grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 692
NAK26-88NAK · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 692 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-88
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 692 m
- From
- 234 m
- To
- 926 m
- Hole Depth
- 962 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-88:234-926
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675435
- Northing
- 6129611
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept shows very weak gold grades, contributing minimally to the overall metal content.
Positive factors
- Very weak gold grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 692
NAK26-88NAK · silverGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 692 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-88
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 692 m
- From
- 234 m
- To
- 926 m
- Hole Depth
- 962 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-88:234-926
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675435
- Northing
- 6129611
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver provides a minor byproduct credit within this very long copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Silver as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.7”
Context: 692
NAK26-88NAK · molybdenumGrade: 84Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 692 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-88
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 84
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 692 m
- From
- 234 m
- To
- 926 m
- Hole Depth
- 962 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-88:234-926
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675435
- Northing
- 6129611
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum provides a minor byproduct credit within this very long copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Molybdenum as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak molybdenum grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“84”
Context: 692
NAK26-86NAK · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 151 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-86
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 151 m
- From
- 44 m
- To
- 195 m
- Hole Depth
- 695 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-86:44-195
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675039
- Northing
- 6130028
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper grades but a moderate metal equivalent grade over a moderate length, extending the mineralized footprint to the west.
Positive factors
- Weak copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Moderate intercept length.
- Moderate metal equivalent grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 151
NAK26-86NAK · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 151 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-86
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 151 m
- From
- 44 m
- To
- 195 m
- Hole Depth
- 695 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-86:44-195
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675039
- Northing
- 6130028
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold grades, contributing minimally to the overall metal content.
Positive factors
- Very weak gold grade.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 151
NAK26-86NAK · silverGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 151 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-86
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 151 m
- From
- 44 m
- To
- 195 m
- Hole Depth
- 695 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-86:44-195
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675039
- Northing
- 6130028
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver provides a minor byproduct credit within this copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Silver as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.9”
Context: 151
NAK26-86NAK · molybdenumGrade: 12Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 151 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK26-86
- Project
- NAK
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 12
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 151 m
- From
- 44 m
- To
- 195 m
- Hole Depth
- 695 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK26-86:44-195
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675039
- Northing
- 6130028
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum provides a minor byproduct credit within this copper-gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Molybdenum as a byproduct credit.
Negative factors
- Very weak molybdenum grade.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“12”
Context: 151
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