American Eagle Expands South Zone 750 Metres to the East and Further Demonstrates Continuity Within High-Grade Core, Intersecting 618 Metres of 0.77% CuEq from Surface
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
- 2026-08-21 01:44:47 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
American Eagle Gold Corp. announced new drill results from its NAK Project, significantly expanding the South Zone's mineralized footprint by 750 meters to the east and 500 meters to the south. Hole NAK25-80 delivered a standout intercept of 618 meters at 0.77% CuEq from surface, demonstrating strong continuity of high-grade mineralization. The results reinforce the project's district-scale potential and provide a clear growth pathway for the higher-grade South Zone.
Reasoning: The drill results significantly expand the known mineralization to the east and south, with a standout high-grade copper equivalent intercept from surface, and robust QA/QC procedures are detailed.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Facts used in scoring: 16
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: NAK25-80 intersected 618 m at 0.77% CuEq (475.86 %*m) and 690 m at 0.71% CuEq (489.9 %*m), both exceeding the 400 %*m exceptional threshold for porphyry copper.
Evidence · text
“618 m of 0.77% CuEq from surface in NAK25-80”
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 company explicitly states that 'insufficient data are available at this time to state the true thickness of the mineralized intervals'.
Evidence · text
“insufficient data are available at this time to state the true thickness of the mineralized intervals”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drill holes NAK25-73, NAK25-75, NAK25-79, and NAK25-80 extend the South Zone corridor ~750 m east and ~500 m south, significantly expanding the mineralized footprint.
Evidence · text
“NAK25-73/75/79/80 extend the South Zone corridor ~750 m east and ~500 m south”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details a rigorous QA/QC protocol including sample preparation, analysis by ALS Geochemistry (ISO/IEC 17025 accredited), and insertion 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.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (16)
NAK25-80copperGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 618 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-80
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.77
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 618 m
- From
- 41 m
- To
- 659 m
- Hole Depth
- 731 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-80:41.0-659.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675222
- Northing
- 6129400
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -72 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.77
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptional grade-width product significantly expands the known mineralization from surface and demonstrates strong continuity within the high-grade core.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Exceptional grade-width product
- Long continuous intercept
- Expands mineralized footprint
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.77”
Context: 618
NAK25-80copperGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 101 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-80
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 101 m
- From
- 41 m
- To
- 142 m
- Hole Depth
- 731 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-80:41.0-142.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675222
- Northing
- 6129400
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -72 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.95
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade-width sub-interval contributes to the overall high-grade intercept, demonstrating localized higher-grade zones.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Strong grade-width product
- High-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.95”
Context: 101
NAK25-80copperGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 413 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-80
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 413 m
- From
- 246 m
- To
- 659 m
- Hole Depth
- 731 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-80:246.0-659.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675222
- Northing
- 6129400
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -72 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade-width sub-interval further confirms the continuity of significant mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Strong grade-width product
- Long continuous sub-interval
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.80”
Context: 413
NAK25-80copperGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 197 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-80
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.77
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 197 m
- From
- 462 m
- To
- 659 m
- Hole Depth
- 731 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-80:462.0-659.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675222
- Northing
- 6129400
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -72 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.77
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong grade-width sub-interval maintains the overall high quality of the main intercept.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Strong grade-width product
- Continuous sub-interval
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.77”
Context: 197
NAK25-80copperGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 690 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-80
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 690 m
- From
- 41 m
- To
- 731 m
- Hole Depth
- 731 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-80:41.0-731.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675222
- Northing
- 6129400
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -72 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.71
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptional grade-width product, encompassing the main high-grade zone, further confirms the large-scale continuity of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Exceptional grade-width product
- Very long continuous intercept
- Expands mineralized footprint
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.71”
Context: 690
NAK25-73copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 1033 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-73
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 1033 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 1039 m
- Hole Depth
- 1039 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-73:6.0-1039.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675990
- Northing
- 6129284
- 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, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept, while lower grade than NAK25-80, is significant for extending the mineralized corridor to the east.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Strong grade-width product
- Very long continuous intercept
- Expands mineralized footprint
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 1033
NAK25-73copperGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 174 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-73
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 174 m
- From
- 417 m
- To
- 591 m
- Hole Depth
- 1039 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-73:417.0-591.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675990
- Northing
- 6129284
- 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, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval contributes to the overall long intercept, showing consistent mineralization.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Continuous sub-interval
- Contributes to overall extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: 174
NAK25-73copperGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 117 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-73
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.48
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 117 m
- From
- 629 m
- To
- 747 m
- Hole Depth
- 1039 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-73:629.0-747.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675990
- Northing
- 6129284
- 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, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.48
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate grade zone within the longer intercept, supporting continuity.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Moderate grade sub-interval
- Continuous sub-interval
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.48”
Context: 117
NAK25-73copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 120 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-73
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 120 m
- From
- 919 m
- To
- 1039 m
- Hole Depth
- 1039 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-73:919.0-1039.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675990
- Northing
- 6129284
- 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, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.32
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval further confirms the presence of mineralization at depth in the eastern step-out hole.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Continuous sub-interval
- Contributes to overall extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 120
NAK25-75copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 396 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-75
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 396 m
- From
- 58 m
- To
- 454 m
- Hole Depth
- 980 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-75:58.0-454.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675692
- Northing
- 6129488
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 210 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.24
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept contributes to the eastern expansion of the South Zone, confirming mineralization in a new area.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Strong grade-width product
- Long continuous intercept
- Expands mineralized footprint
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.24”
Context: 396
NAK25-75copperGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 922 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-75
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 922 m
- From
- 58 m
- To
- 980 m
- Hole Depth
- 980 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-75:58.0-980.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675692
- Northing
- 6129488
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 210 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.22
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept confirms broad mineralization in the eastern extension, supporting the district-scale potential.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Strong grade-width product
- Very long continuous intercept
- Expands mineralized footprint
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.22”
Context: 922
NAK25-75copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 361 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-75
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 361 m
- From
- 586 m
- To
- 947 m
- Hole Depth
- 980 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-75:586.0-947.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675692
- Northing
- 6129488
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 210 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.27
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long sub-interval demonstrates consistent mineralization within the broader eastern extension.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Strong grade-width product
- Long continuous sub-interval
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 361
NAK25-75copperGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 88 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-75
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 88 m
- From
- 787 m
- To
- 875 m
- Hole Depth
- 980 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-75:787.0-875.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 675692
- Northing
- 6129488
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 210 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate grade sub-interval contributes to the overall positive results in the eastern extension.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Moderate grade sub-interval
- Continuous sub-interval
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 88
NAK25-79copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 107 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-79
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 107 m
- From
- 444 m
- To
- 551 m
- Hole Depth
- 807 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-79:444.0-551.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 676242
- Northing
- 6129093
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.33
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the southern extension of the South Zone, confirming mineralization in a new area.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Continuous intercept
- Expands mineralized footprint
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 107
NAK25-79copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 322 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-79
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 322 m
- From
- 444 m
- To
- 766 m
- Hole Depth
- 807 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-79:444.0-766.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 676242
- Northing
- 6129093
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.23
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept confirms broad mineralization in the southern extension, supporting the district-scale potential.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Strong grade-width product
- Long continuous intercept
- Expands mineralized footprint
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 322
NAK25-79copperGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 106 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NAK25-79
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.29
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 106 m
- From
- 660 m
- To
- 766 m
- Hole Depth
- 807 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NAK25-79:660.0-766.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 676242
- Northing
- 6129093
- CRS
- NAD83_Z9
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.29
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval further confirms the presence of mineralization at depth in the southern step-out hole.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
- Continuous sub-interval
- Contributes to overall extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.29”
Context: 106
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