Arctic Star Completes Successful Spring 2022 Exploration Program, Diagras Project NT
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Arctic Star Exploration Corp.
- Ticker
- ADD
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Northwest Territories
- Primary commodity
- Diamond
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 12:05:30 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Arctic Star Exploration Corp. has completed a successful spring 2022 exploration program on its Diagras project in the Northwest Territories, including the discovery of the new Arbutus kimberlite and further delineation of the Sequoia kimberlite complex. The program involved 1,098 meters of drilling, with samples from both kimberlites sent for caustic fusion to determine diamond content. The company also received a $168,000 Mining Incentive Grant for its efforts.
Reasoning: Arctic Star completed a successful exploration program, discovering the new Arbutus kimberlite and delineating the Sequoia complex with significant kimberlite intercepts. The program was supported by a grant, but diamond results are still pending, limiting full economic assessment.
Positive factors
- Discovery of new kimberlite (Arbutus)
- Successful drilling program with significant kimberlite intercepts
- Further delineation of Sequoia kimberlite complex
- Receipt of a Mining Incentive Grant
Negative factors
- Diamond results are pending, so economic viability is not yet known
- No grades reported for kimberlite intercepts
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Buddy Doyle, AUSIMM, is named as the Qualified Person for this news release under NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“Qualified Person The Qualified Person for this news release is Buddy Doyle, AUSIMM, a Geologist with over 35 years of experience in diamond exploration, discovery, and evaluation. A Qualified Person under the provisions of the National Instrument 43-101.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions that core is split and sent to SRC diamond laboratory in Saskatoon for caustic fusion.
Evidence · text
“the core is split with half or approximately 3.8kg per meter going to the lab for caustic fusion. Therefore, the total estimated sample to be sent for caustic fusion from Sequoia is estimated at 1915 kilograms. ... Once logged and split the core will be sent to SRC diamond laboratory in Saskatoon.”
No Grade Reportednegative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The document reports kimberlite intercepts but no diamond grades, as samples are still being processed.
Evidence · text
“Diamond results should start becoming available in mid-July through to the end of August.”
Maiden Discoverypositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The drilling program resulted in the discovery of the Arbutus kimberlite.
Evidence · text
“This work resulted in the discovery of the Arbutus kimberlite.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Six drill holes were directed towards the ongoing delineation of the Sequoia kimberlite complex.
Evidence · text
“Six were directed towards the ongoing delineation of the Sequoia kimberlite complex”
Exploration Drillingneutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: Three drill holes were completed exploring for new kimberlite on two exploration targets, leading to the Arbutus discovery.
Evidence · text
“three others were completed exploring for new kimberlite on two exploration targets. This work resulted in the discovery of the Arbutus kimberlite.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
DG2022-01Diagras · diamondIntercept: 127.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DG2022-01
- Project
- Diagras
- Commodity
- diamond
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- ADD
Geometry
- Intercept
- 127.5 m
- From
- 28.5 m
- To
- 156 m
- Hole Depth
- 201 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 552487
- Northing
- 7178500
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC diamond laboratory in Saskatoon
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant kimberlite intercept was encountered during delineation drilling of the Sequoia kimberlite, indicating potential for resource definition, though diamond results are pending.
Positive factors
- Long kimberlite intercept
- Delineation drilling on known kimberlite
Negative factors
- No diamond results reported yet
Evidence · table
“127.5”
Context: 28.5
DG2022-01Diagras · diamondIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DG2022-01
- Project
- Diagras
- Commodity
- diamond
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- ADD
Geometry
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 171 m
- To
- 180 m
- Hole Depth
- 201 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 552487
- Northing
- 7178500
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC diamond laboratory in Saskatoon
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A kimberlite intercept was encountered during delineation drilling of the Sequoia kimberlite, contributing to resource understanding, though diamond results are pending.
Positive factors
- Kimberlite intercept
- Delineation drilling on known kimberlite
Negative factors
- No diamond results reported yet
Evidence · table
“9.0”
Context: 171.0
DG2022-03Diagras · diamondIntercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DG2022-03
- Project
- Diagras
- Commodity
- diamond
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- ADD
Geometry
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 27 m
- To
- 54 m
- Hole Depth
- 102 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 552487
- Northing
- 7178500
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC diamond laboratory in Saskatoon
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A kimberlite intercept was encountered during delineation drilling of the Sequoia kimberlite, contributing to resource understanding, though diamond results are pending.
Positive factors
- Kimberlite intercept
- Delineation drilling on known kimberlite
Negative factors
- No diamond results reported yet
Evidence · table
“27”
Context: 27.0
DG2022-05Diagras · diamondIntercept: 207 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DG2022-05
- Project
- Diagras
- Commodity
- diamond
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- ADD
Geometry
- Intercept
- 207 m
- From
- 18 m
- To
- 225 m
- Hole Depth
- 225 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 552530
- Northing
- 7178590
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC diamond laboratory in Saskatoon
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very significant kimberlite intercept was encountered during delineation drilling of the Sequoia kimberlite, indicating substantial potential for resource definition, though diamond results are pending.
Positive factors
- Very long kimberlite intercept
- Delineation drilling on known kimberlite
Negative factors
- No diamond results reported yet
Evidence · table
“207”
Context: 18.0
DG2022-06Diagras · diamondIntercept: 69 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DG2022-06
- Project
- Diagras
- Commodity
- diamond
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- ADD
Geometry
- Intercept
- 69 m
- From
- 21 m
- To
- 90 m
- Hole Depth
- 123 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 552530
- Northing
- 7178590
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC diamond laboratory in Saskatoon
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant kimberlite intercept was encountered during delineation drilling of the Sequoia kimberlite, indicating potential for resource definition, though diamond results are pending.
Positive factors
- Long kimberlite intercept
- Delineation drilling on known kimberlite
Negative factors
- No diamond results reported yet
Evidence · table
“69”
Context: 21.0
DG2022-07Diagras · diamondIntercept: 64.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DG2022-07
- Project
- Diagras
- Commodity
- diamond
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- ADD
Geometry
- Intercept
- 64.8 m
- From
- 19.5 m
- To
- 84 m
- Hole Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 552530
- Northing
- 7178590
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC diamond laboratory in Saskatoon
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant kimberlite intercept was encountered during delineation drilling of the Sequoia kimberlite, indicating potential for resource definition, though diamond results are pending.
Positive factors
- Long kimberlite intercept
- Delineation drilling on known kimberlite
Negative factors
- No diamond results reported yet
Evidence · table
“64.8”
Context: 19.5
DG2022-08Diagras · diamondIntercept: 20.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DG2022-08
- Project
- Diagras
- Commodity
- diamond
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- ADD
Geometry
- Intercept
- 20.6 m
- From
- 7.8 m
- To
- 28.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 72 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 556385
- Northing
- 7184810
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC diamond laboratory in Saskatoon
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A kimberlite intercept was encountered during exploration drilling, leading to the discovery of the new Arbutus kimberlite, a highly novel and material event, though diamond results are pending.
Positive factors
- Discovery of new kimberlite (Arbutus)
- Kimberlite intercept
Negative factors
- No diamond results reported yet
Evidence · table
“20.6”
Context: 7.8
DG2022-09Diagras · diamondIntercept: 20.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DG2022-09
- Project
- Diagras
- Commodity
- diamond
- Region
- northwest territories
- Reported Region
- Northwest Territories
- Ticker
- ADD
Geometry
- Intercept
- 20.8 m
- From
- 7.5 m
- To
- 28.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 57 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 556385
- Northing
- 7184810
- Azimuth
- 200 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC diamond laboratory in Saskatoon
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A kimberlite intercept was encountered during exploration drilling, contributing to the discovery of the new Arbutus kimberlite, a highly novel and material event, though diamond results are pending.
Positive factors
- Discovery of new kimberlite (Arbutus)
- Kimberlite intercept
Negative factors
- No diamond results reported yet
Evidence · table
“20.8”
Context: 7.5
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