Argent Minerals drives high-grade silver past Lode 100 resource boundary
Original announcement by stockhead on
- Company
- Argent Minerals
- Ticker
- ARD
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- NSW
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Lead, Zinc, Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-29 17:15:42 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Argent Minerals has reported high-grade silver intercepts, including 18.2m at 187.3 g/t silver, extending beyond the Lode 100 resource boundary at the Kempfield project. The drilling campaign also confirmed polymetallic mineralisation in the Gap between Lodes 100 and 300 and identified extensions at Lode 200.
Reasoning: New high-grade silver intercepts (187.3 g/t) extend the known resource boundary, providing significant exploration upside.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver intercepts extending beyond existing resource boundaries
- Confirmation of polymetallic mineralisation in previously under-drilled gaps
- Systematic campaign successfully identifying extensions of Lode 100 and Lode 200
Facts used in scoring: 15
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling hit 18.2m at 187.3g/t silver beyond the existing Lode 100 resource boundary.
Evidence · text
“struck 18.2m at 187.3g/t silver beyond Kempfield’s existing Lode 100 resource boundary”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The campaign includes testing gaps in historical drilling and under-drilled areas.
Evidence · text
“testing depth extensions, under-drilled areas and mineralisation outside the current model”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
Fact 1Kempfield · silverGrade: 187.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.2 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 187.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.2 m
- From
- 168 m
- To
- 186.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 168 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:168-186.2
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 187.3 g/t silver is an exceptional grade for silver and extends the known resource boundary.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Extends resource boundary
Evidence · text
“18.2m at 187.3g/t silver beyond Kempfield’s existing Lode 100 resource boundary”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 2Kempfield · silverGrade: 34.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.8 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 34.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29.8 m
- From
- 60 m
- To
- 89.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:60-89.8
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant width and grade extending Lode 200.
Positive factors
- Extends mineralisation beneath previously defined position
Evidence · text
“29.8m at 34.6g/t silver from 60m”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 3Kempfield · silverGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 63 m
- To
- 88 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:63-88
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade silver but confirms presence of other metals in a gap.
Positive factors
- Confirms polymetallic mineralisation in gaps
Evidence · text
“25m at 3.7g/t silver, 0.55% lead, 1.34% zinc and 0.12g/t gold from 63m”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 4Kempfield · leadGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 63 m
- To
- 88 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:63-88
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace lead in a polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- Confirms polymetallic mineralisation
Evidence · text
“0.55% lead”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 5Kempfield · zincGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 63 m
- To
- 88 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:63-88
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Zinc presence in a gap area.
Positive factors
- Confirms polymetallic mineralisation
Evidence · text
“1.34% zinc”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 6Kempfield · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 63 m
- To
- 88 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:63-88
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace gold in a polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- Confirms polymetallic mineralisation
Evidence · text
“0.12g/t gold from 63m”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 7Kempfield · silverGrade: 18.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.5 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.5 m
- From
- 127 m
- To
- 148.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 127 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:127-148.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid silver intercept in an under-drilled zone.
Positive factors
- Tests under-drilled part of Lode 200
Evidence · text
“21.5m at 18.9g/t silver”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 8Kempfield · leadGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.5 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 21.5 m
- From
- 127 m
- To
- 148.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 127 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:127-148.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace lead in Lode 200 intercept.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic signature
Evidence · text
“0.70% lead”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 9Kempfield · zincGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.5 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 21.5 m
- From
- 127 m
- To
- 148.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 127 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:127-148.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace zinc in Lode 200 intercept.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic signature
Evidence · text
“0.80% zinc from 127m”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 10Kempfield · silverGrade: 6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 68 m
- To
- 77 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:68-77
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within a larger polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- Higher grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“9m at 6g/t silver”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 11Kempfield · leadGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 68 m
- To
- 77 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:68-77
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval for lead.
Positive factors
- Higher grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“1.04% lead”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 12Kempfield · zincGrade: 2.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.28
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 68 m
- To
- 77 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:68-77
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval for zinc.
Positive factors
- Higher grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“2.28% zinc”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 13Kempfield · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- australia_nsw
- Ticker
- ARD
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 68 m
- To
- 77 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Kempfield:68-77
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval for gold.
Positive factors
- Higher grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“0.25g/t gold from 68m”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Resource Estimates (2)
indicatedKempfield · silverTonnes: 23700000Grade: 32.15Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- NSW
- Ticker
- ARD
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:a15005667f4936bf4c80
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 23700000
- Grade
- 32.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the established July 2024 resource.
Evidence · text
“23.7Mt indicated”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
inferredKempfield · silverTonnes: 40000000Grade: 32.15Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kempfield
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- australia_nsw
- Reported Region
- NSW
- Ticker
- ARD
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:43f950928736f6a52d32
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 40000000
- Grade
- 32.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the established July 2024 resource.
Evidence · text
“40Mt inferred”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
How Atlas produces this analysis
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