Arizona Metals Drills Discovery Hole in New Kay2 Lens at Kay Deposit: 50.0 m @ 6.7 g/t AuEq
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Arizona Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- AZMCF
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Arizona
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Silver, Zinc, Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 09:16:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Arizona Metals Corp. has announced a significant discovery at its Kay Project in Arizona, with drill hole KM-24-166 intercepting 50.0 m at 6.65 g/t AuEq in a new lens named the Kay2 Zone. This discovery extends the mineralization approximately 100m north of previously known zones and is expected to contribute to an upcoming mineral resource estimate.
Reasoning: The announcement reports a significant discovery hole (KM-24-166) with high-grade gold equivalent intercepts in a new zone (Kay2), extending the known footprint of the Kay deposit.
Positive factors
- Discovery of new mineralization lens (Kay2 Zone)
- High-grade AuEq intercept (6.65 g/t)
- Step-out drilling successful
- QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off disclosed
Negative factors
- Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed but rely on historic metallurgical data
Facts used in scoring: 5
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: KM-24-166 stepped north 110 m from the nearest hole, discovering a new lens.
Evidence · text
“KM-24-166 stepped north 110 m from the nearest hole, KM-24- 94B”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details QA/QC protocols, including blind standards, blanks, and ALS laboratory accreditation.
Evidence · text
“all of Arizona Metals Corp.'s drill sample assay results have been independently monitored through a quality assurance/quality control ("QA/QC") protocol”
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: David Smith, CPG, is named as the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the technical disclosure.
Evidence · text
“The qualified person who reviewed and approved the technical disclosure in this release is David Smith , CPG”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
KM-24-166Kay Project · goldGrade: 6.65Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 50 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-24-166
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AZMCF
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 50 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-24-166:0-50
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.65
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 50m at 6.65 g/t AuEq is a strong discovery intercept in a VMS system.
Positive factors
- Discovery hole
- High grade over significant width
Evidence · text
“KM-24-166, returned 50.0 m grading 6.65 g/t AuEq”
KM-24-166Kay Project · goldGrade: 12.69Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 6.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-24-166
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AZMCF
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 6.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-24-166:0-50
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 12.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept within the larger discovery interval.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 6.9 m @ 12.69 g/t AuEq”
KM-24-162Kay Project · goldGrade: 4.16Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-24-162
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AZMCF
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Small stepout intercept.
Positive factors
- Stepout success
Negative factors
- Narrow interval
Evidence · text
“KM-24-162 intersected 1.5 m @ 4.16 g/t AuEq”
KM-24-162Kay Project · goldGrade: 1.65Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 5.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-24-162
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AZMCF
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 5.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Marginal intercept.
Evidence · text
“and 5.5 m @ 1.65 g/t AuEq”
KM-24-161Kay Project · copperGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 3.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-24-161
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- AZMCF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 3.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Anomalous copper equivalent intercept.
Evidence · text
“KM-24-161 intersected the Kay mineralization horizon over 3.2 m grading 0.43% CuEq”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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