Arizona Metals Intersects 29.6 m @ 10.7 g/t AuEq in Kay2 Zone and Drills Third-Highest Gold Assay on the Kay Mine Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Arizona Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- AMC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Arizona
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Zinc, Silver, Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-22 22:48:56 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Arizona Metals reported a significant drill intercept of 29.6 m at 10.7 g/t AuEq in the Kay2 Zone of the Kay Project. The results include a high-grade gold assay of 35.8 g/t Au and will be incorporated into an upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate.
Reasoning: The intercept of 29.6 m @ 10.7 g/t AuEq is a high-grade, significant width result that represents the project's third-highest gold assay and extends deeper into the deposit.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- Significant width
- Step-out/depth extension
- QA/QC disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 35.8 g/t Au is an exceptionally high-grade zone.
Evidence · text
“35.8 g/t Au (756.2- 757.1 m )”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes details on blind standards, blanks, and ALS laboratory accreditation.
Evidence · text
“insertion of blind standard reference materials and blanks”
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 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: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
KM-25-181Kay Project · goldGrade: 8.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-25-181
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29.6 m
- From
- 734.7 m
- To
- 764.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-25-181:734.7-764.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 8.51 g/t Au is a strong grade for a VMS-style deposit.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
Evidence · table
“8.51”
Context: 29.6
KM-25-181Kay Project · copperGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-25-181
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.74
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 29.6 m
- From
- 734.7 m
- To
- 764.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-25-181:734.7-764.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.74% Cu is a solid grade for a polymetallic VMS system.
Evidence · table
“0.74”
Context: 29.6
KM-25-181Kay Project · zincGrade: 5.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-25-181
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 29.6 m
- From
- 734.7 m
- To
- 764.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-25-181:734.7-764.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 5.23% Zn is a strong grade for a VMS deposit.
Evidence · table
“5.23”
Context: 29.6
KM-25-181Kay Project · silverGrade: 47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-25-181
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29.6 m
- From
- 734.7 m
- To
- 764.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-25-181:734.7-764.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 47 g/t Ag is a moderate byproduct grade.
Evidence · table
“47.0”
Context: 29.6
KM-25-181Kay Project · leadGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-25-181
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 29.6 m
- From
- 734.7 m
- To
- 764.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-25-181:734.7-764.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.5% Pb is a minor component.
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 29.6
KM-25-181Kay Project · goldGrade: 35.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-25-181
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.9 m
- From
- 756.2 m
- To
- 757.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-25-181:756.2-757.1
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 35.8 g/t Au is an exceptionally high-grade assay for this deposit type.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“35.8 g/t Au (756.2- 757.1 m )”
KM-25-181Kay Project · goldGrade: 13.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-25-181
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.88
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.6 m
- From
- 750.7 m
- To
- 764.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-25-181:750.7-764.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Evidence · table
“13.88”
Context: 13.6
KM-25-181Kay Project · copperGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-25-181
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.6 m
- From
- 750.7 m
- To
- 764.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-25-181:750.7-764.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper grade in a sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“1.46”
Context: 13.6
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