Arizona Metals Intersects 34.8 m @ 11.3 g/t AuEq in Kay2 Zone
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Arizona Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- AZMCF
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Arizona
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Zinc, Silver, Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 08:38:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Arizona Metals reported high-grade drill results from the Kay2 Zone, headlined by a 34.8 m intercept at 11.34 g/t AuEq. The results confirm mineralization continuity and are expected to contribute to an upcoming mineral resource estimate in H1 2025.
Reasoning: Significant high-grade gold and polymetallic intercepts in the Kay2 Zone, confirming continuity near the discovery hole.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts
- Continuity of mineralization confirmed
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed but based on preliminary review
Facts used in scoring: 5
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC protocols, including blind standards, blanks, and ALS laboratory accreditation.
Evidence · text
“All of Arizona Metals' 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”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 2.0 m @ 18.74 g/t Au sub-interval is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · table
“18.74”
Context: 2.0
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
KM-24-170CKay Project · goldGrade: 6.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-24-170C
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZMCF
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 34.8 m
- From
- 688.9 m
- To
- 723.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-24-170C:688.9-723.6
- 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
- 13.98
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept in a VMS system.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for VMS deposit
Evidence · table
“6.04”
Context: 34.8
KM-24-170CKay Project · copperGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: %Intercept: 34.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-24-170C
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZMCF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.75
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 34.8 m
- From
- 688.9 m
- To
- 723.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-24-170C:688.9-723.6
- 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
- 6.92
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant copper component in polymetallic intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.75”
Context: 34.8
KM-24-170CKay Project · zincGrade: 8.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 34.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-24-170C
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZMCF
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 34.8 m
- From
- 688.9 m
- To
- 723.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-24-170C:688.9-723.6
- 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
- 18
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade for VMS.
Evidence · table
“8.47”
Context: 34.8
KM-24-170CKay Project · goldGrade: 18.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-24-170C
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZMCF
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.74
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 690.2 m
- To
- 692.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-24-170C:690.2-692.2
- 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
- 23.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade gold sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · table
“18.74”
Context: 2.0
KM-24-170BKay Project · copperGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KM-24-170B
- Project
- Kay Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZMCF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.7 m
- From
- 787.5 m
- To
- 792.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KM-24-170B:787.5-792.2
- 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
- 1.59
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.94”
Context: 4.7
How Atlas produces this analysis
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