Contango drills 972 g/t gold at Lucky Shot
Original announcement by miningnewsnorth on
- Company
- Contango Silver and Gold Inc.
- Ticker
- Unavailable
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Southcentral Alaska
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 05:52:45 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Contango Silver and Gold Inc. reported high-grade gold drill results from its Lucky Shot project in Alaska, headlined by a 972.1 g/t gold intercept in hole LSU26091. The phase-one drilling also identified two new vein structures, KM and CK, and the company is expanding underground development to support further resource delineation.
Reasoning: The release reports an exceptional 972.1 g/t gold intercept and the discovery of new vein structures (KM and CK), significantly enhancing the geological model.
Positive factors
- exceptional high-grade intercept
- discovery of new vein structures
- underground development expansion
Facts used in scoring: 19
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Discovery of two new vein structures (KM and CK) during phase-one drilling.
Evidence · text
“this initial phase of drilling discovered two new vein structures – KM... and CK”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 972.1 g/t gold intercept is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“972.1 g/t gold intercept”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (19)
LSU26091Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 972.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26091
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 972.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.17 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- L1d Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 972.1 g/t gold is an exceptional bonanza intercept.
Positive factors
- bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“0.17 meters averaging 972.1 g/t gold in hole LSU26091 (L1d Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: 972.1 g/t gold is exceptionally high grade for an underground gold system.
Evidence · text
“972.1 g/t gold intercept”
LSU2503Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 60.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.92 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU2503
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 60.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- KM vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold intercept in the KM vein.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Evidence · text
“5.92 meters averaging 60.22 g/t gold in hole LSU2503, including 1.16 meters of 294.77 g/t gold (KM vein)”
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Part of the systematic close-spaced drilling phase to upgrade resource.
Evidence · text
“systematic, close-spaced drilling of the high-grade gold system”
LSU2503Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 294.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU2503
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 294.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.16 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- KM vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within LSU2503.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“1.16 meters of 294.77 g/t gold (KM vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU25032Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 2.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU25032
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.22 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- L2 Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“8.22 meters averaging 2.92 g/t gold in hole LSU25032 (L2 Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU25039Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 5.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU25039
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.28 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- L1c Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“5.28 meters averaging 5.45 g/t gold in hole LSU25039 (L1c Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU25041Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 82.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU25041
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 82.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- L1c Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade narrow intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · text
“0.5 meters averaging 82.33 g/t gold in hole LSU25041 (L1c Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU25045Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 7.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.86 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU25045
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.86 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- L2 Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“3.86 meters averaging 7.11 g/t gold in hole LSU25045 (L2 Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU25050Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 99.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU25050
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 99.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.32 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- KM Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade narrow intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · text
“0.32 meters averaging 99.75 g/t gold in hole LSU25050 (KM Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU26062Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 7.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26062
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.18 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- L1c Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“2.18 meters averaging 7.98 g/t gold in hole LSU26062 (L1c Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU26063Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 16.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26063
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.15 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- L2 Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade narrow intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · text
“1.15 meters averaging 16.47 g/t gold in hole LSU26063: (L2 Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU26064Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 16.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.89 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26064
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.89 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CK Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · text
“2.89 meters averaging 16.06 g/t gold in hole LSU26064, including 0.5 meters of 74.2 g/t gold (CK Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU26064Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 74.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26064
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 74.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CK Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within LSU26064.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“0.5 meters of 74.2 g/t gold (CK Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU26068Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 55.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26068
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 55.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- L1c Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade narrow intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · text
“0.3 meters averaging 55.45 g/t gold in hole LSU26068 (L1c Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU26078Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 8.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26078
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- L1d Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“5.3 meters averaging 8.89 g/t gold in hole LSU26078, including 0.6 meters of 35.15 g/t gold (L1d Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU26078Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 35.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26078
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- L1d Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within LSU26078.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“0.6 meters of 35.15 g/t gold (L1d Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU26082Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 8.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.71 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26082
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.71 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CK Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“0.71 meters averaging 8.56 g/t gold in hole LSU26082 (CK Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU26084Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 17.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.63 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26084
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CK Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade narrow intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · text
“0.63 meters averaging 17.75 g/t gold in hole LSU26084 (CK Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU26085Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 38.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26085
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 38.97
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CK Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade narrow intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · text
“0.3 meters averaging 38.97 g/t gold in hole LSU26085 (CK Vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
LSU26092Lucky Shot North · goldGrade: 9.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSU26092
- Project
- Lucky Shot North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- unassigned vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“0.85 meters averaging 9.45 g/t gold in hole LSU26092 (unassigned vein)”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.