Contango Intersects 140.23 g/t Gold over 0.63 Meters and 18.16 g/t Gold over 3.65 Meters at Lucky Shot and Advances KM Vein Drilling
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Contango Silver and Gold Inc.
- Ticker
- CTGO
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-06 12:47:01 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Contango Silver and Gold Inc. announced high-grade gold assay results from its 2026 surface diamond drilling program at the Lucky Shot Project in Alaska. Key intercepts include 140.23 g/t gold over 0.63 meters and 18.16 g/t gold over 3.65 meters, demonstrating continuity within the Coleman vein system. These results will support an updated mineral resource estimate in H1 2027 and a planned 5-year mine plan, with underground drilling also underway at the KM vein system.
Reasoning: The announcement reports several bonanza-grade gold intercepts from the Lucky Shot Project, including 140.23 g/t Au over 0.63 meters, which are highly material and novel. These results demonstrate continuity of the Coleman vein system and will inform a future MRE, despite the lack of true width disclosure and narrow nature of some intercepts.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade intercepts, significantly exceeding peer averages and prior project averages.
- Multiple high-grade intercepts demonstrating continuity within the Coleman vein system.
- Visible gold observed in several intervals, indicating high-grade mineralization.
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed, including certified labs and QP sign-off.
- Drilling supports an upcoming updated mineral resource estimate and future mine plan.
Negative factors
- True widths are not yet known and may be materially different from reported downhole lengths.
- Some high-grade intercepts are over very narrow widths, which can impact economic viability.
- Cut-off grades for compositing are not explicitly disclosed, limiting comparability.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 23
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: LSS26018 intersected 140.23 g/t Au, which is well above the exceptional threshold for underground gold (15 g/t).
Evidence · text
“140.23 grams per tonne ("g/t") gold("Au") over 0.63 meters”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: LSS26018 intersected 86.98 g/t Au, which is well above the exceptional threshold for underground gold (15 g/t).
Evidence · text
“86.98 g/t Au over 0.39 meters”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: LSS26021 intersected 61.73 g/t Au, which is well above the exceptional threshold for underground gold (15 g/t).
Evidence · text
“61.73 g/t Au over 0.52 meters”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: LSS26019 intersected 118.36 g/t Au, which is well above the exceptional threshold for underground gold (15 g/t).
Evidence · text
“118.36 g/t Au over 0.30 meters”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: LSS26017 intersected 46.32 g/t Au, which is well above the exceptional threshold for underground gold (15 g/t).
Evidence · table
“46.32”
Context: 0.30
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that all reported assay interval lengths are downhole core lengths and true widths are not yet known.
Evidence · text
“All reported assay interval lengths are downhole core lengths. True widths are not yet known and may be materially different.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a dedicated 'Quality Assurance and Quality Control' section detailing procedures, laboratories, and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: The document states that selected intervals are reported, but does not disclose the specific cut-off grade used for compositing.
Evidence · text
“Selected intervals represent targeted or newly recognized mineralized vein structures; the table is not a complete listing of all sampled intervals and should not be interpreted as the average grade of a hole or vein.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling targeted 'step-out areas to test the interpreted structural relationship between the Coleman and Lucky Shot vein systems'.
Evidence · text
“step-out areas to test the interpreted structural relationship between the Coleman and Lucky Shot vein systems”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Drilling targeted 'infill areas within the Coleman geological model'.
Evidence · text
“infill areas within the Coleman geological model”
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: Dave Larimer, CPG, VP Exploration for Contango, is named as the Qualified Person responsible for reviewing and approving the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dave Larimer, CPG, VP Exploration for Contango, who is a Qualified Person as defined by SEC Regulation S-K 1300.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (23)
LSS26006Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 2.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26006
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.6 m
- From
- 233.39 m
- To
- 234.99 m
- Intercept Depth
- 233.39 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26006:233.39-234.99
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of the Coleman vein system.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“2.87”
Context: 1.60
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
LSS26006Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 7.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26006
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.22 m
- From
- 251.31 m
- To
- 252.53 m
- Intercept Depth
- 251.31 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26006:251.31-252.53
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Unknown (CLMN 1?)
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade gold intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of the Coleman vein system.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“7.19”
Context: 1.22
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
LSS26006Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 5.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26006
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.88
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 260.75 m
- To
- 261.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 260.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26006:260.75-261.05
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Unknown (CLMN 1?)
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade gold intercept over a very narrow width, contributing to the understanding of the Coleman vein system.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“5.88”
Context: 0.30
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
LSS26009Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 10.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.51 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26009
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.51 m
- From
- 249.04 m
- To
- 249.55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 249.04 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26009:249.04-249.55
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 1 OR 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade gold intercept over a very narrow width, contributing to the understanding of the Coleman vein system.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“10.62”
Context: 0.51
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
LSS26017Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 46.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26017
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 46.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 126.54 m
- To
- 126.84 m
- Intercept Depth
- 126.54 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26017:126.54-126.84
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Unassigned
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade gold intercept, but over a very narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization but with potential challenges for continuity.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade gold intercept.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Intercept is very narrow.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“46.32”
Context: 0.30
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
LSS26017Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 15.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26017
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.86
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 151.49 m
- To
- 151.79 m
- Intercept Depth
- 151.49 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26017:151.49-151.79
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 2/1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional grade gold intercept over a very narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade gold intercept.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Intercept is very narrow.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“15.86”
Context: 0.30
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
LSS26018Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 140.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.63 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26018
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 140.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.63 m
- From
- 171.65 m
- To
- 172.28 m
- Intercept Depth
- 171.65 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26018:171.65-172.28
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional bonanza grade gold intercept, highly material and novel, demonstrating significant high-grade mineralization within the Coleman vein system.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade gold intercept, significantly exceeding peer and project averages.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Intercept is narrow.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“140.23”
Context: 0.63
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
LSS26018Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 9.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26018
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.97
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.57 m
- From
- 177.7 m
- To
- 182.27 m
- Intercept Depth
- 177.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26018:177.7-182.27
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 7
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept over a moderate width, indicating significant mineralization and contributing positively to the project's potential.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept over a moderate width.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“9.97”
Context: 4.57
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
LSS26018Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 86.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.39 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26018
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 86.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.39 m
- From
- 178.5 m
- To
- 178.89 m
- Intercept Depth
- 178.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26018:178.5-178.89
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 7
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade gold sub-interval, indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade gold intercept.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Intercept is very narrow.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“86.98”
Context: 0.39
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
LSS26019Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 2.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.47 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26019
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.47 m
- From
- 130.9 m
- To
- 132.37 m
- Intercept Depth
- 130.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26019:130.9-132.37
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Unassigned, shallower than modelled veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept over a narrow width, indicating some mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“2.41”
Context: 1.47
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
LSS26019Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26019
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.54 m
- From
- 158.7 m
- To
- 159.24 m
- Intercept Depth
- 158.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26019:158.7-159.24
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept over a very narrow width, indicating some mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“3.10”
Context: 0.54
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
LSS26019Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 13.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.74 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26019
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.74 m
- From
- 169.2 m
- To
- 171.94 m
- Intercept Depth
- 169.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26019:169.2-171.94
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept over a moderate width, indicating significant mineralization within the Coleman vein system.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept over a moderate width.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“13.80”
Context: 2.74
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
LSS26019Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 118.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26019
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 118.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 169.6 m
- To
- 169.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 169.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26019:169.6-169.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade gold sub-interval, indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade gold intercept.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Intercept is very narrow.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“118.36”
Context: 0.30
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
LSS26019Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 27.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.36 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26019
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 27.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.36 m
- From
- 183.03 m
- To
- 183.39 m
- Intercept Depth
- 183.03 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26019:183.03-183.39
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Unassigned
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional grade gold intercept over a very narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade gold intercept.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Intercept is very narrow.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“27.28”
Context: 0.36
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
LSS26031Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 2.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26031
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.62 m
- From
- 127.92 m
- To
- 128.54 m
- Intercept Depth
- 127.92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26031:127.92-128.54
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Unassigned, shallower than modelled veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept over a very narrow width, indicating some mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“2.52”
Context: 0.62
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
LSS26031Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 2.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26031
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 134.75 m
- To
- 135.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26031:134.75-135.35
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 3
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept over a very narrow width, indicating some mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“2.24”
Context: 0.60
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
LSS26031Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 2.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26031
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 149.24 m
- To
- 149.54 m
- Intercept Depth
- 149.24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26031:149.24-149.54
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept over a very narrow width, indicating some mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“2.46”
Context: 0.30
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
LSS26031Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 3.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26031
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.26 m
- From
- 153.48 m
- To
- 154.74 m
- Intercept Depth
- 153.48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26031:153.48-154.74
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of the Coleman vein system.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“3.94”
Context: 1.26
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
LSS26021Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 2.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26021
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 78.9 m
- To
- 79.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 78.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26021:78.9-79.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Unassigned
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept over a very narrow width, indicating some mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“2.48”
Context: 0.60
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
LSS26021Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 3.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.79 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26021
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.79 m
- From
- 177.23 m
- To
- 179.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 177.23 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26021:177.23-179.02
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 3
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of the Coleman vein system.
Positive factors
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“3.22”
Context: 1.79
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
LSS26021Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 18.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26021
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.65 m
- From
- 199.79 m
- To
- 203.44 m
- Intercept Depth
- 199.79 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26021:199.79-203.44
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 1 and 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional grade gold intercept over a moderate width, highly material and novel, demonstrating significant high-grade mineralization within the Coleman vein system.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade gold intercept over a moderate width, significantly exceeding peer and project averages.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“18.16”
Context: 3.65
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
LSS26021Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 61.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26021
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 61.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.52 m
- From
- 200.63 m
- To
- 201.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 200.63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26021:200.63-201.15
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 1 and 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade gold sub-interval, indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade gold intercept.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Intercept is very narrow.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“61.73”
Context: 0.52
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
LSS26021Lucky Shot · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26021
- Project
- Lucky Shot
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 205.2 m
- To
- 205.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 205.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LSS26021:205.2-205.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- CLMN 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America and Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept over a very narrow width, indicating some mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not known.
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed.
Evidence · table
“2.70”
Context: 0.30
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
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.