Contango Silver & Gold Intersects 2.45 Meters Grading 86.05 g/t Gold at Lucky Shot and Additional KM-Style Mineralization in West Drift Extension
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- Contango Silver and Gold Inc.
- Ticker
- CTGO
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Alaska
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-02 12:04:39 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Contango Silver & Gold reported initial high-grade gold assay results from its 2026 surface diamond drilling program at the Lucky Shot Project in Alaska, with a highlight intercept of 2.45 meters grading 86.05 g/t gold, including 0.80 meters at 244.30 g/t gold. Additionally, underground exploration encountered two previously unmodeled KM-style mineralized vein structures, with selective samples yielding up to 395.10 g/t gold. The program is designed for both infill and step-out drilling, aiming to refine the geological model and expand known mineralization.
Reasoning: Contango Silver & Gold announced high-grade gold drill results from its Lucky Shot Project, including bonanza grades up to 244.30 g/t Au over 0.80 meters. The company also reported the discovery of new KM-style mineralized vein structures during underground development, with selective samples returning up to 395.10 g/t Au. The program aims to both infill and step-out, enhancing the geological model and identifying new targets, though true widths are pending and underground samples are non-representative.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts from surface drilling, including bonanza grades.
- Discovery of new KM-style mineralized vein structures during underground development.
- Drilling program includes both infill and step-out components, supporting resource definition and expansion.
- Visible gold observed in multiple drill holes, indicating high-grade potential.
Negative factors
- True widths for drill intercepts are not yet known, which may materially alter reported lengths.
- Underground samples are selective and not representative of bulk grade or continuity.
Facts used in scoring: 25
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: LSS26016 returned 0.80 meters grading 244.30 g/t Au, which is an exceptionally high-grade zone well above the deposit-type norm for gold.
Evidence · table
“244.30”
Context: 0.80
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: LSS26016 returned 2.45 meters grading 86.05 g/t Au, which is an exceptionally high-grade zone well above the deposit-type norm for gold.
Evidence · table
“86.05”
Context: 2.45
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Underground hand sample 5007905 returned 395.10 g/t Au, which is an exceptionally high-grade value.
Evidence · table
“395.10”
Context: 5007905
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 'All interval lengths are downhole core lengths. True widths are not yet known and may be materially different from the reported interval lengths.' for drill results.
Evidence · text
“All interval lengths are downhole core lengths. True widths are not yet known and may be materially different from the reported interval lengths.”
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 'Quality Assurance and Quality Control' section detailing procedures, certified labs (Bureau Veritas, Paragon Geochemical), and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Contango's drilling and sampling programs are conducted in accordance with industry best practices and applicable SEC Regulation S-K 1300 requirements. Drill core is systematically logged, photographed and sampled under the supervision of the Company's Qualified Person. Quality assurance and quality control procedures include the regular insertion of certified reference materials, blanks and duplicate samples into the analytical stream.”
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: The scientific and technical information 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.
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.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The 2026 drill program is designed to 'complete step-out drilling that tests the interpreted structural relationship between the Coleman and Lucky Shot vein systems'.
Evidence · text
“The program is designed to infill portions of the Coleman area within the current geological and mineral resource model and to complete step-out drilling that tests 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: The 2026 drill program is designed to 'infill portions of the Coleman area within the current geological and mineral resource model'.
Evidence · text
“The program is designed to infill portions of the Coleman area within the current geological and mineral resource model and to complete step-out drilling that tests the interpreted structural relationship between the Coleman and Lucky Shot vein systems.”
Selective Samplingnegative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that the underground hand and stockpile samples 'are selective and non-representative' and 'do not establish a bulk grade, mining width, continuity, mineral resource or mineral reserve'.
Evidence · text
“The underground hand, fines and composite stockpile samples reported in Table 2 are selective and non-representative. They do not establish a bulk grade, mining width, continuity, mineral resource or mineral reserve and should not be extrapolated beyond the specific material sampled.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (25)
LSS26002Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 8.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.37 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26002
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.37 m
- From
- 160.4 m
- To
- 160.77 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the understanding of the vein system, but true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade for narrow intercept.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“8.30”
Context: 0.37
LSS26002Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 6.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.39 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26002
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.39 m
- From
- 186.91 m
- To
- 187.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the understanding of the vein system, but true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade for narrow intercept.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“6.15”
Context: 0.39
LSS26002Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 5.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.51 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26002
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.51 m
- From
- 197.46 m
- To
- 197.97 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the understanding of the vein system, but true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade for narrow intercept.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“5.82”
Context: 0.51
LSS26003Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 81.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26003
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 81.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 202 m
- To
- 202.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept returned an exceptional gold grade over a narrow interval, indicating high-grade mineralization, further supported by visible gold observations. True width is not yet known.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for narrow intercept.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“81.57”
Context: 0.50
LSS26003Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 13.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26003
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 231.4 m
- To
- 231.7 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the understanding of the vein system, but true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for narrow intercept.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“13.14”
Context: 0.30
LSS26004Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 3.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26004
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.26 m
- From
- 180 m
- To
- 181.26 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the understanding of the vein system, but true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“3.73”
Context: 1.26
LSS26004Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 6.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26004
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 180 m
- To
- 180.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a good gold grade over a very narrow width, indicating localized high-grade mineralization within a broader zone. True width is not yet known.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade for narrow sub-interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“6.41”
Context: 0.30
LSS26004Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 2.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.08 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26004
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.08 m
- From
- 194.78 m
- To
- 196.86 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the understanding of the vein system, but true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“2.39”
Context: 2.08
LSS26004Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 14.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26004
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 196.56 m
- To
- 196.86 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a very narrow width, indicating localized high-grade mineralization within a broader zone. True width is not yet known.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for narrow sub-interval.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“14.72”
Context: 0.30
LSS26004Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 2.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26004
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.32 m
- From
- 208.5 m
- To
- 209.82 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the understanding of the vein system, but true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“2.54”
Context: 1.32
LSS26004Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 7.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.31 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26004
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.31 m
- From
- 208.5 m
- To
- 208.81 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a good gold grade over a very narrow width, indicating localized high-grade mineralization within a broader zone. True width is not yet known.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade for narrow sub-interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“7.64”
Context: 0.31
LSS26005Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 2.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.83 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26005
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.83 m
- From
- 214.6 m
- To
- 215.43 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the understanding of the vein system, but true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Weak gold grade over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“2.09”
Context: 0.83
LSS26014Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 2.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26014
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 177.1 m
- To
- 177.7 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the understanding of the vein system, but true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Weak gold grade over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“2.05”
Context: 0.60
LSS26014Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 2.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26014
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.55 m
- From
- 187.35 m
- To
- 187.9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the understanding of the vein system, but true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Weak gold grade over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“2.98”
Context: 0.55
LSS26016Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 86.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26016
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 86.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.45 m
- From
- 195.4 m
- To
- 197.85 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a bonanza-grade gold discovery over a significant width, indicating highly prospective mineralization. True width is not yet known.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade over a moderate width.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“86.05”
Context: 2.45
LSS26016Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 244.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26016
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 244.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 195.4 m
- To
- 196.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptionally high, bonanza-grade gold intercept, highlighting significant high-grade mineralization within the broader zone. True width is not yet known.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade over a narrow interval.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“244.30”
Context: 0.80
LSS26016Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 49.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26016
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 49.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 197.55 m
- To
- 197.85 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade over a very narrow width, indicating localized high-grade mineralization within the broader zone. True width is not yet known.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for narrow sub-interval.
- Visible gold observed.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“49.96”
Context: 0.30
LSS26016Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 2.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.49 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LSS26016
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.49 m
- From
- 206.53 m
- To
- 207.02 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the understanding of the vein system, but true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Weak gold grade over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not known.
Evidence · table
“2.62”
Context: 0.49
5007904Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 101.75Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 5007904
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 101.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This hand sample returned an exceptional gold grade from newly discovered KM-style mineralization, indicating high-grade potential, but its selective nature means it is not representative of the overall grade.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade from newly discovered mineralization.
Negative factors
- Sample is selective and not representative of bulk grade or continuity.
Evidence · table
“101.75”
Context: 5007904
5007905Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 395.1Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 5007905
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 395.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This hand sample returned a bonanza gold grade from newly discovered KM-style mineralization, indicating significant high-grade potential, but its selective nature means it is not representative of the overall grade.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade from newly discovered mineralization.
Negative factors
- Sample is selective and not representative of bulk grade or continuity.
Evidence · table
“395.10”
Context: 5007905
5007906Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 74.34Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 5007906
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 74.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This hand sample returned an exceptional gold grade from newly discovered KM-style mineralization, indicating high-grade potential, but its selective nature means it is not representative of the overall grade.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade from newly discovered mineralization.
Negative factors
- Sample is selective and not representative of bulk grade or continuity.
Evidence · table
“74.34”
Context: 5007906
5007907Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 5.26Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 5007907
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sample from mineralized stockpile fines shows a good gold grade, but its selective nature means it is not representative of the overall grade of the stockpile or vein structures.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade from mineralized stockpile fines.
Negative factors
- Sample is selective and not representative of bulk grade or continuity.
Evidence · table
“5.26”
Context: 5007907
5007908Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 5007908
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sample from mineralized stockpile fines shows a weak gold grade, but its selective nature means it is not representative of the overall grade of the stockpile or vein structures.
Positive factors
- Weak gold grade from mineralized stockpile fines.
Negative factors
- Sample is selective and not representative of bulk grade or continuity.
Evidence · table
“1.80”
Context: 5007908
5007909Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 5007909
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This composite stockpile sample shows a low gold grade, and its selective nature means it is not representative of the overall grade of the stockpile or vein structures.
Negative factors
- Low gold grade from composite stockpile sample.
- Sample is selective and not representative of bulk grade or continuity.
Evidence · table
“0.72”
Context: 5007909
5007910Lucky Shot Project · goldGrade: 13.27Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 5007910
- Project
- Lucky Shot Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- CTGO
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas North America
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This composite stockpile sample shows a strong gold grade, indicating potential high-grade material, but its selective nature means it is not representative of the overall grade of the stockpile or vein structures.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade from composite stockpile sample.
Negative factors
- Sample is selective and not representative of bulk grade or continuity.
Evidence · table
“13.27”
Context: 5007910
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.