# DFR Gold Inc. Announces Assay Results of the Kalaka Project Drilling Programme

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dfr-gold-inc-announces-assay-results-of-the-kalaka-project-drilling-programme--f953a688-2751-47c8-9f11-2c6beb6c86fc

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/DFR/news/8967731644527569/dfr-gold-inc-announces-assay-results-of-the-kalaka-project-drilling-programme

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2023-10-10T17:37:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: DFR Gold Inc.

- Ticker: DFR

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Mali

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-25 06:46:08 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

DFR Gold Inc. announced assay results from its recent drilling program at the Kalaka Project in Mali, which successfully validated historical drill holes and confirmed significant gold mineralization. The program, consisting of 8 RC drill holes for 705 metres, returned intercepts including 76 metres at 0.53 g/t Au and 85 metres at 0.52 g/t Au. These positive results are expected to support a forthcoming maiden resource estimation for the K1A target.

Reasoning: The drill program at the Kalaka Project successfully validated historical gold intercepts with new drilling, providing confidence in the geological model and advancing the project towards a maiden resource estimate. While individual grades are not bonanza, the consistent widths and confirmation of historical data are positive developments.

- Positive factor: Drilling successfully validated historical results, confirming continuity of mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good widths of gold mineralization were intersected, supporting the potential for a large-tonnage deposit.

- Positive factor: The results are expected to move the project closer to a maiden resource estimation.

- Negative factor: Individual gold grades are generally moderate to weak, with only a few higher-grade sub-intervals.

Facts used in scoring: 17

## Classification and evidence

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: The release states that 'Fire assay results have been received for all samples submitted to the SGS Laboratory located in Bamako' and 'David J Reading, M.Sc., FIMM, Fellow SEG, a director of DFR and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101 has prepared or supervised the preparation of, or approved, as applicable, the technical information contained in this press release.'

Evidence · text

> Fire assay results have been received for all samples submitted to the SGS Laboratory located in Bamako. All samples reported here were two-metre primary samples. ENDS David J Reading, M.Sc., FIMM, Fellow SEG, a director of DFR and a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101 has prepared or supervised the preparation of, or approved, as applicable, the technical information contained in this press release.

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drilling program included 'twin hole results verify and validate historical drill holes assays' and was designed 'with a view to producing a database suitable for resource calculation at the K1A'.

Evidence · text

> The programme included holes designed to verify and validate the historical drilling data at the K1A target with a view to producing a database suitable for resource calculation at the K1A.

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document reports intercept lengths in metres but does not provide any information or estimates regarding true widths or drill orientation relative to mineralization.

Evidence · text

> Table 1 below lists significant gold intersections.

**Maiden Resource**

Polarity: neutral

Story-specific tag

Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.

Why it applies: The CEO stated that 'These positive results are expected to move us closer to publishing a maiden resource estimation for the property.'

Evidence · text

> These positive results are expected to move us closer to publishing a maiden resource estimation for the property.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (17)

### KRC\_23\_002

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_002
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 60 m
- From: 18 m
- To: 78 m
- Hole Depth: 96 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_002:18.0-78.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743015
- Northing: 1232840
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good width of gold mineralization, contributing to the overall resource potential, though the grade is on the lower side of economic.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is weak according to rubrics.

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: 60

### KRC\_23\_002

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_002
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.62
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10 m
- From: 54 m
- To: 64 m
- Hole Depth: 96 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_002:54.0-64.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743015
- Northing: 1232840
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a decent width, indicating a higher-grade core within the broader intercept.

- Positive factor: Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone.

Evidence · table

> 0.62

Context: 10

### KRC\_23\_002

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_002
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.41
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 54 m
- To: 56 m
- Hole Depth: 96 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_002:54.0-56.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743015
- Northing: 1232840
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A short, higher-grade interval within the broader mineralization, which is positive but limited by its narrow width.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade, indicating a higher-grade zone.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 1.41

Context: 2

### KRC\_23\_003

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_003
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 31 m
- From: 30 m
- To: 61 m
- Hole Depth: 61 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_003:30.0-61.0

#### Location

- Easting: 742960
- Northing: 1233062
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good width but a very low gold grade, which is unlikely to be economically significant on its own.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is below the weak threshold, indicating low economic potential.

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: 31

### KRC\_23\_004

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_004
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 60 m
- From: 4 m
- To: 64 m
- Hole Depth: 53 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_004:4.0-64.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743015
- Northing: 1233030
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good width of gold mineralization, contributing to the overall resource potential, though the grade is on the lower side of economic.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is weak according to rubrics.

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: 60

### KRC\_23\_004

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_004
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 34 m
- From: 12 m
- To: 46 m
- Hole Depth: 53 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_004:12.0-46.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743015
- Northing: 1233030
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant width of weak gold mineralization, which could contribute to bulk tonnage potential.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length with a weak but consistent gold grade.

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 34

### KRC\_23\_005

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_005
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.53
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 76 m
- From: 6 m
- To: 82 m
- Hole Depth: 82 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_005:6.0-82.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743065
- Northing: 1233005
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong intercept due to its considerable width and consistent gold grade, which is material for a potential open-pit resource.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length with a consistent weak gold grade, indicating bulk tonnage potential.

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 76

### KRC\_23\_005

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_005
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.16
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10 m
- From: 18 m
- To: 28 m
- Hole Depth: 82 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_005:18.0-28.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743065
- Northing: 1233005
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval provides a higher-grade component within the wider intercept, enhancing the overall economic potential.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over a good width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept.

Evidence · table

> 1.16

Context: 10

### KRC\_23\_005

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_005
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.55
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 22 m
- From: 34 m
- To: 56 m
- Hole Depth: 82 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_005:34.0-56.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743065
- Northing: 1233005
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another significant intercept within the same hole, contributing positively to the overall mineralized footprint and resource potential.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length with a consistent weak gold grade, adding to bulk tonnage potential.

Evidence · table

> 0.55

Context: 22

### KRC\_23\_006

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_006
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 74 m
- From: 4 m
- To: 78 m
- Hole Depth: 78 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_006:4.0-78.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743040
- Northing: 1233072
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -55 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide intercept confirms significant gold mineralization, which is positive for resource definition, despite the weak grade.

- Positive factor: Very good intercept length with a weak but consistent gold grade, supporting bulk tonnage potential.

Evidence · table

> 0.38

Context: 74

### KRC\_23\_006

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_006
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 34 m
- From: 14 m
- To: 48 m
- Hole Depth: 78 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_006:14.0-48.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743040
- Northing: 1233072
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -55 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant width of weak gold mineralization, which could contribute to bulk tonnage potential within the broader intercept.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length with a consistent weak gold grade, contributing to bulk tonnage potential.

Evidence · table

> 0.50

Context: 34

### K1RC4

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gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: K1RC4
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.58
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 85 m
- From: 10 m
- To: 95 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: K1RC4:10.0-95.0

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept is significant for its width and consistent grade, and its validation by new drilling is a key positive for resource confidence.

- Positive factor: Very good intercept length with a consistent weak gold grade, indicating significant mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 0.58

Context: 85

### KRC\_23\_007

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_007
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.52
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 85 m
- From: 10 m
- To: 95 m
- Hole Depth: 95 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_007:10.0-95.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743030
- Northing: 1232970
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a highly material intercept due to its exceptional width and consistent gold grade, further bolstered by its role in validating historical data for resource estimation.

- Positive factor: Exceptional intercept length with a consistent weak gold grade, indicating significant bulk tonnage potential.

- Positive factor: This hole twinned a historical hole, validating previous results and increasing confidence in the resource.

Evidence · table

> 0.52

Context: 85

### KRC\_23\_007

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_007
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.74
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12 m
- From: 38 m
- To: 50 m
- Hole Depth: 95 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_007:38.0-50.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743030
- Northing: 1232970
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval provides a higher-grade component within the wider intercept, enhancing the overall economic potential.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over a good width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.74

Context: 12

### KRC\_23\_007

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_007
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.55
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10 m
- From: 56 m
- To: 66 m
- Hole Depth: 95 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_007:56.0-66.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743030
- Northing: 1232970
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another consistent intercept within the same hole, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length with a consistent weak gold grade.

Evidence · table

> 0.55

Context: 10

### KRC\_23\_007

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gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KRC\_23\_007
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.62
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12 m
- From: 82 m
- To: 94 m
- Hole Depth: 95 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KRC\_23\_007:82.0-94.0

#### Location

- Easting: 743030
- Northing: 1232970
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -60 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade intercept at the end of the hole is a strong positive, indicating potential for deeper mineralization and warranting further investigation.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over a good width, indicating a higher-grade zone at depth.

- Positive factor: The hole ended in this higher-grade mineralization, suggesting potential for further extension.

Evidence · table

> 1.62

Context: 12

### K1ARC028

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/dfr-gold-inc-announces-assay-results-of-the-kalaka-project-drilling-programme--f953a688-2751-47c8-9f11-2c6beb6c86fc#fact-drill-facts-16)

gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: K1ARC028
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: DFR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.61
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 74 m
- From: 4 m
- To: 78 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: K1ARC028:4.0-78.0

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: fire\_assay

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept is significant for its width and consistent grade, and its validation by new drilling is a key positive for resource confidence.

- Positive factor: Very good intercept length with a consistent weak gold grade, indicating significant mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 0.61

Context: 74

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