# Drilling Continues to Unlock Chanach Copper-Gold Exploration Potential

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/drilling-continues-to-unlock-chanach-copper-gold-exploration-potential--3102c415-59ef-4faf-8c0f-cf866d9020b2

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/RTG/news/5302761311378284/drilling-continues-to-unlock-chanach-copper-gold-exploration-potential

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2025-09-01T05:20:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: RTG Mining Inc.

- Ticker: RTG

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Kyrgyz Republic

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Copper

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-21 07:19:30 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

RTG Mining has reported high-grade gold and copper drill results from its Chanach Project in the Kyrgyz Republic. The 2025 diamond drilling campaign successfully intercepted significant mineralization in new targets, including skarn and blind magnetic anomalies, expanding the project's exploration footprint.

Reasoning: The 2025 drilling campaign has successfully intercepted high-grade gold and copper in several new targets \(skarn and blind magnetic anomalies\) outside the existing resource base.

- Positive factor: high-grade gold intercepts

- Positive factor: discovery of new targets outside existing resource

- Positive factor: skarn mineralization confirmed

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: no true width reported

Facts used in scoring: 18

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (18)

### DD25-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/drilling-continues-to-unlock-chanach-copper-gold-exploration-potential--3102c415-59ef-4faf-8c0f-cf866d9020b2#fact-drill-facts-0)

Chanach · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-01
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: copper
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.67
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 59.9 m
- From: 9.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DD25-01:9.6-69.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large 59.9m oxide copper intercept on the edge of a geophysical anomaly.

- Positive factor: significant oxide copper intercept

Evidence · text

> 59.9m @ 0.67% Cu from 9.6m

### DD25-01

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Chanach · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-01
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: copper
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.35
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 11.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DD25-01:11.4-15.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the larger copper intercept.

- Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

> 3.9m @ 1.35% Cu from 11.4m

### DD25-01

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Chanach · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-01
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: copper
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.34
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 16 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DD25-01:16.0-21.0
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the larger copper intercept.

- Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

> 5m @ 1.34% Cu from 16m

### DD25-01

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Chanach · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-01
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: copper
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2.2 m
- From: 32 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DD25-01:32.0-34.2
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the larger copper intercept.

- Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

> 2.2m @ 2.16% Cu from 32m

### DD25-01

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Chanach · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-01
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: copper
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.09
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 52.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DD25-01:52.3-54.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade sub-interval within the larger copper intercept.

Evidence · text

> 2m @ 1.09% Cu from 52.3m

### DD25-03

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Chanach · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-03
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: gold
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 570.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade gold intercept at depth.

Evidence · text

> 1.0m @ 0.90g/t Au from 570.5m

### DD25-03

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Chanach · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-03
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: gold
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 15.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.4 m
- From: 754.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high-grade gold intercept at depth.

- Positive factor: high-grade gold intercept

Evidence · text

> 3.4m @ 15.3g/t Au from 754.4m

### DD25-03

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Chanach · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-03
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: gold
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.51
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.8 m
- From: 773.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept at depth.

- Positive factor: high-grade gold intercept

Evidence · text

> 1.8m @ 7.51g/t Au from 773.2m

### DD25-03

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Chanach · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-03
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: gold
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.54
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.1 m
- From: 791.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept at depth.

- Positive factor: high-grade gold intercept

Evidence · text

> 3.1m @ 6.54g/t Au from 791.7m

### DD25-04

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Chanach · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-04
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: gold
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.24
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 123.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Successful high-grade gold intercept in a blind magnetic target.

- Positive factor: high-grade gold intercept

Evidence · text

> 2m @ 2.24g/t Au from 123.9m

### DD25-04

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Chanach · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-04
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: gold
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.2 m
- From: 193 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept in a blind magnetic target.

- Positive factor: high-grade gold intercept

Evidence · text

> 1.2m @ 5.00g/t Au from 193m

### DD25-04

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Chanach · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-04
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: gold
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.25
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 320 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade gold intercept in a blind magnetic target.

Evidence · text

> 1m @ 1.25g/t Au from 320m

### DD25-07

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Chanach · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-07
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: gold
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.47
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.7 m
- From: 174 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high-grade gold intercept in the Eastern Skarn Target.

- Positive factor: high-grade gold intercept

Evidence · text

> 3.7m @ 12.47g/t Au from 174m

### DD25-09

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Chanach · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-09
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: gold
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.76
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 32.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DD25-09:32.8-37.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept in the Central Skarn Target.

- Positive factor: high-grade gold intercept

Evidence · text

> 4.5m @ 1.76g/t Au

### DD25-09

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Chanach · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-09
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: copper
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.06
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 32.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DD25-09:32.8-37.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade copper intercept in the Central Skarn Target.

- Positive factor: high-grade copper intercept

Evidence · text

> 1.06%Cu from 32.8m

### DD25-09

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Chanach · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-09
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: gold
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.83
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DD25-09:36.2-37.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the Central Skarn Target.

- Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

> 1.1m @ 3.83g/t Au

### DD25-09

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Chanach · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-09
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: copper
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DD25-09:36.2-37.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade copper sub-interval within the Central Skarn Target.

- Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

> 2.4% Cu from 36.2m

### DD25-09

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Chanach · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DD25-09
- Project: Chanach
- Commodity: gold
- Region: kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region: Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker: RTG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.65
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.8 m
- From: 41 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Stewart Assay and Environmental Laboratories LLC
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high-grade gold intercept in the Central Skarn Target.

- Positive factor: high-grade gold intercept

Evidence · text

> 7.8m @ 11.65g/t Au from 41m

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