Emperor Continues to Define Shallow High-Grade Gold Mineralization Supporting Conceptual Open-Pit Growth
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- Emperor Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- AUOZ
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-09 12:37:58 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Emperor Metals Inc. announced new drill results from its 2026 exploration campaign at the Duquesne West Project, highlighting shallow, high-grade gold mineralization. Key intercepts include 24.1m grading 2.6 g/t Au from 45.2m in hole DQ26-52 and 14.3m grading 2.2 g/t Au from 50m in DQ26-53, supporting a conceptual open-pit development. The company aims to advance the project to a Preliminary Economic Assessment, with a substantial portion of assay results still pending.
Reasoning: The release reports new high-grade, shallow gold intercepts that reinforce the company's open-pit development strategy and contribute to resource expansion and conversion. While some results are historical, the new data confirms continuity and adds confidence to the geological model, supporting future economic assessments. The comprehensive QA/QC disclosure further strengthens the credibility of the results.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts in shallow zones support open-pit potential.
- Drilling confirms continuity and expands the mineralized footprint.
- Systematic infill drilling is improving the geological model and confidence.
- Identification of free gold enhances project upside potential.
- Strong QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off provide high data credibility.
Negative factors
- A significant portion of assay results are still pending, creating uncertainty.
- Some reported intervals are historical, reducing the novelty of the overall release.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 39
Classification and evidence
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 detailed QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified labs (SGS, MSALabs ISO/IEC 17025 accredited), QP sign-off, and methods like standards, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“The Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) was conducted by Technominex, a geological contractor hired by Emperor, which adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines for exploration related activities conducted at its facility in Rouyn Noranda, Quebec. The QA/QC procedures are overseen by a Qualified Person on site. Emperor QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material (standards), blanks and lab duplicates within the sample stream totaling approximately one QA/QC sample per 7 samples.”
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 technical content has been reviewed and approved by John Labrecque, a P.Geol. recognized as a Qualified Person under CIM guidelines.
Evidence · text
“The technical content pertaining to the Duquesne West Project in this news release has been reviewed and approved by John Labrecque, Vice President of Emperor (B.Sc., P.Geol., Geologue Restrictif Temporaire OQLF), who is recognized as a Qualified Person under CIM guidelines and serves as a consultant to Emperor.”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document states 'Estimated 70-90% True Thickness' for the reported intercepts in Table 2 and Table 3, allowing for an estimation of true width.
Evidence · text
“1 Estimated 70-90% True Thickness”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The release mentions 'Emperor's systematic infill drilling is improving the geological model and confidence in these lenses' and 'defining robust, near-surface mineralization capable of supporting a high-grade starter pit'.
Evidence · text
“Emperor's systematic infill drilling is improving the geological model and confidence in these lenses.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The release states that a new intercept is located 'approximately 400 m west from the high-grade interval reported in our previous news release', indicating an extension of mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Importantly, this intercept is located approximately 400 m west from the high-grade interval reported in our previous news release on July 29th, which returned 21.3 m grading 3.0 g/t Au.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: Table 1 explicitly states 'Notable Drill Intercepts Reported to Date from the 2025/2026 Drill Program (See Previous Press Releases)', indicating these are historical results re-presented.
Evidence · table
“Table 1: Notable Drill Intercepts Reported to Date from the 2025/2026 Drill Program (See Previous Press Releases).”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole DQ26-52 returned 1.0m grading 37.9 g/t Au, which is exceptionally high-grade for an open-pit gold project.
Evidence · table
“37.9”
Context: 1.0
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a mill_cil route ("CIL")
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 39. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (39)
DQ26-20Duquesne West · goldGrade: 61.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-20
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 61.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 402.7 m
- To
- 417.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 402.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-20:402.7-417.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a very high-grade historical intercept, indicating strong mineralization, but its novelty is low as it has been previously reported.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade gold intercept.
Negative factors
- Result is historical, reducing novelty.
Evidence · table
“61.5”
Context: 15.0
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-45Duquesne West · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-45
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 35.9 m
- From
- 478.3 m
- To
- 514.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 478.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-45:478.3-514.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a good historical intercept with a solid grade-width product, but its novelty is low as it has been previously reported.
Positive factors
- Good grade over a significant width.
Negative factors
- Result is historical, reducing novelty.
Evidence · table
“3.1”
Context: 35.9
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-46Duquesne West · goldGrade: 5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-46
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20.1 m
- From
- 436.9 m
- To
- 457 m
- Intercept Depth
- 436.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-46:436.9-457
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a strong historical intercept, indicating good mineralization, but its novelty is low as it has been previously reported.
Positive factors
- Strong grade over a good width.
Negative factors
- Result is historical, reducing novelty.
Evidence · table
“5.0”
Context: 20.1
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-43Duquesne West · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-43
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.3 m
- From
- 64.9 m
- To
- 86.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 64.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-43:64.9-86.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a good historical intercept at shallow depth, supporting open-pit potential, but its novelty is low as it has been previously reported.
Positive factors
- Good grade over a significant width at shallow depth.
Negative factors
- Result is historical, reducing novelty.
Evidence · table
“3.0”
Context: 21.3
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ25-01Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 107.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ25-01
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 107.7 m
- From
- 155.1 m
- To
- 262.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 155.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ25-01:155.1-262.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows significant width, which is positive for bulk tonnage, but the grade is moderate and novelty is low.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept, indicating bulk tonnage potential.
Negative factors
- Grade is moderate for gold.
- Result is historical, reducing novelty.
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 107.7
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24.1 m
- True Width
- 19.28 m
- From
- 45.2 m
- To
- 69.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:45.2-69.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This new intercept is high-grade and wide at shallow depth, directly supporting the company's open-pit strategy and resource conversion efforts, making it a highly material and novel result.
Positive factors
- Strong grade over a significant width at shallow depth, supporting open-pit potential.
- True width estimated, increasing confidence in geometry.
- Infill drilling improves geological model and confidence for resource conversion.
Evidence · table
“2.6”
Context: 24.1
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 19.28
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 7.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.1 m
- From
- 45.2 m
- To
- 52.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:45.2-52.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval represents a bonanza-grade zone within the main intercept, significantly enhancing the overall economic potential of the shallow mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept, indicating strong mineralization.
- Shallow depth supports open-pit potential.
Evidence · text
“7.1 m of 7.5 g/t Au from 45.2 m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-53Duquesne West · goldGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-53
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.3 m
- True Width
- 11.44 m
- From
- 50 m
- To
- 64.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 132 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-53:50-64.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This new intercept provides good grade and width at shallow depth, reinforcing the open-pit potential and contributing to the project's growth profile.
Positive factors
- Good grade over a significant width at shallow depth, supporting open-pit potential.
- True width estimated, increasing confidence in geometry.
Evidence · table
“2.2”
Context: 14.3
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 11.44
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-53Duquesne West · goldGrade: 7.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-53
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 50 m
- To
- 54 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-53:50-54
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within the main intercept further enhances the economic attractiveness of the shallow mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept, indicating strong mineralization.
- Shallow depth supports open-pit potential.
Evidence · text
“4.0 m of 7.4 g/t Au from 50 m”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-53Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-53
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 2.4 m
- From
- 93.2 m
- To
- 96.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 132 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-53:93.2-96.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding but not a highlight.
Negative factors
- Grade is moderate for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.7”
Context: 3.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.4
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-24Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-24
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- True Width
- 6 m
- From
- 178.7 m
- To
- 186.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
- Intercept Depth
- 178.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-24:178.7-186.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding but not a highlight.
Negative factors
- Grade is moderate for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 7.5
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 6
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-24Duquesne West · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-24
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.2 m
- From
- 209.2 m
- To
- 210.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
- Intercept Depth
- 178.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-24:209.2-210.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good grade but over a very narrow width, limiting its overall materiality.
Positive factors
- Good grade for gold.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“2.7”
Context: 1.5
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.2
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-24Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-24
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.9 m
- True Width
- 6.32 m
- From
- 229.2 m
- To
- 237.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
- Intercept Depth
- 178.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-24:229.2-237.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding but not a highlight.
Negative factors
- Grade is moderate for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.6”
Context: 7.9
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.32
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-54Duquesne West · goldGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-54
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 63.8 m
- To
- 64.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 144 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-54:63.8-64.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade but over a very narrow width, limiting its overall materiality.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“1.6”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-54Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-54
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- True Width
- 3.2 m
- From
- 109.5 m
- To
- 113.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 144 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-54:109.5-113.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding but not a highlight.
Negative factors
- Grade is moderate for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.7”
Context: 4.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.2
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 45.2 m
- To
- 46.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:45.2-46.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Negative factors
- Grade is moderate for gold.
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.4”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 3.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 46.2 m
- To
- 47.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:46.2-47.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a good grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Good grade for gold.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“3.6”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 47.2 m
- To
- 48.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:47.2-48.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Grade is low for gold.
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 48.2 m
- To
- 49.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:48.2-49.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Negative factors
- Grade is moderate for gold.
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.7”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 49.2 m
- To
- 50.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:49.2-50.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept is barren, indicating a non-mineralized section within the broader zone.
Negative factors
- Barren intercept.
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.0”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 50.2 m
- To
- 51.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:50.2-51.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Negative factors
- Grade is moderate for gold.
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.4”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 51.2 m
- To
- 52.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:51.2-52.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Negative factors
- Grade is moderate for gold.
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.6”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 52.2 m
- To
- 53.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:52.2-53.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a good grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is above the moderate threshold for gold.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“1.1”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 53.2 m
- To
- 54.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:53.2-54.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is at the moderate threshold for gold.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 54.2 m
- To
- 55.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:54.2-55.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is at the moderate threshold for gold.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 55.2 m
- To
- 56.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:55.2-56.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Grade is low for gold.
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 56.2 m
- To
- 57.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:56.2-57.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Grade is low for gold.
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 57.2 m
- To
- 58.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:57.2-58.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a weak grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is at the weak threshold for gold.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.3”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 58.2 m
- To
- 59.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:58.2-59.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Grade is low for gold.
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 59.2 m
- To
- 60.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:59.2-60.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Grade is low for gold.
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 60.2 m
- To
- 61.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:60.2-61.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a weak grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is at the weak threshold for gold.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.3”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 61.2 m
- To
- 62.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:61.2-62.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a low grade, indicating some mineralization but not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Grade is low for gold.
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- True Width
- 1.04 m
- From
- 62.2 m
- To
- 63.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:62.2-63.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Negative factors
- Grade is moderate for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.6”
Context: 1.3
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.04
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- True Width
- 1.04 m
- From
- 63.6 m
- To
- 64.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:63.6-64.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is at the moderate threshold for gold.
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: 1.3
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.04
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.2 m
- From
- 64.9 m
- To
- 66.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:64.9-66.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a good grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Good grade for gold.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“2.5”
Context: 1.5
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.2
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 37.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 37.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 66.4 m
- To
- 67.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:66.4-67.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very high-grade, narrow intercept is a bonanza result, significantly boosting the overall grade of the broader zone and highlighting high-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional bonanza grade for gold.
- Shallow depth supports open-pit potential.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“37.9”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 67.4 m
- To
- 68.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:67.4-68.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very high-grade, narrow intercept is an excellent result, contributing significantly to the overall grade of the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for gold.
- Shallow depth supports open-pit potential.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“9.0”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-52Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-52
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 68.4 m
- To
- 69.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:68.4-69.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate grade, contributing to the detailed understanding of the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is at the moderate threshold for gold.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width.
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 1.0
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
DQ26-34Duquesne West · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-34
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS and MSALabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good grade and width, but its novelty is low as it has been previously reported.
Positive factors
- Good grade over a reasonable width.
Negative factors
- Result is historical, reducing novelty.
Evidence · text
“hole DQ26-34 intersected 9.5 m grading 2.7 g/t Au”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "With 142,758 m of drilling completed to date, these results represent another significant step toward Emperor's objectiv"
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.