Emperor Metals Reports Additional Drill Results and Continues to Strengthen Conceptual Phase 1 Open-Pit
Original announcement by jmn on
- Company
- Emperor Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- AUOZ
- Exchange
- CSE
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-20 12:23:04 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Emperor Metals reports final assay results from seven new drillholes at its Duquesne West Project, with highlights including 26.3 m grading 1.0 g/t Au and 19.2 m grading 1.2 g/t Au. These near-surface gold intercepts strengthen the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit model and support the company's objective of advancing towards a preliminary economic assessment. The program has completed over 20,000 meters of new drilling, with additional drilling planned and assays pending for 15 holes.
Reasoning: The reported drill results, particularly near-surface gold intercepts, strengthen the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit model and advance the project towards a PEA, supported by robust QA/QC. While individual grades are not exceptional compared to historical highs, they are consistent with bulk-tonnage open-pit potential.
Positive factors
- Good width and grade intercepts for open-pit potential
- Near-surface mineralization supports conceptual open-pit
- Strengthens confidence in Phase 1 open-pit concept
- Advances project towards Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)
- Detailed QA/QC procedures disclosed
- Qualified Person (QP) sign-off for technical content
- ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory used
Negative factors
- True width not reported for individual intercepts
- Grades generally below company's historical average for the project
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 43
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 procedures, mentioning certified reference materials (standards), blanks, lab duplicates, and accredited laboratories.
Evidence · text
“The Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) was conducted by Technominex, a geological contractor hired by Emperor Metals, 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 Metals 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: John Labrecque, Vice President of Emperor Metals, is named as the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the technical content.
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 Metals (B.Sc., P.Geol., OQLF), who is recognized as a Qualified Person under CIM guidelines and serves as a consultant to Emperor.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The tables state 'Estimated 70-90% True Thickness' or 'Estimated 70-75% True Thickness' at the bottom, but individual intercepts do not provide specific true width values.
Evidence · table
“Estimated 70-90% True Thickness”
Context: Estimated 70-90% True Thickness
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The drilling aims to 'strengthen our confidence in the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit concept by demonstrating the continuity, thickness, and grade of near-surface mineralization' and 'refine and expand the resource model', indicating a focus on resource definition.
Evidence · text
“These additional assay results continue to strengthen our confidence in the conceptual Phase 1 open-pit concept by demonstrating the continuity, thickness, and grade of near-surface mineralization.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 43. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (43)
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 26.3 m
- From
- 42.5 m
- To
- 68.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 42.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:42.5-68.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides a good width of near-surface gold mineralization, supporting the conceptual open-pit model, although the grade is moderate compared to the project's historical average.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Near-surface mineralization
- Supports open-pit concept
Negative factors
- Grade below company's historical average
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: 26.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 4.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 46.8 m
- To
- 48.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:46.8-48.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within DQ26-51 contributes positively to the overall intercept, indicating zones of better mineralization near surface.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval
- Near-surface mineralization
Negative factors
- Narrow width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.3”
Context: 2.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 64.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:58.8-64.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval further supports the continuity of near-surface gold mineralization within DQ26-51, contributing to the open-pit potential.
Positive factors
- Good width sub-interval
- Near-surface mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.0”
Context: 6.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-22Duquesne West · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-22
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.2 m
- From
- 111.1 m
- To
- 130.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 291 m
- Intercept Depth
- 111.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-22:111.1-130.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides a good width of gold mineralization, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's continuity for open-pit planning.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Supports open-pit concept
Negative factors
- Grade below company's historical average
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.2”
Context: 19.2
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 "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-22Duquesne West · goldGrade: 2.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-22
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.3 m
- From
- 124 m
- To
- 130.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 291 m
- Intercept Depth
- 124 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-22:124-130.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within DQ26-22 enhances the overall intercept, indicating better mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.8”
Context: 6.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-23Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-23
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.5 m
- From
- 110.3 m
- To
- 116.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 285 m
- Intercept Depth
- 110.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-23:110.3-116.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding but not significantly enhancing the project's economics.
Negative factors
- Lower grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.7”
Context: 6.5
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 "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-28Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-28
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 82.2 m
- To
- 89.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 213 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-28:82.2-89.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization, providing some geological data but not a significant economic contribution.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.4”
Context: 7.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-29Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-29
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.3 m
- From
- 61 m
- To
- 80.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 174 m
- Intercept Depth
- 61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-29:61-80.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good width of very low-grade gold mineralization, which could be relevant for bulk-tonnage open-pit scenarios but is not high-grade.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.3”
Context: 19.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-58ADuquesne West · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-58A
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.9 m
- From
- 75.7 m
- To
- 80.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-58A:75.7-80.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate-grade gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.
Negative factors
- Narrower width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: 4.9
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-38ADuquesne West · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-38A
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 235.3 m
- To
- 236.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 303 m
- Intercept Depth
- 235.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-38A:235.3-236.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very narrow, low-grade intercept provides minimal economic contribution but adds to the geological data.
Negative factors
- Very narrow width
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.9”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 42.5 m
- To
- 44.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 42.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:42.5-44.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.4”
Context: 1.8
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 "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
- From
- 44.3 m
- To
- 46.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 44.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:44.3-46.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very low-grade sub-interval indicates the presence of gold but is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 2.5
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 "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 3.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 46.8 m
- To
- 47.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:46.8-47.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, higher-grade sub-interval within DQ26-51 is a positive indicator of localized high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Higher grade
Negative factors
- Very narrow width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.9”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 4.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 47.8 m
- To
- 48.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 47.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:47.8-48.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, higher-grade sub-interval within DQ26-51 further highlights localized high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Higher grade
Negative factors
- Very narrow width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.6”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 48.8 m
- To
- 50.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 48.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:48.8-50.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very low-grade sub-interval indicates the presence of gold but is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 2.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 50.8 m
- To
- 51.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:50.8-51.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This barren interval indicates a lack of gold mineralization in this specific section.
Negative factors
- Barren interval
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.0”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- 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
- From
- 51.8 m
- To
- 52.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 51.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:51.8-52.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very low-grade sub-interval indicates the presence of gold but is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- 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
- From
- 52.8 m
- To
- 53.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:52.8-53.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very low-grade sub-interval indicates the presence of gold but is not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 53.8 m
- To
- 54.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 53.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:53.8-54.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 54.8 m
- To
- 55.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 54.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:54.8-55.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- 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
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 56.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 55.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:55.8-56.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.4”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- 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
- From
- 56.8 m
- To
- 57.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 56.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:56.8-57.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.4”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 57.8 m
- To
- 58.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:57.8-58.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 59.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:58.8-59.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, moderate-grade sub-interval within DQ26-51 is a positive indicator of localized mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade
Negative factors
- Very narrow width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.1”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- 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
- From
- 59.8 m
- To
- 60.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:59.8-60.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.6”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 60.8 m
- To
- 61.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:60.8-61.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, moderate-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization.
Negative factors
- Very narrow width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 61.8 m
- To
- 62.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 61.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:61.8-62.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- 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
- From
- 62.8 m
- To
- 63.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:62.8-63.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.3”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 7.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 63.8 m
- To
- 64.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:63.8-64.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within DQ26-51 is a strong positive, indicating significant localized gold mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- Very narrow width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“7.1”
Context: 1.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 64.9 m
- To
- 66.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 64.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:64.9-66.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 1.5
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 "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 66.4 m
- To
- 67.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:66.4-67.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This barren interval indicates a lack of gold mineralization in this specific section.
Negative factors
- Barren interval
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.0”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-51Duquesne West · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-51
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.4 m
- From
- 67.4 m
- To
- 68.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 97 m
- Intercept Depth
- 67.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-51:67.4-68.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization but is not economically significant on its own.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 1.4
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 "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-43Duquesne West · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.3 mView 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
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-43:64.9-86.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides a strong combination of width and grade, significantly strengthening the conceptual open-pit model.
Positive factors
- Good width and grade intercept
- Supports open-pit concept
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-34Duquesne West · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.5 mView 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
- From
- 53.8 m
- To
- 63.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 53.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-34:53.8-63.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization over a good width, contributing positively to the open-pit potential.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade and width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.7”
Context: 9.5
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 "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
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
- From
- 45.2 m
- To
- 69.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-52:45.2-69.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides a strong combination of width and grade, significantly strengthening the conceptual open-pit model.
Positive factors
- Good width and grade intercept
- Supports open-pit concept
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.6”
Context: 24.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-12Duquesne West · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-12
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.3 m
- From
- 98.1 m
- To
- 100.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 98.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-12:98.1-100.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade
Negative factors
- Narrow width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.6”
Context: 2.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
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
- From
- 50 m
- To
- 64.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-53:50-64.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides a good width of moderate-grade gold mineralization, contributing positively to the open-pit potential.
Positive factors
- Good width and moderate grade
- Supports open-pit concept
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.2”
Context: 14.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-26Duquesne West · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-26
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 140 m
- To
- 147 m
- Intercept Depth
- 140 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-26:140-147
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.1”
Context: 7.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-17Duquesne West · goldGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-17
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.5 m
- From
- 90.1 m
- To
- 95.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 90.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-17:90.1-95.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.6”
Context: 5.5
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 "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-32Duquesne West · goldGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-32
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 66.2 m
- To
- 78.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-32:66.2-78.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization over a good width, contributing positively to the open-pit potential.
Positive factors
- Good width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.6”
Context: 12.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-30Duquesne West · goldGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-30
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.1 m
- From
- 125.4 m
- To
- 132.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 125.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-30:125.4-132.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.6”
Context: 7.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-50Duquesne West · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-50
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.1 m
- From
- 40 m
- To
- 44.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-50:40-44.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.3”
Context: 4.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
DQ26-18Duquesne West · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DQ26-18
- Project
- Duquesne West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUOZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 96.9 m
- To
- 103.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 96.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DQ26-18:96.9-103.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Val D'Or, Quebec and MSALabs in Val D'Or, Quebec and SGS Burnaby, British Columbia
- 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
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate grade gold mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: 7.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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: "MORE MINING NEWS Tocvan Reports Positive Closed-Circuit Column Leach Results at Gran Pilar Lavras Gold Defines a Distric"
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.