Excalibur Intersects 360 g/t Silver & 2 g/t Gold over 1.52m at Bellehelen; 100m Broad Mineralized Zone Remains Open at Depth

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Excalibur Metals Corp.
Ticker
EXCL
Exchange
TSX
Region
Nye County, Nevada
Primary commodity
Silver
Secondary commodities
Gold
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-23 10:34:57 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Excalibur Metals Corp. announced partial results from its maiden drill program at the Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project in Nevada, highlighting a significant new mineralized zone at the Spyglass Ridge Target. Drill hole BH26001 intersected 360 g/t silver and 2.03 g/t gold over 1.52m, contained within a wider 100.58m intercept grading 16.7 g/t silver and 0.10 g/t gold. This broad mineralization remains open at depth, suggesting potential for a large-scale epithermal system.

Reasoning: Excalibur's maiden drill program at the Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project's Spyglass Ridge Target delivered significant results, including a high-grade intercept of 360 g/t silver and 2.03 g/t gold over 1.52m within a broader 100.58m zone grading 16.7 g/t silver and 0.10 g/t gold. This wide mineralization remains open at depth, indicating strong potential for resource expansion and confirming the project's prospectivity for both high-grade and bulk-tonnage mineralization in an epithermal system.

Positive factors

  • High-grade silver intercept (360 g/t Ag)
  • Very wide mineralized zone (100.58m)
  • Mineralization remains open at depth and along strike
  • First-pass drilling success at a new target
  • Analogy to vertically extensive epithermal deposits in Nevada
  • Potential for both high-grade shoots and bulk-tonnage targets

Negative factors

  • True width not accurately evaluated for reported intercepts

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 16

Atlas analysis — Excalibur Metals Corp.: Excalibur Intersects 360 g/t Silver & 2 g/t Gold over 1.52m at Bellehelen; 100m Broad Mineralized Zone Remains Open at Depth

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 360 g/t silver over 1.52m is exceptionally high-grade for an epithermal deposit, well above the strong threshold of 200 g/t.

Evidence · table

“360.0”

Context: 1.52

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: The document states that 'True-widths are assumed to be 80-90% of the reported width; however, there is not sufficient data at this time to accurately evaluate the true-width of these reported intercepts,' indicating that only downhole lengths are reported without definitive true width.

Evidence · text

“True-widths are assumed to be 80-90% of the reported width; however, there is not sufficient data at this time to accurately evaluate the true-width of these reported intercepts.”

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 a Qualified Person (Matthew Dumala, P.Eng.), an independent laboratory (MSA Labs), and stated methods including duplicates, blanks, and certified reference materials.

Evidence · text

“Matthew Dumala, P.Eng., an independent consultant of the Company, is a Qualified Person (" QP ") as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Dumala has reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed in this news release. ... Samples were submitted to MSA Labs, an independent laboratory located in Elko, Nevada, where samples underwent standard preparation procedures and Gamma ray analysis for gold & silver by a PhotonAssay™ instrument. Control samples comprising duplicates, blanks, and certified reference materials were systematically inserted and analyzed pursuant to the Company's QA/QC protocol.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (16)

BH26001Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · silverGrade: 8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26001
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.05 m
From
205.74 m
To
208.79 m
Hole Depth
349 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26001:205.74-208.79
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549741
Northing
4211617
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2148.23 m
Azimuth
159 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous silver mineralization in a first-pass drill hole, contributing to the overall understanding of the system's vertical extent.

Evidence · table

“8.0”

Context: 3.05

BH26001Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26001
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.05 m
From
205.74 m
To
208.79 m
Hole Depth
349 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26001:205.74-208.79
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549741
Northing
4211617
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2148.23 m
Azimuth
159 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous gold mineralization in a first-pass drill hole, indicating the presence of gold within the system.

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: 3.05

BH26001Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · silverGrade: 12.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26001
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
12.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
230.12 m
To
231.65 m
Hole Depth
349 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26001:230.12-231.65
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549741
Northing
4211617
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2148.23 m
Azimuth
159 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous silver mineralization in a first-pass drill hole, supporting the presence of a mineralized structure.

Evidence · table

“12.2”

Context: 1.52

BH26001Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26001
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
230.12 m
To
231.65 m
Hole Depth
349 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26001:230.12-231.65
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549741
Northing
4211617
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2148.23 m
Azimuth
159 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous gold mineralization in a first-pass drill hole, indicating the presence of gold within the system.

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: 1.52

BH26001Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · silverGrade: 16.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 100.58 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26001
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
16.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
100.58 m
From
248.41 m
To
348 m
Hole Depth
349 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26001:248.41-348.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549741
Northing
4211617
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2148.23 m
Azimuth
159 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very wide intercept of moderate-grade silver from a maiden drill hole is highly material, indicating a significant mineralized system with bulk-tonnage potential that remains open at depth.

Positive factors

  • Very wide mineralized zone (100.58m)
  • Mineralization open at depth
  • Suggests potential for disseminated mineralization

Negative factors

  • True width not accurately evaluated

Evidence · table

“16.7*”

Context: 100.58

BH26001Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 100.58 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26001
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
100.58 m
From
248.41 m
To
348 m
Hole Depth
349 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26001:248.41-348.00
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549741
Northing
4211617
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2148.23 m
Azimuth
159 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very wide intercept of low-grade gold from a maiden drill hole is material due to its scale, indicating a significant mineralized system with bulk-tonnage potential that remains open at depth.

Positive factors

  • Very wide mineralized zone (100.58m)
  • Mineralization open at depth

Negative factors

  • True width not accurately evaluated

Evidence · table

“0.10*”

Context: 100.58

BH26001Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · silverGrade: 360Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26001
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
360
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
249.94 m
To
251.46 m
Hole Depth
349 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26001:249.94-251.46
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549741
Northing
4211617
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2148.23 m
Azimuth
159 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptionally high-grade silver intercept from a maiden drill hole is highly material, confirming the presence of bonanza-grade mineralization within the newly identified broad mineralized zone.

Positive factors

  • Very high-grade silver intercept (360 g/t Ag)
  • Confirms high-grade potential within the broader mineralized zone

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept width (1.52m)
  • True width not accurately evaluated

Evidence · table

“360.0”

Context: 1.52

BH26001Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26001
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
2.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
249.94 m
To
251.46 m
Hole Depth
349 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26001:249.94-251.46
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549741
Northing
4211617
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2148.23 m
Azimuth
159 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade gold intercept from a maiden drill hole is highly material, confirming the presence of significant gold mineralization within the newly identified broad mineralized zone.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercept (2.03 g/t Au)
  • Confirms high-grade potential within the broader mineralized zone

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept width (1.52m)
  • True width not accurately evaluated

Evidence · table

“2.03”

Context: 1.52

BH26001Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · silverGrade: 26.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.19 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26001
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
26.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.19 m
From
283.46 m
To
295.66 m
Hole Depth
349 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26001:283.46-295.66
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549741
Northing
4211617
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2148.23 m
Azimuth
159 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate-grade silver intercept within the broader mineralized zone contributes to the overall understanding of the system's continuity and grade distribution.

Negative factors

  • True width not accurately evaluated

Evidence · table

“26.5”

Context: 12.19

BH26001Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.19 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26001
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.19 m
From
283.46 m
To
295.66 m
Hole Depth
349 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26001:283.46-295.66
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549741
Northing
4211617
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2148.23 m
Azimuth
159 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This low-grade gold intercept within the broader mineralized zone contributes to the overall understanding of the system's continuity and grade distribution.

Negative factors

  • True width not accurately evaluated

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: 12.19

BH26004Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · silverGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26004
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.05 m
From
57.91 m
To
60.96 m
Hole Depth
115.82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26004:57.91-60.96
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549498
Northing
4211582
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2125.066 m
Azimuth
63 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept reported silver below detection limit, providing data on the distribution of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“BDL”

Context: 3.05

BH26004Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26004
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.05 m
From
57.91 m
To
60.96 m
Hole Depth
115.82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26004:57.91-60.96
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549498
Northing
4211582
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2125.066 m
Azimuth
63 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous gold mineralization, contributing to the understanding of the system's footprint.

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 3.05

BH26004Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · silverGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26004
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
105.16 m
To
106.68 m
Hole Depth
115.82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26004:105.16-106.68
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549498
Northing
4211582
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2125.066 m
Azimuth
63 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept reported silver below detection limit, providing data on the distribution of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“BDL”

Context: 1.52

BH26004Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26004
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
0.73
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
105.16 m
To
106.68 m
Hole Depth
115.82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26004:105.16-106.68
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549498
Northing
4211582
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2125.066 m
Azimuth
63 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous gold mineralization, contributing to the understanding of the system's footprint and potential.

Evidence · table

“0.73”

Context: 1.52

BH26004Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · silverGrade: 4.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26004
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
4.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
106.68 m
To
108.2 m
Hole Depth
115.82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26004:106.68-108.20
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549498
Northing
4211582
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2125.066 m
Azimuth
63 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous silver mineralization, contributing to the understanding of the system's footprint.

Evidence · table

“4.6”

Context: 1.52

BH26004Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BH26004
Project
Bellehelen Silver-Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Ticker
EXCL

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
106.68 m
To
108.2 m
Hole Depth
115.82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BH26004:106.68-108.20
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
549498
Northing
4211582
CRS
NAD83 UTM 11N
Elevation
2125.066 m
Azimuth
63 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
No
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows anomalous gold mineralization, contributing to the understanding of the system's footprint.

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 1.52

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.