Founders Metals Hits 27.0 m of 20.38 g/t Gold in First Step-Out Drilling on New West Zone at Antino
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Founders Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- FDR.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Suriname
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Agreement transaction
- Extracted
- 2026-09-09 12:00:40 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Founders Metals announced exceptional high-grade gold drill results from its first step-out drilling on the new West Zone at its Antino Gold Project in Suriname. Hole FR251 returned 27.0 metres of 20.38 g/t gold, including a higher-grade section of 10.0 metres of 43.26 g/t gold. This new zone, located 1.2 km west of the Froyo Zone, demonstrates significant exploration potential and is a priority target for the remainder of the 2026 drill program.
Reasoning: Founders Metals reported exceptional high-grade gold results from its first step-out drilling on the new West Zone at Antino, with a headline intercept of 27.0 m of 20.38 g/t Au. This represents a significant new discovery and expansion of the project's potential, supported by robust QA/QC and a clear understanding of true width.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercept in FR251 (27.0 m of 20.38 g/t Au, including 10.0 m of 43.26 g/t Au)
- First step-out drilling on a new zone (West Zone) demonstrating significant exploration potential
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval, indicating good geological understanding
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off
- Successful follow-up on a new discovery, expanding the known mineralization
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 15
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole FR251 returned 10.0 m of 43.26 g/t Au, which is well above the exceptional threshold for gold (15 g/t for underground, 5 g/t for open pit).
Evidence · text
“including 10.0 m of 43.26 g/t Au”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document states that 'True widths of mineralization are estimated to be approximately 80% of the down-hole interval'.
Evidence · text
“True widths of mineralization are estimated to be approximately 80% of the down-hole interval based on currently available results and observations.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling is described as 'First Step-Out Drilling on New West Zone' and 'designed to better understand the nature of this mineralization and its potential strike extent'.
Evidence · text
“First Step-Out Drilling on New West Zone”
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 a detailed 'Quality Assurance and Control' section, mentioning certified labs, blanks, standards, duplicates, and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Control”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document clearly states the cut-off grade of 0.10 g/t gold and internal dilution rules of '<5.0 m of internal dilution of zero grade material'.
Evidence · text
“Widths are calculated using a 0.10 g/t gold cut-off grade with <5.0 m of internal dilution of zero grade material, and a minimum composite length of 2.0 m.”
Maiden Resourceneutral · Story-specific tag
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The West Zone was 'first intersected by discovery hole FR217' and this release covers 'five follow-up diamond drill holes' in ground 'that had not been drilled before May 2026', indicating early-stage exploration and discovery of a new zone.
Evidence · text
“The West Zone lies 1.2 km west of the Froyo Zone, in ground that had not been drilled before May 2026.”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a mill_cil route ("CIL")
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (15)
FR251Antino · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR251
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.1 m
- True Width
- 13.68 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 17.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 275 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR251:0-17.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815974.5
- Northing
- 400523
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 292.69 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a low-grade intercept but is part of the initial drilling in a new zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Part of a new discovery area (West Zone)
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 17.10
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 13.68
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR251Antino · goldGrade: 20.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR251
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27 m
- True Width
- 21.6 m
- From
- 100 m
- To
- 127 m
- Hole Depth
- 275 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR251:100-127
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815974.5
- Northing
- 400523
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 292.69 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is an exceptional high-grade and wide gold intercept, representing a significant discovery in a new zone and demonstrating strong potential for the project.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold (20.38 g/t Au) over a significant width (27.0 m)
- High grade-thickness product (540 g/t*m)
- First step-out drilling on a new zone, indicating significant discovery potential
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval
Evidence · table
“20.38”
Context: 27.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 21.6
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR251Antino · goldGrade: 43.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR251
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 43.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- True Width
- 8 m
- From
- 100 m
- To
- 110 m
- Hole Depth
- 275 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR251:100-110
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815974.5
- Northing
- 400523
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 292.69 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval represents bonanza-grade gold within the broader exceptional intercept, significantly enhancing the overall positive interpretation of the discovery.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade gold (43.26 g/t Au) over a strong width (10.0 m)
- Very high grade-thickness product (432.6 g/t*m)
- Part of a new discovery area, indicating exceptional potential
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval
Evidence · table
“43.26”
Context: 10.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR251Antino · goldGrade: 1.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR251
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- True Width
- 4.8 m
- From
- 137 m
- To
- 143 m
- Hole Depth
- 275 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR251:137-143
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815974.5
- Northing
- 400523
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 292.69 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold grades and contributes to the overall understanding of the new West Zone mineralization, albeit at a lower grade and width than the headline intercept.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade gold (1.22 g/t Au) over a narrow width (6.0 m)
- Part of a new discovery area, adding to overall mineralization footprint
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval
Evidence · table
“1.22”
Context: 6.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR251Antino · goldGrade: 3.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR251
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- True Width
- 1.6 m
- From
- 139 m
- To
- 141 m
- Hole Depth
- 275 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR251:139-141
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815974.5
- Northing
- 400523
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 292.69 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade within a narrow zone, contributing to the understanding of higher-grade pockets within the new West Zone.
Positive factors
- Strong grade gold (3.04 g/t Au) over a narrow width (2.0 m)
- Part of a new discovery area, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval
Evidence · table
“3.04”
Context: 2.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.6
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR251Antino · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR251
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 26 m
- True Width
- 20.8 m
- From
- 183 m
- To
- 209 m
- Hole Depth
- 275 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR251:183-209
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815974.5
- Northing
- 400523
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 292.69 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold grades over a significant width, suggesting broader, lower-grade mineralization within the new West Zone.
Positive factors
- Weak grade gold (0.46 g/t Au) over a strong width (26.0 m)
- Part of a new discovery area, indicating broader mineralization
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 26.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 20.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR251Antino · goldGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR251
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- True Width
- 4 m
- From
- 184 m
- To
- 189 m
- Hole Depth
- 275 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR251:184-189
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815974.5
- Northing
- 400523
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 292.69 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate gold grades within a narrow zone, contributing to the understanding of higher-grade pockets within the new West Zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade gold (1.37 g/t Au) over a narrow width (5.0 m)
- Part of a new discovery area, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval
Evidence · table
“1.37”
Context: 5.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 4
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR250Antino · goldGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR250
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- True Width
- 11.2 m
- From
- 119 m
- To
- 133 m
- Hole Depth
- 206.03 m
- Intercept Depth
- 119 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR250:119-133
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815861
- Northing
- 400498
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 311.42 m
- Azimuth
- 260.09 °
- Dip
- -50.27 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from FR250 indicates a strong gold grade over a moderate width, confirming additional mineralization in the new West Zone and contributing to its overall potential.
Positive factors
- Strong grade gold (1.63 g/t Au) over a moderate width (14.0 m)
- Part of a new discovery area, indicating additional gold-bearing shear zone
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval
Evidence · table
“1.63”
Context: 14.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 11.2
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR250Antino · goldGrade: 9.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR250
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.86
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- True Width
- 1.6 m
- From
- 124 m
- To
- 126 m
- Hole Depth
- 206.03 m
- Intercept Depth
- 119 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR250:124-126
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815861
- Northing
- 400498
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 311.42 m
- Azimuth
- 260.09 °
- Dip
- -50.27 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows exceptional gold grades within a narrow zone, highlighting high-grade potential within the new West Zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade gold (9.86 g/t Au) over a narrow width (2.0 m)
- Part of a new discovery area, indicating localized high-grade mineralization
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval
Evidence · table
“9.86”
Context: 2.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.6
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR250Antino · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR250
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- True Width
- 5.6 m
- From
- 174 m
- To
- 181 m
- Hole Depth
- 206.03 m
- Intercept Depth
- 119 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR250:174-181
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815861
- Northing
- 400498
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 311.42 m
- Azimuth
- 260.09 °
- Dip
- -50.27 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the new West Zone mineralization.
Positive factors
- Weak grade gold (0.47 g/t Au) over a narrow width (7.0 m)
- Part of a new discovery area, indicating broader mineralization
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 7.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.6
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR243Antino · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR243
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Hole Depth
- 227 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815580
- Northing
- 400766
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 269.42 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This hole returned no significant assays, which is a negative outcome for exploration, though it still contributes to geological understanding of the new zone.
Positive factors
- Drilling in a new discovery area (West Zone)
Negative factors
- No significant assays reported, indicating a barren or very low-grade intercept
Evidence · table
“NSA”
Context: NSA
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR242Antino · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR242
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13 m
- True Width
- 10.4 m
- From
- 91 m
- To
- 104 m
- Hole Depth
- 209 m
- Intercept Depth
- 91 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR242:91-104
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815694
- Northing
- 400787.5
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 281.44 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold grades over a moderate width, contributing to the overall understanding of the new West Zone mineralization.
Positive factors
- Weak grade gold (0.45 g/t Au) over a moderate width (13.0 m)
- Part of a new discovery area, indicating broader mineralization
- True width estimated at 80% of downhole interval
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 13.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 10.4
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR240Antino · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR240
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Hole Depth
- 206.13 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Easting
- 815816
- Northing
- 400820
- CRS
- WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 272.93 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This hole returned no significant assays, which is a negative outcome for exploration, though it still contributes to geological understanding of the new zone.
Positive factors
- Drilling in a new discovery area (West Zone)
Negative factors
- No significant assays reported, indicating a barren or very low-grade intercept
Evidence · table
“NSA”
Context: NSA
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR217Antino · goldGrade: 1.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 53.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR217
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 53.1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 53.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FR217:0-53.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- West Zone
- Loc. Confidence
- low
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept was the discovery hole for the West Zone, showing significant width and moderate gold grades, which led to the current follow-up drilling.
Positive factors
- Strong width (53.1 m) with moderate gold grade (1.21 g/t Au)
- Discovery hole for the new West Zone, indicating significant potential
Negative factors
- Result is historical and previously announced, reducing novelty
Evidence · text
“discovery hole FR217, approximately 50 m to the north, which returned 53.1 m of 1.21 g/t Au from surface”
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
FR249Antino · goldGrade: 14.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FR249
- Project
- Antino
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- suriname
- Reported Region
- suriname
- Ticker
- FDR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 28 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Upper Antino-Froyo Zone
- Loc. Confidence
- low
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- FILAB Suriname
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept from the Froyo Zone demonstrates exceptional high-grade gold, providing context for the similar mineralization style found in the new West Zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold (14.27 g/t Au) over a significant width (28.0 m)
- High grade-thickness product (399.56 g/t*m)
Negative factors
- Result is historical and previously announced, reducing novelty
Evidence · text
“recently announced 28.0 m of 14.27 g/t Au in drill hole FR249 (See August 6, 2026 news release)”
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The West Zone is located 1.2 kilometres (km) west of the established Froyo Zone and was first intersected by discovery h"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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