Galleon Gold Step-Out Holes Intersect Gold Around the Zone #9 High-Grade Core at West Cache
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Galleon Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- GGO.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Timmins, Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-07 11:39:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Galleon Gold announced assay results from four step-out holes at its West Cache Gold Project in Timmins, Ontario, all of which intersected gold mineralization. The drilling confirmed a broad mineralized envelope around the high-grade core of Zone #9, with notable intercepts including 2.52 g/t Au over 26.5 m. These results are intended to build drill density and geological continuity for future resource modelling.
Reasoning: Galleon Gold's step-out drilling successfully extended gold mineralization around the high-grade core of Zone #9 at West Cache, with broad intercepts confirming a larger mineralized system. The results are expected to contribute to future resource modelling, indicating positive progress for the project.
Positive factors
- All four step-out holes intersected gold mineralization
- Broad mineralized envelope identified around high-grade core
- True width disclosed for all intercepts
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off
- Results will be incorporated into future resource modelling
Negative factors
- Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 12
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
WC-26-243West Cache · goldGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-243
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- True Width
- 6.58 m
- From
- 515.1 m
- To
- 522.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 612 m
- Intercept Depth
- 515.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-243:515.1-522.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 188 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade gold intercept over a good width, contributing to the understanding of the mineralized envelope.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open pit mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“6.58”
Context: 7.00
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
WC-26-243West Cache · goldGrade: 4.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-243
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.9 m
- True Width
- 1.79 m
- From
- 515.1 m
- To
- 517 m
- Hole Depth
- 612 m
- Intercept Depth
- 515.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-243:515.1-517
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Azimuth
- 188 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade gold sub-intercept, indicating higher-grade zones within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for underground mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“1.79”
Context: 1.90
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
WC-26-245West Cache · goldGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-245
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25.8 m
- True Width
- 25.13 m
- From
- 625.2 m
- To
- 651 m
- Hole Depth
- 729 m
- Intercept Depth
- 625.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-245:625.2-651
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 186 °
- Dip
- -69 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade gold intercept over a broad width, contributing to the understanding of the mineralized envelope.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade over a broad width for open pit mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“25.13”
Context: 25.80
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
WC-26-245West Cache · goldGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-245
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.75 m
- True Width
- 5.6 m
- From
- 625.2 m
- To
- 630.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 729 m
- Intercept Depth
- 625.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-245:625.2-630.95
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 186 °
- Dip
- -69 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade gold sub-intercept, contributing to the understanding of the mineralized envelope.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open pit mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“5.60”
Context: 5.75
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
WC-26-245West Cache · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-245
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.05 m
- True Width
- 7.84 m
- From
- 642.95 m
- To
- 651 m
- Hole Depth
- 729 m
- Intercept Depth
- 625.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-245:642.95-651
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 186 °
- Dip
- -69 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade gold sub-intercept, contributing to the understanding of the mineralized envelope.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open pit mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“7.84”
Context: 8.05
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
WC-26-245West Cache · goldGrade: 5.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-245
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.9 m
- True Width
- 1.85 m
- From
- 684.2 m
- To
- 686.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 729 m
- Intercept Depth
- 625.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-245:684.2-686.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Azimuth
- 186 °
- Dip
- -69 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade gold intercept, indicating a significant high-grade zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for open pit mining method
- Strong grade for underground mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“1.85”
Context: 1.90
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
WC-26-245West Cache · goldGrade: 9.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-245
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.97 m
- From
- 685.1 m
- To
- 686.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 729 m
- Intercept Depth
- 625.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-245:685.1-686.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Azimuth
- 186 °
- Dip
- -69 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very high-grade gold sub-intercept, confirming the presence of bonanza-grade zones within the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for open pit mining method
- Strong grade for underground mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“0.97”
Context: 1.00
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
WC-26-246West Cache · goldGrade: 2.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-246
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 26.5 m
- True Width
- 25.6 m
- From
- 600.5 m
- To
- 627 m
- Hole Depth
- 702 m
- Intercept Depth
- 600.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-246:600.5-627
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 188 °
- Dip
- -67 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade gold intercept over a broad width, significantly expanding the known mineralized envelope.
Positive factors
- Strong grade over a broad width for open pit mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“25.60”
Context: 26.50
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
WC-26-246West Cache · goldGrade: 4.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-246
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- True Width
- 6.76 m
- From
- 600.5 m
- To
- 607.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 702 m
- Intercept Depth
- 600.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-246:600.5-607.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Azimuth
- 188 °
- Dip
- -67 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade gold sub-intercept, indicating higher-grade zones within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit mining method
- Moderate grade for underground mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“6.76”
Context: 7.00
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
WC-26-246West Cache · goldGrade: 4.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-246
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- True Width
- 7.73 m
- From
- 616 m
- To
- 624 m
- Hole Depth
- 702 m
- Intercept Depth
- 600.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-246:616-624
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Azimuth
- 188 °
- Dip
- -67 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade gold sub-intercept, indicating higher-grade zones within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit mining method
- Moderate grade for underground mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“7.73”
Context: 8.00
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
WC-26-247West Cache · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-247
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.5 m
- True Width
- 17.87 m
- From
- 504 m
- To
- 522.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
- Intercept Depth
- 504 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-247:504-522.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 186 °
- Dip
- -67 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade gold intercept over a broad width, contributing to the understanding of the mineralized envelope.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade over a broad width for open pit mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“17.87”
Context: 18.50
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
WC-26-247West Cache · goldGrade: 2.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WC-26-247
- Project
- West Cache
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- GGO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 2.9 m
- From
- 504 m
- To
- 507 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
- Intercept Depth
- 504 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WC-26-247:504-507
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 186 °
- Dip
- -67 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade gold sub-intercept, contributing to the understanding of the mineralized envelope.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit mining method
- True width disclosed
- Part of a step-out program extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The table explicitly provides 'Length(TT)' as the intercept's true thickness.
Evidence · table
“2.90”
Context: 3.00
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The document states these are 'step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9'.
Evidence · text
“step-out holes drilled around the high-grade core of Zone #9”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Assurance procedures and protocols are executed to ensure sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with best practices. Core produced at the West Cache Property is delivered to the Company's Timmins logging facility by the drill contractor with all logging, cutting, labeling, and bagging completed under supervision of Qualified Geologists. NQ sized core is predominantly sawn in half with one half of the core prepared for shipment, while the other half is retained for future assay verification. Core samples are transported from the Company's Timmins logging facility to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario for both prep and 30g fire assay analysis. Results are reported in batches of 60-72 samples and average 4-5 QC samples per certificate. Commercially prepared certified reference material (CRM) and duplicate samples are inserted at an average rate of 6% to 8%. At least one blank, standard and duplicate (pulp or coarse) is inserted for every 50 samples and additional QC samples are inserted at the Geologist's discretion. All samples reported have been checked against the Company's internal, and the Lab's, quality control samples.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Leah Page, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration and a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The company states its 2026 objective includes 'infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource'.
Evidence · text
“Consistent with the Company's 2026 objective of infill and step-out drilling to further define the existing resource and potentially convert and expand gold ounces”
Cut-off UndisclosedRejected · negative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Reason: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 - Assay Results”
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