Goldstorm Metals Discovers Gold-Silver Mineralization over a 407.55-Meter (m) Length in Preliminary Drilling at the Crown Property on Trend with KSM and Treaty Creek Deposits, in British Columbia's Golden Triangle
Original announcement by jmn on
- Company
- Goldstorm Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- GSTM
- Exchange
- TSXV
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-21 10:17:59 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Goldstorm Metals has reported significant gold-silver mineralization at its Crown Property in British Columbia, highlighted by a 407.55m intercept in hole OR-26-03. The results demonstrate a large precious metals system on trend with the KSM and Treaty Creek deposits.
Reasoning: Discovery of a large, continuous mineralized intercept (407.55m) in a highly prospective geological trend, though technical risks regarding true width and metallurgy remain.
Positive factors
- large mineralized intercept of 407.55m
- on trend with major deposits KSM and Treaty Creek
- presence of high-grade sub-intervals
Negative factors
- hole lost at 98m
- true widths not yet determined
- metallurgical recoveries are assumed, not tested
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC protocols, including lab name (MSA Labs), assay methods (fire assay, AA, ICP-MS), and ISO certification.
Evidence · text
“MSA Laboratories quality system complies with the requirements for the International Standards ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True widths have not been determined as the mineralized body remains open in all directions.
Evidence · text
“True widths have not been determined as the mineralized body remains open in all directions.”
Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative
Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
Why it applies: Gold equivalent calculation uses assumed recoveries (85%) that are not supported by metallurgical testing on the project.
Evidence · text
“The assumed recoveries of 85% for each of gold and silver are not supported by any metallurgical testing on the Crown Project”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
OR-26-02Crown · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OR-26-02
- Project
- Crown
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- GSTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.9 m
- From
- 325.1 m
- To
- 339 m
- Intercept Depth
- 325.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OR-26-02:325.1-339
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEQ
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 13.9
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "MORE MINING NEWS Kenorland Minerals and Auranova Resources Commence Phase 4 Drill Program at the South Uchi Project, Ont"
OR-26-02Crown · silverGrade: 51.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OR-26-02
- Project
- Crown
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- GSTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 51.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.9 m
- From
- 325.1 m
- To
- 339 m
- Intercept Depth
- 325.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OR-26-02:325.1-339
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver component present in low grade gold interval.
Evidence · table
“51.5”
Context: 13.9
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "MORE MINING NEWS Kenorland Minerals and Auranova Resources Commence Phase 4 Drill Program at the South Uchi Project, Ont"
OR-26-02Crown · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OR-26-02
- Project
- Crown
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- GSTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.05 m
- From
- 331.1 m
- To
- 338.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 331.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OR-26-02:331.1-338.15
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.3
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEQ
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within OR-26-02.
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 7.05
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "MORE MINING NEWS Kenorland Minerals and Auranova Resources Commence Phase 4 Drill Program at the South Uchi Project, Ont"
OR-26-02Crown · silverGrade: 84.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OR-26-02
- Project
- Crown
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- GSTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 84.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.05 m
- From
- 331.1 m
- To
- 338.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 331.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OR-26-02:331.1-338.15
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within OR-26-02.
Evidence · table
“84.2”
Context: 7.05
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "MORE MINING NEWS Kenorland Minerals and Auranova Resources Commence Phase 4 Drill Program at the South Uchi Project, Ont"
OR-26-02Crown · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OR-26-02
- Project
- Crown
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- GSTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.7 m
- From
- 333.4 m
- To
- 337.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 333.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OR-26-02:333.4-337.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.07
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEQ
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within OR-26-02.
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 3.7
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "MORE MINING NEWS Kenorland Minerals and Auranova Resources Commence Phase 4 Drill Program at the South Uchi Project, Ont"
OR-26-02Crown · silverGrade: 135.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OR-26-02
- Project
- Crown
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- GSTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 135.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.7 m
- From
- 333.4 m
- To
- 337.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 333.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OR-26-02:333.4-337.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within OR-26-02.
Evidence · table
“135.5”
Context: 3.7
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "MORE MINING NEWS Kenorland Minerals and Auranova Resources Commence Phase 4 Drill Program at the South Uchi Project, Ont"
OR-26-03Crown · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 407.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OR-26-03
- Project
- Crown
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- GSTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 407.55 m
- From
- 114.45 m
- To
- 522 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114.45 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OR-26-03:114.45-522
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.39
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEQ
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large continuous intercept demonstrating presence of a large precious metals system.
Positive factors
- very large intercept length of 407.55m
Negative factors
- low grade
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 407.55
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "MORE MINING NEWS Kenorland Minerals and Auranova Resources Commence Phase 4 Drill Program at the South Uchi Project, Ont"
OR-26-03Crown · silverGrade: 18.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 407.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OR-26-03
- Project
- Crown
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- GSTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 407.55 m
- From
- 114.45 m
- To
- 522 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114.45 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OR-26-03:114.45-522
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver component present in large intercept.
Evidence · table
“18.3”
Context: 407.55
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "MORE MINING NEWS Kenorland Minerals and Auranova Resources Commence Phase 4 Drill Program at the South Uchi Project, Ont"
OR-26-03Crown · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OR-26-03
- Project
- Crown
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- GSTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 222 m
- To
- 237 m
- Intercept Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OR-26-03:222-237
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.89
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEQ
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within the larger intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 15.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "MORE MINING NEWS Kenorland Minerals and Auranova Resources Commence Phase 4 Drill Program at the South Uchi Project, Ont"
OR-26-03Crown · silverGrade: 166.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OR-26-03
- Project
- Crown
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- GSTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 166.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 222 m
- To
- 237 m
- Intercept Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OR-26-03:222-237
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade silver sub-interval.
Positive factors
- high grade silver
Evidence · table
“166.7”
Context: 15.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "MORE MINING NEWS Kenorland Minerals and Auranova Resources Commence Phase 4 Drill Program at the South Uchi Project, Ont"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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