Heritage Confirms High-Grade Gold Mineralization at The Melba Project Returning 15.57g/t Au over 9m from 43m, Including: 28.98g/t Au over 4.80m
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Heritage Mining Ltd.
- Ticker
- HML.CN
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-26 11:19:39 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Heritage Mining Ltd. announced high-grade gold mineralization at its Melba Project, with drill hole ML3800-004 returning 15.57 g/t Au over 9m from 43m, including a sub-interval of 28.98 g/t Au over 4.80m. The results confirm a new structural theory and are part of an ongoing drilling program targeting extensions of the high-grade gold zone in Northeastern Ontario, Canada.
Reasoning: High-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades up to 122.87 g/t Au, confirm a new structural model and expand the Melba Project footprint. The results are supported by robust QA/QC and a disclosed true width estimate.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC disclosed
- Step-Out Extension
- Confirms structural model
Facts used in scoring: 25
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The document reports a grade of 122.87 g/t Au over 1.0m and 28.98 g/t Au over 4.80m, which are exceptionally high grades for an orogenic gold deposit.
Evidence · text
“122.87”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The press release explicitly states an estimated true width for the main intercept.
Evidence · text
“True Width ~6m”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The company states that the drilling is expanding the project footprint and targeting extensions of the mineralized zone.
Evidence · text
“expanding the Melba Project footprint through systematic exploration”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details adherence to strict QA/QC protocols, chain-of-custody, use of an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory (Paragon Geochemical), and review by a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“Heritage Mining adheres to a strict QA/QC protocol for handling, sampling, sample transportation and analyses. Chain-of-custody protocols are designed to ensure security of samples until their delivery at the laboratory. ... Paragon is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory ... Stephen Hughes, P Geo, Strategic Advisor for the Company, serves as a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (25)
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 15.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- True Width
- 6 m
- From
- 43 m
- To
- 52 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-004:43.0-52.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade gold intercept of 15.57 g/t Au over 9m (6m true width) is exceptional for an orogenic deposit, well above the 75th percentile, confirming a new structural model and expanding the project footprint. It is supported by robust QA/QC.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC disclosed
- Step-Out Extension
- Confirms structural model
Evidence · text
“15.57g/t Au over 9m from 43m”
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 28.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval of 28.98 g/t Au over 4.80m further highlights the exceptional high-grade nature of the mineralization, contributing significantly to the overall positive interpretation of the drill results.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
- QA/QC disclosed
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · text
“Including: 28.98g/t Au over 4.80m”
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 42 m
- To
- 42.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:42.0-42.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, indicating localized lower-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 0.30
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 42.3 m
- To
- 42.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:42.3-42.9
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, indicating localized lower-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 0.60
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.9 m
- From
- 42.9 m
- To
- 43.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:42.9-43.8
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, indicating localized lower-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 0.90
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 46.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 46.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 43.8 m
- To
- 44.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:43.8-44.4
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept of 46.25 g/t Au over 0.6m is highly significant, demonstrating very high-grade gold mineralization within the Melba Project.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
- QA/QC disclosed
Evidence · table
“46.25”
Context: 0.60
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 44.4 m
- To
- 45.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:44.4-45.2
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, indicating localized lower-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Evidence · table
“0.89”
Context: 0.80
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 45.2 m
- To
- 46 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:45.2-46.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, indicating localized lower-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Evidence · table
“0.53”
Context: 0.80
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 46 m
- To
- 47 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:46.0-47.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, indicating localized lower-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 1.00
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 47 m
- To
- 48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:47.0-48.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is significantly below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, representing sub-economic mineralization.
Negative factors
- Sub-economic grade
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 1.00
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 48 m
- To
- 49 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:48.0-49.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is significantly below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, representing sub-economic mineralization.
Negative factors
- Sub-economic grade
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 1.00
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 49 m
- To
- 49.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:49.0-49.7
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is significantly below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, representing sub-economic mineralization.
Negative factors
- Sub-economic grade
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 0.70
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 49.7 m
- To
- 50.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:49.7-50.9
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is significantly below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, representing sub-economic mineralization.
Negative factors
- Sub-economic grade
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 1.20
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 50.9 m
- To
- 51.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:50.9-51.9
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, indicating localized lower-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 1.00
ML3800-003Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-003
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 51.9 m
- To
- 52.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-003:51.9-52.5
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, indicating localized lower-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Evidence · table
“0.65”
Context: 0.60
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 43 m
- To
- 44 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-004:43.0-44.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is significantly below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, representing sub-economic mineralization.
Negative factors
- Sub-economic grade
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 1.00
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 44 m
- To
- 45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-004:44.0-45.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, indicating localized lower-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 1.00
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 45 m
- To
- 46.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-004:45.0-46.1
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is significantly below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, representing sub-economic mineralization.
Negative factors
- Sub-economic grade
Evidence · table
“0.08”
Context: 1.10
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 46.1 m
- To
- 47.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-004:46.1-47.2
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is significantly below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, representing sub-economic mineralization.
Negative factors
- Sub-economic grade
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 1.10
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 10.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 47.2 m
- To
- 47.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-004:47.2-47.9
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept of 10.28 g/t Au over 0.7m is strong for an orogenic gold deposit, contributing positively to the overall prospectivity of the project.
Positive factors
- High grade
- QA/QC disclosed
Evidence · table
“10.28”
Context: 0.70
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 47.9 m
- To
- 48.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-004:47.9-48.5
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, indicating localized lower-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 0.60
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 4.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 48.5 m
- To
- 49 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-004:48.5-49.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 4.25 g/t Au over 0.5m is moderate to strong for an orogenic gold deposit, contributing to the overall high-grade nature of the drill hole.
Positive factors
- High grade
- QA/QC disclosed
Evidence · table
“4.25”
Context: 0.50
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 122.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 122.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 49 m
- To
- 50 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-004:49.0-50.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept of 122.87 g/t Au over 1.0m is exceptionally high and significantly boosts the overall grade of the drill hole, indicating a very high-grade gold zone.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
- QA/QC disclosed
Evidence · table
“122.87”
Context: 1.00
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 50 m
- To
- 51 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-004:50.0-51.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold deposits, indicating localized lower-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: 1.00
ML3800-004Melba Project · goldGrade: 5.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ML3800-004
- Project
- Melba Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northeastern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- HML.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 51 m
- To
- 52 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ML3800-004:51.0-52.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical - Timmins
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- chain_of_custody, standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept of 5.77 g/t Au over 1.0m is strong for an orogenic gold deposit, contributing positively to the overall prospectivity of the project.
Positive factors
- High grade
- QA/QC disclosed
Evidence · table
“5.77”
Context: 1.00
How Atlas produces this analysis
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