# 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 Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/HML.CN/press-releases/4597116191858983 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-08-26T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 1.00 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Bonanza grade - Positive factor: True width disclosed - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed - Positive factor: Step-Out Extension - Positive factor: Confirms structural model Facts used in scoring: 25 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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) ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-0) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: Bonanza grade - Positive factor: True width disclosed - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed - Positive factor: Step-Out Extension - Positive factor: Confirms structural model Evidence · text > 15.57g/t Au over 9m from 43m ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-1) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: Bonanza grade - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed - Positive factor: Step-Out Extension Evidence · text > Including: 28.98g/t Au over 4.80m ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-2) Melba Project · gold #### 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 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-3) Melba Project · gold #### 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 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-4) Melba Project · gold #### 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 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-5) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: Bonanza grade - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed Evidence · table > 46.25 Context: 0.60 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-6) Melba Project · gold #### 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 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-7) Melba Project · gold #### 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 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-8) Melba Project · gold #### 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 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-9) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: Sub-economic grade Evidence · table > 0.11 Context: 1.00 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-10) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: Sub-economic grade Evidence · table > 0.04 Context: 1.00 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-11) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: Sub-economic grade Evidence · table > 0.15 Context: 0.70 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-12) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: Sub-economic grade Evidence · table > 0.20 Context: 1.20 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-13) Melba Project · gold #### 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 ### ML3800-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-14) Melba Project · gold #### 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 ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-15) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: Sub-economic grade Evidence · table > 0.19 Context: 1.00 ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-16) Melba Project · gold #### 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 ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-17) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: Sub-economic grade Evidence · table > 0.08 Context: 1.10 ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-18) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: Sub-economic grade Evidence · table > 0.25 Context: 1.10 ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-19) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: High grade - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed Evidence · table > 10.28 Context: 0.70 ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-20) Melba Project · gold #### 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 ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-21) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: High grade - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed Evidence · table > 4.25 Context: 0.50 ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-22) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: Bonanza grade - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed Evidence · table > 122.87 Context: 1.00 ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-23) Melba Project · gold #### 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 ### ML3800-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heritage-confirms-high-grade-gold-mineralization-at-the-melba-project-returning--3c81ad8f-01b8-4634-a90c-06b9e2ccd79d#fact-drill-facts-24) Melba Project · gold #### 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 factor: High grade - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed Evidence · table > 5.77 Context: 1.00 ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.