K2 Drills 27.43m of 4.03 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Confirms Multiple Stacked High-Grade Oxide Gold Structures
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- K2 Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- KTO.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Inyo County, California
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Arsenic, Antimony, Thallium
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-09 11:59:14 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
K2 Gold Corporation reported drill results from four additional holes at its Dragonfly Zone, part of the Mojave Project in California. Highlights include 27.43m of 4.08 g/t Au and 3.05m of 17.55 g/t Au, confirming multiple stacked high-grade oxide gold structures. These results extend the mineralization 40m west of the 2020 discovery intercept, with 16 additional drill hole results pending.
Reasoning: K2 Gold announced strong drill results from its Dragonfly Zone, including multiple high-grade and wide intercepts that extend the known oxide gold mineralization. The program successfully stepped out from previous drilling, confirming stacked structures. While QA/QC is robust, the lack of true width disclosure and presence of deleterious elements are minor concerns.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades, confirm and extend mineralization.
- Significant widths of mineralization encountered in multiple holes.
- Step-out drilling successfully extended the known mineralized zone 40m to the west.
- Confirmation of multiple stacked high-grade oxide gold structures suggests robust system.
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed, including QP sign-off and accredited lab use.
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is currently unknown, potentially overstating apparent widths.
- Presence of elevated deleterious elements (arsenic, antimony, thallium) noted, which could impact future processing or concentrate quality.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 23
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling program was designed as a '40m step back to the west' of a previous discovery intercept, indicating an extension of known mineralization.
Evidence · text
“40m step back to the west of K2’s 2020 discovery intercept”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a dedicated section detailing QA/QC procedures, including the naming of a QP, an accredited lab, and specific methods like blanks and standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration. The analytical work for the 2026 drilling program was performed by ALS Laboratories (“ALS”) an internationally recognized and accredited analytical services provider. Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures include inserting coarse blanks and certified assay standards into the sample string at a rate of approximately 1/10 (10%).”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.'
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: The document mentions 'Geochemical associations to Au include elevated As, Ag, Sb, Tl', indicating the presence of penalty elements like arsenic, antimony, and thallium.
Evidence · text
“Geochemical associations to Au include elevated As, Ag, Sb, Tl and typically depleted Ca.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 3.05m at 17.55 g/t Au in DF26-024 is exceptionally high-grade for an oxide gold system, exceeding the 5 g/t Au exceptional threshold.
Evidence · table
“17.55”
Context: 3.05
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a mill_cil route ("CIL")
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (23)
DF26-021Mojave · goldGrade: 2.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.01 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-021
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32.01 m
- From
- 50.29 m
- To
- 82.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50.29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-021:50.29-82.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good width and a strong gold grade, contributing to the extension of the mineralized zone, though true width is not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Strong intercept width (32.01m) indicates good continuity.
- Grade of 2.02 g/t Au is strong for an oxide gold system.
- Part of a step-out drilling program extending known mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“2.02”
Context: 32.01
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-021Mojave · goldGrade: 8.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-021
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.57 m
- From
- 50.29 m
- To
- 54.86 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50.29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-021:50.29-54.86
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval significantly enhances the overall prospectivity of the broader intercept, indicating very rich zones.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (8.8 g/t Au) for an oxide gold system.
- Confirms high-grade zones within broader mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“8.80”
Context: 4.57
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-021Mojave · goldGrade: 4.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-021
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 65.53 m
- To
- 68.58 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50.29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-021:65.53-68.58
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides further evidence of high-grade gold within the broader mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (4.79 g/t Au) for an oxide gold system.
- Confirms high-grade zones within broader mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“4.79”
Context: 3.05
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-021Mojave · goldGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.58 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-021
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.58 m
- From
- 138.68 m
- To
- 143.26 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50.29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-021:138.68-143.26
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold grades, extending the mineralized footprint at deeper levels.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (1.34 g/t Au) indicates continued mineralization at depth.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“1.34”
Context: 4.58
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-021Mojave · goldGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-021
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.62 m
- From
- 156.97 m
- To
- 164.59 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50.29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-021:156.97-164.59
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept indicates continued gold mineralization at depth, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (0.99 g/t Au) over a reasonable width.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“0.99”
Context: 7.62
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-021Mojave · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-021
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 118.82 m
- To
- 121.87 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50.29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-021:118.82-121.87
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This prose-extracted intercept confirms additional gold mineralization at depth in hole DF26-021.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (1.20 g/t Au) indicates additional mineralized zones.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · text
“Additional intercepts starting at 118.82m contain 3.05m of 1.20 g/t gold”
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-021Mojave · goldGrade: 3.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.53 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-021
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.53 m
- From
- 156.97 m
- To
- 158.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50.29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-021:156.97-158.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval highlights a richer zone within the lower structure of DF26-021.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (3.99 g/t Au) within a broader interval.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · text
“with the interval including 1.53m of 3.99 g/t Au”
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-022Mojave · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-022
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.57 m
- From
- 71.63 m
- To
- 76.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71.63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-022:71.63-76.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold mineralization in the upper part of hole DF26-022.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (2.60 g/t Au) over a good width.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“2.60”
Context: 4.57
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-022Mojave · goldGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.53 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-022
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 33.53 m
- From
- 102.11 m
- To
- 135.64 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71.63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-022:102.11-135.64
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept confirms significant gold mineralization at depth in hole DF26-022.
Positive factors
- Strong intercept width (33.53m) indicates good continuity.
- Moderate gold grade (1.63 g/t Au) for an oxide gold system.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“1.63”
Context: 33.53
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-022Mojave · goldGrade: 4.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.09 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-022
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.97
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.09 m
- From
- 109.73 m
- To
- 115.82 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71.63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-022:109.73-115.82
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval highlights a richer zone within the broader alteration envelope of DF26-022.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (4.97 g/t Au) within a broader interval.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“4.97”
Context: 6.09
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-022Mojave · goldGrade: 3.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.58 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-022
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.58 m
- From
- 131.06 m
- To
- 135.64 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71.63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-022:131.06-135.64
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides further evidence of high-grade gold within the broader mineralized zone of DF26-022.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (3.67 g/t Au) within a broader interval.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“3.67”
Context: 4.58
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-022Mojave · goldGrade: 3.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.58 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-022
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.58 m
- From
- 94.49 m
- To
- 99.07 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71.63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-022:94.49-99.07
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This prose-extracted intercept confirms additional gold mineralization in hole DF26-022 at a shallower depth than the main interval.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (3.67 g/t Au) indicates additional mineralized zones.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · text
“4.58m of 3.67 g/t Au from 94.49m”
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-023Mojave · goldGrade: 2.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.19 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-023
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.19 m
- From
- 57.91 m
- To
- 70.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57.91 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-023:57.91-70.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 35 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold mineralization, contributing to the extension of the mineralized zone in a new azimuth.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (2.29 g/t Au) over a good width.
- Part of a step-out drilling program extending known mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“2.29”
Context: 12.19
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-023Mojave · goldGrade: 4.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.43 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-023
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.43 m
- From
- 82.3 m
- To
- 109.73 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57.91 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-023:82.3-109.73
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 35 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a headline intercept, demonstrating strong gold grades over a substantial width, significantly contributing to the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (4.08 g/t Au) over a significant width (27.43m).
- GT product of 111.9 g/t·m is strong, indicating substantial mineralization.
- Confirms and extends high-grade oxide gold structures.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“4.08”
Context: 27.43
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-023Mojave · goldGrade: 5.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-023
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.24 m
- From
- 94.49 m
- To
- 109.73 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57.91 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-023:94.49-109.73
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 35 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval is a key highlight, indicating very rich gold mineralization within the main intercept of DF26-023.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (5.30 g/t Au) over a significant width (15.24m).
- Confirms high-grade core within the broader intercept.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“5.30”
Context: 15.24
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-024Mojave · goldGrade: 17.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-024
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 62.48 m
- To
- 65.53 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62.48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-024:62.48-65.53
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 35 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept is a significant highlight, demonstrating very high-grade gold mineralization within the Dragonfly Zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional bonanza gold grade (17.55 g/t Au) over a good width.
- GT product of 53.5 g/t·m is moderate, indicating significant mineralization.
- Confirms high-grade oxide gold structures.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“17.55”
Context: 3.05
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-024Mojave · goldGrade: 2.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-024
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 28.95 m
- From
- 97.54 m
- To
- 126.49 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62.48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-024:97.54-126.49
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 35 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept shows strong gold mineralization, contributing to the overall understanding and extension of the system.
Positive factors
- Strong intercept width (28.95m) indicates good continuity.
- Grade of 2.03 g/t Au is strong for an oxide gold system.
- Confirms and extends high-grade oxide gold structures.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“2.03”
Context: 28.95
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-024Mojave · goldGrade: 3.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.76 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-024
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.76 m
- From
- 105.16 m
- To
- 121.92 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62.48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-024:105.16-121.92
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 35 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval highlights a richer zone within the broader intercept of DF26-024.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (3.03 g/t Au) over a significant width (16.76m).
- Confirms high-grade core within the broader intercept.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“3.03”
Context: 16.76
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF26-024Mojave · goldGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-024
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.2 m
- From
- 169.16 m
- To
- 181.36 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62.48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-024:169.16-181.36
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 432977
- Northing
- 4039140
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2184 m
- Azimuth
- 35 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows continued gold mineralization at deeper levels in hole DF26-024, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (0.57 g/t Au) over a good width, indicating continued mineralization at depth.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the intercept length.
Evidence · table
“0.57”
Context: 12.20
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
DF20-002Mojave · goldGrade: 6.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45.72 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF20-002
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 45.72 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2020-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept is referenced as the discovery hole that the current drilling is stepping out from, providing context but not new data.
Positive factors
- Exceptional historical gold grade over a significant width.
Negative factors
- This is a historical result, not new information from this release.
Evidence · text
“DF20-002: 45.72m of 6.68 g/t Au”
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
NM20-011Mojave · goldGrade: 1.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NM20-011
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41.15 m
- From
- 44.2 m
- To
- 85.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 44.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NM20-011:44.2-85.35
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Newmont target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony, thallium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept from the Newmont target is mentioned to provide context on previous drilling at the broader Mojave Project.
Positive factors
- Good historical gold grade over a significant width.
Negative factors
- This is a historical result, not new information from this release.
Evidence · text
“1.64 g/t Au over 41.15m in hole NM20-011”
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
DF20-002Mojave · goldGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.53 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF20-002
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 33.53 m
- From
- 109.73 m
- To
- 143.26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept is referenced as the discovery hole that the current drilling is stepping out from, providing context but not new data.
Positive factors
- Exceptional historical gold grade over a significant width.
Negative factors
- This is a historical result, not new information from this release.
Evidence · text
“33.53m of 1.63 g/t Au was intersected at 102.11m, including 6.09m of 4.97 g/t Au from 109.73m”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
DF20-002Mojave · goldGrade: 3.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.58 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF20-002
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- inyo county, california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.58 m
- From
- 94.49 m
- To
- 99.07 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept is referenced as the discovery hole that the current drilling is stepping out from, providing context but not new data.
Positive factors
- Exceptional historical gold grade over a significant width.
Negative factors
- This is a historical result, not new information from this release.
Evidence · text
“4.58m of 3.67 g/t Au from 94.49m”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
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.