# K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Including High-Grade Oxide Core of 15.24m of 5.33 g/t Au

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-53-34m-of-2-00-g-t-au-at-dragonfly-including-high-grade-oxide-core-of--2879c57b-b42c-4206-8c8d-2f4df47c5666

Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/KTO.V/press-releases/6600211297336013

Publisher: orestocks

Original announcement: 2026-09-22T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T12:17:56.723Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T12:17:56.723Z

- Company: K2 Gold Corporation

- Ticker: KTO.V

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: California

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-22 12:17:57 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

K2 Gold Corporation announced drill results from four holes at its Dragonfly Zone within the Mojave Project, California, confirming and extending high-grade oxide gold mineralization. Highlights include 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au, including a high-grade core of 15.24m of 5.33 g/t Au, which extends the known mineralization southward into previously untested ground. The company reported comprehensive QA/QC procedures and noted the presence of deleterious elements like arsenic and antimony in the high-grade intervals.

Reasoning: The drill results confirm and extend high-grade oxide gold mineralization at the Dragonfly Zone, with a notable intercept of 15.24m at 5.33 g/t Au, indicating strong potential for resource growth and high novelty as it's in previously untested ground. The overall program is positive, despite the lack of true width disclosure and presence of some deleterious elements.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercept of 15.24m at 5.33 g/t Au, exceeding the open pit exceptional threshold.

- Positive factor: Significant width of 53.34m at 2.00 g/t Au.

- Positive factor: Drilling successfully extended known mineralization southward into previously untested ground.

- Positive factor: High-grade oxide gold mineralization, which is generally amenable to simpler processing.

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are disclosed, and the technical information is reviewed by a Qualified Person.

- Negative factor: True width of mineralization is currently unknown, which may overstate actual thickness.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing intervals is not disclosed, limiting transparency.

- Negative factor: Presence of deleterious elements \(arsenic, antimony\) in the high-grade zone could pose processing or concentrate quality challenges.

Facts used in scoring: 18

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 15.24m at 5.33 g/t Au exceeds the 5 g/t Au exceptional threshold for open pit gold deposits.

Evidence · text

> 15.24m of 5.33 g/t Au

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drilling was designed to target the southern and down-dip extension of previous intercepts and successfully extended known mineralization southward into previously untested ground.

Evidence · text

> designed to target the southern and down dip extension of the exceptional 2020 intercept... extending K2’s 2026 high-grade intersections at Dragonfly as drilled to date to 160m of NNW-SSE oriented strike

**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 QA/QC procedures including the use of blanks, certified assay standards, and specific analytical methods by an accredited laboratory, reviewed by a QP.

Evidence · text

> 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is currently unknown.

Evidence · text

> Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.

Evidence · text

> K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Including High-Grade Oxide Core of 15.24m of 5.33 g/t Au

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: The high-grade core in DF26-028 is described as an 'arsenic-antimony barium-rich interval', indicating the presence of penalty elements.

Evidence · text

> arsenic-antimony barium-rich interval that also contains silver up to 4.80 g/t.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (18)

### DF26-028

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-028
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 53.34 m
- From: 70.1 m
- To: 123.44 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.14 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-028:70.1-123.44
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 110 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents a significant width with a good gold grade, contributing to the extension of the mineralized zone, though true width is not provided.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept width of 53.34m.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade of 2.00 g/t Au for an open pit target.

- Positive factor: Part of a program extending mineralization into untested ground.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

- Negative factor: Deleterious elements mentioned in the high-grade zone.

Evidence · text

> 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au from 70.10m down hole

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-028

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-028
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.33
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.24 m
- From: 82.3 m
- To: 97.54 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.14 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-028:82.3-97.54
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 110 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade intercept is a bonanza result for an open pit gold target, significantly extending the known mineralization and demonstrating strong potential, despite the lack of true width disclosure.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade of 5.33 g/t Au, meeting the bonanza threshold for open pit deposits.

- Positive factor: Significant width of 15.24m for such high grade.

- Positive factor: Extends high-grade mineralization into previously untested ground.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

- Negative factor: Deleterious elements \(arsenic, antimony\) mentioned in this high-grade core.

Evidence · text

> 15.24m of 5.33 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-028

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-028
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.63
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.57 m
- From: 166.12 m
- To: 170.69 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.14 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-028:166.12-170.69
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 110 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade over a narrow width, but still positive as it indicates continued mineralization at depth within the extended zone.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade.

- Positive factor: Contributes to overall understanding of mineralization at depth.

- Negative factor: Relatively narrow intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 4.57m of 1.63 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-028

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-028
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.45
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.15 m
- From: 9.14 m
- To: 18.29 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.14 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-028:9.14-18.29
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 110 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade shallow intercept, but still contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized system.

- Positive factor: Indicates shallow gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 9.15m of 0.45 g/t starting at 9.14m depth

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-028

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-028
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.57 m
- From: 44.2 m
- To: 48.77 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.14 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-028:44.2-48.77
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 110 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept that adds to the understanding of the mineralized structures.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over a narrow width.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 4.57m interval of 2.11 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-025

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-025
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.16
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.24 m
- From: 68.58 m
- To: 83.82 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.62 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-025:68.58-83.82
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 70 °
- Dip: -68 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept that confirms mineralization within the structural corridor.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over a good width.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 15.24m of 1.16 g/t Au from 68.58m

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-025

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-025
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.25
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.29 m
- From: 100.58 m
- To: 118.87 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.62 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-025:100.58-118.87
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 70 °
- Dip: -68 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept that confirms mineralization within the structural corridor at a deeper interval.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over a good width.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 18.29 m of 1.25 g/t Au from 100.58 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-025

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-025
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.24 m
- From: 7.62 m
- To: 22.86 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.62 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-025:7.62-22.86
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 70 °
- Dip: -68 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade shallow intercept, but still contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized system.

- Positive factor: Indicates shallow gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 15.24

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-026

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-026
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.29
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 38.1 m
- From: 50.29 m
- To: 88.39 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 50.29 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-026:50.29-88.39
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 70 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good width with a moderate gold grade, confirming mineralization in a shallower trajectory.

- Positive factor: Good intercept width of 38.10m.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 38.10m of 1.29 g/t Au from 50.29m

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-026

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-026
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.29
- 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

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-026:50.29-54.86
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 70 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall positive results from this hole.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade of 3.29 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: Relatively narrow intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · table

> 3.29

Context: 4.57

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-026

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-026
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.75
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.57 m
- From: 71.63 m
- To: 76.2 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 50.29 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-026:71.63-76.2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 70 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good grade over a narrow interval, further confirming high-grade pockets within the broader mineralized zone.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade of 3.75 g/t Au.

- Negative factor: Relatively narrow intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · table

> 3.75

Context: 4.57

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-026

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-026
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.71
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.57 m
- From: 140.21 m
- To: 144.78 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 50.29 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-026:140.21-144.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 70 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept at depth, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized system.

- Positive factor: Indicates continued gold mineralization at depth.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade.

- Negative factor: Relatively narrow intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · table

> 0.71

Context: 4.57

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-027

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Mojave · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-027
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.1 m
- From: 60.96 m
- To: 67.06 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.14 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-027:60.96-67.06
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 70 °
- Dip: -84 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept that confirms mineralization at depth.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade over a reasonable width.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 6.10m of 2.07 g/t Au from 60.96m

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-027

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Mojave · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-027
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.54
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 68.58 m
- From: 114.3 m
- To: 182.88 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.14 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-027:114.3-182.88
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 70 °
- Dip: -84 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very broad intercept with low gold grade, suggesting a wide alteration envelope at depth, which is positive for overall system size.

- Positive factor: Very broad intercept width of 68.58m, indicating significant alteration at depth.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 68.58m of 0.54 g/t Au from 114.30m

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-027

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-027
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.33
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.24 m
- From: 9.14 m
- To: 24.38 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.14 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-027:9.14-24.38
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 70 °
- Dip: -84 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade shallow intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized system.

- Positive factor: Indicates shallow gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 15.24

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF26-027

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Mojave · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF26-027
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.54
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.62 m
- From: 83.82 m
- To: 91.44 m
- Hole Depth: 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.14 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DF26-027:83.82-91.44
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Easting: 433009
- Northing: 4039081
- CRS: UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation: 2201 m
- Azimuth: 70 °
- Dip: -84 °
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept at depth, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized system.

- Positive factor: Indicates continued gold mineralization at depth.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

Evidence · table

> 0.54

Context: 7.62

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF20-002

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Mojave · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF20-002
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.16
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.24 m
- From: 68.58 m
- To: 83.82 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- 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
- Historical Source Date: 2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents a significant width with a good gold grade, contributing to the extension of the mineralized zone, though true width is not provided.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept width of 53.34m.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade of 2.00 g/t Au for an open pit target.

- Positive factor: Part of a program extending mineralization into untested ground.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

- Negative factor: Deleterious elements mentioned in the high-grade zone.

Evidence · text

> 15.24m of 1.16 g/t Au from 68.58m

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

### DF20-002

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-53-34m-of-2-00-g-t-au-at-dragonfly-including-high-grade-oxide-core-of--2879c57b-b42c-4206-8c8d-2f4df47c5666#fact-drill-facts-17)

Mojave · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DF20-002
- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.25
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.29 m
- From: 100.58 m
- To: 118.87 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Location: Dragonfly Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- 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
- Historical Source Date: 2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents a significant width with a good gold grade, contributing to the extension of the mineralized zone, though true width is not provided.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept width of 53.34m.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade of 2.00 g/t Au for an open pit target.

- Positive factor: Part of a program extending mineralization into untested ground.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown.

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade not disclosed.

- Negative factor: Deleterious elements mentioned in the high-grade zone.

Evidence · text

> 18.29m of 1.25 g/t Au from 100.58m

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "22, 2026  \(GLOBE NEWSWIRE\) -- \*\*K2 Gold Corporation\*\*\(“K2” or the “Company”\) \(\[TSX-V: KTO\]\(https://www.globenewswire.com"

## 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.
