K2 Drills 83.82m of 3.40 g/t Au including 19.81m of 7.51 g/t Au at Dragonfly
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- K2 Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- KTO.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- California
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-20 11:52:21 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
K2 Gold Corporation announced strong drill results from the final four holes of its first phase of drilling at the Dragonfly Zone of the Mojave Project. Highlights include 83.82m of 3.40 g/t Au from surface, including 19.81m of 7.58 g/t Au, representing the highest-grade and widest gold intercepts of the 2026 program to date and extending mineralization to the north. Other significant intercepts confirmed historical results and further defined high-grade zones, with all holes intersecting high-grade oxide gold mineralization.
Reasoning: The drill results, particularly DF26-031, show exceptional gold grades over significant widths from surface, extending known mineralization and confirming continuity at the Dragonfly Zone. The presence of thallium is noted as a potential deleterious element.
Positive factors
- Exceptional Grade-Width Product
- High Grade
- Wide Intercept
- From Surface
- Step-Out Extension
- Confirms Continuity
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Facts used in scoring: 18
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (18)
DF26-031Mojave · goldGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 83.82 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-031
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 83.82 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 83.82 m
- Hole Depth
- 83.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-031:0-83.82
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 10 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 83.82m at 3.40 g/t Au from surface is a very strong result, extending high-grade mineralization to the north in a step-out hole. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- Exceptional Grade-Width Product
- High Grade
- Wide Intercept
- From Surface
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“3.40”
Context: 83.82
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The grade of 3.40 g/t Au over 83.82m from surface is a strong grade-width product for an open-pit gold target, exceeding the 'strong' threshold for gold in an open-pit setting (2 g/t Au).
Evidence · table
“3.40”
Context: 83.82
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole DF26-031 was drilled in a 94m step north from previous drilling, extending high-grade mineralization to the north.
Evidence · text
“extending high-grade mineralization to the north”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-031Mojave · goldGrade: 4.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.77 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-031
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 48.77 m
- From
- 35.05 m
- To
- 83.82 m
- Hole Depth
- 83.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-031:35.05-83.82
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 10 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 48.77m at 4.98 g/t Au is an exceptional grade-width product, reinforcing the strength of the main intercept. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- Exceptional Grade-Width Product
- High Grade
- Wide Intercept
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“4.98”
Context: 48.77
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The grade of 4.98 g/t Au over 48.77m is a strong grade-width product for an open-pit gold target, approaching the 'exceptional' threshold (5 g/t Au) and well above 'strong' (2 g/t Au).
Evidence · table
“4.98”
Context: 48.77
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-031Mojave · goldGrade: 7.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.81 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-031
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.81 m
- From
- 64.01 m
- To
- 83.82 m
- Hole Depth
- 83.82 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-031:64.01-83.82
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 10 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 19.81m at 7.58 g/t Au is a bonanza grade, indicating a very high-grade core within the broader mineralization. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High Grade
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“7.58”
Context: 19.81
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The grade of 7.58 g/t Au over 19.81m is an exceptional grade for an open-pit gold target, well above the 'exceptional' threshold (5 g/t Au).
Evidence · table
“7.58”
Context: 19.81
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-030Mojave · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 100.58 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-030
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 100.58 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 100.58 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-030:0-100.58
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 100.58m at 1.01 g/t Au from surface is a strong result, confirming continuity and historical drilling. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- Wide Intercept
- From Surface
- Confirms Continuity
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“1.01”
Context: 100.58
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole DF26-030 was designed to infill and validate 1997 historical results, closely reproducing the drilled width and average grade of a nearby historical hole.
Evidence · text
“Two holes were drilled in an angled fan orientation at a 070° azimuth to infill and validate the 1997 results: DF26-029 (-60° dip) and DF26-030 (-80° dip).”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-030Mojave · goldGrade: 2.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-030
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.62 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 7.62 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-030:0-7.62
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 7.62m at 2.51 g/t Au from surface is a good high-grade zone within the broader intercept. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- High Grade
- From Surface
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“2.51”
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-030Mojave · goldGrade: 2.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-030
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.15 m
- From
- 27.43 m
- To
- 36.58 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-030:27.43-36.58
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 9.15m at 2.84 g/t Au is a good high-grade zone within the broader intercept. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- High Grade
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“2.84”
Context: 9.15
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-030Mojave · goldGrade: 4.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-030
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 50.29 m
- To
- 56.39 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-030:50.29-56.39
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 6.10m at 4.60 g/t Au is a strong high-grade zone within the broader intercept. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- High Grade
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“4.60”
Context: 6.10
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-030Mojave · goldGrade: 1.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-030
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 92.96 m
- To
- 99.06 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-030:92.96-99.06
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 6.10m at 1.43 g/t Au is a moderate grade zone within the broader intercept. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“1.43”
Context: 6.10
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-029Mojave · goldGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-029
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 38.1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 38.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 175.26 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-029:0-38.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 38.10m at 1.38 g/t Au from surface is a strong result, confirming continuity and historical drilling. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- Wide Intercept
- From Surface
- Confirms Continuity
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“1.38”
Context: 38.10
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole DF26-029 was drilled to infill and validate 1997 historical results.
Evidence · text
“Two holes were drilled in an angled fan orientation at a 070° azimuth to infill and validate the 1997 results: DF26-029 (-60° dip) and DF26-030 (-80° dip).”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-029Mojave · goldGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.81 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-029
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.81 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 19.81 m
- Hole Depth
- 175.26 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-029:0-19.81
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 19.81m at 2.34 g/t Au from surface is a good high-grade zone within the broader intercept. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- High Grade
- From Surface
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“2.34”
Context: 19.81
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-029Mojave · goldGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-029
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.62 m
- From
- 59.44 m
- To
- 67.06 m
- Hole Depth
- 175.26 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-029:59.44-67.06
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 7.62m at 2.45 g/t Au is a good high-grade zone. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- High Grade
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“2.45”
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-029Mojave · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-029
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.24 m
- From
- 94.49 m
- To
- 109.73 m
- Hole Depth
- 175.26 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-029:94.49-109.73
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 15.24m at 0.21 g/t Au is a weak grade, below typical economic thresholds for gold. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Negative factors
- Low Grade
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“0.21”
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-029Mojave · goldGrade: 2.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.67 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-029
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.67 m
- From
- 164.59 m
- To
- 175.26 m
- Hole Depth
- 175.26 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-029:164.59-175.26
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- Easting
- 433010
- Northing
- 4039248
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2189 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 10.67m at 2.09 g/t Au is a good high-grade zone, with the hole ending in mineralization. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- High Grade
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“2.09”
Context: 10.67
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-032Mojave · goldGrade: 3.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-032
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 28.95 m
- From
- 33.53 m
- To
- 62.48 m
- Hole Depth
- 91.44 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-032:33.53-62.48
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-A
- Easting
- 433020
- Northing
- 4039197
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2196 m
- Azimuth
- 330 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 28.95m at 3.11 g/t Au is a strong result, contributing to understanding the high-grade gold geometry. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- High Grade
- Good Width
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“3.11”
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-032Mojave · goldGrade: 8.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-032
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.15 m
- From
- 39.62 m
- To
- 48.77 m
- Hole Depth
- 91.44 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-032:39.62-48.77
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-A
- Easting
- 433020
- Northing
- 4039197
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2196 m
- Azimuth
- 330 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 9.15m at 8.53 g/t Au is a bonanza grade, indicating a very high-grade core. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High Grade
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · table
“8.53”
Context: 9.15
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The grade of 8.53 g/t Au over 9.15m is an exceptional grade for an open-pit gold target, well above the 'exceptional' threshold (5 g/t Au).
Evidence · table
“8.53”
Context: 9.15
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
DF26-032Mojave · goldGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-032
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.62 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 7.62 m
- Hole Depth
- 91.44 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-032:0-7.62
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- DF-A
- Easting
- 433020
- Northing
- 4039197
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2196 m
- Azimuth
- 330 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- thallium
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Shallow intercept of 7.62m at 0.99 g/t Au is a moderate grade from surface. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- From Surface
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Reason: Thallium values up to 16.2 ppm are noted in the highest gold grade interval.
Evidence · text
“Four to five-x background (2 to 3 ppm) thallium values (up to 16.2 ppm) are noted in the highest gold grade interval starting at 68.58m”
CM97-4Mojave · goldGrade: 2.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CM97-4
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 27.43 m
- To
- 33.53 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- 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
- 1997-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 83.82m at 3.40 g/t Au from surface is a very strong result, extending high-grade mineralization to the north in a step-out hole. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- Exceptional Grade-Width Product
- High Grade
- Wide Intercept
- From Surface
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · text
“6.10m of 2.96 g/t Au from surface, 9.15m of 2.84 g/t Au from 27.43m”
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
CM97-4Mojave · goldGrade: 4.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CM97-4
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 50.29 m
- To
- 56.39 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- DF-M
- 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
- 1997-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 83.82m at 3.40 g/t Au from surface is a very strong result, extending high-grade mineralization to the north in a step-out hole. Thallium is noted as a deleterious element.
Positive factors
- Exceptional Grade-Width Product
- High Grade
- Wide Intercept
- From Surface
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Deleterious Elements Present
Evidence · text
“6.10m of 4.60 g/t Au from 50.29m”
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
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.