K2 Drills 83.82m of 3.40 g/t Au including 19.81m of 7.51 g/t Au at Dragonfly
Original announcement by globenewswire on
- Company
- K2 Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- KTO
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- California
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-20 12:45:16 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
K2 Gold Corporation announced high-grade gold 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, including 19.81m of 7.58 g/t Au, extending mineralization to the north. The results validate historical drilling and demonstrate continuity of high-grade oxide gold, though true widths are currently unknown.
Reasoning: K2 Gold reported high-grade and wide gold intercepts from its Dragonfly Zone, extending mineralization to the north and validating historical results. While QA/QC is disclosed, the true width of the intercepts remains unknown, and one key hole was drilled obliquely.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts
- Significant intercept widths
- Extension of mineralization to the north
- Validation of historical results
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- True width unknown for reported intercepts
- Oblique drilling orientation for key intercept
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)
DF26-029Mojave · 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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good width gold intercept from surface, contributing to the overall program success, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Intercept from surface
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.38”
Context: 38.10
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration. The analytical work for the 2026 drilling program was performed by ALS Laboratories (“ALS”) an internationally recognized and accredited analytical services provider. All samples were submitted to ALS’s Reno, Nevada facility, where they were prepared using procedure PREP-31Y (dry, crush entire sample to 2mm, rotary split and pulverize 250g to better than 85% passing 75 microns). Samples were then shipped to the ALS laboratory in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, where pulp samples were analysed for gold by method Au-ICP21, a 30-gram Fire Assay fusion with an ICP-AES finish. Samples returning >10 g/t Au by Fire Assay were subsequently analysed with method Au-GRA21, a 30-gram fire assay with a gravimetric finish. A 0.25g pulp was analysed by method ME-MS61, a 4-acid digestion and ICP-MS finish for 48 elements. Samples returning 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%).”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a good width from surface, part of a broader intercept, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Good intercept width
- Intercept from surface
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.34”
Context: 19.81
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration. The analytical work for the 2026 drilling program was performed by ALS Laboratories (“ALS”) an internationally recognized and accredited analytical services provider. All samples were submitted to ALS’s Reno, Nevada facility, where they were prepared using procedure PREP-31Y (dry, crush entire sample to 2mm, rotary split and pulverize 250g to better than 85% passing 75 microns). Samples were then shipped to the ALS laboratory in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, where pulp samples were analysed for gold by method Au-ICP21, a 30-gram Fire Assay fusion with an ICP-AES finish. Samples returning >10 g/t Au by Fire Assay were subsequently analysed with method Au-GRA21, a 30-gram fire assay with a gravimetric finish. A 0.25g pulp was analysed by method ME-MS61, a 4-acid digestion and ICP-MS finish for 48 elements. Samples returning 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%).”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade gold intercept, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.45”
Context: 7.62
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A low-grade gold intercept, below typical economic thresholds for open pit, and true width is not known.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 15.24
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a moderate width, indicating good mineralization at depth, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.09”
Context: 10.67
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional width gold intercept from surface, reproducing historical results and confirming continuity, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept width
- Intercept from surface
- Reproduces historical results
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.01”
Context: 100.58
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade gold intercept from surface, part of a broader zone, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Intercept from surface
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.51”
Context: 7.62
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade gold intercept over a moderate width, part of a broader zone, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.84”
Context: 9.15
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade gold intercept over a moderate width, part of a broader zone, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.60”
Context: 6.10
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade gold intercept, part of a broader zone, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.43”
Context: 6.10
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional width and strong grade gold intercept from surface, extending mineralization to the north, but drilled obliquely and true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept width
- Strong grade
- Intercept from surface
- Extends mineralization to the north
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Oblique drilling orientation
Evidence · table
“3.40”
Context: 83.82
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Due to the oblique drilling orientation, the reported mineralized interval does not represent the true thickness of the structure.
Evidence · text
“Due to the oblique drilling orientation, the reported mineralized interval does not represent the true thickness of the structure.”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: DF26-031 produced one of the highlight intercepts of the 2026 program to date, extending high-grade mineralization to the north.
Evidence · text
“DF26-031 produced one of the highlight intercepts of the 2026 program to date, extending high-grade mineralization to the north.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional width and strong grade gold intercept, part of a broader zone, but drilled obliquely and true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept width
- Strong grade
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Oblique drilling orientation
Evidence · table
“4.98”
Context: 48.77
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Due to the oblique drilling orientation, the reported mineralized interval does not represent the true thickness of the structure.
Evidence · text
“Due to the oblique drilling orientation, the reported mineralized interval does not represent the true thickness of the structure.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional grade gold intercept over a strong width, part of a broader zone, but drilled obliquely and true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade
- Strong intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Oblique drilling orientation
Evidence · table
“7.58”
Context: 19.81
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: 7.58 g/t Au exceeds the 5 g/t Au exceptional threshold for open pit gold.
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: Due to the oblique drilling orientation, the reported mineralized interval does not represent the true thickness of the structure.
Evidence · text
“Due to the oblique drilling orientation, the reported mineralized interval does not represent the true thickness of the structure.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade gold intercept from surface, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Intercept from surface
Negative factors
- Moderate grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.99”
Context: 7.62
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are drilled lengths; true thicknesses of mineralization are currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are drilled lengths; true thicknesses of mineralization are currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade gold intercept over a strong width, indicating good mineralization, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Strong intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.11”
Context: 28.95
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: Reported widths are drilled lengths; true thicknesses of mineralization are currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are drilled lengths; true thicknesses of mineralization are currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
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
- Program
- mixed
- 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. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional grade gold intercept over a moderate width, forming a high-grade core within a broader zone, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade
- Moderate intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“8.53”
Context: 9.15
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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: 8.53 g/t Au exceeds the 5 g/t Au exceptional threshold for open pit gold.
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: Reported widths are drilled lengths; true thicknesses of mineralization are currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“Reported widths are drilled lengths; true thicknesses of mineralization are currently unknown.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release states that the technical information has been reviewed and approved by a QP and details QA/QC procedures including blanks and certified assay standards.
Evidence · text
“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration.”
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 27.43 m
- To
- 33.53 m
Classification
- 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: A good width gold intercept from surface, contributing to the overall program success, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Intercept from surface
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 50.29 m
- To
- 56.39 m
Classification
- 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: A good width gold intercept from surface, contributing to the overall program success, but true width is not known.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Intercept from surface
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Read More September 22, 2026 07:00 ET | Source: K2 Gold Corporation K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Includ"
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.