# K2 Drills 83.82m of 3.40 g/t Au including 19.81m of 7.51 g/t Au at Dragonfly

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262

Original source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/20/3384233/0/en/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly.html

Publisher: globenewswire

Original announcement: 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T12:45:16.078Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T12:45:16.078Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade gold intercepts

- Positive factor: Significant intercept widths

- Positive factor: Extension of mineralization to the north

- Positive factor: Validation of historical results

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: QP signed

- Negative factor: True width unknown for reported intercepts

- Negative factor: Oblique drilling orientation for key intercept

Facts used in scoring: 18

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

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

## Drill Results (18)

### DF26-029

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262#fact-drill-facts-0)

Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Good intercept width

- Positive factor: Intercept from surface

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.38

Context: 38.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-029

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262#fact-drill-facts-1)

Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: Good intercept width

- Positive factor: Intercept from surface

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 2.34

Context: 19.81

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-029

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262#fact-drill-facts-2)

Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 2.45

Context: 7.62

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-029

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262#fact-drill-facts-3)

Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 15.24

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-029

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262#fact-drill-facts-4)

Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 2.09

Context: 10.67

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-030

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262#fact-drill-facts-5)

Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional intercept width

- Positive factor: Intercept from surface

- Positive factor: Reproduces historical results

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.01

Context: 100.58

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-030

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Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: Intercept from surface

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 2.51

Context: 7.62

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-030

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Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 2.84

Context: 9.15

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-030

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Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 4.60

Context: 6.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-030

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Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.43

Context: 6.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-031

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Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional intercept width

- Positive factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: Intercept from surface

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization to the north

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Oblique drilling orientation

Evidence · table

> 3.40

Context: 83.82

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-031

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Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional intercept width

- Positive factor: Strong grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Oblique drilling orientation

Evidence · table

> 4.98

Context: 48.77

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-031

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Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade

- Positive factor: Strong intercept width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Oblique drilling orientation

Evidence · table

> 7.58

Context: 19.81

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-032

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262#fact-drill-facts-13)

Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Intercept from surface

- Negative factor: Moderate grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.99

Context: 7.62

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-032

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262#fact-drill-facts-14)

Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: Strong intercept width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 3.11

Context: 28.95

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### DF26-032

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262#fact-drill-facts-15)

Mojave · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 8.53

Context: 9.15

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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.

### CM97-4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262#fact-drill-facts-16)

Mojave · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Good intercept width

- Positive factor: Intercept from surface

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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"

### CM97-4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/k2-drills-83-82m-of-3-40-g-t-au-including-19-81m-of-7-51-g-t-au-at-dragonfly--bfdeaae4-3c84-4344-8d93-696030c7c262#fact-drill-facts-17)

Mojave · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Good intercept width

- Positive factor: Intercept from surface

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · text

> 6.10m of 4.60 g/t Au from 50.29m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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.