K2 Generates High-Grade Silver, Gold, and Copper Results from Rock Samples at Morningstar Target
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- K2 Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- KTO.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Inyo County, California
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Copper, Lead, Zinc
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-26 11:25:07 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
K2 Gold Corporation announced high-grade silver, gold, and copper results from 613 rock samples collected at its Morningstar Target within the Mojave Project in Inyo County, California. The 2026 surface exploration program identified widespread polymetallic mineralization, including exceptional grades such as 2,737 g/t Ag, 4.37 g/t Au, and 2.42% Cu from grab samples. These results expand the known mineralized corridor and highlight Morningstar as a compelling target for future drill testing.
Reasoning: New surface rock samples returned exceptional grades for silver, gold, and copper, expanding the known mineralized footprint and identifying new targets within the Morningstar corridor, supported by disclosed QA/QC. While grab samples are selective, the consistency of high grades across multiple targets is a strong positive signal for exploration potential.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
- New targets identified
- Expansion of known mineralization
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
- Historical results not independently verified
- True widths unknown for historical drilling
Facts used in scoring: 49
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Multiple new surface samples returned exceptionally high grades, such as 2,737 g/t Ag, 23.2% Cu, and 80.22 g/t Au (historical), well above typical thresholds for their respective commodities and deposit type.
Evidence · text
“2,737 g/t Ag, 4.37 g/t Au, 2.42% Cu: C0105155; 1,420 g/t Ag, 7.44 g/t Au, 1.34% Cu: C0105158; 618 g/t Ag and 23.2% Cu: C0105366”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release provides detailed information on the analytical laboratories (MSA and ALS), preparation procedures, assay methods (Fire Assay, ICP-MS), and QA/QC protocols including insertion of blanks and certified standards.
Evidence · text
“The analytical work for the 2026 sampling was performed by MSA Laboratories (“MSA”) and ALS Laboratories (“ALS”). MSA is an internationally recognized and accredited analytical services provider. ... Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures include the insertion of coarse blanks and certified assay standards into the sample string at a rate of approximately 1/20 (5%).”
QP/CP Signedpositive · 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.
Why it applies: The technical information in the news release has been reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2’s QP and Vice President of Exploration, in accordance with NI 43-101.
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.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The 2026 surface exploration program was designed to build upon previous exploration and expand the mineralized corridor, identifying new targets like the R-Zone and evaluating extensions to historical mineralization.
Evidence · text
“The 2026 surface exploration program was designed to build upon K2’s previous exploration and historical work within the 2,000-metre by 800-metre Morningstar mineralized corridor through systematic sampling of high-priority targets. ... R Target – 618 g/t Ag and 23.2% Cu from Sample C0105366”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The historical drill results explicitly state that 'Drill intervals reported above represent down-hole lengths and true widths are unknown.'
Evidence · text
“Drill intervals reported above represent down-hole lengths and true widths are unknown.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: A significant portion of the drill results presented are explicitly stated as 'Historical results were generated by previous operators' and are not new assays from the current program.
Evidence · text
“Selected historical drill results from the Morningstar property by previous operators. Historical results were generated by previous operators”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The document highlights the project's 'proximity to the historic Cerro Gordo Mine' as a factor making Morningstar a compelling target area.
Evidence · text
“Its proximity to the historic Cerro Gordo Mine, combined with the scale of the mineralized corridor, high-grade gold, silver and copper values, and multiple styles of mineralization associated with a well-defined structural and intrusive setting, make Morningstar a particularly compelling target area.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 49. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (49)
Fact 1Morningstar Target · silverGrade: 2737Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2737
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional silver grade from a new surface grab sample, indicating significant polymetallic mineralization at the Ignacio Target.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“2,737 g/t Ag, 4.37 g/t Au, 2.42% Cu: C0105155”
Fact 2Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 4.37Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High gold grade from a new surface grab sample, part of a significant polymetallic intercept at the Ignacio Target.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“2,737 g/t Ag, 4.37 g/t Au, 2.42% Cu: C0105155”
Fact 3Morningstar Target · copperGrade: 2.42Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.42
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High copper grade from a new surface grab sample, contributing to a strong polymetallic intercept at the Ignacio Target.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“2,737 g/t Ag, 4.37 g/t Au, 2.42% Cu: C0105155”
Fact 4Morningstar Target · silverGrade: 1420Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1420
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high silver grade from a new surface grab sample, indicating strong polymetallic mineralization at the Ignacio Target.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“1,420 g/t Ag, 7.44 g/t Au, 1.34% Cu: C0105158”
Fact 5Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 7.44Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High gold grade from a new surface grab sample, part of a significant polymetallic intercept at the Ignacio Target.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“1,420 g/t Ag, 7.44 g/t Au, 1.34% Cu: C0105158”
Fact 6Morningstar Target · copperGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.34
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High copper grade from a new surface grab sample, contributing to a strong polymetallic intercept at the Ignacio Target.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“1,420 g/t Ag, 7.44 g/t Au, 1.34% Cu: C0105158”
Fact 7Morningstar Target · silverGrade: 618Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 618
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high silver grade from a new surface grab sample, part of an exceptional polymetallic intercept at the newly identified R-Zone Target.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
- New targets identified
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“618 g/t Ag and 23.2% Cu: C0105366”
Fact 8Morningstar Target · copperGrade: 23.2Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 23.2
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional copper grade from a new surface grab sample, part of an outstanding polymetallic intercept at the newly identified R-Zone Target.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
- New targets identified
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“618 g/t Ag and 23.2% Cu: C0105366”
Fact 9Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 5.84Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High gold grade from a new surface grab sample at the H-Zone Target, contributing to polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“5.84”
Context: 606439
Fact 10Morningstar Target · silverGrade: 38Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good silver grade from a new surface grab sample at the H-Zone Target, part of polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“38”
Context: 606439
Fact 11Morningstar Target · copperGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.32
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High copper grade from a new surface grab sample at the H-Zone Target, contributing to polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“1.32”
Context: 606439
Fact 12Morningstar Target · leadGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace lead grade from a new surface grab sample at the H-Zone Target.
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 606439
Fact 13Morningstar Target · zincGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace zinc grade from a new surface grab sample at the H-Zone Target.
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 606439
Fact 14Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 4.93Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High gold grade from a new surface grab sample at the B-Zone Target, contributing to polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“4.93”
Context: 606453
Fact 15Morningstar Target · silverGrade: 74Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 74
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good silver grade from a new surface grab sample at the B-Zone Target, part of polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“74”
Context: 606453
Fact 16Morningstar Target · copperGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace copper grade from a new surface grab sample at the B-Zone Target.
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 606453
Fact 17Morningstar Target · leadGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good lead grade from a new surface grab sample at the B-Zone Target, contributing to polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 606453
Fact 18Morningstar Target · zincGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate zinc grade from a new surface grab sample at the B-Zone Target, part of polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 606453
Fact 19Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low gold grade from a new surface grab sample at the B-Zone Target.
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: C0105132
Fact 20Morningstar Target · silverGrade: 150Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 150
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High silver grade from a new surface grab sample at the B-Zone Target, part of strong polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“150”
Context: C0105132
Fact 21Morningstar Target · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low copper grade from a new surface grab sample at the B-Zone Target.
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: C0105132
Fact 22Morningstar Target · leadGrade: 16.8Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.8
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional lead grade from a new surface grab sample at the B-Zone Target, indicating strong polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“16.8”
Context: C0105132
Fact 23Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 4.37Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High gold grade from a new surface grab sample at the Ignacio Target, part of exceptional polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“4.37”
Context: C0105155
Fact 24Morningstar Target · silverGrade: 2737Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2737
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional silver grade from a new surface grab sample at the Ignacio Target, indicating significant polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“2,737”
Context: C0105155
Fact 25Morningstar Target · copperGrade: 2.42Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.42
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High copper grade from a new surface grab sample at the Ignacio Target, contributing to strong polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“2.42”
Context: C0105155
Fact 26Morningstar Target · leadGrade: 5.98Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.98
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High lead grade from a new surface grab sample at the Ignacio Target, part of exceptional polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“5.98”
Context: C0105155
Fact 27Morningstar Target · zincGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate zinc grade from a new surface grab sample at the Ignacio Target, part of polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: C0105155
Fact 28Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 7.44Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High gold grade from a new surface grab sample at the Ignacio Target, part of strong polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“7.44”
Context: C0105158
Fact 29Morningstar Target · silverGrade: 1420Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1420
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high silver grade from a new surface grab sample at the Ignacio Target, indicating strong polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“1,420”
Context: C0105158
Fact 30Morningstar Target · copperGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.34
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High copper grade from a new surface grab sample at the Ignacio Target, contributing to strong polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“1.34”
Context: C0105158
Fact 31Morningstar Target · leadGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good lead grade from a new surface grab sample at the Ignacio Target, part of polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: C0105158
Fact 32Morningstar Target · zincGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.57
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good zinc grade from a new surface grab sample at the Ignacio Target, part of polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.57”
Context: C0105158
Fact 33Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low gold grade from a new surface grab sample at the R-Zone Target.
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.05”
Context: C0105366
Fact 34Morningstar Target · silverGrade: 618Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 618
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high silver grade from a new surface grab sample at the newly identified R-Zone Target, indicating strong polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
- New targets identified
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“618”
Context: C0105366
Fact 35Morningstar Target · copperGrade: 23.2Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 23.2
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional copper grade from a new surface grab sample at the newly identified R-Zone Target, indicating outstanding polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High grades
- Polymetallic mineralization
- New targets identified
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“23.2”
Context: C0105366
Fact 36Morningstar Target · leadGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace lead grade from a new surface grab sample at the R-Zone Target.
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: C0105366
Fact 37Morningstar Target · zincGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low zinc grade from a new surface grab sample at the R-Zone Target.
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: C0105366
B-2Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 3.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.05 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- B-2
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 35.05 m
- From
- 45.72 m
- To
- 80.77 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept with good gold grade and width, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“3.72”
Context: 35.05
B87-3Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 80.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.53 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- B87-3
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 80.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.53 m
- From
- 73.15 m
- To
- 74.68 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept with exceptional gold grade over a narrow width, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“80.22”
Context: 1.53
CG09DH-1Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 4.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.95 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CG09DH-1
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 28.95 m
- From
- 74.68 m
- To
- 103.63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept with good gold grade and width, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“4.77”
Context: 28.95
CG-305Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 1.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CG-305
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 44.2 m
- From
- 42.67 m
- To
- 86.87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept with moderate gold grade over a significant width, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“1.59”
Context: 44.20
CG-305Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 4.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.19 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CG-305
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.19 m
- From
- 74.68 m
- To
- 86.87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher-grade sub-interval from a historical drill intercept, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“4.99”
Context: 12.19
CG-319Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 2.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24.39 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CG-319
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24.39 m
- From
- 9.14 m
- To
- 33.53 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept with moderate gold grade and good width, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“2.84”
Context: 24.39
CG-321Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CG-321
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 50.3 m
- From
- 62.48 m
- To
- 112.78 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept with moderate gold grade over a significant width, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“1.38”
Context: 50.30
CG-321Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 7.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CG-321
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 77.72 m
- To
- 83.82 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher-grade sub-interval from a historical drill intercept, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“7.42”
Context: 6.10
CG-326Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 9.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.29 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CG-326
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.29 m
- From
- 27.43 m
- To
- 45.72 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept with high gold grade and good width, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Positive factors
- High grades
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“9.19”
Context: 18.29
H-11Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 10.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-11
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 4.57 m
- To
- 10.67 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept with high gold grade over a moderate width, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Positive factors
- High grades
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“10.58”
Context: 6.10
PD93-3Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 3.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.19 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PD93-3
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.19 m
- From
- 4.57 m
- To
- 16.76 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept with good gold grade and moderate width, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“3.11”
Context: 12.19
H87-4Morningstar Target · goldGrade: 1.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.81 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H87-4
- Project
- Morningstar Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- inyo county, california
- Reported Region
- Inyo County, California
- Ticker
- KTO.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.81 m
- From
- 7.62 m
- To
- 27.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSA Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire_assay, 4_acid_digestion, ICP-MS, blanks, standards, gravimetric_finish
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept with moderate gold grade and good width, but not independently verified and true width unknown.
Negative factors
- Historical results not independently verified
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · table
“1.84”
Context: 19.81
How Atlas produces this analysis
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