Kalo Gold Identifies High-Grade Gold-Silver Veins at Wainikoro, Vatu Aurum, Fiji

Original announcement by accesswire on

Company
Kalo Gold Corp.
Ticker
KALO
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Fiji
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-08 11:19:09 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Kalo Gold has reported high-grade gold and silver results from reconnaissance rock sampling at a new target area in the Wainikoro region of Fiji. The samples, taken from an outcrop of intersecting epithermal quartz veins, returned gold grades up to 7.83 g/t and silver up to 108 g/t. The company plans follow-up trenching and geophysical surveys to define the extent of the mineralized structure beneath overburden.

Reasoning: Strong reconnaissance rock sampling results from a new target area, showing high-grade gold and silver on intersecting vein sets.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold and silver intercepts from previously unsampled outcrop
  • Multiple vein orientations (NNW-SSE and E-W) suggest structural complexity and multiple hydrothermal episodes
  • QA/QC protocols disclosed including certified lab (ALS) and QP sign-off
  • Geochemical signature consistent with low-sulphidation epithermal systems

Negative factors

  • Results are from reconnaissance rock sampling (grab/float/chip) which are inherently selective and not necessarily representative
  • Veins are obscured by overburden, requiring trenching to define continuity

Facts used in scoring: 14

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release includes details on ALS laboratory, NATA accreditation, and use of blanks, standards, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“ALS is accredited by NATA to ISO/IEC 17025”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Samples were collected from a newly identified target area (New Vein Cluster) not previously sampled.

Evidence · text

“from a single, previously unsampled outcrop”

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: the document describes a mill_cil route ("CIP")

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("gravity")

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (14)

Fact 1Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 7.83Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
7.83
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 7.83 g/t gold is a strong result for reconnaissance rock sampling in an epithermal setting.

Positive factors

  • High grade intercept

Negative factors

  • Surface sampling selectivity

Evidence · table

“7.83”

Context: 775469

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 2Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 99.7Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
99.7
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies high gold grade in a reconnaissance sample.

Positive factors

  • Co-occurrence with high grade gold

Evidence · table

“99.7”

Context: 775469

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 3Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 1.39Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
1.39
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade from surface sample.

Evidence · table

“1.39”

Context: 775469

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 4Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 25.9Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
25.9
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade from surface sample.

Evidence · table

“25.9”

Context: 775469

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 5Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 5.36Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
5.36
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 5.36 g/t gold is a strong result for reconnaissance sampling.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade

Evidence · table

“5.36”

Context: 775467

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 6Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 54.6Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
54.6
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade from surface sample.

Evidence · table

“54.6”

Context: 775467

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 7Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
2.1
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade above 2 g/t threshold.

Evidence · table

“2.10”

Context: 775467

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 8Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 33.7Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
33.7
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade from surface sample.

Evidence · table

“33.7”

Context: 775467

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 9Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 2.32Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
2.32
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade above 2 g/t threshold.

Evidence · table

“2.32”

Context: 775467

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 10Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 77.1Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
77.1
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade from surface sample.

Evidence · table

“77.1”

Context: 775467

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 11Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 4.02Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
4.02
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade for reconnaissance sampling.

Positive factors

  • Gold grade > 4 g/t

Evidence · table

“4.02”

Context: 775467

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 12Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 105Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
105
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade from surface sample.

Evidence · table

“105”

Context: 775467

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 13Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 1.35Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
1.35
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade from surface sample.

Evidence · table

“1.35”

Context: 775469

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

Fact 14Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 108Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
108
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade from surface sample.

Evidence · table

“108”

Context: 775469

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

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