Kantra Copper dives deeper at Nugent with 70m copper-gold hit
Original announcement by stockhead on
- Company
- Kantra Copper
- Ticker
- KAN
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- South Australia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-02 01:05:10 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Kantra Copper has reported significant copper-gold drill results at the Nugent system, including a 70m intercept at 1.18% Cu and 0.24 g/t Au. The drilling confirms mineralisation 370m below the current stoping horizon, supporting potential resource growth at the Kanmantoo mine.
Reasoning: The drill results confirm significant mineralisation 370m below the current stoping horizon, providing a high-grade depth extension to the Nugent system.
Positive factors
- significant depth extension
- high grade copper intercept
- confirmed continuity below current mining horizon
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling confirmed mineralisation 370m below the current stoping horizon, extending the Nugent system at depth.
Evidence · text
“extends Nugent at depth”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The Nugent lode is described as sitting on the south-west edge of the Kanmantoo deposit.
Evidence · text
“Nugent sits on the south-west edge of the Kanmantoo deposit”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
Fact 1Kanmantoo · copperGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 70 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kanmantoo
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_sa
- Reported Region
- australia_sa
- Ticker
- KAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 70 m
- From
- 507 m
- To
- 577 m
- Intercept Depth
- 507 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- null:507-577
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 70m at 1.18% Cu is a strong intercept that extends the known mineralisation at depth.
Positive factors
- broad intercept
- high grade for depth
Evidence · text
“70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au extends Nugent at depth”
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: "Pic: Getty Images 70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au extends Nugent at depth Mineralisation confirmed 370m below the current"
Fact 2Kanmantoo · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 70 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kanmantoo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_sa
- Reported Region
- australia_sa
- Ticker
- KAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 70 m
- From
- 507 m
- To
- 577 m
- Intercept Depth
- 507 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- null:507-577
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade is modest but accompanies a strong copper intercept.
Positive factors
- accompanying copper grade
Evidence · text
“70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au”
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: "Pic: Getty Images 70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au extends Nugent at depth Mineralisation confirmed 370m below the current"
Fact 3Kanmantoo · copperGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kanmantoo
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_sa
- Reported Region
- australia_sa
- Ticker
- KAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 38 m
- From
- 507 m
- To
- 545 m
- Intercept Depth
- 507 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- null:507-545
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within the main 70m intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 38m at 1.46% copper”
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: "Pic: Getty Images 70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au extends Nugent at depth Mineralisation confirmed 370m below the current"
Fact 4Kanmantoo · goldGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kanmantoo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_sa
- Reported Region
- australia_sa
- Ticker
- KAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 38 m
- From
- 507 m
- To
- 545 m
- Intercept Depth
- 507 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- null:507-545
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval gold grade.
Evidence · text
“38m at 1.46% copper and 0.18g/t gold”
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: "Pic: Getty Images 70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au extends Nugent at depth Mineralisation confirmed 370m below the current"
Fact 5Kanmantoo · copperGrade: 1.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kanmantoo
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_sa
- Reported Region
- australia_sa
- Ticker
- KAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.74
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · text
“7m at 1.74% copper”
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: "Pic: Getty Images 70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au extends Nugent at depth Mineralisation confirmed 370m below the current"
Fact 6Kanmantoo · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kanmantoo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_sa
- Reported Region
- australia_sa
- Ticker
- KAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low gold grade.
Evidence · text
“7m at 1.74% copper and 0.02g/t gold”
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: "Pic: Getty Images 70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au extends Nugent at depth Mineralisation confirmed 370m below the current"
Fact 7Kanmantoo · copperGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.2 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kanmantoo
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_sa
- Reported Region
- australia_sa
- Ticker
- KAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper intercept.
Evidence · text
“7.2m at 1.12% copper”
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: "Pic: Getty Images 70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au extends Nugent at depth Mineralisation confirmed 370m below the current"
Fact 8Kanmantoo · goldGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.2 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kanmantoo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_sa
- Reported Region
- australia_sa
- Ticker
- KAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low gold grade.
Evidence · text
“7.2m at 1.12% copper and 0.09g/t gold”
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: "Pic: Getty Images 70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au extends Nugent at depth Mineralisation confirmed 370m below the current"
Fact 9Kanmantoo · copperGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.44 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kanmantoo
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_sa
- Reported Region
- australia_sa
- Ticker
- KAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.44 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper intercept.
Evidence · text
“8.44m at 0.83% copper”
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: "Pic: Getty Images 70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au extends Nugent at depth Mineralisation confirmed 370m below the current"
Fact 10Kanmantoo · goldGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.44 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kanmantoo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_sa
- Reported Region
- australia_sa
- Ticker
- KAN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.44 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good gold grade for the width.
Positive factors
- relatively high gold grade for width
Evidence · text
“8.44m at 0.83% copper and 0.95g/t gold”
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: "Pic: Getty Images 70m at 1.18% Cu and 0.24g/t Au extends Nugent at depth Mineralisation confirmed 370m below the current"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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