Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold Project
Original announcement by jmn on
- Company
- Karus Mining Inc.
- Ticker
- KARU
- Exchange
- CSE
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-19 12:22:54 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Karus Mining Inc. announced initial assay results from its 2026 diamond drilling program at the FG Gold Project in British Columbia, reporting high-grade gold intercepts. Highlights include 14.55 metres grading 4.80 g/t gold, with a high-grade inclusion of 1.00 metre at 32.40 g/t gold. These results validate the company's geological model and indicate potential for expanding the known mineralization, with further assays from the 11-hole program pending.
Reasoning: The initial drill results from the 2026 program are positive, featuring high-grade gold intercepts within broad mineralized zones that validate the geological model and indicate potential for expansion. While true widths are estimated and most results are pending, the disclosed QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported assays.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts, including 32.40 g/t Au over 1.00 m, which is exceptional for orogenic gold deposits.
- Broad intervals of gold mineralization, such as 14.55 m at 4.80 g/t Au, demonstrating significant width.
- Results validate the geological model and reinforce potential for significant growth by extending the known mineralized footprint.
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including the use of an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory (ALS Geochemistry).
- A Qualified Person (QP) under NI 43-101 has reviewed and approved the technical information.
Negative factors
- True widths are estimated to be 70% - 90% of intercepted core width, not precisely stated.
- Only 2 of 11 holes from the 2026 program have been reported, with the majority of results still pending.
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 32.40 g/t Au over 1.00 m in hole FG-26-412 is well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits (5 g/t Au).
Evidence · table
“32.40”
Context: 1.00
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 document states that 'True widths unknown but estimated to be 70% - 90% of intercepted core width', indicating that only downhole lengths are reported.
Evidence · text
“True widths unknown but estimated to be 70% - 90% of intercepted core width”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The 2026 exploration program is 'focused on expanding high-grade mineralization at FG Gold' and 'extending this corridor', indicating step-out drilling.
Evidence · text
“Karus Mining's 2026 exploration program is focused on expanding high-grade mineralization at FG Gold”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including blanks, duplicates, standards, chain of custody, and the use of an accredited laboratory (ALS Geochemistry).
Evidence · text
“The Company inserted quality control samples at regular intervals within the sample stream which included blanks, preparation duplicates, field duplicates, and standard reference materials”
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: Technical information has been reviewed and approved by Dave Swanton, MSc, PGeo, Principal Geologist, who is Karus Mining's qualified person under National Instrument 43-101.
Evidence · text
“Technical information with respect to FG Gold contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dave Swanton, MSc, PGeo, Principal Geologist, Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd, who is Karus Mining's qualified person under National Instrument 43-101”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: The document does not explicitly state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1: Assay Results”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (14)
FG-26-411FG · goldGrade: 13.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-411
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- From
- 201.2 m
- To
- 201.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 350 m
- Intercept Depth
- 201.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-411:201.2-201.85
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.9
- Northing
- 5797398.4
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.2 m
- Azimuth
- 43.4 °
- Dip
- -67.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a high-grade but narrow gold intercept from the initial drill program, contributing positively to the overall results and confidence in the project.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (13.35 g/t Au) is exceptional for orogenic gold deposits.
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length (0.65 m).
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“13.35”
Context: 0.65
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-411FG · goldGrade: 11.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-411
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 208.6 m
- To
- 209.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 350 m
- Intercept Depth
- 201.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-411:208.6-209.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.9
- Northing
- 5797398.4
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.2 m
- Azimuth
- 43.4 °
- Dip
- -67.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is another high-grade but narrow gold intercept from the initial drill program, contributing positively to the overall results and confidence in the project.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (11.55 g/t Au) is exceptional for orogenic gold deposits.
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length (0.80 m).
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“11.55”
Context: 0.80
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-411FG · goldGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-411
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 222.5 m
- To
- 229.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 350 m
- Intercept Depth
- 201.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-411:222.5-229.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.9
- Northing
- 5797398.4
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.2 m
- Azimuth
- 43.4 °
- Dip
- -67.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate grade gold over a reasonable width, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade gold intercept (1.14 g/t Au) over a good width (7.0 m).
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“1.14”
Context: 7.00
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-411FG · goldGrade: 1.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-411
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 222.5 m
- To
- 225.55 m
- Hole Depth
- 350 m
- Intercept Depth
- 201.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-411:222.5-225.55
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.9
- Northing
- 5797398.4
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.2 m
- Azimuth
- 43.4 °
- Dip
- -67.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate grade gold, contributing to the overall mineralization in hole FG-26-411.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade gold intercept (1.95 g/t Au) over a good width (3.05 m).
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“1.95”
Context: 3.05
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-411FG · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-411
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 299.5 m
- To
- 308.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 350 m
- Intercept Depth
- 201.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-411:299.5-308.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.9
- Northing
- 5797398.4
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.2 m
- Azimuth
- 43.4 °
- Dip
- -67.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak grade gold over a good width, contributing to the overall mineralization in hole FG-26-411.
Positive factors
- Weak grade gold intercept (0.70 g/t Au) over a good width (9.0 m).
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.70”
Context: 9.00
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-411FG · goldGrade: 5.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-411
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 302.4 m
- To
- 302.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 350 m
- Intercept Depth
- 201.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-411:302.4-302.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.9
- Northing
- 5797398.4
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.2 m
- Azimuth
- 43.4 °
- Dip
- -67.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval contributes positively to the overall mineralization in hole FG-26-411, despite its narrow width.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade gold intercept (5.33 g/t Au) for orogenic gold deposits.
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length (0.50 m).
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“5.33”
Context: 0.50
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-412FG · goldGrade: 4.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-412
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.55 m
- From
- 208.5 m
- To
- 223.05 m
- Hole Depth
- 350.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 208.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-412:208.5-223.05
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.5
- Northing
- 5797398.5
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.6 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- -79.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad and strong-grade gold intercept is a key positive result from the initial drill program, demonstrating significant mineralization and validating the geological model.
Positive factors
- Strong grade gold intercept (4.80 g/t Au) over a significant width (14.55 m).
- This intercept is a highlight of the initial drill program, validating the geological model.
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“4.80”
Context: 14.55
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-412FG · goldGrade: 32.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-412
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 32.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 208.5 m
- To
- 209.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 350.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 208.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-412:208.5-209.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.5
- Northing
- 5797398.5
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.6 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- -79.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade gold intercept is a highly significant result, indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader interval and strongly supporting the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercept (32.40 g/t Au) over 1.00 m, which is a bonanza grade for orogenic gold deposits.
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“32.40”
Context: 1.00
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-412FG · goldGrade: 4.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-412
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 213.8 m
- To
- 216.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 350.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 208.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-412:213.8-216.85
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.5
- Northing
- 5797398.5
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.6 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- -79.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval contributes positively to the overall mineralization in hole FG-26-412.
Positive factors
- Strong grade gold intercept (4.64 g/t Au) over a good width (3.05 m).
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“4.64”
Context: 3.05
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-412FG · goldGrade: 6.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-412
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 217.8 m
- To
- 220.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 350.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 208.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-412:217.8-220.85
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.5
- Northing
- 5797398.5
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.6 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- -79.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptional-grade sub-interval significantly enhances the overall mineralization in hole FG-26-412.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade gold intercept (6.59 g/t Au) over a good width (3.05 m).
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“6.59”
Context: 3.05
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-412FG · goldGrade: 2.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-412
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.88
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.75 m
- From
- 239.05 m
- To
- 242.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 350.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 208.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-412:239.05-242.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.5
- Northing
- 5797398.5
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.6 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- -79.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade gold intercept contributes positively to the overall mineralization in hole FG-26-412.
Positive factors
- Strong grade gold intercept (2.88 g/t Au) over a good width (3.75 m).
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“2.88”
Context: 3.75
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-412FG · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-412
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.25 m
- From
- 251.25 m
- To
- 263.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 350.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 208.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-412:251.25-263.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.5
- Northing
- 5797398.5
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.6 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- -79.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak grade gold over a significant width, contributing to the overall mineralization in hole FG-26-412.
Positive factors
- Weak grade gold intercept (0.70 g/t Au) over a significant width (12.25 m).
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.70”
Context: 12.25
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-412FG · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-412
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 251.25 m
- To
- 252.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 350.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 208.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-412:251.25-252.75
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.5
- Northing
- 5797398.5
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.6 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- -79.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall mineralization in hole FG-26-412.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade gold intercept (1.00 g/t Au) over 1.50 m.
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 1.50
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
FG-26-412FG · goldGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FG-26-412
- Project
- FG
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KARU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.75 m
- From
- 258.35 m
- To
- 261.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 350.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 208.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FG-26-412:258.35-261.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 665212.5
- Northing
- 5797398.5
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10 / NAD83 Projection
- Elevation
- 1602.6 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- -79.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate-grade sub-interval contributes to the overall mineralization in hole FG-26-412.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade gold intercept (1.29 g/t Au) over 2.75 m.
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and QP signed off.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“1.29”
Context: 2.75
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: "Karus Mining Hits 14.6 Metres of 4.8g/t Gold in First Two of 11 Holes Testing High-Grade Structural Controls at FG Gold "
How Atlas produces this analysis
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