Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle
Original announcement by prospectors_exchange on
- Company
- Kingfisher Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- KFR
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Copper, Zinc, Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-21 12:49:35 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Kingfisher Metals Corp. announced exceptional high-grade polymetallic gold equivalent drill results from its HWY 37 Project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. Drill hole HW-26-015 intersected 8.8 meters grading 38.50 g/t AuEq within a broader zone of 27 meters at 13.61 g/t AuEq, including significant gold, silver, copper, zinc, and lead. This discovery of a high-grade vein within a preserved porphyry-epithermal system highlights the project's potential, with further assays pending from an active 9,500-meter drill program.
Reasoning: Kingfisher Metals reported exceptional high-grade polymetallic gold equivalent intercepts from drill hole HW-26-015 at its HWY 37 Project, including 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq within a broader 27 m zone of 13.61 g/t AuEq. This discovery of a high-grade vein on the shoulder of a porphyry target, within a preserved porphyry-epithermal system, is highly novel and material, despite the lack of true width and preliminary nature of the AuEq assumptions.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold equivalent grades (38.50 g/t AuEq and 13.61 g/t AuEq) significantly exceed peer averages for porphyry gold deposits.
- High-grade polymetallic mineralization with visible gold indicates a robust mineralizing system.
- The intercept represents a new style of high-grade vein mineralization within the Hank porphyry target area, suggesting underexplored potential.
- The discovery of an intact porphyry-epithermal system with preserved vertical zonation is geologically significant.
- The company is actively drilling with multiple rigs, indicating a strong commitment to exploration.
Negative factors
- True widths of the reported mineralized intervals have not been determined, which may overstate actual thickness.
- Metal equivalent calculations rely on assumed recoveries not supported by metallurgical test work, introducing uncertainty.
- Assays for the remainder of the hole and other completed holes are pending, so the full context of the discovery is not yet known.
Facts used in scoring: 16
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 8.8 m at 38.50 g/t AuEq (20.33 g/t Au) is exceptionally high-grade, well above the deposit-type norm for porphyry gold deposits (75th percentile 0.67 g/t Au).
Evidence · text
“8.8 m of 20.33 g/t Au, 937.6 g/t Ag, 2.98% Cu, 11.08% Zn and 0.99% Pb (38.50 g/t AuEq (1) ) from 462.0 m”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release explicitly states that drilling was supervised by on-site Kingfisher personnel who implemented a full QAQC program using coarse blanks, pulp blanks, standards, and duplicates, and samples were sent to Bureau Veritas (BV) lab, which is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified.
Evidence · text
“Drilling on site at the HWY 37 Project was supervised by on-site Kingfisher personnel who implemented a full QAQC program using coarse blanks, pulp blanks, standards, and duplicates inserted into the sample stream at regular intervals to monitor analytical accuracy and precision. ... The samples were sent to the Bureau Veritas (BV) lab in Vancouver, British Columbia. BV’s quality control system complies with global certifications for Quality ISO/IEC 17025:2017”
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 aspects of this news release have been reviewed, verified, and approved by Tyler Caswell, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration, of Kingfisher, who is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
Evidence · text
“Technical aspects of this news release have been reviewed, verified, and approved by Tyler Caswell, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration, of Kingfisher, who is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The intercept represents a new style of high-grade vein mineralization not previously recognized in the Hank porphyry target area, extending the known mineralization types.
Evidence · text
“This is the first vein of this style and grade identified within the Hank porphyry target area.”
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 explicitly states that 'True widths of the reported mineralized intervals have not been determined'.
Evidence · text
“True widths of the reported mineralized intervals have not been determined.”
Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative
Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
Why it applies: Metal equivalent grade is reported with price and recovery assumptions, but the assumed recoveries (80% for all metals) are explicitly stated as not supported by metallurgical test work.
Evidence · text
“The assumed recoveries of 80% for each of gold, silver, copper and zinc are not supported by any metallurgical testing on the HWY 37 Project, no metallurgical test work has been completed, and actual recoveries may differ materially from those assumed.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (16)
HW-26-015HWY 37 · goldGrade: 7.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW-26-015
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 461 m
- To
- 488 m
- Hole Depth
- 1067 m
- Intercept Depth
- 461 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HW-26-015:461-488
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Easting
- 409062
- Northing
- 6341823
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 13.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This 27 m intercept at 13.61 g/t AuEq (7.33 g/t Au) represents a significant high-grade polymetallic discovery, indicating strong mineralization within the Hank system, though true width is unknown and AuEq assumptions are preliminary.
Positive factors
- High gold grade (7.33 g/t) for a significant width (27 m) in a polymetallic system.
- The intercept is part of a new high-grade vein discovery within a porphyry target.
- The AuEq grade of 13.61 g/t is well above the 75th percentile for porphyry gold deposits (0.67 g/t Au).
Negative factors
- True width not determined, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are not supported by metallurgical test work.
Evidence · table
“7.33”
Context: 27
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
HW-26-015HWY 37 · silverGrade: 322Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW-26-015
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 322
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 461 m
- To
- 488 m
- Hole Depth
- 1067 m
- Intercept Depth
- 461 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HW-26-015:461-488
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Easting
- 409062
- Northing
- 6341823
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 13.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade silver intercept (322.0 g/t over 27 m) is a strong component of the polymetallic mineralization, indicating significant silver endowment within the newly discovered vein.
Positive factors
- High silver grade (322.0 g/t) contributing significantly to the polymetallic nature of the intercept.
- Part of a new high-grade vein discovery.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are not supported by metallurgical test work.
Evidence · table
“322.0”
Context: 27
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
HW-26-015HWY 37 · copperGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW-26-015
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 461 m
- To
- 488 m
- Hole Depth
- 1067 m
- Intercept Depth
- 461 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HW-26-015:461-488
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Easting
- 409062
- Northing
- 6341823
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 13.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This copper intercept (1.01% over 27 m) is a strong component of the polymetallic mineralization and represents a positive result compared to prior copper-focused drilling at the project.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade (1.01%) over a significant width (27 m), exceeding the project's prior average copper grade (0.666%).
- Part of a new high-grade vein discovery within a porphyry target.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are not supported by metallurgical test work.
Evidence · table
“1.01”
Context: 27
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
HW-26-015HWY 37 · zincGrade: 4.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW-26-015
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 461 m
- To
- 488 m
- Hole Depth
- 1067 m
- Intercept Depth
- 461 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HW-26-015:461-488
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Easting
- 409062
- Northing
- 6341823
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 13.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This zinc intercept (4.05% over 27 m) contributes to the overall polymetallic nature and economic potential of the newly discovered vein.
Positive factors
- Significant zinc grade (4.05%) over a substantial width (27 m) as part of a polymetallic discovery.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are not supported by metallurgical test work.
Evidence · table
“4.05”
Context: 27
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
HW-26-015HWY 37 · leadGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW-26-015
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 461 m
- To
- 488 m
- Hole Depth
- 1067 m
- Intercept Depth
- 461 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HW-26-015:461-488
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Easting
- 409062
- Northing
- 6341823
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 13.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This lead intercept (0.54% over 27 m) is a minor component of the polymetallic mineralization, but still contributes to the overall metal endowment of the newly discovered vein.
Positive factors
- Lead mineralization (0.54%) adds to the polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are not supported by metallurgical test work.
- Lead is not included in the AuEq calculation, suggesting it's a minor contributor to overall value.
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 27
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
HW-26-015HWY 37 · goldGrade: 20.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW-26-015
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 462 m
- To
- 470.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 1067 m
- Intercept Depth
- 461 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HW-26-015:462-470.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Easting
- 409062
- Northing
- 6341823
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 38.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This 8.8 m intercept at 38.50 g/t AuEq (20.33 g/t Au) is an exceptional bonanza-grade polymetallic result, representing a highly material and novel discovery within the Hank system, further supported by visible gold observations.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (20.33 g/t) over a significant width (8.8 m), indicating a bonanza intercept.
- Visible gold observed in the core, confirming high-grade mineralization.
- The AuEq grade of 38.50 g/t is significantly higher than the 75th percentile for porphyry gold deposits (0.67 g/t Au).
Negative factors
- True width not determined, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are not supported by metallurgical test work.
Evidence · table
“20.33”
Context: 8.8
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
HW-26-015HWY 37 · silverGrade: 937.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW-26-015
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 937.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 462 m
- To
- 470.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 1067 m
- Intercept Depth
- 461 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HW-26-015:462-470.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Easting
- 409062
- Northing
- 6341823
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 38.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very high-grade silver intercept (937.6 g/t over 8.8 m) is a key component of the bonanza-grade polymetallic mineralization, indicating strong silver endowment.
Positive factors
- Exceptional silver grade (937.6 g/t) over a significant width (8.8 m), contributing substantially to the polymetallic value.
- Part of a bonanza-grade intercept with visible gold.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are not supported by metallurgical test work.
Evidence · table
“937.6”
Context: 8.8
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
HW-26-015HWY 37 · copperGrade: 2.98Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW-26-015
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.98
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 462 m
- To
- 470.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 1067 m
- Intercept Depth
- 461 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HW-26-015:462-470.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Easting
- 409062
- Northing
- 6341823
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 38.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade copper intercept (2.98% over 8.8 m) is a very strong component of the polymetallic mineralization, significantly exceeding prior copper results at the project.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade (2.98%) over a significant width (8.8 m), well above the project's prior average copper grade (0.666%).
- Part of a bonanza-grade intercept with visible gold.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are not supported by metallurgical test work.
Evidence · table
“2.98”
Context: 8.8
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
HW-26-015HWY 37 · zincGrade: 11.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW-26-015
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 462 m
- To
- 470.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 1067 m
- Intercept Depth
- 461 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HW-26-015:462-470.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Easting
- 409062
- Northing
- 6341823
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 38.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very high-grade zinc intercept (11.08% over 8.8 m) is a significant component of the bonanza-grade polymetallic mineralization, enhancing the overall economic potential.
Positive factors
- Very strong zinc grade (11.08%) over a significant width (8.8 m), contributing substantially to the polymetallic value.
- Part of a bonanza-grade intercept with visible gold.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are not supported by metallurgical test work.
Evidence · table
“11.08”
Context: 8.8
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
HW-26-015HWY 37 · leadGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- HW-26-015
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.99
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 462 m
- To
- 470.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 1067 m
- Intercept Depth
- 461 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- HW-26-015:462-470.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Easting
- 409062
- Northing
- 6341823
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 38.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This lead intercept (0.99% over 8.8 m) is a minor but present component of the bonanza-grade polymetallic mineralization, contributing to the overall metal endowment.
Positive factors
- Lead mineralization (0.99%) adds to the polymetallic nature of the bonanza-grade intercept.
Negative factors
- True width not determined.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are not supported by metallurgical test work.
- Lead is not included in the AuEq calculation, suggesting it's a minor contributor to overall value.
Evidence · table
“0.99”
Context: 8.8
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
incl.HWY 37 · copperGrade: 2.98Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.98
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 462 m
- To
- 470.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 462 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:462-470.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 38.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.98 % copper is exceptional against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 26.2 %·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 2.98 % copper is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.98”
Context: incl.
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
incl.HWY 37 · goldGrade: 20.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 462 m
- To
- 470.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 462 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:462-470.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 38.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 20.33 g/t gold is exceptional against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 178.9 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 20.33 g/t gold is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“20.33”
Context: incl.
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
incl.HWY 37 · silverGrade: 937.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 937.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 462 m
- To
- 470.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 462 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:462-470.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 38.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 937.6 g/t silver is exceptional against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 8250.9 g/t·m is exceptional.
Positive factors
- 937.6 g/t silver is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“937.6”
Context: incl.
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
incl.HWY 37 · zincGrade: 11.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 462 m
- To
- 470.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 462 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:462-470.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 38.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 11.08 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 97.5 %·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 11.08 % zinc is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“11.08”
Context: incl.
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
incl.HWY 37 · leadGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.99
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 462 m
- To
- 470.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 462 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:462-470.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 38.5
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.99 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 8.7 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.99 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.99”
Context: incl.
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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
DDH88-16HWY 37 · goldGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 74 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH88-16
- Project
- HWY 37
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KFR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 74 m
- From
- 25.5 m
- To
- 99.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1988-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This 27 m intercept at 13.61 g/t AuEq (7.33 g/t Au) represents a significant high-grade polymetallic discovery, indicating strong mineralization within the Hank system, though true width is unknown and AuEq assumptions are preliminary.
Positive factors
- High gold grade (7.33 g/t) for a significant width (27 m) in a polymetallic system.
- The intercept is part of a new high-grade vein discovery within a porphyry target.
- The AuEq grade of 13.61 g/t is well above the 75th percentile for porphyry gold deposits (0.67 g/t Au).
Negative factors
- True width not determined, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are not supported by metallurgical test work.
Evidence · text
“74 m at 0.43 g/t Au from 25.5 m 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: "Kingfisher Reports 8.8 m of 38.50 g/t AuEq Within 27 m of 13.61 g/t AuEq at HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle – Kingfisher"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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