# Kinross Encounters Gold and Copper in Recent Drill Holes with Gold Values up to 6 g/t, Kinross Drilling to Continue on Dixie Halo Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kinross-encounters-gold-and-copper-in-recent-drill-holes-with-gold-values-up-to--5b0f9502-0819-41ab-a79c-285d683089ed Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/BTU/news/4691581276630077/kinross-encounters-gold-and-copper-in-recent-drill-holes-with-gold-values-up-to- Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-09-14T12:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: BTU Metals Corp. - Ticker: BTU - Exchange: TSX - Region: Red Lake, ON - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Copper, Silver - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-15 14:22:54 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Kinross Gold Corporation has reported Phase 1, 2026 drill results at BTU Metals' Dixie Halo project in Red Lake, Ontario. Highlights include gold values up to 6 g/t and significant copper-silver intercepts in hole BTU-26-15, with drilling expected to continue in the TNT area. Reasoning: Strong drill results from Kinross's Phase 1 program at Dixie Halo, including high-grade copper/silver sub-intervals and consistent gold presence. - Positive factor: Gold mineralization encountered in every hole - Positive factor: High grade copper and silver intercepts in BTU-26-15 - Positive factor: Discovery of copper-silver mineralization in TNT area Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release mentions a Qualified Person \(Bruce Durham, P. Geo.\) has reviewed and approved the technical information. Evidence · text > Qualified Person Bruce Durham, P. Geo., VP Exploration of the Company is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information in this press release. **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The 8.41% copper intercept is exceptionally high grade. Evidence · text > 8.41% copper ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (8) ### BTU-26-15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kinross-encounters-gold-and-copper-in-recent-drill-holes-with-gold-values-up-to--5b0f9502-0819-41ab-a79c-285d683089ed#fact-drill-facts-0) Dixie Halo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BTU-26-15 - Project: Dixie Halo - Commodity: copper - Region: red lake, on - Reported Region: red lake, on - Ticker: BTU #### Geometry - Grade: 8.41 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BTU-26-15:0.0-0.4 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 8.41% Cu is an exceptional high-grade intercept for a copper project. - Positive factor: High grade copper intercept Evidence · text > 8.41% copper #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Kinross Encounters Gold and Copper in Recent Drill Holes with Gold Values up to 6 g/t, Kinross Drilling to Continue on D" ### BTU-26-15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kinross-encounters-gold-and-copper-in-recent-drill-holes-with-gold-values-up-to--5b0f9502-0819-41ab-a79c-285d683089ed#fact-drill-facts-1) Dixie Halo · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BTU-26-15 - Project: Dixie Halo - Commodity: silver - Region: red lake, on - Reported Region: red lake, on - Ticker: BTU #### Geometry - Grade: 116 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BTU-26-15:0.0-0.4 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 116 g/t Ag is a strong intercept associated with the high-grade copper. - Positive factor: High grade silver intercept Evidence · text > 116 g/t silver over 0.4 metres #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Kinross Encounters Gold and Copper in Recent Drill Holes with Gold Values up to 6 g/t, Kinross Drilling to Continue on D" ### BTU-26-15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kinross-encounters-gold-and-copper-in-recent-drill-holes-with-gold-values-up-to--5b0f9502-0819-41ab-a79c-285d683089ed#fact-drill-facts-2) Dixie Halo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BTU-26-15 - Project: Dixie Halo - Commodity: copper - Region: red lake, on - Reported Region: red lake, on - Ticker: BTU #### Geometry - Grade: 3.9 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BTU-26-15:0.0-0.0 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 3.9% Cu is a strong intercept. - Positive factor: Strong copper intercept Evidence · text > 3.9% copper #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Kinross Encounters Gold and Copper in Recent Drill Holes with Gold Values up to 6 g/t, Kinross Drilling to Continue on D" ### BTU-26-15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kinross-encounters-gold-and-copper-in-recent-drill-holes-with-gold-values-up-to--5b0f9502-0819-41ab-a79c-285d683089ed#fact-drill-facts-3) Dixie Halo · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BTU-26-15 - Project: Dixie Halo - Commodity: silver - Region: red lake, on - Reported Region: red lake, on - Ticker: BTU #### Geometry - Grade: 71.8 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BTU-26-15:0.0-0.0 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 71.8 g/t Ag is a strong intercept. - Positive factor: Strong silver intercept Evidence · text > 71.8 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Kinross Encounters Gold and Copper in Recent Drill Holes with Gold Values up to 6 g/t, Kinross Drilling to Continue on D" ### BTU-26-15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kinross-encounters-gold-and-copper-in-recent-drill-holes-with-gold-values-up-to--5b0f9502-0819-41ab-a79c-285d683089ed#fact-drill-facts-4) Dixie Halo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BTU-26-15 - Project: Dixie Halo - Commodity: copper - Region: red lake, on - Reported Region: red lake, on - Ticker: BTU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.626 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 24.55 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BTU-26-15:0.0-24.55 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 24.55m at 0.626% Cu is a solid intercept for a copper project. - Positive factor: Significant width with copper mineralization Evidence · text > 24.55m drilled interval grading 0.626% copper #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Kinross Encounters Gold and Copper in Recent Drill Holes with Gold Values up to 6 g/t, Kinross Drilling to Continue on D" ### BTU-26-15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kinross-encounters-gold-and-copper-in-recent-drill-holes-with-gold-values-up-to--5b0f9502-0819-41ab-a79c-285d683089ed#fact-drill-facts-5) Dixie Halo · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BTU-26-15 - Project: Dixie Halo - Commodity: silver - Region: red lake, on - Reported Region: red lake, on - Ticker: BTU #### Geometry - Grade: 12.61 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 24.55 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BTU-26-15:0.0-24.55 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 12.61 g/t Ag is a moderate intercept. - Positive factor: Silver mineralization present in wide interval Evidence · text > 12.61 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Kinross Encounters Gold and Copper in Recent Drill Holes with Gold Values up to 6 g/t, Kinross Drilling to Continue on D" ### BTU-26-15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kinross-encounters-gold-and-copper-in-recent-drill-holes-with-gold-values-up-to--5b0f9502-0819-41ab-a79c-285d683089ed#fact-drill-facts-6) Dixie Halo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BTU-26-15 - Project: Dixie Halo - Commodity: copper - Region: red lake, on - Reported Region: red lake, on - Ticker: BTU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.53 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 16 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BTU-26-15:0.0-16.0 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 16m at 0.53% Cu is a solid intercept. - Positive factor: Copper mineralization over 16m Evidence · text > as high as 0.530% copper and 8.22 g/t silver over a drilled interval of 16 metres #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Kinross Encounters Gold and Copper in Recent Drill Holes with Gold Values up to 6 g/t, Kinross Drilling to Continue on D" ### BTU-26-15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kinross-encounters-gold-and-copper-in-recent-drill-holes-with-gold-values-up-to--5b0f9502-0819-41ab-a79c-285d683089ed#fact-drill-facts-7) Dixie Halo · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: BTU-26-15 - Project: Dixie Halo - Commodity: silver - Region: red lake, on - Reported Region: red lake, on - Ticker: BTU #### Geometry - Grade: 8.22 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BTU-26-15:0.0-16.0 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 8.22 g/t Ag is a moderate intercept. - Positive factor: Silver mineralization over 16m Evidence · text > 8.22 g/t silver over a drilled interval of 16 metres #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Kinross Encounters Gold and Copper in Recent Drill Holes with Gold Values up to 6 g/t, Kinross Drilling to Continue on D" ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.