Kirkland Lake Discoveries Intersects 1.22 g/t Au over 69.5 m at New "Mirado West" Zone, Doubling Gold Footprint to over 1,300 m

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.
Ticker
KLDC.V
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Ontario
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-02 11:38:56 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Kirkland Lake Discoveries announced the discovery of the new Mirado West zone, significantly expanding the gold footprint of its Mirado project. Drill holes KLM26-037 and KLM26-035 intersected broad, near-surface gold mineralization, including 1.22 g/t Au over 69.50 m and a high-grade intercept of 36.72 g/t Au over 1.01 m. This discovery extends the known mineralization by over 600m to the west, doubling the lateral extent to over 1,300m, with 19 additional holes pending results.

Reasoning: The discovery of the new Mirado West zone significantly expands the known gold footprint of the project by extending mineralization over 600m to the west, doubling the lateral extent to over 1,300m. This includes broad near-surface intercepts and high-grade sections, indicating a larger, contiguous gold system.

Positive factors

  • New zone discovery
  • Significant step-out extension
  • Broad near-surface mineralization
  • High-grade intercepts
  • Strong grade-thickness product
  • QA/QC disclosed
  • QP signed

Negative factors

  • True width generally estimated

Facts used in scoring: 15

Atlas analysis — Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.: Kirkland Lake Discoveries Intersects 1.22 g/t Au over 69.5 m at New "Mirado West" Zone, Doubling Gold Footprint to over 1,300 m. 1.22 g/t over 69.5 m; 36.72 g/t over 1.01 m; 0.89 g/t over 11.6 m

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 36.72 g/t Au over 1.01 m in KLM26-035 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the 75th percentile for orogenic gold deposits.

Evidence · text

“36.72 g/t Au over 1.01 m”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 1.22 g/t Au over 69.50 m in KLM26-037 represents an exceptional grade-thickness product (84.79 g/t*m), which is close to the company's best prior GT product and indicates a significant, wide zone of mineralization.

Evidence · text

“1.22 g/t Au over 69.50 m”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The discovery at Mirado West extends the known mineralization more than 600 m to the west, significantly expanding the lateral mineralized footprint.

Evidence · text

“extending mineralization more than 600 m west and bringing the lateral mineralized footprint to over 1,300 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 details that gold analyses were completed at Paragon Geochemical Laboratory using PhotonAssay technology, and that certified reference standards and blanks are inserted into the sample stream.

Evidence · text

“Gold analyses were completed on half-core NQ samples at Paragon Geochemical Laboratory (independent of KLDC) using Chrysos PhotonAssay technology. ... Certified reference standards and blanks are inserted into the sample stream at regular intervals”

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: Benjamin Cleland, P.Geo., Vice-President Exploration, is named as the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the technical information.

Evidence · text

“Benjamin Cleland, P.Geo., Vice-President Exploration, who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101”

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The document states that intervals are calculated using length-weighted average grades with a nominal 0.2 g/t Au cutoff and up to 6.9 m of consecutive internal dilution is included.

Evidence · text

“Reported intervals are calculated using length-weighted average grades with a nominal 0.2 g/t Au cutoff. To reflect continuity within the broader mineralized system, up to 6.9 m of consecutive internal dilution below cutoff is included within selected composites.”

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The document states that true widths at Mirado are estimated at approximately 80% of reported core lengths, providing a general estimate for true width.

Evidence · text

“True widths at Mirado are estimated at approximately 80% of reported core lengths.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (15)

KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-035
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21.18 m
From
19.5 m
To
40.68 m
Hole Depth
360 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is near-surface and contributes to the newly discovered Mirado West zone, although the grade is moderate compared to the project average.

Positive factors

  • Near-surface mineralization
  • Part of new zone discovery

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: 21.18

KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-035
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
55.5 m
To
57 m
Hole Depth
360 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade intercept within the new Mirado West zone, contributing to the overall footprint but not individually material.

Positive factors

  • Part of new zone discovery

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.40”

Context: 1.50

KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.83 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-035
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.83 m
From
65.17 m
To
81 m
Hole Depth
360 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate width and grade within the newly discovered Mirado West zone, contributing to the overall mineralized envelope.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width
  • Part of new zone discovery

Evidence · table

“0.65”

Context: 15.83

KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.23 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-035
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.23 m
From
95.5 m
To
106.73 m
Hole Depth
360 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width, low-grade intercept within the new Mirado West zone, indicating continuity of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width
  • Part of new zone discovery

Negative factors

  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 11.23

KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-035
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
116.5 m
To
121.5 m
Hole Depth
360 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept within the new Mirado West zone, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Part of new zone discovery

Negative factors

  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 5.00

KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-035
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
124.5 m
To
126 m
Hole Depth
360 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade intercept within the new Mirado West zone, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Part of new zone discovery

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 1.50

KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-035
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
161 m
To
165 m
Hole Depth
360 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept within the new Mirado West zone, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Part of new zone discovery

Negative factors

  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: 4.00

KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 36.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.01 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-035
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
36.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.01 m
From
174.49 m
To
175.5 m
Hole Depth
360 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptionally high-grade intercept, well above the 75th percentile for orogenic gold deposits, indicating bonanza grades within the new Mirado West zone.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • High grade
  • Part of new zone discovery

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“36.72”

Context: 1.01

KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.06 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-035
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
0.76
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.06 m
From
194.44 m
To
195.5 m
Hole Depth
360 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept within the new Mirado West zone, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Part of new zone discovery

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“0.76”

Context: 1.06

KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-035
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
0.89
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.6 m
From
222.4 m
To
234 m
Hole Depth
360 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate width and grade within the newly discovered Mirado West zone, indicating continuity of mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width
  • Part of new zone discovery

Evidence · table

“0.89”

Context: 11.60

KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-035
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
3.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.3 m
From
225.82 m
To
228.12 m
Hole Depth
360 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval within a broader zone in the new Mirado West discovery, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • High grade
  • Part of new zone discovery

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“3.70”

Context: 2.30

KLM26-037Mirado West · goldGrade: 1.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 69.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-037
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
1.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
69.5 m
From
33 m
To
102.5 m
Hole Depth
354 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptional intercept with significant width and a strong grade-thickness product, representing a major discovery at the new Mirado West zone and contributing significantly to the expanded gold footprint.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • Exceptional width
  • Near-surface mineralization
  • New zone discovery
  • Strong grade-thickness product

Evidence · table

“1.22”

Context: 69.50

KLM26-037Mirado West · goldGrade: 5.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-037
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
5.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
From
41 m
To
53 m
Hole Depth
354 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within the broader intercept in KLM26-037 is above the 75th percentile for orogenic gold, significantly enhancing the overall value of the new Mirado West discovery.

Positive factors

  • High grade
  • Moderate width
  • New zone discovery
  • Strong grade-thickness product

Evidence · table

“5.67”

Context: 12.00

KLM26-037Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-037
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
From
127 m
To
134 m
Hole Depth
354 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept within the new Mirado West zone, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Part of new zone discovery

Negative factors

  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 7.00

KLM26-037Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLM26-037
Project
Mirado West
Commodity
gold
Ticker
KLDC.V

Geometry

Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
277 m
To
278 m
Hole Depth
354 m

Location

Easting
586635
Northing
5318381
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6.9 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept within the new Mirado West zone, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at depth.

Positive factors

  • Part of new zone discovery

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“0.56”

Context: 1.00

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