KO Gold Reports Assay Results from 2026 Smylers Drilling Program, Confirming the Continuity of Gold Mineralization in the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- KO Gold Inc.
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Otago Gold District, South Island, New Zealand
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-24 11:48:24 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
KO Gold reported assay results from its 2026 Smylers drilling program in New Zealand, confirming the continuity of gold mineralization along the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone. Highlights include 0.82 g/t Au over 8.0 metres from diamond drilling and several RC intercepts over 1 g/t Au. The results are consistent with the geological model and provide a framework for future resource-building efforts, with all work conducted under robust QA/QC protocols.
Reasoning: KO Gold's 2026 Smylers drilling program successfully confirmed the continuity and style of gold mineralization at the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone, providing a strong foundation for future resource definition, despite the lack of true width disclosure and some operational challenges.
Positive factors
- Confirmation of gold mineralization continuity along the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone (HMSZ) corridor, consistent with the geological model.
- Presence of broad, structurally controlled gold mineralization, indicating potential for scale.
- High-quality QA/QC procedures, including certified lab, QP sign-off, and various control samples, enhancing data reliability.
- Drilling provides structural framework for future resource-building efforts.
Negative factors
- True widths are not known, which may overstate apparent intercept lengths.
- Some holes were abandoned due to excessive groundwater and poor ground conditions, indicating potential operational challenges.
Facts used in scoring: 30
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling, QA/QC and Laboratory Analysis' section, mentioning certified reference materials, blank material, field duplicates, and a certified laboratory (SGS IANZ accredited under ISO/IEC 17025) with QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“The Company's quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) program comprised the insertion of certified reference materials, blank material, and field duplicates, each at a rate of one in every 25 samples, giving a combined quality control insertion rate of approximately 12 percent. Eight certified reference materials with PhotonAssay™-certified values spanning a range of approximately 0.1 to 11.7 g/t Au were used, together with barren basalt blank material. Consistent with common practice for PhotonAssay™, the certified reference materials and blanks were pre-jarred and retained at the laboratory for insertion into the sample stream at intervals specified by the Company and are accordingly not blind to the laboratory. Field duplicates, taken as splitter duplicates for RC samples and as quarter-core duplicates for diamond drill core, are submitted blind. SGS additionally inserts its own internal monitoring standards, blanks and duplicates. All quality control results were reviewed by the Qualified Person and were within acceptable limits.”
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 notes below Table 1 explicitly state: 'Reported intervals are downhole lengths. True widths are not known at this time.'
Evidence · table
“Notes: Reported intervals are downhole lengths. True widths are not known at this time. Grades are uncut.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The drilling program was designed to 'confirm and outline the presence of broad, structurally controlled gold mineralization' and 'test the continuity and down-dip extension of gold mineralization', which are objectives typical of infill drilling to build resources.
Evidence · text
“These results confirm and outline the presence of broad, structurally controlled gold mineralization along the southeast extension of the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone ('HMSZ') corridor, consistent with the style and grade of gold mineralization that characterizes the Otago Gold District and gold deposits presently being mined at OceanaGold's Macraes gold mine.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (30)
SMRC0071Smylers EP · goldGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0071
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 20 m
- To
- 22 m
- Hole Depth
- 64 m
- Intercept Depth
- 20 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0071:20-22
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1414632
- Northing
- 4962385
- Azimuth
- 305 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms gold mineralization with a strong grade over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of continuity in the target zone.
Positive factors
- Grade (1.07 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept confirms continuity of mineralization.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (2.0 m) is narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“1.07”
Context: 2.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0071Smylers EP · goldGrade: 1.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0071
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 21 m
- To
- 22 m
- Hole Depth
- 64 m
- Intercept Depth
- 20 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0071:21-22
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1414632
- Northing
- 4962385
- Azimuth
- 305 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within SMRC0071 indicates localized stronger mineralization, supporting the overall continuity of the gold system.
Positive factors
- Grade (1.62 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Represents a higher-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“1.62”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0072Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0072
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 28 m
- To
- 29 m
- Hole Depth
- 70 m
- Intercept Depth
- 28 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0072:28-29
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1414666
- Northing
- 4962370
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -54 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a weak-moderate grade provides some confirmation of mineralization but is not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Grade (0.70 g/t Au) is within the weak-moderate range for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.70”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0076Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0076
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 26 m
- To
- 29 m
- Hole Depth
- 53 m
- Intercept Depth
- 26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0076:26-29
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412907
- Northing
- 4962555
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone but not highly material.
Positive factors
- Intercept confirms gold mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.54 g/t Au) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept length (3.0 m) is narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 3.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0076Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0076
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 26 m
- To
- 28 m
- Hole Depth
- 53 m
- Intercept Depth
- 26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0076:26-28
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412907
- Northing
- 4962555
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval within SMRC0076 shows slightly higher grade but remains in the weak-moderate range over a narrow width.
Positive factors
- Grade (0.72 g/t Au) is within the weak-moderate range for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (2.0 m) is narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.72”
Context: 2.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0076Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0076
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 37 m
- To
- 38 m
- Hole Depth
- 53 m
- Intercept Depth
- 26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0076:37-38
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412907
- Northing
- 4962555
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a weak grade provides additional data points for mineralization but is not highly material.
Positive factors
- Intercept confirms gold mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.55 g/t Au) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0077Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0077
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 23 m
- To
- 26 m
- Hole Depth
- 55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 23 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0077:23-26
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412949
- Northing
- 4962451
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of the mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Grade (0.83 g/t Au) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept confirms gold mineralization.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (3.0 m) is narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: 3.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0077Smylers EP · goldGrade: 1.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0077
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 24 m
- To
- 25 m
- Hole Depth
- 55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 23 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0077:24-25
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412949
- Northing
- 4962451
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval within SMRC0077 highlights localized higher-grade mineralization, supporting the overall prospectivity.
Positive factors
- Grade (1.92 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Represents a higher-grade sub-interval.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“1.92”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0077Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0077
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 38 m
- To
- 41 m
- Hole Depth
- 55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 23 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0077:38-41
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412949
- Northing
- 4962451
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This additional intercept in SMRC0077 shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, adding to the overall data set.
Positive factors
- Intercept confirms gold mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.63 g/t Au) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept length (3.0 m) is narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.63”
Context: 3.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0077Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0077
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 40 m
- Hole Depth
- 55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 23 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0077:39-40
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412949
- Northing
- 4962451
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow sub-interval within SMRC0077 shows moderate grade mineralization, contributing to the overall understanding of the zone.
Positive factors
- Grade (0.96 g/t Au) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.96”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0079Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0079
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 45 m
- To
- 48 m
- Hole Depth
- 80 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0079:45-48
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412953
- Northing
- 4962598
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Intercept confirms gold mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.59 g/t Au) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept length (3.0 m) is narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 3.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0079Smylers EP · goldGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0079
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 47 m
- To
- 48 m
- Hole Depth
- 80 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0079:47-48
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412953
- Northing
- 4962598
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval within SMRC0079 indicates localized stronger mineralization, supporting the overall prospectivity.
Positive factors
- Grade (1.48 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Represents a higher-grade sub-interval.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“1.48”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0080Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0080
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 90 m
- To
- 91 m
- Hole Depth
- 109 m
- Intercept Depth
- 90 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0080:90-91
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412999
- Northing
- 4963049
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a moderate grade provides additional data points for mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade (0.84 g/t Au) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.84”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0080Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0080
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 95 m
- To
- 96 m
- Hole Depth
- 109 m
- Intercept Depth
- 90 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0080:95-96
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412999
- Northing
- 4963049
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a weak grade provides additional data points for mineralization.
Positive factors
- Intercept confirms gold mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.52 g/t Au) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0081Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0081
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 99 m
- To
- 100 m
- Hole Depth
- 126 m
- Intercept Depth
- 99 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0081:99-100
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413050
- Northing
- 4962949
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a weak-moderate grade provides some confirmation of mineralization but is not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Grade (0.79 g/t Au) is within the weak-moderate range for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.79”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0082Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0082
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 63 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0082:62-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412989
- Northing
- 4962840
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a moderate grade provides additional data points for mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade (0.83 g/t Au) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0082Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0082
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 70 m
- To
- 71 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0082:70-71
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1412989
- Northing
- 4962840
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a moderate grade provides additional data points for mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade (0.91 g/t Au) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.91”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0083Smylers EP · goldGrade: 1.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0083
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 55 m
- To
- 57 m
- Hole Depth
- 86.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 55 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0083:55-57
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413012
- Northing
- 4962715
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing positively to the understanding of the mineralized zone's continuity.
Positive factors
- Grade (1.64 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept confirms continuity of mineralization.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (2.0 m) is narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“1.64”
Context: 2.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0083Smylers EP · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0083
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 56 m
- To
- 57 m
- Hole Depth
- 86.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 55 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0083:56-57
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413012
- Northing
- 4962715
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval within SMRC0083 indicates localized stronger mineralization, supporting the overall prospectivity.
Positive factors
- Grade (2.60 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Represents a higher-grade sub-interval.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“2.60”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0084Smylers EP · goldGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0084
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 40 m
- To
- 44 m
- Hole Depth
- 55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0084:40-44
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413069
- Northing
- 4962426
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing positively to the understanding of the mineralized zone's continuity.
Positive factors
- Grade (1.05 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept confirms continuity of mineralization.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (4.0 m) is narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“1.05”
Context: 4.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0084Smylers EP · goldGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0084
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 41 m
- To
- 42 m
- Hole Depth
- 55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0084:41-42
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413069
- Northing
- 4962426
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval within SMRC0084 indicates localized stronger mineralization, supporting the overall prospectivity.
Positive factors
- Grade (2.34 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Represents a higher-grade sub-interval.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“2.34”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0085Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0085
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 74 m
- Hole Depth
- 119 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0085:71-74
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413052
- Northing
- 4962556
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Intercept confirms gold mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.66 g/t Au) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept length (3.0 m) is narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 3.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0085Smylers EP · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0085
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 79 m
- To
- 80 m
- Hole Depth
- 119 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0085:79-80
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413052
- Northing
- 4962556
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept with a strong grade provides additional data points for mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade (1.01 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.0 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“1.01”
Context: 1.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SMRC0086Smylers EP · goldGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0086
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 67 m
- To
- 69 m
- Hole Depth
- 79 m
- Intercept Depth
- 67 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMRC0086:67-69
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413069
- Northing
- 4962426
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing positively to the understanding of the mineralized zone's continuity.
Positive factors
- Grade (1.28 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept confirms continuity of mineralization.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (2.0 m) is narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“1.28”
Context: 2.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SD0046Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0046
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 104 m
- To
- 111.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 129.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 104 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SD0046:104-111.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413983
- Northing
- 4962318
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate-grade intercept over a moderate width from a diamond drill hole is a positive result, confirming mineralization and providing valuable geological data for resource building.
Positive factors
- Grade (0.82 g/t Au) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept length (8.0 m) is moderate, indicating good width.
- Diamond drill hole provides clean, well-recovered core for geological understanding.
Negative factors
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.82”
Context: 8.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SD0046Smylers EP · goldGrade: 4.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0046
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 105.1 m
- To
- 105.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 129.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 104 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SD0046:105.1-105.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413983
- Northing
- 4962318
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptional-grade sub-interval, though narrow, significantly enhances the overall prospectivity of the mineralized zone in SD0046.
Positive factors
- Grade (4.09 g/t Au) is exceptional for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Represents a high-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (0.6 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“4.09”
Context: 0.6
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SD0046Smylers EP · goldGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0046
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 109.7 m
- To
- 111.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 129.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 104 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SD0046:109.7-111.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413983
- Northing
- 4962318
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval within SD0046 further confirms mineralization, contributing to the overall understanding of the zone.
Positive factors
- Grade (1.47 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (2.2 m) is narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“1.47”
Context: 2.2
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SD0046Smylers EP · goldGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0046
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 118.7 m
- To
- 119 m
- Hole Depth
- 129.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 104 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SD0046:118.7-119
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1413983
- Northing
- 4962318
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very narrow, strong-grade intercept provides additional data points for mineralization in SD0046.
Positive factors
- Grade (1.17 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (0.3 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“1.17”
Context: 0.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SD0047Smylers EP · goldGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0047
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.9 m
- From
- 134.9 m
- To
- 140.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 156.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SD0047:134.9-140.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1414082
- Northing
- 4962391
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from a diamond drill hole confirms gold mineralization over a narrow width, providing valuable geological data for resource building.
Positive factors
- Grade (0.75 g/t Au) is within the weak-moderate range for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Intercept length (5.9 m) is narrow but contributes to continuity.
- Diamond drill hole provides clean, well-recovered core for geological understanding.
Negative factors
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“0.75”
Context: 5.9
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
SD0047Smylers EP · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0047
- Project
- Smylers EP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 137.1 m
- To
- 138.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 156.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SD0047:137.1-138.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 1414082
- Northing
- 4962391
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Macraes Mineral Services
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval within SD0047 indicates localized stronger mineralization, supporting the overall prospectivity.
Positive factors
- Grade (2.60 g/t Au) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.
- Represents a higher-grade sub-interval.
Negative factors
- Intercept length (1.3 m) is very narrow.
- True width is not known.
Evidence · table
“2.60”
Context: 1.3
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"
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.