# KO Gold Reports Assay Results from 2026 Smylers Drilling Program, Confirming the Continuity of Gold Mineralization in the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555

Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/KOG.CN/press-releases/5588031806384820

Publisher: orestocks

Original announcement: 2026-09-24T11:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-24T11:48:23.557Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-24T11:48:23.557Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Confirmation of gold mineralization continuity along the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone \(HMSZ\) corridor, consistent with the geological model.

- Positive factor: Presence of broad, structurally controlled gold mineralization, indicating potential for scale.

- Positive factor: High-quality QA/QC procedures, including certified lab, QP sign-off, and various control samples, enhancing data reliability.

- Positive factor: Drilling provides structural framework for future resource-building efforts.

- Negative factor: True widths are not known, which may overstate apparent intercept lengths.

- Negative factor: 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 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 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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)

### SMRC0071

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-0)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(1.07 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept confirms continuity of mineralization.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(2.0 m\) is narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.07

Context: 2.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0071

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-1)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(1.62 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Represents a higher-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.62

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0072

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-2)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.70 g/t Au\) is within the weak-moderate range for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.70

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0076

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-3)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Intercept confirms gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.54 g/t Au\) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(3.0 m\) is narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.54

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0076

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-4)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.72 g/t Au\) is within the weak-moderate range for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(2.0 m\) is narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.72

Context: 2.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0076

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-5)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Intercept confirms gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.55 g/t Au\) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.55

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0077

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-6)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.83 g/t Au\) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept confirms gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(3.0 m\) is narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.83

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0077

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-7)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(1.92 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Represents a higher-grade sub-interval.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.92

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0077

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-8)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Intercept confirms gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.63 g/t Au\) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(3.0 m\) is narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0077

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Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.96 g/t Au\) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.96

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0079

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-10)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Intercept confirms gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.59 g/t Au\) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(3.0 m\) is narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.59

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0079

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-11)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(1.48 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Represents a higher-grade sub-interval.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.48

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0080

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-12)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.84 g/t Au\) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.84

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0080

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-13)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Intercept confirms gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.52 g/t Au\) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.52

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0081

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Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.79 g/t Au\) is within the weak-moderate range for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.79

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0082

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-15)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.83 g/t Au\) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.83

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0082

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-16)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.91 g/t Au\) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.91

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0083

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-17)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(1.64 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept confirms continuity of mineralization.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(2.0 m\) is narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.64

Context: 2.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0083

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-18)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(2.60 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Represents a higher-grade sub-interval.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 2.60

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0084

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Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(1.05 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept confirms continuity of mineralization.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(4.0 m\) is narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.05

Context: 4.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0084

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-20)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(2.34 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Represents a higher-grade sub-interval.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 2.34

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0085

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-21)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Intercept confirms gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.66 g/t Au\) is weak for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(3.0 m\) is narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.66

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0085

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-22)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(1.01 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.0 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.01

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SMRC0086

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-23)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(1.28 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept confirms continuity of mineralization.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(2.0 m\) is narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.28

Context: 2.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SD0046

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-24)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.82 g/t Au\) is moderate for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length \(8.0 m\) is moderate, indicating good width.

- Positive factor: Diamond drill hole provides clean, well-recovered core for geological understanding.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.82

Context: 8.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SD0046

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-25)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(4.09 g/t Au\) is exceptional for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Represents a high-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(0.6 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 4.09

Context: 0.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SD0046

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-26)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(1.47 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(2.2 m\) is narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.47

Context: 2.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SD0046

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-27)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(1.17 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(0.3 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.17

Context: 0.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SD0047

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-28)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.75 g/t Au\) is within the weak-moderate range for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept length \(5.9 m\) is narrow but contributes to continuity.

- Positive factor: Diamond drill hole provides clean, well-recovered core for geological understanding.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.75

Context: 5.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

### SD0047

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--5481b4cd-dabc-4230-83a4-653057a7a555#fact-drill-facts-29)

Smylers EP · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(2.60 g/t Au\) is strong for an open-pit orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Represents a higher-grade sub-interval.

- Negative factor: Intercept length \(1.3 m\) is very narrow.

- Negative factor: True width is not known.

Evidence · table

> 2.60

Context: 1.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

**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: "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.