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 newsfile on
- Company
- KO Gold Inc.
- Ticker
- KOG
- 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 11:54:04 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
KO Gold Inc. reported assay results from its 2026 drilling program at the Smylers Gold Exploration Permit in New Zealand, confirming the continuity of gold mineralization in the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone. The program, consisting of 23 RC and 2 diamond drill holes, successfully extended and confirmed mineralization, with highlights including 0.82 g/t Au over 8.0 metres in diamond drill hole SD0046. The company emphasized that the results support its geological model and provide a structural framework for planning future resource-building drilling.
Reasoning: The drilling program successfully confirmed the continuity and down-dip extension of gold mineralization in the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone with moderate to weak grades, supported by robust QA/QC and QP sign-off, which is positive for future resource definition, though no exceptional grades were reported.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
- Robust QA/QC procedures disclosed
- Qualified Person sign-off
- Accredited laboratory used
- Supports geological model
Negative factors
- True width not stated for intercepts
- Grades are generally moderate to weak for gold
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 30
Classification and evidence
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that '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.”
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 outlining procedures, certified labs, and QP review.
Evidence · text
“Sampling, QA/QC and Laboratory Analysis”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Paul Ténière, M.Sc., P.Geo., is named as a Qualified Person (QP) and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“All scientific and technical information contained in this news release was prepared and approved by Paul Ténière, M.Sc., P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration and a director of KO Gold Inc., who is a Qualified Person (QP) as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101").”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling program was designed to test the 'down-dip extension of gold mineralization' and 'outline the extension of the HMSZ'.
Evidence · text
“At Smylers Main, RC and diamond drilling tested the continuity and down-dip extension of gold mineralization intersected by the Company's 2021 drilling along the principal HMSZ corridor.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (30)
SMRC0071Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0071
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 2.0m at 1.07 g/t Au is a moderate grade for open pit gold, but the narrow width and lack of true width information limit its materiality, though it contributes to confirming continuity.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is moderate for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0071
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a very narrow width, contributing to the overall continuity but not significantly impacting the project's scale.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is strong for open pit gold but narrow width limits overall impact
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0072
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 gold grade provides limited individual impact but contributes to the overall understanding of mineralization continuity.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0076
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 deposit but not representing a high-grade zone.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0076
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval, while slightly higher grade, remains weak for open pit gold over a narrow width, contributing to overall continuity.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0076
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 gold grade provides limited individual impact but contributes to the overall understanding of mineralization continuity.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0077
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 3.0m at 0.83 g/t Au is a moderate grade for open pit gold, but the narrow width and lack of true width information limit its materiality, though it contributes to confirming continuity.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is moderate for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0077
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a very narrow width, contributing to the overall continuity but not significantly impacting the project's scale.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is strong for open pit gold but narrow width limits overall impact
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0077
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 deposit but not representing a high-grade zone.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0077
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a very narrow width, contributing to the overall continuity but not significantly impacting the project's scale.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is moderate for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0079
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 deposit but not representing a high-grade zone.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0079
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a weak gold grade over a very narrow width, contributing to the overall continuity but not significantly impacting the project's scale.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0080
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 gold grade provides limited individual impact but contributes to the overall understanding of mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is moderate for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0080
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 gold grade provides limited individual impact but contributes to the overall understanding of mineralization continuity.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0081
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 gold grade provides limited individual impact but contributes to the overall understanding of mineralization continuity.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0082
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 gold grade provides limited individual impact but contributes to the overall understanding of mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is moderate for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0082
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 gold grade provides limited individual impact but contributes to the overall understanding of mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is moderate for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0083
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 2.0m at 1.64 g/t Au shows a strong gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall continuity but not significantly impacting the project's scale.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is strong for open pit gold but narrow width limits overall impact
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0083
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a very narrow width, contributing to the overall continuity but not significantly impacting the project's scale.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is strong for open pit gold but narrow width limits overall impact
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0084
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 4.0m at 1.05 g/t Au shows a strong gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall continuity but not significantly impacting the project's scale.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is strong for open pit gold but narrow width limits overall impact
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0084
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a very narrow width, contributing to the overall continuity but not significantly impacting the project's scale.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is strong for open pit gold but narrow width limits overall impact
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0085
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 deposit but not representing a high-grade zone.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0085
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
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 gold grade provides limited individual impact but contributes to the overall understanding of mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is strong for open pit gold but narrow width limits overall impact
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMRC0086
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 2.0m at 1.28 g/t Au is a moderate grade for open pit gold, but the narrow width and lack of true width information limit its materiality, though it contributes to confirming continuity.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is moderate for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0046
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 8.0m at 0.82 g/t Au is a moderate grade for open pit gold over a moderate width, contributing to the overall continuity but not representing a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is moderate for open pit gold
- Moderate intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 4.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0046
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade, but its very narrow width limits its overall impact on the project's scale, though it highlights high-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0046
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a weak gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall continuity but not significantly impacting the project's scale.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0046
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very narrow intercept shows a strong gold grade, contributing to the overall continuity but not significantly impacting the project's scale.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is strong for open pit gold but narrow width limits overall impact
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0047
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 5.9m at 0.75 g/t Au shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit but not representing a high-grade zone.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is weak for open pit gold
- Narrow intercept length
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
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 Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SD0047
- Project
- Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Reported Region
- otago gold district, south island, new zealand
- Ticker
- KOG
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
- Program
- exploration
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a very narrow width, contributing to the overall continuity but not significantly impacting the project's scale.
Positive factors
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Grade is strong for open pit gold but narrow width limits overall impact
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
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.