# 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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336

Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/315798/KO-Gold-Reports-Assay-Results-from-2026-Smylers-Drilling-Program-Confirming-the-Continuity-of-Gold-Mineralization-in-the-HydeMacraes-Shear-Zone

Publisher: newsfile

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

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-24T11:54:03.238Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-24T11:54:03.238Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.10 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Positive factor: Robust QA/QC procedures disclosed

- Positive factor: Qualified Person sign-off

- Positive factor: Accredited laboratory used

- Positive factor: Supports geological model

- Negative factor: True width not stated for intercepts

- Negative factor: 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 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 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 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 outlining procedures, certified labs, and QP review.

Evidence · text

> Sampling, QA/QC and Laboratory Analysis

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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)

### SMRC0071

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-0)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is moderate for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-1)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: 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 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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-2)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-3)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-4)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-5)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-6)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is moderate for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-7)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: 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 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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-8)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-9)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is moderate for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-10)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-11)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-12)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is moderate for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-13)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-14)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-15)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is moderate for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-16)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is moderate for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-17)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: 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 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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-18)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: 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 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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-19)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: 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 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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-20)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: 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 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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-21)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-22)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: 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 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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-23)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is moderate for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-24)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is moderate for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Moderate intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-25)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-26)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-27)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: 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 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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-28)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for open pit gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

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

**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--af585474-8d2b-44f5-bd36-d1d17aecb336#fact-drill-facts-29)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirmed continuity of mineralization

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: 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 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

**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.