Kodiak Copper Extends Ketchan Mineralization by over 450 Metres with 0.41% CuEq over 122.5 Metres from Surface

Original announcement by jmn on

Company
Kodiak Copper Corp.
Ticker
KDK
Exchange
TSXV
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-10-14 10:23:13 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Kodiak Copper announced new drill results from its Ketchan deposit at the MPD copper-gold porphyry project in southern British Columbia, extending mineralization by over 450 metres. Notable intercepts include 0.41% CuEq over 122.5 metres from surface in hole AG-26-034, and 0.31% CuEq over 207.3 metres in hole AG-26-015. These results are expected to contribute to an updated Mineral Resource Estimate planned for Q1 2027.

Reasoning: New drill results from the Ketchan deposit extended mineralization by over 450 metres with strong copper equivalent grades, indicating significant potential for resource expansion. The program included infill drilling that confirmed continuity and step-out drilling that expanded the mineralized envelope.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • High-grade intercepts
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • Resource Update

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Cut-off Undisclosed

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 21

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling southeast of the Ketchan deposit expanded the mineralized envelope by a minimum of 450 metres beyond the deposit's currently defined 1.4 kilometre strike extent.

Evidence · text

“Drilling southeast of the Ketchan deposit expanded the mineralized envelope by a minimum of 450 metres beyond the deposit's currently defined 1.4 kilometre strike extent.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release states that Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs) is an accredited laboratory meeting ISO/IEC 17025:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, and that Kodiak implements an internal QA/QC program including blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials, with sign-off by Dave Skelton, P.Geo., a Qualified Person.

Evidence · text

“All core samples are delivered to accredited laboratory Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs) Kamloops, BC, for preparation and Fire Assay... Actlabs meets all requirements of International Standards ISO/IEC 17025:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 for analytical procedures. In addition to Actlabs quality assurance-quality control (QA/QC) protocols, Kodiak implements an internal QA/QC program that includes the insertion of sample blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials, at a rate of one per ten samples. Dave Skelton, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has approved and verified the technical information in this news release.”

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 'Drilling data to date is insufficient to determine true width of mineralization'.

Evidence · text

“Intervals are downhole drilled core intervals. Drilling data to date is insufficient to determine true width of mineralization.”

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.

Evidence · text

“The maximum standard sample interval is 1.5 metres for HQ sized core and 3 metres for NQ sized core, with shorter intervals dictated by geological considerations.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: Hole AG-26-015 was drilled to test gaps in the central portion of the deposit, which is characteristic of infill drilling.

Evidence · text

“Drill hole AG-26-015 tested an area internal to the resource where the block model exhibited patchy mineralization.”

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The release states that the drill results are expected to 'improve and expand the mineral resource at Ketchan, thereby continuing to grow the Mineral Resource Estimate ('MRE') at MPD overall' and will 'contribute to an updated MRE, planned in Q1 2027'.

Evidence · text

“Kodiak expects these drill results to improve and expand the mineral resource at Ketchan, thereby continuing to grow the Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") at MPD overall . To date, 12,712 meters in 60 holes have been drilled in 2026 at the Ketchan, West and South deposits. A total of 16,500 metres of drilling is planned, with the goal of expanding a number of the deposits, as well as testing several prospective exploration targets that have potential for new discoveries. Drilling is expected to continue until late in the year. All seven deposits in the current MRE are open to expansion and results from the 2026 drill program will contribute to an updated MRE, planned in Q1 2027 .”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (21)

AG-26-034MPD · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 122.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-034
Project
MPD
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
122.5 m
From
5.5 m
To
128 m
Hole Depth
236 m
Intercept Depth
5.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-034:5.5-128
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
677105
Northing
5516255
Elevation
1395 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.41
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole AG-26-034 intersected a strong copper equivalent grade over a significant width from near surface, extending mineralization 450 metres southeast of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • Strong grade
  • Significant width
  • Near-surface

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.31”

Context: 122.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-015MPD · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 207.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-015
Project
MPD
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
207.3 m
From
22.7 m
To
230 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
22.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-015:22.7-230
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
676164
Northing
5516816
Elevation
1344 m
Azimuth
274.8 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.31
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole AG-26-015 intersected a moderate copper equivalent grade over a very significant width, testing gaps in the central portion of the deposit and demonstrating continuity.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Significant width
  • Infill drilling

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 207.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-021MPD · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 202.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-021
Project
MPD
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
202.5 m
From
39.5 m
To
242 m
Hole Depth
245 m
Intercept Depth
39.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-021:39.5-242
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
676852
Northing
5516487
Elevation
1424 m
Azimuth
330 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.2
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole AG-26-021 intersected a weak copper equivalent grade over a significant width, confirming mineralization throughout an intrusive monzonite porphyry.

Positive factors

  • Significant width
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 202.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-020MPD · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 37.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-020
Project
MPD
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
37.5 m
From
115.5 m
To
153 m
Hole Depth
207 m
Intercept Depth
115.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-020:115.5-153
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
676522
Northing
5516827
Elevation
1396 m
Azimuth
50 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.21
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole AG-26-020 intersected a zone of copper enrichment in an area with no known mineralization, indicating a new discovery.

Positive factors

  • New zone discovery
  • Weak grade

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: 37.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-007MPD · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 90 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-007
Project
MPD
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
90 m
From
246 m
To
336 m
Hole Depth
336 m
Intercept Depth
246 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-007:246-336
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
676151
Northing
5517178
Elevation
1331 m
Azimuth
170.3 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.12
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole AG-26-007 intersected lower grade mineralization, indicating the porphyry system is present but requiring additional drilling for further investigation.

Positive factors

  • Confirms porphyry system presence

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: 90

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-011MPD · copperGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-011
Project
MPD
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
40.5 m
From
45.5 m
To
86 m
Hole Depth
128 m
Intercept Depth
45.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-011:45.5-86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
676018
Northing
5517224
Elevation
1308 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.05
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole AG-26-011 intersected lower grade mineralization, indicating the porphyry system is present but requiring additional drilling for further investigation.

Positive factors

  • Confirms porphyry system presence

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Below weak grade

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: 40.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

K15-08MPD · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 92 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K15-08
Project
MPD
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
92 m
From
15 m
To
107 m
Intercept Depth
15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K15-08:15-107
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.31
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical hole K15-08 is re-presented to demonstrate potential to expand the Ketchan MRE, but it is not new data.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Significant width

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Stale Data Re-release

Evidence · text

“0.21 % Cu, 0.12 g/t Au and 0.97 g/t Ag (0.31% CuEq*) over 92 m from 15 metres to 107 metres”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

K15-08MPD · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 92 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K15-08
Project
MPD
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
92 m
From
15 m
To
107 m
Intercept Depth
15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K15-08:15-107
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.31
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical hole K15-08 is re-presented to demonstrate potential to expand the Ketchan MRE, but it is not new data.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Significant width

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Stale Data Re-release

Evidence · text

“0.21 % Cu, 0.12 g/t Au and 0.97 g/t Ag (0.31% CuEq*) over 92 m from 15 metres to 107 metres”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

K15-08MPD · silverGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 92 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K15-08
Project
MPD
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.97
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
92 m
From
15 m
To
107 m
Intercept Depth
15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K15-08:15-107
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.31
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical hole K15-08 is re-presented to demonstrate potential to expand the Ketchan MRE, but it is not new data.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Significant width

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Stale Data Re-release

Evidence · text

“0.21 % Cu, 0.12 g/t Au and 0.97 g/t Ag (0.31% CuEq*) over 92 m from 15 metres to 107 metres”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-034MPD · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 122.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-034
Project
MPD
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
122.5 m
From
5.5 m
To
128 m
Intercept Depth
5.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-034:5.5-128
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 12.3 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: AG-26-034

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-034MPD · silverGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 122.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-034
Project
MPD
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
122.5 m
From
5.5 m
To
128 m
Intercept Depth
5.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-034:5.5-128
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.7 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 208.3 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.70”

Context: AG-26-034

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-015MPD · goldGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 207.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-015
Project
MPD
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
207.3 m
From
22.7 m
To
230 m
Intercept Depth
22.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-015:22.7-230
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.15 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 31.1 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: AG-26-015

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-015MPD · silverGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 207.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-015
Project
MPD
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
207.3 m
From
22.7 m
To
230 m
Intercept Depth
22.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-015:22.7-230
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.58 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 120.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.58 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.58”

Context: AG-26-015

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-021MPD · goldGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 202.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-021
Project
MPD
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
202.5 m
From
39.5 m
To
242 m
Intercept Depth
39.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-021:39.5-242
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.09 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 18.2 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.09”

Context: AG-26-021

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-021MPD · silverGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 202.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-021
Project
MPD
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.76
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
202.5 m
From
39.5 m
To
242 m
Intercept Depth
39.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-021:39.5-242
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.76 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 153.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.76 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.76”

Context: AG-26-021

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-020MPD · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-020
Project
MPD
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37.5 m
From
115.5 m
To
153 m
Intercept Depth
115.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-020:115.5-153
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 2.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.15 g/t) on the porphyry deposit band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: AG-26-020

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-020MPD · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-020
Project
MPD
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37.5 m
From
115.5 m
To
153 m
Intercept Depth
115.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-020:115.5-153
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 37.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.00”

Context: AG-26-020

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-007MPD · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 90 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-007
Project
MPD
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
90 m
From
246 m
To
336 m
Intercept Depth
246 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-007:246-336
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 5.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.15 g/t) on the porphyry deposit band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: AG-26-007

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-007MPD · silverGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 90 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-007
Project
MPD
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
90 m
From
246 m
To
336 m
Intercept Depth
246 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-007:246-336
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.35 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 31.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.35 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: AG-26-007

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-011MPD · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-011
Project
MPD
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
40.5 m
From
45.5 m
To
86 m
Intercept Depth
45.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-011:45.5-86
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 0.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.15 g/t) on the porphyry deposit band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: AG-26-011

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

AG-26-011MPD · silverGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AG-26-011
Project
MPD
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
KDK

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
40.5 m
From
45.5 m
To
86 m
Intercept Depth
45.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AG-26-011:45.5-86
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.27 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 10.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.27 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: AG-26-011

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: "ABOUT KODIAK COPPER For more information visit www.kodiakcoppercorp.com Kodiak Copper Last Trade: C$ 0.70 Daily Change: "

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.