Kodiak Extends Ketchan Mineralization by over 450 Metres with 0.41% CuEq over 122.5 Metres from Surface
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- Kodiak Copper Corp.
- Ticker
- KDK
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-14 10:39:08 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Kodiak Copper Corp. announced positive drill results from its summer 2026 program at the MPD copper-gold porphyry project in southern British Columbia. Drilling at the Ketchan deposit extended mineralization by over 450 metres, highlighted by a near-surface intercept of 0.41% CuEq over 122.5 metres in hole AG-26-034. These results are expected to contribute to an updated Mineral Resource Estimate planned for Q1 2027, demonstrating significant potential for deposit expansion.
Reasoning: New drill results significantly extend the Ketchan deposit's mineralization by over 450 metres, including a strong near-surface intercept of 0.41% CuEq over 122.5 metres in hole AG-26-034. These results are expected to contribute to an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, indicating strong potential for resource growth, with disclosed QA/QC and QP sign-off. However, true widths are not yet determined.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- Strong CuEq Grade
- Significant Intercept Width
- Near-Surface Mineralization
- Potential for MRE Expansion
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP Signed
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Facts used in scoring: 18
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 core samples are delivered to accredited laboratory Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs) which meets ISO/IEC 17025:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, and Kodiak implements an internal QA/QC program including blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials. Dave Skelton, P.Geo., a Qualified Person, approved and verified the technical information.
Evidence · text
“All core samples are delivered to accredited laboratory Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs) Kamloops, BC, for preparation and Fire Assay prior to being shipped to their Ancaster, Ontario Laboratory for Multi-element analysis. ... 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 intervals are downhole drilled core intervals and 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.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Hole AG-26-015 tested gaps in the central portion of the deposit and demonstrated continuity.
Evidence · text
“Additional results of interest include AG-26-015 which tested gaps in the central portion of the deposit. The hole intersected a gold rich zone over 200 metres and demonstrated continuity.”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: 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, with 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 . ... results from the 2026 drill program will contribute to an updated MRE, planned in Q1 2027 .”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (18)
AG-26-034MPD · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 122.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
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 of 0.41% CuEq over a significant width of 122.5 metres from near surface, extending mineralization by over 450 metres southeast of the Ketchan deposit.
Positive factors
- Strong CuEq Grade
- Significant Intercept Width
- Near-Surface Mineralization
- Step-Out Extension
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"
AG-26-034MPD · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 122.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 weak gold grade of 0.10 g/t over a significant width of 122.5 metres from near surface, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant Intercept Width
- Near-Surface Mineralization
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Weak Gold Grade
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.10”
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"
AG-26-034MPD · silverGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 122.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 low silver grade of 1.70 g/t over a significant width of 122.5 metres from near surface, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant Intercept Width
- Near-Surface Mineralization
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Low Silver Grade
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.70”
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"
AG-26-015MPD · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 207.3 mView all detailsHide details
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
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 weak copper grade of 0.19% over a significant width of 207.3 metres, testing gaps in the central portion of the deposit and demonstrating continuity.
Positive factors
- Significant Intercept Width
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Weak Copper Grade
- 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"
AG-26-015MPD · goldGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 207.3 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 gold grade of 0.15 g/t over a significant width of 207.3 metres, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept and demonstrating continuity in a gold-rich zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate Gold Grade
- Significant Intercept Width
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.15”
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"
AG-26-015MPD · silverGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 207.3 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 low silver grade of 0.58 g/t over a significant width of 207.3 metres, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant Intercept Width
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Low Silver Grade
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.58”
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"
AG-26-021MPD · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 202.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
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 grade of 0.12% over a significant width of 202.5 metres, confirming mineralization within an intrusive monzonite porphyry.
Positive factors
- Significant Intercept Width
- Confirms Mineralization
Negative factors
- Weak Copper Grade
- Apparent Width Only
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"
AG-26-021MPD · goldGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 202.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 gold grade of 0.09 g/t over a significant width of 202.5 metres, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant Intercept Width
- Confirms Mineralization
Negative factors
- Weak Gold Grade
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.09”
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"
AG-26-021MPD · silverGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 202.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 low silver grade of 0.76 g/t over a significant width of 202.5 metres, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant Intercept Width
- Confirms Mineralization
Negative factors
- Low Silver Grade
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.76”
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"
AG-26-020MPD · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 37.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
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 weak copper grade of 0.15% over 37.5 metres in an area with no known mineralization, indicating a new zone of copper enrichment.
Positive factors
- New Mineralization Zone
Negative factors
- Weak Copper Grade
- 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"
AG-26-020MPD · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 weak gold grade of 0.06 g/t over 37.5 metres in an area with no known mineralization, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- New Mineralization Zone
Negative factors
- Weak Gold Grade
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.06”
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"
AG-26-020MPD · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 low silver grade of 1.00 g/t over 37.5 metres in an area with no known mineralization, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- New Mineralization Zone
Negative factors
- Low Silver Grade
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.00”
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"
AG-26-007MPD · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 90 mView all detailsHide details
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
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 copper mineralization of 0.06% over 90 metres, indicating the porphyry system is present but at lower concentrations in this area.
Negative factors
- Weak Copper Grade
- Apparent Width Only
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"
AG-26-007MPD · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 90 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 gold mineralization of 0.06 g/t over 90 metres, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept.
Negative factors
- Weak Gold Grade
- Apparent Width Only
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"
AG-26-007MPD · silverGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 90 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 low silver mineralization of 0.35 g/t over 90 metres, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept.
Negative factors
- Low Silver Grade
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.35”
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"
AG-26-011MPD · copperGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
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 very low grade copper mineralization of 0.03% over 40.5 metres, indicating the porphyry system is present but at very low concentrations in this area.
Negative factors
- Weak Copper Grade
- Apparent Width Only
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"
AG-26-011MPD · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 very low grade gold mineralization of 0.02 g/t over 40.5 metres, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept.
Negative factors
- Weak Gold Grade
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.02”
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"
AG-26-011MPD · silverGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 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
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 low silver mineralization of 0.27 g/t over 40.5 metres, contributing to the overall polymetallic intercept.
Negative factors
- Low Silver Grade
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.27”
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"
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.