LaFleur Minerals Intersects 6.05 g/t Au over 8.00 Metres, Including 14.96 g/t Au over 3.00 Metres, Near Surface at Bartec Target and Identifies Additional New Targets at the Swanson Property
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- LaFleur Minerals Inc.
- Ticker
- LFLR
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Val-d'Or, Québec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-05 11:48:50 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
LaFleur Minerals announced significant assay results from its regional drilling program at the Swanson Gold Project, including a high-grade, near-surface intercept of 6.05 g/t Au over 8.00 metres at the Bartec target. The program also extended gold mineralization at the Jackson target by 1,200 metres and identified multiple mineralized zones at Jolin. These results have elevated Bartec to a new priority target for follow-up drilling.
Reasoning: LaFleur Minerals reported strong drill results from its regional exploration program at the Swanson Gold Project, highlighted by a high-grade, near-surface gold intercept at the Bartec target. The program also extended mineralization at the Jackson target and identified multiple mineralized zones at Jolin, indicating significant exploration potential. The results are supported by robust QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off, though true widths remain undetermined.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept at Bartec target
- Near-surface mineralization at Bartec
- Extension of gold mineralization at Jackson target over 1,200 metres
- Identification of new priority targets for follow-up drilling
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed
- Certified laboratory used for analysis
- Qualified Person sign-off on technical information
Negative factors
- True widths not yet determined for reported intervals
- Historical results mentioned for context were not verified by QP
Facts used in scoring: 18
Classification and evidence
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'true widths have not yet been determined' for the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Reported intervals are drilled core lengths; true widths have not yet been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details a strict standard for Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QAQC), including certified reference materials, blank materials, and field duplicate analysis, with NQ-diameter sawed half-core samples sent to AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
Evidence · text
“All core logging and sampling completed by LaFleur Minerals as part of its diamond drilling program is subject to a strict standard for Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QAQC), which include the insertion of certified reference materials (standards), blank materials, and field duplicate analysis.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document clearly states the cut-off grade and internal dilution rules used for calculating composite intervals.
Evidence · text
“Composite intervals were calculated using a lower cut-off grade of 0.50 g/t Au and may include internal intervals of material below the cut-off grade. No top cut (capping) was applied to high-grade assays.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling at Jackson has extended gold mineralization approximately 1,200 metres along strike from the historical showing.
Evidence · text
“At Jackson, drilling has extended gold mineralization approximately 1,200 metres west-northwest along strike from the historical showing”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The Bartec target is highlighted for its proximity to the main Swanson Gold Deposit, suggesting its value is partly derived from this location.
Evidence · text
“Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond drilling”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (18)
SW-26-099Swanson · goldGrade: 9.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-099
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 190 m
- To
- 191 m
- Hole Depth
- 244 m
- Intercept Depth
- 190 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-099:190-191
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Regional
- Easting
- 318585
- Northing
- 5367620
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 9.78 g/t Au over 1.00 metre is a strong grade for an orogenic deposit, contributing to the regional exploration program, though the width is narrow and true width is not determined.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for orogenic deposit
- Part of regional exploration program
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“9.78”
Context: 1.00
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-103Swanson · goldGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-103
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.6 m
- From
- 176.5 m
- To
- 196.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 439 m
- Intercept Depth
- 176.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-103:176.5-196.1
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jolin
- Easting
- 318376
- Northing
- 5368283
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 0.58 g/t Au over 19.60 metres is a weak grade for an orogenic deposit, but the moderate width provides some materiality for the Jolin target.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept length
- Contributes to understanding Jolin target
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for orogenic deposit
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.58”
Context: 19.60
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-103Swanson · goldGrade: 4.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-103
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.6 m
- From
- 186.5 m
- To
- 188.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 439 m
- Intercept Depth
- 186.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-103:186.5-188.1
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jolin
- Easting
- 318376
- Northing
- 5368283
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The sub-interval of 4.90 g/t Au over 1.60 metres shows a moderate gold grade within the broader intercept at the Jolin target.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for orogenic deposit
- Part of regional exploration program
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“4.90”
Context: 1.60
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-103Swanson · goldGrade: 1.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-103
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.45 m
- From
- 273.35 m
- To
- 279.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 439 m
- Intercept Depth
- 273.35 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-103:273.35-279.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jolin
- Easting
- 318376
- Northing
- 5368283
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 1.77 g/t Au over 6.45 metres is a weak grade but contributes to identifying multiple mineralized zones at the Jolin target.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept length
- Identifies multiple mineralized zones at Jolin
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for orogenic deposit
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.77”
Context: 6.45
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-104Swanson · goldGrade: 8.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-104
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 334.8 m
- To
- 335.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 550 m
- Intercept Depth
- 334.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-104:334.8-335.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jolin
- Easting
- 318292
- Northing
- 5368255
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 8.49 g/t Au over a very narrow 0.70 metres was intersected at the Jolin target, indicating high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for orogenic deposit
- Identifies multiple mineralized zones at Jolin
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“8.49”
Context: 0.70
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-104Swanson · goldGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-104
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.2 m
- From
- 353 m
- To
- 364.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 550 m
- Intercept Depth
- 353 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-104:353-364.2
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jolin
- Easting
- 318292
- Northing
- 5368255
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A broad zone of 0.53 g/t Au over 11.20 metres was intersected at Jolin, indicating a wider mineralized area despite the weak grade.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept length
- Identifies multiple mineralized zones at Jolin
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for orogenic deposit
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.53”
Context: 11.20
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-105Swanson · goldGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-105
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.8 m
- From
- 268.2 m
- To
- 273 m
- Hole Depth
- 343 m
- Intercept Depth
- 268.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-105:268.2-273
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jolin
- Easting
- 318357
- Northing
- 5368370
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An intercept of 1.31 g/t Au over 4.80 metres at Jolin is a weak grade for an orogenic deposit, but adds to the overall exploration data.
Positive factors
- Part of regional exploration program
- Contributes to understanding Jolin target
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for orogenic deposit
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.31”
Context: 4.80
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-106Swanson · goldGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-106
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.2 m
- From
- 214.8 m
- To
- 218 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 214.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-106:214.8-218
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jolin
- Easting
- 318278
- Northing
- 5368525
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An intercept of 1.66 g/t Au over 3.20 metres at Jolin is a weak grade and narrow width, providing additional data for the target.
Positive factors
- Part of regional exploration program
- Contributes to understanding Jolin target
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for orogenic deposit
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.66”
Context: 3.20
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-110Swanson · goldGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-110
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.25 m
- From
- 71.5 m
- To
- 80.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 268 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-110:71.5-80.75
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jackson
- Easting
- 306617
- Northing
- 5376206
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 200 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An intercept of 0.61 g/t Au over 9.25 metres at Jackson is a weak grade but moderate width, adding to the understanding of the target's mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept length
- Contributes to understanding Jackson target
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for orogenic deposit
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.61”
Context: 9.25
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-111Swanson · goldGrade: 1.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-111
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.7 m
- From
- 30.85 m
- To
- 38.55 m
- Hole Depth
- 253 m
- Intercept Depth
- 30.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-111:30.85-38.55
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jackson
- Easting
- 306774
- Northing
- 5376114
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 200 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An intercept of 1.45 g/t Au over 7.70 metres at Jackson is a weak grade but moderate width, extending known mineralization along strike.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept length
- Extends gold mineralization at Jackson
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for orogenic deposit
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.45”
Context: 7.70
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-113Swanson · goldGrade: 27.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-113
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 27.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 145 m
- To
- 146 m
- Hole Depth
- 223 m
- Intercept Depth
- 145 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-113:145-146
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jackson
- Easting
- 306925
- Northing
- 5375995
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 200 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade of 27.80 g/t Au over 1.00 metre at Jackson highlights the high-grade potential of the target, despite the narrow width.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for orogenic deposit
- High-grade nature of mineralization at Jackson
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“27.80”
Context: 1.00
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The intercept of 27.80 g/t Au exceeds the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“27.80”
Context: 1.00
SW-26-117Swanson · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-117
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 44 m
- From
- 55 m
- To
- 99 m
- Hole Depth
- 241 m
- Intercept Depth
- 55 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-117:55-99
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jackson
- Easting
- 307385
- Northing
- 5375929
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 200 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A broad mineralized interval of 0.60 g/t Au over 44.00 metres at Jackson indicates significant width, despite the weak grade, and contributes to understanding the target's potential.
Positive factors
- Continuous intercept length
- Broad mineralized interval at Jackson
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for orogenic deposit
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 44.00
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-117Swanson · goldGrade: 3.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-117
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.95 m
- From
- 68 m
- To
- 70.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 241 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-117:68-70.95
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jackson
- Easting
- 307385
- Northing
- 5375929
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 200 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A sub-interval of 3.41 g/t Au over 2.95 metres within a broader zone at Jackson shows a higher-grade section, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Weak gold grade for orogenic deposit
- Part of broad mineralized interval at Jackson
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“3.41”
Context: 2.95
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-26-124Swanson · goldGrade: 6.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-124
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 38 m
- To
- 46 m
- Hole Depth
- 235 m
- Intercept Depth
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-124:38-46
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Bartec
- Easting
- 308360
- Northing
- 5376828
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 210 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 6.05 g/t Au over 8.00 metres, near surface at the Bartec target, is a highly material and novel result, establishing Bartec as a new priority target.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for orogenic deposit
- Moderate intercept length
- Near-surface mineralization
- New priority target identified
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“6.05”
Context: 8.00
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: This is the first modern-day drill hole at Bartec since 1987, establishing new mineralization.
Evidence · text
“LaFleur Minerals drill hole SW-26-124 is the first modern-day drill hole to be completed at Bartec since 1987”
SW-26-124Swanson · goldGrade: 14.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-26-124
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 41 m
- To
- 44 m
- Hole Depth
- 235 m
- Intercept Depth
- 41 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SW-26-124:41-44
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Bartec
- Easting
- 308360
- Northing
- 5376828
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 18
- EPSG
- 26918
- Azimuth
- 210 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very strong gold grade of 14.96 g/t Au over 3.00 metres, included within a broader intercept at Bartec, significantly enhances the prospectivity of this new priority target.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for orogenic deposit
- Near-surface mineralization
- New priority target identified
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“14.96”
Context: 3.00
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The intercept of 14.96 g/t Au is a strong grade, approaching the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“14.96”
Context: 3.00
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: This is the first modern-day drill hole at Bartec since 1987, establishing new mineralization.
Evidence · text
“LaFleur Minerals drill hole SW-26-124 is the first modern-day drill hole to be completed at Bartec since 1987”
SW-25-40Swanson · goldGrade: 2.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.65 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-25-40
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.88
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.65 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jackson
- Loc. Confidence
- low
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept of 2.88 g/t Au over 3.65 metres at Jackson is a weak grade for an orogenic deposit and is presented for context, not as new information.
Positive factors
- Contributes to understanding Jackson target
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for orogenic deposit
- True width not determined
- Historical result, not new information
Evidence · text
“SW-25-40 (disclosed in the Company's February 4, 2026 news release ) was completed in the area of the historical Jackson showing discovered in 1932 and intersected 2.88 g/t Au over 3.65 m”
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-25-042Swanson · goldGrade: 5.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.05 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-25-042
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.05 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jackson
- Loc. Confidence
- low
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept of 5.78 g/t Au over 2.05 metres at depth in Jackson is a moderate grade for an orogenic deposit, providing additional context to the target.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for orogenic deposit
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
- Historical result, not new information
Evidence · text
“This intersection was followed up with hole SW-25-042 at depth, which intersected 5.78 g/t Au over 2.05 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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
SW-25-067Swanson · goldGrade: 51.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SW-25-067
- Project
- Swanson
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- LFLR
Geometry
- Grade
- 51.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Jackson
- Loc. Confidence
- low
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept of 51.1 g/t Au over 1.0 metre at Jackson is an exceptional grade, demonstrating the high-grade potential of the mineralization, though it is a narrow historical result.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for orogenic deposit
- Demonstrates high-grade potential at Jackson
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width not determined
- Historical result, not new information
Evidence · text
“Hole SW-25-067 (disclosed in the Company's February 4, 2026 news release ) was drilled 1,200 metres west and along strike of the Jackson showing and intersected 51.1 g/t Au over 1.0 metre”
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
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: "Bartec is now a new priority target, located approximately 5 km from the main Swanson Gold Deposit for follow-up diamond"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The intercept of 51.1 g/t Au exceeds the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · text
“51.1 g/t Au over 1.0 metre”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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