Maiden Drilling Confirms Large Magmatic-Hydrothermal System and Gold-Bearing Structures at Kasie Ridge
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Great Pacific Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-21 12:04:32 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Great Pacific Gold Corp. reported maiden drill results from the Kasie Ridge target at its Wild Dog Project, confirming a large magmatic-hydrothermal system and gold-bearing structures. While individual gold samples were low-grade, the drilling identified strong downhole geochemical vectors and high-temperature alteration, indicating potential at depth. The company plans follow-up surface work to define future drill targets.
Reasoning: Maiden drilling at Kasie Ridge confirmed a large magmatic-hydrothermal system with gold-bearing structures and strong downhole vectors, indicating significant exploration potential. While individual gold grades are low and true widths are unknown, the overall system confirmation and vectoring are positive for early-stage exploration. High silver values are also encouraging.
Positive factors
- Maiden drilling at a new target confirms a large magmatic-hydrothermal system and gold-bearing structures.
- Strong downhole geochemical vectors identified, strengthening towards the bottom of the deepest hole, indicating potential at depth.
- QP/CP signed off on the technical content and QA/QC procedures were disclosed.
- High silver values in KAS-01A exceed the project's best historical silver grades.
Negative factors
- Gold grades from individual point samples are low compared to the project's historical average and best gold grades.
- True widths of mineralization are not known, limiting understanding of geometry.
- Assay results are from individual point samples, not composited intercepts, which may not be representative of broader intervals.
- Multi-element results and XRD for KAS-02 are still pending, leaving some data incomplete.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release explicitly states that certified reference materials and field blanks were inserted, and QA/QC results were reviewed and considered acceptable.
Evidence · text
“Certified reference materials and field blanks were each inserted at a rate of 1 in 20. QA/QC results associated with the assays reported in this release were reviewed and considered acceptable for the purposes of this disclosure.”
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 states that all reported intervals are downhole lengths and true widths are not known.
Evidence · text
“All reported intervals are downhole lengths; true widths are not known.”
First-pass drillingpositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The document describes the program as 'Maiden Drilling' and 'First drill test of the district's largest alteration system'.
Evidence · text
“Maiden Drilling Confirms Large Magmatic-Hydrothermal System and Gold-Bearing Structures at Kasie Ridge”
Large System Confirmedpositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The drilling confirmed continuity across a large, high-temperature magmatic-hydrothermal system.
Evidence · text
“Large system confirmed: KAS-01A (595.7 m) and KAS-02 (346.6 m) intersected correlated silica-rich and advanced argillic alteration 315 m apart.”
Exploration Vectors Identifiedpositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The drilling established a coherent vector that strengthens toward the bottom of both holes, with increasing pathfinder elements and high-temperature mineralogy.
Evidence · text
“established a coherent vector that strengthens toward the bottom of both holes.”
Individual Point Samplesnegative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The reported gold and silver values are explicitly stated as individual point samples and not composited intercepts.
Evidence · text
“All values reported are individual point samples presented to show metal distribution and support vectoring; they are not composited intercepts and are not necessarily representative of broader intervals”
Low Gold Gradesnegative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The highest individual gold grade of 1.55 g/t is significantly below the company's average gold grade of 4.718 g/t and best grade of 17.93 g/t from the Wild Dog Project.
Evidence · table
“1.55”
Context: 151.7
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
KAS-01AWild Dog · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KAS-01A
- Project
- Wild Dog
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- png
- Reported Region
- png
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0 m
- From
- 572.3 m
- To
- 572.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 595.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 572.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KAS-01A:572.3-572.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 572.3 m
- Easting
- 396600
- Northing
- 9493483
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 56S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -67 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This individual gold sample, while low grade, is significant as it occurs at depth and is coincident with strengthening pathfinder elements, supporting the downhole vectoring.
Positive factors
- Indicates gold presence at depth, coincident with strong pathfinder elements.
Negative factors
- Low gold grade for an individual point sample.
- True width is unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 572.3
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company also holds the Kesar and Arau projects in the Eastern Highlands Province, contiguous with K92 Mining Inc.'s "
KAS-01AWild Dog · silverGrade: 22.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KAS-01A
- Project
- Wild Dog
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- png
- Reported Region
- png
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 22.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0 m
- From
- 323.8 m
- To
- 323.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 595.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 323.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KAS-01A:323.8-323.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 323.8 m
- Easting
- 396600
- Northing
- 9493483
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 56S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -67 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high individual silver grade is a positive indicator, especially as it surpasses previous best results for the project and is part of a broader silver halo.
Positive factors
- High silver grade for an individual point sample, exceeding the project's best historical silver grade.
- Part of a broad silver halo, indicating significant silver mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown.
Evidence · table
“22.4”
Context: 323.8
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company also holds the Kesar and Arau projects in the Eastern Highlands Province, contiguous with K92 Mining Inc.'s "
KAS-01AWild Dog · silverGrade: 21.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KAS-01A
- Project
- Wild Dog
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- png
- Reported Region
- png
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0 m
- From
- 390.4 m
- To
- 390.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 595.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 390.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KAS-01A:390.4-390.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 390.4 m
- Easting
- 396600
- Northing
- 9493483
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 56S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -67 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high individual silver grade is a positive indicator, especially as it surpasses previous best results for the project and is part of a broader silver halo.
Positive factors
- High silver grade for an individual point sample, exceeding the project's best historical silver grade.
- Part of a broad silver halo, indicating significant silver mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown.
Evidence · table
“21.4”
Context: 390.4
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company also holds the Kesar and Arau projects in the Eastern Highlands Province, contiguous with K92 Mining Inc.'s "
KAS-02Wild Dog · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KAS-02
- Project
- Wild Dog
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- png
- Reported Region
- png
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0 m
- From
- 149 m
- To
- 149 m
- Hole Depth
- 346.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 149 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KAS-02:149-149
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 149.0 m
- Easting
- 396582.8
- Northing
- 9493182.8
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 56S
- Elevation
- 674 m
- Azimuth
- 118 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This individual gold sample, while low grade, confirms the presence of gold in a structurally controlled zone, which is a positive for early-stage exploration.
Positive factors
- Indicates gold presence in a structurally controlled zone.
Negative factors
- Low gold grade for an individual point sample.
- True width is unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 149.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company also holds the Kesar and Arau projects in the Eastern Highlands Province, contiguous with K92 Mining Inc.'s "
KAS-02Wild Dog · goldGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KAS-02
- Project
- Wild Dog
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- png
- Reported Region
- png
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0 m
- From
- 151.7 m
- To
- 151.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 346.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 151.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KAS-02:151.7-151.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 151.7 m
- Easting
- 396582.8
- Northing
- 9493182.8
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 56S
- Elevation
- 674 m
- Azimuth
- 118 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This individual gold sample, while below the project average, is the highest reported in this maiden program and confirms gold presence in a structurally controlled zone, which is positive for early-stage exploration.
Positive factors
- Highest gold grade reported in the release, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization.
- Confirms gold presence in a structurally controlled zone.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is below the project's historical average.
- True width is unknown.
Evidence · table
“1.55”
Context: 151.7
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company also holds the Kesar and Arau projects in the Eastern Highlands Province, contiguous with K92 Mining Inc.'s "
KAS-02Wild Dog · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KAS-02
- Project
- Wild Dog
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- png
- Reported Region
- png
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0 m
- From
- 159.6 m
- To
- 159.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 346.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 159.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KAS-02:159.6-159.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 159.6 m
- Easting
- 396582.8
- Northing
- 9493182.8
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 56S
- Elevation
- 674 m
- Azimuth
- 118 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This individual gold sample, while low grade, confirms the presence of gold in a structurally controlled zone, which is positive for early-stage exploration.
Positive factors
- Indicates gold presence in a structurally controlled zone.
Negative factors
- Low gold grade for an individual point sample.
- True width is unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 159.6
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company also holds the Kesar and Arau projects in the Eastern Highlands Province, contiguous with K92 Mining Inc.'s "
KAS-02Wild Dog · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KAS-02
- Project
- Wild Dog
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- png
- Reported Region
- png
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0 m
- From
- 160.1 m
- To
- 160.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 346.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 160.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KAS-02:160.1-160.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 160.1 m
- Easting
- 396582.8
- Northing
- 9493182.8
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 56S
- Elevation
- 674 m
- Azimuth
- 118 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This individual gold sample, while low grade, confirms the presence of gold in a structurally controlled zone, which is positive for early-stage exploration.
Positive factors
- Indicates gold presence in a structurally controlled zone.
Negative factors
- Low gold grade for an individual point sample.
- True width is unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.22”
Context: 160.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company also holds the Kesar and Arau projects in the Eastern Highlands Province, contiguous with K92 Mining Inc.'s "
KAS-02Wild Dog · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KAS-02
- Project
- Wild Dog
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- png
- Reported Region
- png
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0 m
- From
- 165.6 m
- To
- 165.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 346.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 165.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KAS-02:165.6-165.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 165.6 m
- Easting
- 396582.8
- Northing
- 9493182.8
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 56S
- Elevation
- 674 m
- Azimuth
- 118 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This individual gold sample, while low grade, confirms the presence of gold in a structurally controlled zone, which is positive for early-stage exploration.
Positive factors
- Indicates gold presence in a structurally controlled zone.
Negative factors
- Low gold grade for an individual point sample.
- True width is unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 165.6
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company also holds the Kesar and Arau projects in the Eastern Highlands Province, contiguous with K92 Mining Inc.'s "
KAS-02Wild Dog · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KAS-02
- Project
- Wild Dog
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- png
- Reported Region
- png
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0 m
- From
- 231.6 m
- To
- 231.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 346.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 231.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KAS-02:231.6-231.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 231.6 m
- Easting
- 396582.8
- Northing
- 9493182.8
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 56S
- Elevation
- 674 m
- Azimuth
- 118 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This individual gold sample, while low grade, confirms the presence of gold in a structurally controlled zone, which is positive for early-stage exploration.
Positive factors
- Indicates gold presence in a structurally controlled zone.
Negative factors
- Low gold grade for an individual point sample.
- True width is unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 231.6
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company also holds the Kesar and Arau projects in the Eastern Highlands Province, contiguous with K92 Mining Inc.'s "
KAS-02Wild Dog · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KAS-02
- Project
- Wild Dog
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- png
- Reported Region
- png
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0 m
- From
- 251.6 m
- To
- 251.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 346.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 251.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KAS-02:251.6-251.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 251.6 m
- Easting
- 396582.8
- Northing
- 9493182.8
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 56S
- Elevation
- 674 m
- Azimuth
- 118 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This individual gold sample, while low grade, confirms the presence of gold in a structurally controlled zone, which is positive for early-stage exploration.
Positive factors
- Indicates gold presence in a structurally controlled zone.
Negative factors
- Low gold grade for an individual point sample.
- True width is unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 251.6
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company also holds the Kesar and Arau projects in the Eastern Highlands Province, contiguous with K92 Mining Inc.'s "
KAS-02Wild Dog · goldGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KAS-02
- Project
- Wild Dog
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- png
- Reported Region
- png
- Ticker
- GPAC.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0 m
- From
- 254.2 m
- To
- 254.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 346.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 254.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KAS-02:254.2-254.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- 254.2 m
- Easting
- 396582.8
- Northing
- 9493182.8
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 56S
- Elevation
- 674 m
- Azimuth
- 118 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This individual gold sample, while below the project average, is a good grade for a point sample in this maiden program and confirms gold presence in a structurally controlled zone, which is positive for early-stage exploration.
Positive factors
- Relatively higher gold grade for an individual point sample, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization.
- Confirms gold presence in a structurally controlled zone.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is below the project's historical average.
- True width is unknown.
Evidence · table
“1.25”
Context: 254.2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company also holds the Kesar and Arau projects in the Eastern Highlands Province, contiguous with K92 Mining Inc.'s "
How Atlas produces this analysis
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