Mandalay Successfully Depth Tests the Björkdal Norrberget Gold Deposit Intercepting 13.3 g/t Gold Over 5.5 Meters
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Mandalay Resources Corporation
- Ticker
- MND
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Sweden
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-23 22:51:11 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Mandalay Resources announced successful depth testing at its Björkdal Norrberget gold deposit, extending the mineralization down-plunge by 80% with high-grade intercepts such as 13.3 g/t gold over 5.55 meters. The company also reported gold-bearing veining at the nearby Vidmyran target, highlighting significant regional exploration potential. These results are part of a broader regional exploration program at the Björkdal mine in Sweden.
Reasoning: Mandalay Resources successfully extended the Norrberget gold deposit down-plunge by 80% with high-grade intercepts, including 13.3 g/t gold over 5.55 m, and confirmed gold-bearing veining at the Vidmyran target, indicating significant growth potential supported by robust QA/QC and QP sign-off.
Positive factors
- Depth extension of known deposit
- High-grade gold intercepts
- True width disclosed for significant intercepts
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP/CP signed off
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 13.3 g/t gold over 5.55 m (ETW 5.22m) in NB23-004 and 17.5 g/t gold over 1.50 m (ETW 1.41m) in NB23-007, and 17.2 g/t gold over 1.30 m (ETW 0.6m) in VM22-001 are exceptionally high-grade for an orogenic gold deposit.
Evidence · text
“13.3 g/t gold over 5.55 m (ETW 5.22m ) in NB23-004; and 17.5 g/t gold over 1.50 m (ETW 1.41m ) in NB23-007. Vidmyran 17.2 g/t gold over 1.30 m (ETW 0.6m ) in VM22-001”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'ETW = Estimated True Width' and provides estimated true widths for all reported intercepts in Table 1.
Evidence · text
“ETW = Estimated True Width”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling successfully extended the Norrberget deposit down-plunge by approximately 120 m or by an additional 80%, indicating an extension beyond the previously known limits.
Evidence · text
“Successfully extended the Norrberget deposit down-plunge by approximately 120 m or by an additional 80%”
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 the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures, and mentions samples were sent to CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Chris Davis, VP of Exploration and Operational Geology, is stated as a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical and scientific information.
Evidence · text
“Chris Davis , Vice President of Operational Geology and Exploration at Mandalay Resources... is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. He has reviewed and approved the technical and scientific information provided in this release.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
NB23-004Norrberget · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NB23-004
- Project
- Norrberget
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.45 m
- True Width
- 1.26 m
- From
- 108.85 m
- To
- 110.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 182.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 769155
- Northing
- 7211970
- CRS
- SWEREF
- Elevation
- 124 m
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low-grade gold value over a narrow width, but contributes to the overall understanding of the deposit's continuity and is supported by true width disclosure and robust QA/QC.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: 1.45
NB23-004Norrberget · goldGrade: 13.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NB23-004
- Project
- Norrberget
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.55 m
- True Width
- 5.22 m
- From
- 111.8 m
- To
- 117.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 182.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 769155
- Northing
- 7211970
- CRS
- SWEREF
- Elevation
- 124 m
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade gold intercept over a significant true width, representing a successful depth extension of the Norrberget deposit, indicating strong potential for resource growth.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · table
“13.3”
Context: 5.55
NB23-004Norrberget · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NB23-004
- Project
- Norrberget
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- True Width
- 1.61 m
- From
- 127.3 m
- To
- 129.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 182.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 769155
- Northing
- 7211970
- CRS
- SWEREF
- Elevation
- 124 m
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides moderate-grade gold over a narrow true width, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's continuity at depth.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“2.3”
Context: 2.10
NB23-005Norrberget · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NB23-005
- Project
- Norrberget
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
- True Width
- 3.69 m
- From
- 134.2 m
- To
- 138.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 182.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 769130
- Northing
- 7212039
- CRS
- SWEREF
- Elevation
- 123 m
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate-grade gold over a reasonable true width, supporting the continuity of mineralization at Norrberget.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.7”
Context: 4.50
NB23-006Norrberget · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NB23-006
- Project
- Norrberget
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
- True Width
- 3.9 m
- From
- 130.65 m
- To
- 135.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 203.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 769130
- Northing
- 7212039
- CRS
- SWEREF
- Elevation
- 123 m
- Azimuth
- 150 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate-grade gold over a reasonable true width, supporting the continuity of mineralization at Norrberget.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“2.0”
Context: 4.50
NB23-007Norrberget · goldGrade: 17.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NB23-007
- Project
- Norrberget
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.41 m
- From
- 120.8 m
- To
- 122.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 163.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 769093
- Northing
- 7212045
- CRS
- SWEREF
- Elevation
- 122 m
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -44 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade gold intercept over a narrow but significant true width, contributing to the successful depth extension of the Norrberget deposit.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · table
“17.5”
Context: 1.50
NB23-007Norrberget · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NB23-007
- Project
- Norrberget
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- True Width
- 0.47 m
- From
- 138.5 m
- To
- 139 m
- Hole Depth
- 163.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 769093
- Northing
- 7212045
- CRS
- SWEREF
- Elevation
- 122 m
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -44 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low-grade gold value over a very narrow true width, contributing to the overall geological understanding but with limited individual materiality.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“2.5”
Context: 0.50
NB23-008BNorrberget · goldGrade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NB23-008B
- Project
- Norrberget
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.9 m
- True Width
- 1.46 m
- From
- 143.9 m
- To
- 145.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 171 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 769095
- Northing
- 7212046
- CRS
- SWEREF
- Elevation
- 123 m
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -51 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate-grade gold over a narrow true width, supporting the continuity of mineralization at Norrberget.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“3.5”
Context: 1.90
VM22-001Vidmyran · goldGrade: 17.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VM22-001
- Project
- Vidmyran
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- True Width
- 0.65 m
- From
- 221.9 m
- To
- 223.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 297.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 769358
- Northing
- 7209709
- CRS
- SWEREF
- Elevation
- 49 m
- Azimuth
- 305 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade gold intercept at the Vidmyran target, confirming the presence of high-grade mineralization, though over a narrow true width.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“17.2”
Context: 1.30
VM22-003Vidmyran · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VM22-003
- Project
- Vidmyran
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- True Width
- 0.43 m
- From
- 62.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Hole Depth
- 299.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 769429
- Northing
- 7209817
- CRS
- SWEREF
- Elevation
- 95 m
- Azimuth
- 305 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low-grade gold value over a very narrow true width at Vidmyran, contributing to the overall geological understanding but with limited individual materiality.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 0.50
VM22-003Vidmyran · goldGrade: 12.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VM22-003
- Project
- Vidmyran
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- Sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.4 m
- True Width
- 1.21 m
- From
- 141.3 m
- To
- 142.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 299.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 769429
- Northing
- 7209817
- CRS
- SWEREF
- Elevation
- 95 m
- Azimuth
- 305 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade gold intercept at the Vidmyran target, confirming the presence of high-grade mineralization over a narrow true width.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“12.2”
Context: 1.40
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