Monarch Gold Intersects 35.87 g/t Au Over 9.8 Metres (32 Feet) From Exploration Holes at the Beaufor Mine
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Monarch Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- MQR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-25 23:19:17 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Monarch Gold announced the first results from its 2020 surface exploration drilling program at the Beaufor Mine project in Quebec. The program intersected multiple high-grade gold zones, including 9.8 metres at 35.87 g/t Au (including 0.5 metres at 535 g/t Au) in hole BES-20-017 and 5.55 metres at 11.02 g/t Au in hole BES-20-016. These results are from shallow, near-mine targets and aim to convert mineralization into resources and reserves to support future mine plans.
Reasoning: Monarch Gold reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from its initial 2020 surface exploration drilling program at the Beaufor Mine, including 9.8 metres at 35.87 g/t Au. These results are highly material and novel, extending mineralization in near-mine targets with the explicit goal of converting to resources and reserves to support a mine restart.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercepts
- Significant width at high grade
- Extension of known mineralization near existing infrastructure
- Clear path to resource conversion and mine restart
Facts used in scoring: 19
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 states that 'Monarch uses a comprehensive QA/QC protocol, including the insertion of standards and blanks.'
Evidence · text
“Monarch uses a comprehensive QA/QC protocol, including the insertion of standards and blanks.”
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: The technical content has been reviewed and approved by Christian Tessier, P.Geo., a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“The technical and scientific content of this press release has been reviewed and approved by Christian Tessier, P.Geo., the Corporation's qualified person under National Instrument 43-101.”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document states that 'intersection widths... are expected to represent 85 to 100% of the true thickness based on known vein orientations', providing an estimate of true width.
Evidence · text
“The intersection widths in these surface exploration holes are reported as core lengths but are expected to represent 85 to 100% of the true thickness based on known vein orientations.”
Exploration Drillingneutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The drilling program is explicitly referred to as a 'surface exploration diamond drilling program' and targets 'exploration targets' and 'near-mine exploration targets'.
Evidence · text
“2020 surface exploration diamond drilling program”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 0.5m at 535.00 g/t Au in BES-20-017 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the exceptional threshold for underground gold.
Evidence · table
“535.00”
Context: 0.50
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 0.5m at 180.00 g/t Au in BES-20-004 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the exceptional threshold for underground gold.
Evidence · table
“180.00”
Context: 0.50
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (19)
BES-20-002Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 14.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-002
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 263 m
- To
- 264.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 396 m
- Intercept Depth
- 263 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-002:263.0-264.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1532.555
- Northing
- 3125.271
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3048.18 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -76 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade for underground mining, contributing positively to the initial exploration results at the Beaufor Mine.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- Part of initial exploration results
Evidence · table
“14.58”
Context: 1.20
BES-20-002Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 33.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-002
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 33.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 263.7 m
- To
- 264.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 396 m
- Intercept Depth
- 263.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-002:263.7-264.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1532.555
- Northing
- 3125.271
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3048.18 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -76 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade for underground mining, significantly enhancing the overall intercept's value and contributing positively to the exploration program.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for underground mining
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“33.90”
Context: 0.50
BES-20-003Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 2.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-003
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.55 m
- From
- 267.15 m
- To
- 267.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 365.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 267.15 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-003:267.15-267.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1585.609
- Northing
- 3128.529
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3048.66 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -76 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a narrow width for underground mining, contributing marginally to the overall exploration results.
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for underground mining
- Narrow intercept width
Evidence · table
“2.56”
Context: 0.55
BES-20-004Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 2.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-004
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.45 m
- From
- 272.15 m
- To
- 273.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 402 m
- Intercept Depth
- 272.15 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-004:272.15-273.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1572.465
- Northing
- 3113.746
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3048.49 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -76 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade for underground mining, contributing marginally to the overall exploration results.
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for underground mining
Evidence · table
“2.44”
Context: 1.45
BES-20-004Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 180Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-004
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 180
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 325.1 m
- To
- 325.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 402 m
- Intercept Depth
- 325.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-004:325.1-325.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1572.465
- Northing
- 3113.746
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3048.49 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -76 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, representing a highly material and positive result for the exploration program, indicating a new high-grade vein structure.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for underground mining
- Strong grade-thickness product
Evidence · table
“180.00”
Context: 0.50
BES-20-005Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 9.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-005
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 152.35 m
- To
- 152.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 216.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 152.35 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-005:152.35-152.85
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1772.664
- Northing
- 3616.133
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3048.73 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade for underground mining, but its narrow width limits its overall materiality, though it contributes positively to the exploration results.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
Evidence · table
“9.48”
Context: 0.50
BES-20-005Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 38.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-005
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 38.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 200.5 m
- To
- 201 m
- Hole Depth
- 216.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 200.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-005:200.5-201.0
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1772.664
- Northing
- 3616.133
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3048.73 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade for underground mining, significantly enhancing the overall intercept's value and contributing positively to the exploration program.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for underground mining
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
Evidence · table
“38.20”
Context: 0.50
BES-20-005Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 3.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-005
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
- From
- 205.05 m
- To
- 207.65 m
- Hole Depth
- 216.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 205.05 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-005:205.05-207.65
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1772.664
- Northing
- 3616.133
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3048.73 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a reasonable width for underground mining, contributing positively to the exploration results.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for underground mining
Evidence · table
“3.06”
Context: 2.60
BES-20-008Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 2.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-008
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 89.9 m
- To
- 90.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 234.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 89.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-008:89.9-90.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 2464.365
- Northing
- 3561.939
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3057.93 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -76 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a narrow width for underground mining, contributing marginally to the overall exploration results.
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade for underground mining
- Narrow intercept width
Evidence · table
“2.54”
Context: 0.60
BES-20-014Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 3.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-014
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.86
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.55 m
- From
- 68.5 m
- To
- 69.05 m
- Hole Depth
- 105 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-014:68.5-69.05
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1240.139
- Northing
- 3320.531
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3045.46 m
- Azimuth
- 359 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade for underground mining, but its narrow width limits its overall materiality, though it contributes positively to the exploration results.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for underground mining
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
Evidence · table
“3.86”
Context: 0.55
BES-20-016Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 11.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-016
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.55 m
- From
- 88.6 m
- To
- 94.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 213 m
- Intercept Depth
- 88.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-016:88.6-94.15
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1428.936
- Northing
- 3350.743
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3047.7 m
- Azimuth
- 351 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product, making it a significant positive result for the exploration program.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- Good intercept width
Evidence · table
“11.02”
Context: 5.55
BES-20-016Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 76.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-016
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 76.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 89.1 m
- To
- 89.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 213 m
- Intercept Depth
- 89.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-016:89.1-89.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1428.936
- Northing
- 3350.743
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3047.7 m
- Azimuth
- 351 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product, significantly enhancing the overall intercept's value and contributing positively to the exploration program.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“76.60”
Context: 0.70
BES-20-017Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 35.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-017
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.8 m
- From
- 78.9 m
- To
- 88.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 195 m
- Intercept Depth
- 78.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-017:78.9-88.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1422.556
- Northing
- 3370.148
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3047.14 m
- Azimuth
- 351 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a strong width, resulting in an exceptional grade-thickness product, making it a highly material and positive result for the exploration program.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for underground mining
- Exceptional grade-thickness product
- Strong intercept width
Evidence · table
“35.87”
Context: 9.80
BES-20-017Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 535Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-017
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 535
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 79.4 m
- To
- 79.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 195 m
- Intercept Depth
- 79.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-017:79.4-79.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1422.556
- Northing
- 3370.148
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3047.14 m
- Azimuth
- 351 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade over a narrow width, resulting in a strong grade-thickness product, significantly enhancing the overall intercept's value and contributing positively to the exploration program.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for underground mining
- Strong grade-thickness product
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“535.00”
Context: 0.50
BES-20-017Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 148.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-017
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 148.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 88.2 m
- To
- 88.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 195 m
- Intercept Depth
- 88.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-017:88.2-88.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1422.556
- Northing
- 3370.148
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3047.14 m
- Azimuth
- 351 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade over a narrow width, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product, significantly enhancing the overall intercept's value and contributing positively to the exploration program.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“148.50”
Context: 0.50
BES-20-018Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 34.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-018
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 34.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 45.45 m
- To
- 45.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 78.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45.45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-018:45.45-45.95
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1839.166
- Northing
- 3177.31
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3051.61 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -76 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade for underground mining, significantly enhancing the overall intercept's value and contributing positively to the exploration program.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for underground mining
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
Evidence · table
“34.20”
Context: 0.50
BES-20-018Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 5.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-018
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 66.65 m
- To
- 67.25 m
- Hole Depth
- 78.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66.65 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-018:66.65-67.25
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1839.166
- Northing
- 3177.31
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3051.61 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -76 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade for underground mining, but its narrow width limits its overall materiality, though it contributes positively to the exploration results.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for underground mining
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
Evidence · table
“5.37”
Context: 0.60
BES-20-019Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 3.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-019
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 77.75 m
- To
- 79.25 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 77.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-019:77.75-79.25
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1846.974
- Northing
- 3161.077
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3051 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width for underground mining, contributing positively to the exploration results.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for underground mining
Evidence · table
“3.52”
Context: 1.50
BES-20-021Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 5.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BES-20-021
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.05 m
- From
- 237.8 m
- To
- 239.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 315 m
- Intercept Depth
- 237.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BES-20-021:237.8-239.85
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 1580.136
- Northing
- 3149.757
- CRS
- Mine Grid
- Elevation
- 3049.35 m
- Azimuth
- 50 °
- Dip
- -76 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width for underground mining, contributing positively to the exploration results.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for underground mining
Evidence · table
“5.80”
Context: 2.05
How Atlas produces this analysis
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