Near Surface Drilling Continues to Expand and Confirm Gold Mineralization

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Company
Red Pine Exploration Inc.
Ticker
RPX
Exchange
TSX
Region
Ontario
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-26 06:53:59 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Red Pine Exploration announced high-grade gold assay results from 18 drill holes at its Wawa Gold Project in Ontario, including 82.80 g/t gold over 0.92 metres within a broader intercept of 10.05 g/t gold over 8.59 metres. These results expand and confirm near-surface gold mineralization with open-pit potential, supporting the ongoing Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). The company reported strong QA/QC measures and noted that true widths are estimated to vary between 50% to 95% of reported core lengths.

Reasoning: The drill results demonstrate significant high-grade gold intercepts, including a new best grade and a substantial increase in the grade-thickness product compared to prior results. The program successfully expands and confirms near-surface mineralization with open-pit potential, which is highly material for the ongoing PEA. The comprehensive QA/QC disclosure adds strong confidence to the results.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercepts, including 82.80 g/t Au over 0.92 m, exceeding prior best grade and significantly improving GT product.
  • Expansion of near-surface gold mineralization in areas with open pit potential, supporting ongoing PEA.
  • Confirmation of continuous gold mineralization through infill drilling, de-risking the resource.
  • Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure with certified labs and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

  • True widths are estimated as a range (50-95%) rather than specific values for each intercept.

Facts used in scoring: 29

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 82.80 g/t Au over 0.92 m is an exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm and the project's prior best grade.

Evidence · table

“82.80”

Context: 0.92

Tonnage Growthpositive · Story-specific tag

Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: The drilling program is designed to define and extend near-surface gold mineralization and expand the mineral inventory, with results like SD-25-593 and SD-25-616 contributing to this goal.

Evidence · text

“The drill program is designed to define and extend near-surface gold mineralization in the areas with open pit potential”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release includes detailed QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified labs (Actlabs, Agat), QP sign-off, and methods like blanks, standards, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“Quality Assurance/Quality Control ("QA/QC") Measures Individual drill core samples are labelled and sawn in half along a pre-marked cutting line. A consistent half-core sample is then placed in an individual numbered plastic sample bag that is sealed. The remaining half-core samples are kept at the Company’s core storage facility located on the Wawa Gold project. Quarter-core duplicates are taken from certain samples to define the variability of gold distribution. Groups of samples are then placed into durable rice bags sealed with security seals to be transported by commercial carrier for analysis at Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs), Ancaster, Ontario. NQ core assays are obtained by 50-gram fire-assay with a AA finish or by 1-kilogram metallic screen fire assay. The 1-kilogram metallic screen assay method is selected for samples anticipated to contain coarse gold and when the original fire-assay returns results greater or equal to 2.25 g/t Au. The residual coarse reject portions of the samples remain in storage for a minimum 90-day period if further work or verification is needed. As part of its QA/QC program, Red Pine inserts external gold standards (low- to high-grade) and blanks every 20 samples and routinely inserts blanks immediately after samples with visible gold. Quarter core duplicates are routinely inserted to evaluate the natural variability of gold mineralization. Assay certificates are sent to at least three members of the senior management team, and they are directly accessible from the WebLIMS portal of Actlabs. Approximately 5% of the pulps and coarse rejects analyzed at Actlabs are sent to Agat Laboratories in Thunder Bay for umpire testing.”

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The cut-off grade (0.40 g/t Au) and internal dilution rules (maximum of 6.0 m) for reported intervals are clearly stated.

Evidence · text

“Intercepts are calculated using a 0.40 g/t Au cut-off and a maximum of 6.0 m of internal dilution with no capping applied and are reported over core lengths.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: True widths are estimated to vary between 50% to 95% of the reported core length, indicating that specific true widths are not provided for each intercept.

Evidence · text

“True widths are estimated to vary between 50 to 95% of the reported core length in the Jubilee Shear.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The release explicitly mentions 'infill drilling' aimed at evaluating open-pit potential and confirming continuity.

Evidence · text

“Additionally, our infill and continuity-focused drilling aimed at evaluating open-pit potential has confirmed the presence of continuous gold mineralization”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 29. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (29)

SD-25-591Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 7.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-591
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
7.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.25 m
From
113.8 m
To
115.05 m
Hole Depth
117 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-591:113.8-115.05
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668147
Northing
5316711
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall resource expansion in the Jubilee Shear.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for an open-pit gold project.
  • Intercept contributes to expanding near-surface mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Relatively narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“7.16”

Context: 1.25

SD-25-591Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 12.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.69 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-591
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
12.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.69 m
From
114.36 m
To
115.05 m
Hole Depth
117 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-591:114.36-115.05
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668147
Northing
5316711
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval, though narrow, significantly enhances the overall value of the broader intercept in SD-25-591.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for an open-pit project.
  • High-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“12.40”

Context: 0.69

SD-25-593Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 4.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-593
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
4.63
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.25 m
From
8.05 m
To
21.3 m
Hole Depth
192 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-593:8.05-21.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668162
Northing
5316717
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
105 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents a strong grade-width product in a previously undrilled area, expanding the known mineralization and supporting open-pit potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade over a significant width for an open-pit project.
  • Located in a drilling gap, indicating expansion of known mineralization.

Evidence · table

“4.63”

Context: 13.25

SD-25-593Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 18.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.47 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-593
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
18.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.47 m
From
12.44 m
To
13.91 m
Hole Depth
192 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-593:12.44-13.91
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668162
Northing
5316717
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
105 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very high-grade sub-interval significantly boosts the economic potential of the broader intercept in SD-25-593, indicating strong mineralization within the drilling gap.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade for an open-pit project.
  • High-grade sub-interval within a broader zone, enhancing overall value.

Negative factors

  • Relatively narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“18.60”

Context: 1.47

SD-25-593Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 14.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.88 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-593
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
14.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.88 m
From
19.24 m
To
20.12 m
Hole Depth
192 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-593:19.24-20.12
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668162
Northing
5316717
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
105 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another high-grade sub-interval in SD-25-593 further confirms the presence of significant gold mineralization in this previously undrilled area.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for an open-pit project.
  • High-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“14.70”

Context: 0.88

SD-25-593Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 35.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.94 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-593
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
35.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.94 m
From
73.37 m
To
74.31 m
Hole Depth
192 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-593:73.37-74.31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668162
Northing
5316717
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
105 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very high-grade, albeit narrow, intercept in SD-25-593 further highlights the significant gold potential in the Jubilee Shear, particularly in previously undrilled areas.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade for an open-pit project.
  • Indicates high-grade potential within the Jubilee Shear.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“35.10”

Context: 0.94

SD-25-594Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-594
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
2.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.8 m
From
20.11 m
To
21.91 m
Hole Depth
117 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-594:20.11-21.91
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668124
Northing
5316678
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the Jubilee Shear mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for an open-pit project.

Negative factors

  • Relatively narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“2.13”

Context: 1.80

SD-25-595Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.11 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-595
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
32.11 m
From
43.65 m
To
75.76 m
Hole Depth
115 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-595:43.65-75.76
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668105
Northing
5316641
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows broad, low-grade gold mineralization, which could contribute to bulk tonnage open-pit potential despite the modest grade.

Positive factors

  • Significant intercept length, indicating broad mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade, close to the stated cut-off.

Evidence · table

“0.48”

Context: 32.11

SD-25-596Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.06 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-596
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.06 m
From
12 m
To
13.06 m
Hole Depth
147 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-596:12.0-13.06
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668039
Northing
5316627
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate gold grade, contributing to the overall understanding of the near-surface mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for an open-pit project.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“1.70”

Context: 1.06

SD-25-597Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-597
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0 m
Hole Depth
105 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-597:null-null
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668080
Northing
5316610
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-57 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This hole did not intersect significant mineralization, which is a negative outcome for exploration efforts, though common in drilling programs.

Negative factors

  • No significant gold mineralization intersected.

Evidence · table

“No significant values”

Context: No significant values

SD-25-598Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 5.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-598
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
5.65
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.67 m
From
8.02 m
To
9.69 m
Hole Depth
100 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-598:8.02-9.69
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668063
Northing
5316572
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This near-surface intercept shows a strong gold grade, which is positive for potential open-pit development.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for an open-pit project.
  • Near-surface intercept, favorable for open-pit mining.

Negative factors

  • Relatively narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“5.65”

Context: 1.67

SD-25-599Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.71 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-599
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.71 m
From
10.45 m
To
18.16 m
Hole Depth
102 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-599:10.45-18.16
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668065
Northing
5316532
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall understanding of the low-grade mineralization potential.

Positive factors

  • Moderate intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade, close to the stated cut-off.

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: 7.71

SD-25-600Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-600
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
0.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.16 m
From
8.84 m
To
18 m
Hole Depth
99 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-600:8.84-18.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668050
Northing
5316488
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall understanding of the low-grade mineralization potential.

Positive factors

  • Moderate intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade, close to the stated cut-off.

Evidence · table

“0.94”

Context: 9.16

SD-25-601Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.48 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-601
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
1.51
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.48 m
From
13.18 m
To
17.66 m
Hole Depth
126 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-601:13.18-17.66
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668033
Northing
5316454
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall understanding of the near-surface mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for an open-pit project.

Evidence · table

“1.51”

Context: 4.48

SD-25-601Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-601
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
3.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
121.27 m
To
123.27 m
Hole Depth
126 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-601:121.27-123.27
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668033
Northing
5316454
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade potential at depth within the Jubilee Shear.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for an open-pit project.

Negative factors

  • Relatively narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“3.85”

Context: 2.00

SD-25-602Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-602
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0 m
Hole Depth
100 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-602:null-null
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668020
Northing
5316420
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This hole did not intersect significant mineralization, which is a negative outcome for exploration efforts, though common in drilling programs.

Negative factors

  • No significant gold mineralization intersected.

Evidence · table

“No significant values”

Context: No significant values

SD-25-603Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-603
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0 m
Hole Depth
100 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-603:null-null
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668004
Northing
5316387
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This hole did not intersect significant mineralization, which is a negative outcome for exploration efforts, though common in drilling programs.

Negative factors

  • No significant gold mineralization intersected.

Evidence · table

“No significant values”

Context: No significant values

SD-25-604Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-604
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0 m
Hole Depth
36 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-604:null-null
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668004
Northing
5316388
Elevation
348 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This hole did not intersect significant mineralization, which is a negative outcome for exploration efforts, though common in drilling programs.

Negative factors

  • No significant gold mineralization intersected.

Evidence · table

“No significant values”

Context: No significant values

SD-25-605Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-605
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
1.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.44 m
From
39 m
To
41.44 m
Hole Depth
130 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-605:39.0-41.44
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668264
Northing
5316986
Elevation
364 m
Azimuth
285 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the near-surface mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for an open-pit project.

Evidence · table

“1.85”

Context: 2.44

SD-25-605Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-605
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
3.99
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
39 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
130 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-605:39.0-40.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668264
Northing
5316986
Elevation
364 m
Azimuth
285 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval enhances the overall value of the broader intercept in SD-25-605, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for an open-pit project.
  • High-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“3.99”

Context: 1.00

SD-25-606Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.04 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-606
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
1.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.04 m
From
23.26 m
To
33.3 m
Hole Depth
120 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-606:23.26-33.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668219
Northing
5316971
Elevation
361 m
Azimuth
295 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to the overall resource potential in the Jubilee Shear.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade over a significant width for an open-pit project.

Evidence · table

“1.21”

Context: 10.04

SD-25-606Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 6.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.01 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-606
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
6.88
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.01 m
From
24.34 m
To
25.35 m
Hole Depth
120 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-606:24.34-25.35
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668219
Northing
5316971
Elevation
361 m
Azimuth
295 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval enhances the overall value of the broader intercept in SD-25-606, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for an open-pit project.
  • High-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“6.88”

Context: 1.01

SD-25-607Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.33 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-607
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
1.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.33 m
From
52.67 m
To
64 m
Hole Depth
155 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-607:52.67-64.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668254
Northing
5316883
Elevation
360 m
Azimuth
283 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to the overall resource potential in the Jubilee Shear.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade over a significant width for an open-pit project.

Evidence · table

“1.12”

Context: 11.33

SD-25-607Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 7.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-607
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
7.63
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
61 m
To
62 m
Hole Depth
155 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-607:61.0-62.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668254
Northing
5316883
Elevation
360 m
Azimuth
283 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval enhances the overall value of the broader intercept in SD-25-607, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for an open-pit project.
  • High-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“7.63”

Context: 1.00

SD-25-608Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.47 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-608
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
0.97
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.47 m
From
45.25 m
To
59.72 m
Hole Depth
135 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-608:45.25-59.72
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668237
Northing
5316831
Elevation
358 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a good width, contributing to the overall resource potential in the Jubilee Shear.

Positive factors

  • Moderate intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade, close to the stated cut-off.

Evidence · table

“0.97”

Context: 14.47

SD-25-608Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 6.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-608
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
6.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.05 m
From
58.67 m
To
59.72 m
Hole Depth
135 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-608:58.67-59.72
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668237
Northing
5316831
Elevation
358 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval enhances the overall value of the broader intercept in SD-25-608, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for an open-pit project.
  • High-grade sub-interval within a broader zone.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“6.84”

Context: 1.05

SD-25-616Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 10.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.59 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-616
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
10.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.59 m
From
36.23 m
To
44.82 m
Hole Depth
111 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-616:36.23-44.82
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668103
Northing
5316491
Elevation
355 m
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-54 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is a highly material result, demonstrating exceptional gold grades over a significant width, substantially improving the project's grade-thickness profile and confirming high-grade continuity in a key area.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade over a significant width for an open-pit project.
  • Grade-thickness product (86.3 g/t*m) significantly exceeds prior best (61.1 g/t*m).
  • Grade (10.05 g/t) is well above the orogenic gold 75th percentile (5.3 g/t).
  • Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization in the Jubilee area.

Evidence · table

“10.05”

Context: 8.59

SD-25-616Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 51.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.56 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-616
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
51.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.56 m
From
39.33 m
To
40.89 m
Hole Depth
111 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-616:39.33-40.89
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668103
Northing
5316491
Elevation
355 m
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-54 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval represents an exceptional gold grade, significantly contributing to the overall high-grade nature of the SD-25-616 intercept and indicating very strong localized mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade for an open-pit project.
  • High-grade sub-interval within a broader bonanza zone.

Negative factors

  • Relatively narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“51.55”

Context: 1.56

SD-25-616Wawa Gold Project · goldGrade: 82.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.92 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD-25-616
Project
Wawa Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
RPX

Geometry

Grade
82.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.92 m
From
39.33 m
To
40.25 m
Hole Depth
111 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD-25-616:39.33-40.25
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
668103
Northing
5316491
Elevation
355 m
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-54 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, umpire, check_assays

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
6 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is the highlight of the release, representing a new best grade for the project and demonstrating extremely high-grade gold mineralization, which is highly material and novel.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza gold grade, significantly exceeding the exceptional threshold for open-pit gold.
  • New best grade for the project (82.80 g/t Au vs prior 82.5 g/t Au).
  • High-grade sub-interval within a broader bonanza zone, indicating extreme localized enrichment.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“82.80”

Context: 0.92

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.