NEW AGE METALS REPORTS GOLD VALUES UP TO 4.77 G/T FROM ONGOING PROSPECTING AT THE BONANZA RIDGE GOLD AND CRITICAL METALS PROJECT, KENORA MINING DISTRICT, NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
Original announcement by prospectors_exchange on
- Company
- New Age Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- NAM
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Northwestern Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-29 19:03:15 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
New Age Metals has reported gold values up to 4.77 g/t from surface grab sampling at the Bonanza Ridge Project in Ontario. The sampling identified a new sub-parallel structure north of the Blue Star showing, with additional anomalous copper and silver values also noted.
Reasoning: The release reports encouraging gold, copper, and silver values from surface grab sampling on a previously unrecognized structure, though the selective nature of grab sampling limits geological certainty.
Positive factors
- Identification of a new sub-parallel structure north of Blue Star
- Gold grades up to 4.77 g/t in quartz-veined mafic volcanics
- Anomalous copper and silver values reported
- QA/QC protocols and certified laboratory (Actlabs) disclosed
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective and not necessarily representative
Facts used in scoring: 5
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: Release mentions use of Oreas certified reference material standards, blanks, and ISO 17025 certified laboratory (Actlabs).
Evidence · text
“Commercially prepared Oreas certified reference material standards and generic blank material were inserted as part of the QA/QC program.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Sampling identified a new sub-parallel structure north of the historic Blue Star showing.
Evidence · text
“identified gold values up to 4.77 g/t on a previously unrecognized sub-parallel structure north of Blue Star”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
Fact 1Bonanza Ridge Gold and Critical Metals Project · goldGrade: 4.77Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bonanza Ridge Gold and Critical Metals Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northwestern Ontario
- Ticker
- NAM
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- North Blue Star Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 4.77 g/t Au is a strong result for surface prospecting on a new structure.
Positive factors
- High grade for surface prospecting
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“a high of 4.777 g/t Au in quartz-veined mafic volcanics”
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
Fact 2Bonanza Ridge Gold and Critical Metals Project · goldGrade: 4.68Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bonanza Ridge Gold and Critical Metals Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northwestern Ontario
- Ticker
- NAM
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- North Blue Star Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 4.68 g/t Au is a strong result for surface prospecting.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“returned gold values of 4.77 g/t, 4.68 g/t, and 1.05 g/t Au”
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
Fact 3Bonanza Ridge Gold and Critical Metals Project · goldGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bonanza Ridge Gold and Critical Metals Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northwestern Ontario
- Ticker
- NAM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- North Blue Star Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.05 g/t Au is a modest result for surface prospecting.
Positive factors
- Above 1 g/t threshold
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“returned gold values of 4.77 g/t, 4.68 g/t, and 1.05 g/t Au”
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
Fact 4Bonanza Ridge Gold and Critical Metals Project · copperGrade: 3230Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bonanza Ridge Gold and Critical Metals Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northwestern Ontario
- Ticker
- NAM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3230
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3,230 ppm Cu is an anomalous value for surface prospecting.
Positive factors
- Anomalous copper values
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“Elevated copper values reached 3,230 ppm Cu”
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
Fact 5Bonanza Ridge Gold and Critical Metals Project · silverGrade: 14.9Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bonanza Ridge Gold and Critical Metals Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northwestern Ontario
- Ticker
- NAM
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 14.9 g/t Ag is an anomalous value for surface prospecting.
Positive factors
- Anomalous silver values
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective
Evidence · text
“silver reached 14.9 g/t Ag”
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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