OceanaGold Reports Exceptional High-Grade Drill Results at Wharekirauponga and Progress on Waihi North Project
Original announcement by prnewswire on
- Company
- OceanaGold Corporation
- Ticker
- OGC
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- New Zealand
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-24 11:23:40 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
OceanaGold reports exceptional high-grade gold drill results from 16 new holes at its Wharekirauponga project in New Zealand, including intercepts such as 6.3 m at 97.2 g/t Au and 8.5 m at 41.5 g/t Au. These results confirm the continuity and up-dip extension of the high-grade EG Vein zone, supporting potential upgrades from Inferred to Indicated Mineral Resources and an increase in Mineral Reserves. The company also provided an update on the Waihi North Project, with a technical report planned for January 2027 to include updated resource estimates and a potential processing plant expansion.
Reasoning: OceanaGold reported exceptional high-grade gold drill results with significant true widths, confirming continuity and extending mineralization at Wharekirauponga. These results are expected to lead to an upgrade of Inferred to Indicated Mineral Resources and an increase in Mineral Reserves, indicating strong future growth potential. The company also provided comprehensive QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off, enhancing confidence in the results, despite a minor issue with core recovery in one hole.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercepts
- Significant true widths reported
- Confirmation of continuity and up-dip extension of high-grade zone
- Strong potential for resource upgrade and reserve increase
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed
- Qualified Persons have signed off on technical information
- Mineralization remains open in multiple directions
Negative factors
- Reduced core recovery in one drill hole (WKP146D) for a specific interval
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 74
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 74. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (74)
WKP145AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 13.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP145A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.3 m
- True Width
- 5.6 m
- From
- 440 m
- To
- 447.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 440 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP145A:440-447.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 13.5 g/t Au over 5.6 m true width is an exceptional grade for underground mining, contributing positively to resource conversion efforts. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for underground mining
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“13.5”
Context: WKP145A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Exceptional GradeRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The gold grade of 13.5 g/t is exceptional for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=15 g/t exceptional, >=7 g/t strong).
Evidence · table
“13.5”
Context: WKP145A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.6 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.6”
Context: WKP145A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP145A
WKP145AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP145A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.3 m
- True Width
- 5.6 m
- From
- 440 m
- To
- 447.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 440 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP145A:440-447.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 12.0 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“12.0”
Context: WKP145A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 12.0 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“12.0”
Context: WKP145A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.6 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.6”
Context: WKP145A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP145A
WKP146AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 15.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.3 m
- True Width
- 5.7 m
- From
- 475 m
- To
- 481.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 475 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146A:475-481.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 15.5 g/t Au over 5.7 m true width is an exceptional grade for underground mining, contributing positively to resource conversion efforts. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for underground mining
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“15.5”
Context: WKP146A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 15.5 g/t is at the exceptional threshold for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=15 g/t exceptional).
Evidence · table
“15.5”
Context: WKP146A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.7 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.7”
Context: WKP146A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146A
WKP146AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 12.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.3 m
- True Width
- 5.7 m
- From
- 475 m
- To
- 481.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 475 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146A:475-481.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 12.6 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“12.6”
Context: WKP146A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 12.6 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“12.6”
Context: WKP146A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.7 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.7”
Context: WKP146A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146A
WKP146BWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 25.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 25.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.5 m
- True Width
- 5.9 m
- From
- 485.6 m
- To
- 492.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 485.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146B:485.6-492.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 25.9 g/t Au over 5.9 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining, significantly contributing to resource conversion efforts. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“25.9”
Context: WKP146B
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 25.9 g/t is well above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“25.9”
Context: WKP146B
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.9 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.9”
Context: WKP146B
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146B
WKP146BWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 21.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.5 m
- True Width
- 5.9 m
- From
- 485.6 m
- To
- 492.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 485.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146B:485.6-492.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 21.5 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“21.5”
Context: WKP146B
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 21.5 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“21.5”
Context: WKP146B
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.9 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.9”
Context: WKP146B
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146B
WKP146CWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 97.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 97.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.3 m
- True Width
- 6.3 m
- From
- 481.5 m
- To
- 488.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 481.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146C:481.5-488.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 97.2 g/t Au over 6.3 m true width is an outstanding bonanza grade for underground mining, yielding an exceptional grade-thickness product. This is a highly material result for resource conversion. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Exceptional grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“97.2”
Context: WKP146C
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 97.2 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“97.2”
Context: WKP146C
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 6.3 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“6.3”
Context: WKP146C
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146C
WKP146CWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 81.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 81.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.3 m
- True Width
- 6.3 m
- From
- 481.5 m
- To
- 488.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 481.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146C:481.5-488.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 81.2 g/t is moderate and contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“81.2”
Context: WKP146C
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Moderate GradeRejected · neutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 81.2 g/t is moderate for silver (rubric: >=100 g/t moderate, >=30 g/t weak).
Evidence · table
“81.2”
Context: WKP146C
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 6.3 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“6.3”
Context: WKP146C
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146C
WKP146D*Wharekirauponga · goldGrade: 5.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146D*
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.6 m
- True Width
- 4.3 m
- From
- 489.6 m
- To
- 495.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 489.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146D*:489.6-495.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 5.9 g/t Au over 4.3 m true width is a strong grade for underground mining, but the reduced core recovery for this interval introduces uncertainty, leading to a lower confidence score.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Reduced core recovery for this interval
Evidence · table
“5.9”
Context: WKP146D*
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Strong GradeRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The gold grade of 5.9 g/t is strong for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=7 g/t strong, >=4 g/t moderate).
Evidence · table
“5.9”
Context: WKP146D*
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 4.3 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“4.3”
Context: WKP146D*
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146D*
Reduced Core RecoveryRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: Drill hole WKP146D* returned poor core recovery (approximately 40%) for this interval, with unrecovered core assigned zero grade.
Evidence · text
“Drilling of the WKP146D EG Vein intercept returned poor core recovery, with only approximately 40% of the interval recovered. Unrecovered core has been assigned a zero grade in calculating the reported composite, providing a conservative treatment of the missing interval.”
WKP146D*Wharekirauponga · silverGrade: 5.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146D*
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.6 m
- True Width
- 4.3 m
- From
- 489.6 m
- To
- 495.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 489.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146D*:489.6-495.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 5.4 g/t is weak and contributes as a byproduct. The reduced core recovery for this interval introduces uncertainty, leading to a lower confidence score.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Reduced core recovery for this interval
Evidence · table
“5.4”
Context: WKP146D*
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 5.4 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“5.4”
Context: WKP146D*
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 4.3 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“4.3”
Context: WKP146D*
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146D*
Reduced Core RecoveryRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: Drill hole WKP146D* returned poor core recovery (approximately 40%) for this interval, with unrecovered core assigned zero grade.
Evidence · text
“Drilling of the WKP146D EG Vein intercept returned poor core recovery, with only approximately 40% of the interval recovered. Unrecovered core has been assigned a zero grade in calculating the reported composite, providing a conservative treatment of the missing interval.”
WKP147Wharekirauponga · goldGrade: 39.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP147
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.8 m
- True Width
- 1.8 m
- From
- 681.7 m
- To
- 684.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 681.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP147:681.7-684.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 39.7 g/t Au over 1.8 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining, yielding a moderate grade-thickness product. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“39.7”
Context: WKP147
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 39.7 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“39.7”
Context: WKP147
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 1.8 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: WKP147
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP147
WKP147Wharekirauponga · silverGrade: 30.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP147
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 30.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.8 m
- True Width
- 1.8 m
- From
- 681.7 m
- To
- 684.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 681.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP147:681.7-684.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 30.4 g/t is weak but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Weak silver grade
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“30.4”
Context: WKP147
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 30.4 g/t is at the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“30.4”
Context: WKP147
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 1.8 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: WKP147
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP147
WKP147AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 32.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP147A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 32.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.3 m
- True Width
- 4.2 m
- From
- 602.9 m
- To
- 611.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 602.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP147A:602.9-611.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 32.4 g/t Au over 4.2 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining, yielding a strong grade-thickness product. This is a highly material result for resource conversion. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Strong grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“32.4”
Context: WKP147A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 32.4 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“32.4”
Context: WKP147A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 4.2 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“4.2”
Context: WKP147A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP147A
WKP147AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 18.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP147A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.3 m
- True Width
- 4.2 m
- From
- 602.9 m
- To
- 611.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 602.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP147A:602.9-611.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 18.8 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“18.8”
Context: WKP147A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 18.8 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“18.8”
Context: WKP147A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 4.2 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“4.2”
Context: WKP147A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP147A
WKP148Wharekirauponga · goldGrade: 11.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- True Width
- 5.7 m
- From
- 523.9 m
- To
- 530.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 523.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148:523.9-530.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 11.7 g/t Au over 5.7 m true width is a strong grade for underground mining, yielding a moderate grade-thickness product. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“11.7”
Context: WKP148
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Strong GradeRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The gold grade of 11.7 g/t is strong for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=7 g/t strong, >=4 g/t moderate).
Evidence · table
“11.7”
Context: WKP148
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.7 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.7”
Context: WKP148
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP148
WKP148Wharekirauponga · silverGrade: 14.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- True Width
- 5.7 m
- From
- 523.9 m
- To
- 530.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 523.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148:523.9-530.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 14.6 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“14.6”
Context: WKP148
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 14.6 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“14.6”
Context: WKP148
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.7 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.7”
Context: WKP148
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP148
WKP148AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.1 m
- True Width
- 3.1 m
- From
- 547.7 m
- To
- 551.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 547.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148A:547.7-551.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 2.6 g/t Au over 3.1 m true width is a weak grade for underground mining, but contributes to resource conversion. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Weak gold grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“2.6”
Context: WKP148A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The gold grade of 2.6 g/t is weak for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=2.5 g/t weak).
Evidence · table
“2.6”
Context: WKP148A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 3.1 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.1”
Context: WKP148A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP148A
WKP148AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 5.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.1 m
- True Width
- 3.1 m
- From
- 547.7 m
- To
- 551.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 547.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148A:547.7-551.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 5.2 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“5.2”
Context: WKP148A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 5.2 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“5.2”
Context: WKP148A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 3.1 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.1”
Context: WKP148A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP148A
WKP148BWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.2 m
- True Width
- 9.9 m
- From
- 571.5 m
- To
- 588.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 571.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148B:571.5-588.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 3.7 g/t Au over 9.9 m true width is a moderate grade for underground mining, yielding a moderate grade-thickness product. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“3.7”
Context: WKP148B
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Moderate GradeRejected · neutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The gold grade of 3.7 g/t is moderate for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=4 g/t moderate, >=2.5 g/t weak).
Evidence · table
“3.7”
Context: WKP148B
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 9.9 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“9.9”
Context: WKP148B
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP148B
WKP148BWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 8.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.2 m
- True Width
- 9.9 m
- From
- 571.5 m
- To
- 588.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 571.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148B:571.5-588.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 8.6 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“8.6”
Context: WKP148B
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 8.6 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“8.6”
Context: WKP148B
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 9.9 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“9.9”
Context: WKP148B
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP148B
WKP148CWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.7 m
- True Width
- 5.5 m
- From
- 499.1 m
- To
- 505.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 499.1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148C:499.1-505.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 6.0 g/t Au over 5.5 m true width is a strong grade for underground mining, yielding a moderate grade-thickness product. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“6.0”
Context: WKP148C
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Strong GradeRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The gold grade of 6.0 g/t is strong for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=7 g/t strong, >=4 g/t moderate).
Evidence · table
“6.0”
Context: WKP148C
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.5 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.5”
Context: WKP148C
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP148C
WKP148CWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 6.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.7 m
- True Width
- 5.5 m
- From
- 499.1 m
- To
- 505.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 499.1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148C:499.1-505.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 6.2 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“6.2”
Context: WKP148C
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 6.2 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“6.2”
Context: WKP148C
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.5 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.5”
Context: WKP148C
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP148C
WKP148DWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 5.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148D
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.6 m
- True Width
- 7 m
- From
- 485 m
- To
- 493.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 485 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148D:485-493.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 5.8 g/t Au over 7.0 m true width is a strong grade for underground mining, yielding a moderate grade-thickness product. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“5.8”
Context: WKP148D
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Strong GradeRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The gold grade of 5.8 g/t is strong for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=7 g/t strong, >=4 g/t moderate).
Evidence · table
“5.8”
Context: WKP148D
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 7.0 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“7.0”
Context: WKP148D
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP148D
WKP148DWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 7.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148D
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.6 m
- True Width
- 7 m
- From
- 485 m
- To
- 493.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 485 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148D:485-493.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 7.7 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“7.7”
Context: WKP148D
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 7.7 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“7.7”
Context: WKP148D
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 7.0 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“7.0”
Context: WKP148D
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP148D
WKP149AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 11.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP149A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.5 m
- True Width
- 5.9 m
- From
- 535.5 m
- To
- 542 m
- Intercept Depth
- 535.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP149A:535.5-542
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 11.5 g/t Au over 5.9 m true width is a strong grade for underground mining, yielding a moderate grade-thickness product. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“11.5”
Context: WKP149A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Strong GradeRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The gold grade of 11.5 g/t is strong for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=7 g/t strong, >=4 g/t moderate).
Evidence · table
“11.5”
Context: WKP149A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.9 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.9”
Context: WKP149A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP149A
WKP149AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 9.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP149A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.5 m
- True Width
- 5.9 m
- From
- 535.5 m
- To
- 542 m
- Intercept Depth
- 535.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP149A:535.5-542
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 9.8 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“9.8”
Context: WKP149A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 9.8 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“9.8”
Context: WKP149A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 5.9 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.9”
Context: WKP149A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP149A
WKP149BWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 7.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP149B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.1 m
- True Width
- 4.8 m
- From
- 528.2 m
- To
- 533.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 528.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP149B:528.2-533.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 7.6 g/t Au over 4.8 m true width is a strong grade for underground mining, yielding a moderate grade-thickness product. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“7.6”
Context: WKP149B
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Strong GradeRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The gold grade of 7.6 g/t is strong for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=7 g/t strong, >=4 g/t moderate).
Evidence · table
“7.6”
Context: WKP149B
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 4.8 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“4.8”
Context: WKP149B
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP149B
WKP149BWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 8.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP149B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.1 m
- True Width
- 4.8 m
- From
- 528.2 m
- To
- 533.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 528.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP149B:528.2-533.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 8.1 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“8.1”
Context: WKP149B
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 8.1 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“8.1”
Context: WKP149B
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 4.8 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“4.8”
Context: WKP149B
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP149B
WKP150Wharekirauponga · goldGrade: 41.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP150
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 41.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.1 m
- True Width
- 8.5 m
- From
- 399 m
- To
- 410.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 399 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP150:399-410.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 41.5 g/t Au over 8.5 m true width is an outstanding bonanza grade for underground mining, yielding an exceptional grade-thickness product. This is a highly material result for resource conversion. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Exceptional grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“41.5”
Context: WKP150
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 41.5 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“41.5”
Context: WKP150
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 8.5 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“8.5”
Context: WKP150
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP150
WKP150Wharekirauponga · silverGrade: 37.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP150
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 37.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.1 m
- True Width
- 8.5 m
- From
- 399 m
- To
- 410.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 399 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP150:399-410.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 37.1 g/t is weak but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Weak silver grade
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“37.1”
Context: WKP150
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 37.1 g/t is weak for silver (rubric: >=30 g/t weak).
Evidence · table
“37.1”
Context: WKP150
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 8.5 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“8.5”
Context: WKP150
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP150
WKP151Wharekirauponga · goldGrade: 28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP151
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.8 m
- True Width
- 3.3 m
- From
- 465.1 m
- To
- 468.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 465.1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP151:465.1-468.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 28.0 g/t Au over 3.3 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining, yielding a moderate grade-thickness product. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“28.0”
Context: WKP151
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 28.0 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“28.0”
Context: WKP151
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 3.3 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.3”
Context: WKP151
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
WKP151Wharekirauponga · silverGrade: 20.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP151
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.8 m
- True Width
- 3.3 m
- From
- 465.1 m
- To
- 468.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 465.1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP151:465.1-468.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG Vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 20.2 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“20.2”
Context: WKP151
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 20.2 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“20.2”
Context: WKP151
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 3.3 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.3”
Context: WKP151
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP151
WKP144C*Wharekirauponga · goldGrade: 8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP144C*
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
- True Width
- 2 m
- From
- 419 m
- To
- 421.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 419 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP144C*:419-421.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 8.0 g/t Au over 2.0 m true width is a strong grade for underground mining, but this is a re-release of historical data, reducing its novelty. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · table
“8.0”
Context: WKP144C*
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Strong GradeRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The gold grade of 8.0 g/t is strong for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=7 g/t strong, >=4 g/t moderate).
Evidence · table
“8.0”
Context: WKP144C*
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 2.0 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.0”
Context: WKP144C*
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP144C*
Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Reason: This intercept from WKP144C* is explicitly stated as not a new drill hole and was included in a previous news release dated April 1, 2026.
Evidence · text
“WKP144C and WKP124O are not classified as new drill holes in this release. These holes were completed and partial results included in the April 1, 2026 news release update.”
WKP144C*Wharekirauponga · silverGrade: 4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP144C*
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
- True Width
- 2 m
- From
- 419 m
- To
- 421.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 419 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP144C*:419-421.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 4.0 g/t is weak and contributes as a byproduct, but this is a re-release of historical data, reducing its novelty. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · table
“4.0”
Context: WKP144C*
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 4.0 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“4.0”
Context: WKP144C*
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 2.0 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.0”
Context: WKP144C*
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP144C*
Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Reason: This intercept from WKP144C* is explicitly stated as not a new drill hole and was included in a previous news release dated April 1, 2026.
Evidence · text
“WKP144C and WKP124O are not classified as new drill holes in this release. These holes were completed and partial results included in the April 1, 2026 news release update.”
WKP145AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP145A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- True Width
- 0.6 m
- From
- 282 m
- To
- 282.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP145A:282-282.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 29.0 g/t Au over 0.6 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“29.0”
Context: WKP145A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 29.0 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“29.0”
Context: WKP145A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 0.6 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.6”
Context: WKP145A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP145A
WKP145AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP145A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- True Width
- 0.6 m
- From
- 282 m
- To
- 282.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP145A:282-282.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 55.0 g/t is moderate and contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Moderate silver grade
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“55.0”
Context: WKP145A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Moderate GradeRejected · neutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 55.0 g/t is moderate for silver (rubric: >=100 g/t moderate, >=30 g/t weak).
Evidence · table
“55.0”
Context: WKP145A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 0.6 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.6”
Context: WKP145A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP145A
WKP145AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 51.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP145A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 51.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- True Width
- 0.3 m
- From
- 294.4 m
- To
- 295 m
- Intercept Depth
- 294.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP145A:294.4-295
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 51.5 g/t Au over 0.3 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“51.5”
Context: WKP145A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 51.5 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“51.5”
Context: WKP145A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 0.3 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.3”
Context: WKP145A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP145A
WKP145AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 37.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP145A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 37.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- True Width
- 0.3 m
- From
- 294.4 m
- To
- 295 m
- Intercept Depth
- 294.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP145A:294.4-295
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 37.5 g/t is weak but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Weak silver grade
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“37.5”
Context: WKP145A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 37.5 g/t is weak for silver (rubric: >=30 g/t weak).
Evidence · table
“37.5”
Context: WKP145A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 0.3 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.3”
Context: WKP145A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP145A
WKP146AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 18.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.1 m
- True Width
- 9.6 m
- From
- 401 m
- To
- 412.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 401 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146A:401-412.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 18.5 g/t Au over 9.6 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining, yielding a strong grade-thickness product. This is a highly material result for resource conversion. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Strong grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“18.5”
Context: WKP146A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 18.5 g/t is above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“18.5”
Context: WKP146A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 9.6 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“9.6”
Context: WKP146A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146A
WKP146AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 12.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.1 m
- True Width
- 9.6 m
- From
- 401 m
- To
- 412.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 401 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146A:401-412.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 12.8 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“12.8”
Context: WKP146A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 12.8 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“12.8”
Context: WKP146A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 9.6 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“9.6”
Context: WKP146A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146A
WKP146AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 8.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.7 m
- True Width
- 2.7 m
- From
- 417.2 m
- To
- 419.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 417.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146A:417.2-419.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 8.2 g/t Au over 2.7 m true width is a strong grade for underground mining. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“8.2”
Context: WKP146A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Strong GradeRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The gold grade of 8.2 g/t is strong for an underground mining scenario (rubric: >=7 g/t strong, >=4 g/t moderate).
Evidence · table
“8.2”
Context: WKP146A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 2.7 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.7”
Context: WKP146A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146A
WKP146AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 5.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.7 m
- True Width
- 2.7 m
- From
- 417.2 m
- To
- 419.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 417.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146A:417.2-419.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 5.8 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“5.8”
Context: WKP146A
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 5.8 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“5.8”
Context: WKP146A
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 2.7 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.7”
Context: WKP146A
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146A
WKP146CWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.6 m
- True Width
- 6.6 m
- From
- 403.4 m
- To
- 412 m
- Intercept Depth
- 403.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146C:403.4-412
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 24.0 g/t Au over 6.6 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining, yielding a strong grade-thickness product. This is a highly material result for resource conversion. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Strong grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“24.0”
Context: WKP146C
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 24.0 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“24.0”
Context: WKP146C
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 6.6 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“6.6”
Context: WKP146C
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146C
WKP146CWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 16.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.6 m
- True Width
- 6.6 m
- From
- 403.4 m
- To
- 412 m
- Intercept Depth
- 403.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146C:403.4-412
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 16.3 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“16.3”
Context: WKP146C
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 16.3 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“16.3”
Context: WKP146C
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 6.6 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“6.6”
Context: WKP146C
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146C
WKP146CWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 107.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 107.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.6 m
- True Width
- 1.2 m
- From
- 408.7 m
- To
- 410.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 408.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146C:408.7-410.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 107.7 g/t Au over 1.2 m true width is an outstanding bonanza grade for underground mining, yielding a strong grade-thickness product. This is a highly material result for resource conversion. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Strong grade-thickness product
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“107.7”
Context: Incl.
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 107.7 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“107.7”
Context: Incl.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 1.2 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.2”
Context: Incl.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146C
WKP146CWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.6 m
- True Width
- 1.2 m
- From
- 408.7 m
- To
- 410.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 408.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146C:408.7-410.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 71.0 g/t is moderate and contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Moderate silver grade
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“71.0”
Context: Incl.
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Moderate GradeRejected · neutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 71.0 g/t is moderate for silver (rubric: >=100 g/t moderate, >=30 g/t weak).
Evidence · table
“71.0”
Context: Incl.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 1.2 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.2”
Context: Incl.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146C
WKP146CWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 39.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- True Width
- 1.6 m
- From
- 416 m
- To
- 418 m
- Intercept Depth
- 416 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146C:416-418
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 39.5 g/t Au over 1.6 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining, yielding a moderate grade-thickness product. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“39.5”
Context: WKP146C
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 39.5 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“39.5”
Context: WKP146C
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 1.6 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.6”
Context: WKP146C
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146C
WKP146CWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- True Width
- 1.6 m
- From
- 416 m
- To
- 418 m
- Intercept Depth
- 416 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146C:416-418
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 27.0 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“27.0”
Context: WKP146C
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 27.0 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“27.0”
Context: WKP146C
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 1.6 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.6”
Context: WKP146C
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146C
WKP146CWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 21.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- True Width
- 0.7 m
- From
- 433.7 m
- To
- 434.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 433.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146C:433.7-434.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 21.1 g/t Au over 0.7 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“21.1”
Context: WKP146C
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 21.1 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“21.1”
Context: WKP146C
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 0.7 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.7”
Context: WKP146C
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146C
WKP146CWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 14.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146C
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- True Width
- 0.7 m
- From
- 433.7 m
- To
- 434.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 433.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146C:433.7-434.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 14.5 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“14.5”
Context: WKP146C
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 14.5 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“14.5”
Context: WKP146C
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 0.7 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.7”
Context: WKP146C
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146C
WKP146DWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 27.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146D
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 27.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.1 m
- True Width
- 4.4 m
- From
- 417.2 m
- To
- 422.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 417.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146D:417.2-422.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 27.1 g/t Au over 4.4 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining, yielding a strong grade-thickness product. This is a highly material result for resource conversion. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Strong grade-thickness product
- Significant true width
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“27.1”
Context: WKP146D
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 27.1 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“27.1”
Context: WKP146D
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 4.4 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“4.4”
Context: WKP146D
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146D
WKP146DWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 24.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146D
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 24.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.1 m
- True Width
- 4.4 m
- From
- 417.2 m
- To
- 422.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 417.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146D:417.2-422.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 24.4 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“24.4”
Context: WKP146D
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 24.4 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“24.4”
Context: WKP146D
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 4.4 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“4.4”
Context: WKP146D
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146D
WKP146DWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 19.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146D
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 19.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- True Width
- 1.2 m
- From
- 432 m
- To
- 433.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 432 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146D:432-433.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 19.5 g/t Au over 1.2 m true width is a bonanza grade for underground mining. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“19.5”
Context: WKP146D
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 19.5 g/t is above the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t for an underground mining scenario.
Evidence · table
“19.5”
Context: WKP146D
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The true width of 1.2 m is explicitly stated for this intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.2”
Context: WKP146D
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified labs, CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") All exploration samples are assayed for gold by 30g fire assay with Atomic Absorption Spectrometry ("AAS") finish.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: Qualified Persons Mr. Euan Leslie and Mr. Leroy Crawford-Flett have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information in this news release relating to Mineral Reserves, mine planning, mine scheduling and mine development for the Waihi District...has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Euan Leslie, Chartered Professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Group Mining Engineer for OceanaGold and an employee of the Company, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: The activity for this drill hole is explicitly stated as 'Conversion', which is a form of infill drilling aimed at upgrading resource categories.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: WKP146D
WKP146DWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 5.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146D
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- True Width
- 1.2 m
- From
- 432 m
- To
- 433.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 432 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146D:432-433.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- EG HW Veins
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 5.1 g/t is weak, but contributes as a byproduct. True width disclosure and robust QA/QC enhance confidence.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- QP sign-off
Evidence · table
“5.1”
Context: WKP146D
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.2
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Weak GradeRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: The silver grade of 5.1 g/t is below the weak threshold of 30 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“5.1”
Context: WKP146D
Incl.Wharekirauponga · goldGrade: 107.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Incl.
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 107.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.6 m
- True Width
- 1.2 m
- From
- 408.7 m
- To
- 410.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 408.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Incl.:408.7-410.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 107.7 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 172.3 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 107.7 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“107.7”
Context: Incl.
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.2
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
Incl.Wharekirauponga · silverGrade: 71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Incl.
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.6 m
- True Width
- 1.2 m
- From
- 408.7 m
- To
- 410.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 408.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Incl.:408.7-410.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 71 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 113.6 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“71.0”
Context: Incl.
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.2
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
WKP146DWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 20.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146D
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.5 m
- From
- 441 m
- To
- 442.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 441 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146D:441-442.5
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 20.1 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 30.2 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 20.1 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“20.1”
Context: WKP146D
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.5
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
WKP146DWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 15.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP146D
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.5 m
- From
- 441 m
- To
- 442.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 441 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP146D:441-442.5
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 15.1 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 22.6 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 15.1 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“15.1”
Context: WKP146D
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.5
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
WKP147AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP147A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- True Width
- 0.3 m
- From
- 378.8 m
- To
- 380 m
- Intercept Depth
- 378.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP147A:378.8-380
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 47 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 56.4 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 47 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“47.0”
Context: WKP147A
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.3
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
WKP147AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 46.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP147A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 46.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- True Width
- 0.3 m
- From
- 378.8 m
- To
- 380 m
- Intercept Depth
- 378.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP147A:378.8-380
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 46.4 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 55.7 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“46.4”
Context: WKP147A
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.3
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
WKP148Wharekirauponga · goldGrade: 21.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
- True Width
- 0.9 m
- From
- 228.9 m
- To
- 231.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 228.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148:228.9-231.5
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 21.5 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 55.9 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 21.5 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“21.5”
Context: WKP148
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.9
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
WKP148Wharekirauponga · silverGrade: 25.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 25.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
- True Width
- 0.9 m
- From
- 228.9 m
- To
- 231.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 228.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148:228.9-231.5
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 25.2 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 65.5 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 25.2 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“25.2”
Context: WKP148
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.9
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
WKP149AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 20.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP149A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.8 m
- True Width
- 3.1 m
- From
- 472.1 m
- To
- 475.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 472.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP149A:472.1-475.9
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 20.3 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 77.1 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 20.3 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“20.3”
Context: WKP149A
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.1
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
WKP149AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 20.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP149A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.8 m
- True Width
- 3.1 m
- From
- 472.1 m
- To
- 475.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 472.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP149A:472.1-475.9
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 20.6 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 78.3 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 20.6 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“20.6”
Context: WKP149A
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.1
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
WKP149BWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 30.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP149B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 30.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- True Width
- 3.1 m
- From
- 458.3 m
- To
- 462.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 458.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP149B:458.3-462.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 30.4 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 121.6 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 30.4 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“30.4”
Context: WKP149B
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.1
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
WKP149BWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 17.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP149B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- True Width
- 3.1 m
- From
- 458.3 m
- To
- 462.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 458.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP149B:458.3-462.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 17.9 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 71.6 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 17.9 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“17.9”
Context: WKP149B
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.1
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
WKP149BWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 10.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP149B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.4 m
- True Width
- 1.1 m
- From
- 466 m
- To
- 467.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 466 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP149B:466-467.4
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 10.6 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 14.8 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 10.6 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“10.6”
Context: WKP149B
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.1
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
WKP149BWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP149B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.4 m
- True Width
- 1.1 m
- From
- 466 m
- To
- 467.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 466 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP149B:466-467.4
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 7.0 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 5 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“5.0”
Context: WKP149B
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.1
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
WKP124O*Wharekirauponga · goldGrade: 45.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP124O*
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 45.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- True Width
- 0.5 m
- From
- 650.8 m
- To
- 651.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 650.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP124O*:650.8-651.6
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 45.9 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 36.7 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 45.9 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“45.9”
Context: WKP124O*
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.5
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
WKP124O*Wharekirauponga · silverGrade: 23.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP124O*
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 23.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- True Width
- 0.5 m
- From
- 650.8 m
- To
- 651.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 650.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP124O*:650.8-651.6
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 23.1 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 18.5 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 23.1 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“23.1”
Context: WKP124O*
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.5
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
WKP147AWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 10.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP147A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.9 m
- True Width
- 1.9 m
- From
- 661.5 m
- To
- 664.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 661.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP147A:661.5-664.4
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 10.8 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 31.3 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 10.8 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“10.8”
Context: WKP147A
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.9
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
WKP147AWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 9.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP147A
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.9 m
- True Width
- 1.9 m
- From
- 661.5 m
- To
- 664.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 661.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP147A:661.5-664.4
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 9.2 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 26.7 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 9.2 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“9.2”
Context: WKP147A
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.9
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
WKP148BWharekirauponga · goldGrade: 12.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 600.4 m
- To
- 602.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 600.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148B:600.4-602.6
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 12.9 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 28.4 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 12.9 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“12.9”
Context: WKP148B
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
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
WKP148BWharekirauponga · silverGrade: 12.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WKP148B
- Project
- Wharekirauponga
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 600.4 m
- To
- 602.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 600.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WKP148B:600.4-602.6
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Waihi NZ Ltd and ALS laboratory in Brisbane
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 12.2 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 26.8 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 12.2 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“12.2”
Context: WKP148B
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.8
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
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.