Opus One Gold Completes 2026 Drill Program at Noyell, Extending Zone 1 Gold Mineralization From Surface to Approximately 750 Metres and Remaining Open at Depth
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Opus One Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- OOR.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 17:51:54 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Opus One Gold has completed its 2026 drilling program at the Noyell property, successfully extending Zone 1 gold mineralization from surface to approximately 750 metres vertical depth. The program also identified a new exploration target, Zone West, which showed gold mineralization across 800 metres of strike in all five holes drilled.
Reasoning: Successful completion of 2026 program demonstrating significant depth extension of Zone 1 and discovery of a new exploration front at Zone West.
Positive factors
- Zone 1 mineralization extended to 750m depth
- Zone 1 remains open at depth
- New exploration target identified at Zone West
- Strong high-grade vector identified in Zone 1 eastern shoot
Negative factors
- Marginal results in western portion of Zone 1
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Zone 1 mineralization extended from 500m to 750m vertical depth.
Evidence · text
“The 2026 program has now extended the known mineralized structure to approximately 750 metres vertical depth”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details sample preparation at Technominex and analysis at AGAT certified laboratory, including use of blanks and certified material.
Evidence · text
“Samples are then shipped to AGAT certified Laboratory in Val D’or for preparation and analysis.”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: True width values for key intercepts (NO-26-21a and NO-26-07) are explicitly stated.
Evidence · text
“NO-26-21a... including a true width of 9.08 metres”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
NO-26-18Noyell · goldGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.34 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-18
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.34 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-18:0-9.34
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 2
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant intersection in a zone that typically returns narrower and lower-grade results.
Positive factors
- Unusually broad intersection for Zone 2
Evidence · text
“Hole NO-26-18 returned 2.34 g/t Au over 9.34 metres in Zone 2”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NO-26-21aNoyell · goldGrade: 4.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.37 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-21a
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.37 m
- True Width
- 9.08 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-21a:0-11.37
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept with stated true width, though noted as previously reported.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- Deepest significant Zone 1 intersection
Evidence · text
“NO-26-21a, which returned 4.92 g/t gold over 11.37 metres (9.08 metres true width)”
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 9.08
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
NO-26-07Noyell · goldGrade: 8.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-07
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.5 m
- True Width
- 7.16 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-07:0-8.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept with stated true width, though noted as previously reported.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- High grade
Evidence · text
“NO-26-07 (8.22 g/t gold over 8.5 metres)”
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 7.16
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
NO-26-07Noyell · goldGrade: 49.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.34 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-07
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 49.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.34 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-07:0-8.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade sub-interval within a previously reported hole.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“including 49.1 g/t Au over 1.34 metres”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
NO-26-09Noyell · goldGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-09
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-09:0-8.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone West
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept, previously reported.
Evidence · text
“1.03 g/t Au over 8.90 metres in NO-26-09”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
NO-26-09Noyell · goldGrade: 3.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.19 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-09
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.19 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-09:0-1.19
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone West
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade narrow intercept, previously reported.
Evidence · text
“3.48 g/t Au over 1.19 metres in a second mineralized zone in NO-26-09”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
NO-26-16Noyell · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.41 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-16
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.41 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-16:0-10.41
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone West
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept, previously reported.
Evidence · text
“0.50 g/t Au over 10.41 metres in NO-26-16”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
NO-26-17Noyell · goldGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.96 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-17
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.96 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-17:0-3.96
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone West
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept, previously reported.
Evidence · text
“1.11 g/t Au over 3.96 metres in NO-26-17”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
NO-26-20Noyell · goldGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.29 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-20
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-20:0-8.29
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone West
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept, previously reported.
Evidence · text
“1.34 g/t Au over 8.29 metres in NO-26-20”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
NO-26-22Noyell · goldGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.07 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-22
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.07 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-22:0-9.07
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone West
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept, previously reported.
Evidence · text
“1.18 g/t Au over 9.07 metres in NO-26-22”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
How Atlas produces this analysis
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