OPUS ONE GOLD TERMINE SON PROGRAMME DE FORAGE 2026 SUR SA PROPRIÉTÉ AURIFÈRE NOYELL ET PROLONGE LA MINÉRALISATION DE LA ZONE 1 DEPUIS LA SURFACE JUSQU’AUX ENVIRONS DE 750 MÈTRES EN PROFONDEUR
Original announcement by globenewswire on
- Company
- Opus One Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- OOR
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 18:33:50 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, extending Zone 1 mineralization to approximately 750m depth. Notable results include an unexpected 2.34 g/t Au over 9.34m in Zone 2 and the successful identification of a new West Zone target.
Reasoning: The program successfully extended the known depth of Zone 1 and identified a new priority target in the West Zone, despite some marginal results in the west extension of Zone 1.
Positive factors
- extension of mineralization to 750m depth
- unexpected significant intercept in Zone 2
- identification of new West Zone target
Negative factors
- marginal results in Zone 1 west extension
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions AGAT laboratory, use of blanks and standards, and QP sign-off by Pierre O'Dowd.
Evidence · text
“L’ensemble des échantillons sont analysés pour l'or par fusion pyrognostique (50 g), avec finition ICP-OES. Tous les échantillons qui sont d'une teneur égale ou supérieure à 10 g/t Au sont soumis à un test gravimétrique pour la détermination de la teneur du minerai.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization in Zone 1 has been extended from 500m to 750m depth.
Evidence · text
“Le programme 2026 a maintenant permis d’étendre la structure minéralisée connue jusqu’à environ 750 mètres de profondeur verticale”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
NO-26-08Noyell · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-08
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 438 m
- To
- 439.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 537 m
- Intercept Depth
- 438 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-08:438-439.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1
- Easting
- 311050
- Northing
- 5487900
- Azimuth
- 358 °
- Dip
- -67 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Marginal gold grade reported in Zone 1.
Negative factors
- marginal grade
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 1,5
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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"
NO-26-08Noyell · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.93 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-08
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.93 m
- From
- 512.54 m
- To
- 514.47 m
- Hole Depth
- 537 m
- Intercept Depth
- 512.54 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-08:512.54-514.47
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 2
- Easting
- 311050
- Northing
- 5487900
- Azimuth
- 358 °
- Dip
- -67 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Marginal gold grade reported in Zone 2.
Negative factors
- marginal grade
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 1,93
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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"
NO-26-14ANoyell · goldGrade: 2.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.34 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-14A
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.34 m
- From
- 709.01 m
- To
- 710.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 768 m
- Intercept Depth
- 709.01 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-14A:709.01-710.35
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1
- Easting
- 311800
- Northing
- 5487450
- Azimuth
- 355 °
- Dip
- -74 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold grade in Zone 1.
Evidence · table
“2,72”
Context: 1,34
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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"
NO-26-14ANoyell · goldGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-14A
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.38 m
- From
- 762.92 m
- To
- 765.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 768 m
- Intercept Depth
- 762.92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-14A:762.92-765.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 2
- Easting
- 311800
- Northing
- 5487450
- Azimuth
- 355 °
- Dip
- -74 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade in Zone 2.
Evidence · table
“1,02”
Context: 2,38
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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"
NO-26-18Noyell · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.33 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-18
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.33 m
- From
- 436.29 m
- To
- 438.62 m
- Hole Depth
- 546 m
- Intercept Depth
- 436.29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-18:436.29-438.62
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1
- Easting
- 311350
- Northing
- 5487735
- Azimuth
- 357 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Marginal gold grade in Zone 1.
Negative factors
- marginal grade
Evidence · table
“0,82”
Context: 2,33
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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"
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.34 m
- From
- 467.66 m
- To
- 477 m
- Hole Depth
- 546 m
- Intercept Depth
- 467.66 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-18:467.66-477
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 2
- Easting
- 311350
- Northing
- 5487735
- Azimuth
- 357 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Unexpectedly high grade and width for Zone 2.
Positive factors
- significant width for Zone 2
Evidence · table
“2,34”
Context: 9,34
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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"
NO-26-19Noyell · goldGrade: 2.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-19
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 718.28 m
- To
- 720.28 m
- Hole Depth
- 807 m
- Intercept Depth
- 718.28 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-19:718.28-720.28
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1
- Easting
- 311400
- Northing
- 5487600
- Azimuth
- 355 °
- Dip
- -77 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good gold grade in Zone 1.
Evidence · table
“2,66”
Context: 2
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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"
NO-26-19Noyell · goldGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.67 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-19
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.67 m
- From
- 794.04 m
- To
- 795.71 m
- Hole Depth
- 807 m
- Intercept Depth
- 794.04 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-19:794.04-795.71
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 2
- Easting
- 311400
- Northing
- 5487600
- Azimuth
- 355 °
- Dip
- -77 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade in Zone 2.
Evidence · table
“1,67”
Context: 1,67
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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"
NO-26-23BNoyell · goldGrade: 1.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-23B
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.18 m
- From
- 776.02 m
- To
- 777.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 816 m
- Intercept Depth
- 776.02 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-23B:776.02-777.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1
- Easting
- 311500
- Northing
- 5487550
- Azimuth
- 355 °
- Dip
- -76 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low gold grade in Zone 1.
Evidence · table
“1,27”
Context: 1,18
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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