QcX Gold Drills 0.52 g/t Au over 5.5 m and 0.4 g/t Au over 10.2 m and Plans Follow Up Work at Golden Giant, James Bay, Quebec
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- QcX Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- QCX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Copper, Zinc
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 08:21:38 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
QcX Gold has announced assay results from its maiden drill program at the Golden Giant Project in Quebec. The results include gold intercepts of 0.52 g/t over 5.5 m and 0.4 g/t over 10.2 m, with plans to continue exploration in the East Block.
Reasoning: Maiden drill results show anomalous gold grades in a folded gabbro unit, providing a proof-of-concept for the Golden Giant project near a known discovery.
Positive factors
- maiden drill program results
- anomalous gold intercepts
- proximity to Patwon discovery
Negative factors
- low grade intercepts
Facts used in scoring: 11
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 insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicates accredited by ALS Canada Ltd.
Evidence · text
“insertion of blank or standard every 10 samples on average, in addition to the regular insertion of blank, duplicate, and standard samples accredited by ALS Canada Ltd.”
Maiden Resourceneutral · Story-specific tag
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The company announces assay results from its maiden drill program.
Evidence · text
“announces assay results from its maiden drill program”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
GG-21-01Golden Giant · goldGrade: 0.456Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GG-21-01
- Project
- Golden Giant
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Ticker
- QCX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.456
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 43.5 m
- To
- 45 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GG-21-01:43.5-45
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade gold intercept in maiden drilling.
Evidence · table
“0.456”
Context: 1.5
GG-21-01Golden Giant · silverGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GG-21-01
- Project
- Golden Giant
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Ticker
- QCX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 43.5 m
- To
- 45 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GG-21-01:43.5-45
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace silver reported.
Evidence · table
“0.3”
Context: 1.5
GG-21-01Golden Giant · copperGrade: 78Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GG-21-01
- Project
- Golden Giant
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Ticker
- QCX
Geometry
- Grade
- 78
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 43.5 m
- To
- 45 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GG-21-01:43.5-45
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace copper reported.
Evidence · table
“78”
Context: 1.5
GG-21-01Golden Giant · zincGrade: 35Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GG-21-01
- Project
- Golden Giant
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Ticker
- QCX
Geometry
- Grade
- 35
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 43.5 m
- To
- 45 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GG-21-01:43.5-45
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace zinc reported.
Evidence · table
“35”
Context: 1.5
GG-21-02Golden Giant · goldGrade: 1.44Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GG-21-02
- Project
- Golden Giant
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Ticker
- QCX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.44
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 55.9 m
- To
- 56.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GG-21-02:55.9-56.7
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Anomalous gold grade in maiden drilling.
Evidence · table
“1.44”
Context: 0.8
GG-21-03Golden Giant · goldGrade: 0.145Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GG-21-03
- Project
- Golden Giant
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Ticker
- QCX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.145
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 75.2 m
- To
- 75.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GG-21-03:75.2-75.7
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade gold intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.145”
Context: 0.5
GG-21-03Golden Giant · zincGrade: 8950Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GG-21-03
- Project
- Golden Giant
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Ticker
- QCX
Geometry
- Grade
- 8950
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 75.2 m
- To
- 75.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GG-21-03:75.2-75.7
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant zinc anomaly (0.895%) reported.
Positive factors
- anomalous zinc result
Evidence · table
“8950”
Context: 0.5
GG-21-14Golden Giant · goldGrade: 0.523Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GG-21-14
- Project
- Golden Giant
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Ticker
- QCX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.523
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 5.5 m
- From
- 94.5 m
- To
- 100 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GG-21-14:94.5-100
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Headline gold intercept in maiden drilling.
Positive factors
- anomalous gold intercept
Evidence · table
“0.523”
Context: 5.5
GG-21-14Golden Giant · goldGrade: 1.65Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GG-21-14
- Project
- Golden Giant
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Ticker
- QCX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.65
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 94.5 m
- To
- 96 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GG-21-14:94.5-96
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within GG-21-14.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“1.65”
Context: 1.5
GG-21-16Golden Giant · goldGrade: 0.398Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 10.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GG-21-16
- Project
- Golden Giant
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Ticker
- QCX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.398
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 10.2 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 46.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GG-21-16:36-46.2
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Headline gold intercept with significant width.
Positive factors
- significant width
Evidence · table
“0.398”
Context: 10.2
GG-21-16Golden Giant · goldGrade: 1.745Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GG-21-16
- Project
- Golden Giant
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Quebec
- Ticker
- QCX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.745
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 43 m
- To
- 44 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GG-21-16:43-44
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within GG-21-16.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“1.745”
Context: 1
How Atlas produces this analysis
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