Sarytogan Graphite confirms copper porphyry mineralisation at Ilksan
Original announcement by assay on
- Company
- Sarytogan Graphite
- Ticker
- SGA
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- central Kazakhstan
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Molybdenum, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-19 17:52:09 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Sarytogan Graphite has reported the first assay results from its 2026 diamond drilling at the Ilksan prospect in Kazakhstan. The results confirm copper porphyry-style mineralisation, including a 229m intercept at 0.14% Cu and several higher-grade sub-intervals.
Reasoning: First assay results from a new diamond drilling programme confirm the presence of a copper porphyry system with encouraging alteration patterns.
Positive factors
- confirmation of porphyry-style mineralisation
- presence of potassic alteration
- sulphide mineralisation (pyrite, chalcopyrite, bornite) identified
Negative factors
- grades are relatively low for a porphyry discovery
Facts used in scoring: 7
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: The document mentions samples have been submitted for analysis, though specific lab methods are not detailed in this snippet.
Evidence · text
“Samples from both holes have been submitted for analysis”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling is part of a new 2026 diamond drilling programme building on earlier exploration.
Evidence · text
“reported the first assay results from its 2026 diamond drilling programme”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
DDH-IL26002Ilksan · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 229 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-IL26002
- Project
- Ilksan
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kazakhstan
- Reported Region
- central Kazakhstan
- Ticker
- SGA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 229 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 229 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-IL26002:0-229
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide intercept confirming the presence of the porphyry system.
Positive factors
- significant width
Negative factors
- low grade
Evidence · text
“DDH-IL26002, returned 229m at 0.14% copper”
DDH-IL26002Ilksan · goldGrade: 0.027Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 229 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-IL26002
- Project
- Ilksan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kazakhstan
- Reported Region
- central Kazakhstan
- Ticker
- SGA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.027
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 229 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 229 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-IL26002:0-229
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace gold associated with the copper intercept.
Evidence · text
“229m at 0.14% copper and 0.027ppm gold”
DDH-IL26002Ilksan · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-IL26002
- Project
- Ilksan
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kazakhstan
- Reported Region
- central Kazakhstan
- Ticker
- SGA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11.6 m
- From
- 33.8 m
- To
- 45.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-IL26002:33.8-45.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- higher-grade zone
Evidence · text
“11.6m at 0.26% copper and 407ppm molybdenum from 33.8m”
DDH-IL26002Ilksan · molybdenumGrade: 407Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 11.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-IL26002
- Project
- Ilksan
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- kazakhstan
- Reported Region
- central Kazakhstan
- Ticker
- SGA
Geometry
- Grade
- 407
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 11.6 m
- From
- 33.8 m
- To
- 45.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-IL26002:33.8-45.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum byproduct in high-grade copper zone.
Evidence · text
“11.6m at 0.26% copper and 407ppm molybdenum from 33.8m”
DDH-IL26002Ilksan · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-IL26002
- Project
- Ilksan
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kazakhstan
- Reported Region
- central Kazakhstan
- Ticker
- SGA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16.2 m
- From
- 159.7 m
- To
- 175.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-IL26002:159.7-175.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Stronger copper grade in this sub-interval.
Positive factors
- higher-grade zone
Evidence · text
“16.2m at 0.36% copper, 0.12ppm gold and 1.4ppm silver from 159.7m”
DDH-IL26002Ilksan · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 16.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-IL26002
- Project
- Ilksan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kazakhstan
- Reported Region
- central Kazakhstan
- Ticker
- SGA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 16.2 m
- From
- 159.7 m
- To
- 175.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-IL26002:159.7-175.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace gold in higher-grade copper interval.
Evidence · text
“16.2m at 0.36% copper, 0.12ppm gold and 1.4ppm silver from 159.7m”
DDH-IL26002Ilksan · silverGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 16.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-IL26002
- Project
- Ilksan
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- kazakhstan
- Reported Region
- central Kazakhstan
- Ticker
- SGA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 16.2 m
- From
- 159.7 m
- To
- 175.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-IL26002:159.7-175.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace silver in higher-grade copper interval.
Evidence · text
“16.2m at 0.36% copper, 0.12ppm gold and 1.4ppm silver from 159.7m”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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