# Sarytogan Graphite confirms copper porphyry mineralisation at Ilksan Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sarytogan-graphite-confirms-copper-porphyry-mineralisation-at-ilksan--e4c83bc0-dec6-47e6-a14d-b156d6975723 Original source: https://www.theassay.com/news/drilling-results/sarytogan-graphite-confirms-copper-porphyry-mineralisation-at-ilksan/ Publisher: assay Original announcement: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: confirmation of porphyry-style mineralisation - Positive factor: presence of potassic alteration - Positive factor: sulphide mineralisation \(pyrite, chalcopyrite, bornite\) identified - Negative factor: grades are relatively low for a porphyry discovery Facts used in scoring: 7 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-IL26002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sarytogan-graphite-confirms-copper-porphyry-mineralisation-at-ilksan--e4c83bc0-dec6-47e6-a14d-b156d6975723#fact-drill-facts-0) Ilksan · copper #### 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 factor: significant width - Negative factor: low grade Evidence · text > DDH-IL26002, returned 229m at 0.14% copper ### DDH-IL26002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sarytogan-graphite-confirms-copper-porphyry-mineralisation-at-ilksan--e4c83bc0-dec6-47e6-a14d-b156d6975723#fact-drill-facts-1) Ilksan · gold #### 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-IL26002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sarytogan-graphite-confirms-copper-porphyry-mineralisation-at-ilksan--e4c83bc0-dec6-47e6-a14d-b156d6975723#fact-drill-facts-2) Ilksan · copper #### 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 factor: higher-grade zone Evidence · text > 11.6m at 0.26% copper and 407ppm molybdenum from 33.8m ### DDH-IL26002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sarytogan-graphite-confirms-copper-porphyry-mineralisation-at-ilksan--e4c83bc0-dec6-47e6-a14d-b156d6975723#fact-drill-facts-3) Ilksan · molybdenum #### 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-IL26002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sarytogan-graphite-confirms-copper-porphyry-mineralisation-at-ilksan--e4c83bc0-dec6-47e6-a14d-b156d6975723#fact-drill-facts-4) Ilksan · copper #### 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 factor: higher-grade zone Evidence · text > 16.2m at 0.36% copper, 0.12ppm gold and 1.4ppm silver from 159.7m ### DDH-IL26002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sarytogan-graphite-confirms-copper-porphyry-mineralisation-at-ilksan--e4c83bc0-dec6-47e6-a14d-b156d6975723#fact-drill-facts-5) Ilksan · gold #### 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-IL26002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sarytogan-graphite-confirms-copper-porphyry-mineralisation-at-ilksan--e4c83bc0-dec6-47e6-a14d-b156d6975723#fact-drill-facts-6) Ilksan · silver #### 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 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.