Scorpio Gold Drills 24.67 Metres Grading 1.85 g/t Gold, from 98.76 Metres, in New Zone of Mineralization at the Manhattan District, Nevada
Original announcement by yahoo_press on
- Company
- Scorpio Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- SGN
- Exchange
- TSXV
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 04:15:41 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Scorpio Gold has reported drill results from the Manhattan District in Nevada, highlighting a new zone of mineralization. Notable intercepts include a high-grade 3.23m at 21.82 g/t gold, including a bonanza interval of 0.43m at 159.94 g/t gold.
Reasoning: The release reports a high-grade bonanza intercept (159.94 g/t Au) and significant width in a new zone, which is highly material for an exploration-stage project.
Positive factors
- Bonanza intercept reported
- New zone of mineralization identified
- Significant width on high-grade intercept
Facts used in scoring: 5
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 0.43 m at 159.94 g/t gold is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“0.43 m grading 159.94 g/t gold”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The headline states results are in a 'New Zone of Mineralization'.
Evidence · text
“in New Zone of Mineralization”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
26MN-026Manhattan District · goldGrade: 1.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24.67 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26MN-026
- Project
- Manhattan District
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SGN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24.67 m
- From
- 98.76 m
- To
- 123.43 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade over a substantial width in a new zone.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Evidence · text
“Hole 26MN-026 returned 1.85 g/t gold over 24.67 metres from 98.76 m”
25MN-021Manhattan District · goldGrade: 1.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25MN-021
- Project
- Manhattan District
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SGN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.14 m
- From
- 176.78 m
- To
- 194.92 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Economic grade over a decent width.
Positive factors
- Solid width
Evidence · text
“Hole 25MN-021 returned 1.52 g/t gold over 18.14 metres from 176.78 m”
25MN-020Manhattan District · goldGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36.97 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25MN-020
- Project
- Manhattan District
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SGN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 36.97 m
- From
- 162.95 m
- To
- 199.92 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade but very wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Large width
Evidence · text
“Hole 25MN-020 returned 0.94 g/t gold over 36.97 metres from 162.95 m”
25MN-022Manhattan District · goldGrade: 21.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.23 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25MN-022
- Project
- Manhattan District
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SGN
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.23 m
- From
- 168.86 m
- To
- 172.09 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept with a significant bonanza sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Bonanza intercept included
Evidence · text
“Hole 25MN-022 returned 21.82 g/t gold over 3.23 metres from 168.86 m”
25MN-022Manhattan District · goldGrade: 159.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.43 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25MN-022
- Project
- Manhattan District
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- SGN
Geometry
- Grade
- 159.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.43 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade bonanza interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“incl. 0.43 m grading 159.94 g/t gold”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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