Spanish Mountain Gold Drilling Intersects 102.36 Metres Grading 0.92 g/t Gold With a High-Grade Subset of 17.00 Metres of 2.12 g/t Gold
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Spanish Mountain Gold
- Ticker
- SPA
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-26 11:17:40 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Spanish Mountain Gold announced drill results from five exploration holes at its Spanish Mountain Gold project in British Columbia, Canada. The program successfully extended gold mineralization along the Orca Fault target, with notable intercepts including 171.36 meters grading 0.64 g/t gold, which contained a high-grade subset of 102.36 meters at 0.92 g/t gold and 17.00 meters at 2.12 g/t gold. The company reported robust QA/QC procedures and noted that some results exceeded the average grade of the current Mineral Resource Estimate.
Reasoning: The drill results demonstrate significant gold mineralization over wide intercepts, including high-grade subsets, extending the newly defined Orca Fault target. The extensive QA/QC program supports the reliability of the assays, and some results exceed the project's average MRE grade. However, the lack of true thickness information introduces some uncertainty.
Positive factors
- Wide intercepts with significant gold grades
- High-grade subsets within broader mineralization
- Extension of mineralization along strike in a newly defined target area
- Extensive QA/QC program with certified lab and QP sign-off
- Some results higher than average grade of current MRE
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 25
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 release includes a detailed section on Drill Core Processing, Data Verification and Quality Assurance – Quality Control Program (QAQC), mentioning blanks, standards, duplicates, certified reference materials, and external laboratory checks.
Evidence · text
“Drill Core Processing, Data Verification and Quality Assurance – Quality Control Program (QAQC)”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Julian Manco, P.Geo, Director of Exploration with Spanish Mountain Gold, is stated as the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“Julian Manco, M.Sc., P.Geo., Director of Exploration with Spanish Mountain Gold, is the Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 who has reviewed the technical information in this news release and has approved the content for dissemination.”
Certified Labpositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: MSALABS’s analytical facility is stated to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 standards.
Evidence · text
“The MSALABS facilities are accredited to the International Standards ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 standard for gold and multi-element assays”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The notes for the assay tables explicitly state that 'True thickness of mineralization is unknown as the project is still at the exploration stage'.
Evidence · table
“True thickness of mineralization is unknown as the project is still at the exploration stage”
Context: Note 3)
Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The notes for the assay tables clearly state that 'Reported intersections are calculated using a 0.15 g/t Au cut-off grade'.
Evidence · table
“Reported intersections are calculated using a 0.15 g/t Au cut-off grade.”
Context: 1) Reported intersections are calculated using a 0.15 g/t Au cut-off grade.
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling is described as 'exploration drill holes within the Orca Fault target trend' and 'continues to intersect significant higher-grade mineralization over 530 m in strike length'.
Evidence · text
“Current exploration drilling assay results continues to intersect significant higher-grade mineralization over 530 m in strike length in the Orca Fault target”
Grade Improvementpositive · Story-specific tag
Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
Why it applies: The release states that results from drill holes 25-DH-1316 and 25-DH-1318 are 'providing composites higher than the average grade of the current Mineral Resource Estimate'.
Evidence · text
“results from these two (2) drill holes providing composites higher than the average grade of the current Mineral Resource Estimate”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (25)
25-DH-1314Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1314
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.11 m
- From
- 56.23 m
- To
- 66.34 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604160
- Northing
- 5828218
- Elevation
- 1056 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is of moderate width and weak grade for an open-pit gold project, but contributes to the overall exploration success in the Orca Fault target. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.49”
Context: 10.11
25-DH-1314Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1314
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.14 m
- From
- 63.2 m
- To
- 66.34 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604160
- Northing
- 5828218
- Elevation
- 1056 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a slightly higher grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralization. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.64”
Context: 3.14
25-DH-1314Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 1.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1314
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 113 m
- To
- 115 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604160
- Northing
- 5828218
- Elevation
- 1056 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate grade for an open-pit gold project, indicating localized higher-grade zones. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“1.57”
Context: 2.00
25-DH-1314Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.56 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1314
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.56 m
- From
- 150 m
- To
- 165.56 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604160
- Northing
- 5828218
- Elevation
- 1056 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is of moderate width and weak grade for an open-pit gold project, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 15.56
25-DH-1314Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1314
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.2 m
- From
- 150 m
- To
- 161.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604160
- Northing
- 5828218
- Elevation
- 1056 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a slightly higher grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 11.20
25-DH-1314Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1314
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 150 m
- To
- 151.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604160
- Northing
- 5828218
- Elevation
- 1056 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow sub-interval shows a moderate grade for an open-pit gold project, indicating localized higher-grade zones. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“1.30”
Context: 1.50
25-DH-1314Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1314
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
- From
- 158.5 m
- To
- 163 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604160
- Northing
- 5828218
- Elevation
- 1056 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralization. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.77”
Context: 4.50
25-DH-1314Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 1.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1314
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 160 m
- To
- 161.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604160
- Northing
- 5828218
- Elevation
- 1056 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow sub-interval shows a moderate grade for an open-pit gold project, indicating localized higher-grade zones. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“1.65”
Context: 1.20
25-DH-1314Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.41 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1314
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.41 m
- From
- 242.59 m
- To
- 256 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604160
- Northing
- 5828218
- Elevation
- 1056 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is of moderate width and weak grade for an open-pit gold project, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.43”
Context: 13.41
25-DH-1314Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.91 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1314
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.91 m
- From
- 242.59 m
- To
- 248.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604160
- Northing
- 5828218
- Elevation
- 1056 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralization. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.75”
Context: 5.91
25-DH-1315Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 171.36 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1315
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 171.36 m
- From
- 20 m
- To
- 191.36 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604231
- Northing
- 5828163
- Elevation
- 1075 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a very significant intercept due to its exceptional width and moderate gold grade, indicating a substantial mineralized zone. It strongly supports the extension of the Orca Fault target. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Contributes to extending mineralization along strike
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.64”
Context: 171.36
25-DH-1315Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 140.36 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1315
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.74
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 140.36 m
- From
- 51 m
- To
- 191.36 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604231
- Northing
- 5828163
- Elevation
- 1075 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval maintains exceptional width and a moderate gold grade, reinforcing the significance of the broader intercept. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Contributes to extending mineralization along strike
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.74”
Context: 140.36
25-DH-1315Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 102.36 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1315
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 102.36 m
- From
- 89 m
- To
- 191.36 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604231
- Northing
- 5828163
- Elevation
- 1075 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval is highly significant due to its exceptional width and moderate gold grade, confirming strong continuity within the Orca Fault target. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Contributes to extending mineralization along strike
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.92”
Context: 102.36
25-DH-1315Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 2.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1315
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17 m
- From
- 89 m
- To
- 106 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604231
- Northing
- 5828163
- Elevation
- 1075 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval is very positive, demonstrating strong gold grades over a good width within the broader mineralized zone, enhancing the overall economic potential. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for open-pit project
- Good width for high-grade zone
- Contributes to extending mineralization along strike
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“2.12”
Context: 17.00
25-DH-1315Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1315
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.5 m
- From
- 89 m
- To
- 116.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604231
- Northing
- 5828163
- Elevation
- 1075 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows strong gold grades over a good width, further highlighting the high-grade potential within the Orca Fault target. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for open-pit project
- Good width for high-grade zone
- Contributes to extending mineralization along strike
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“1.63”
Context: 27.50
25-DH-1315Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 1.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1315
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.17 m
- From
- 177.19 m
- To
- 191.36 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604231
- Northing
- 5828163
- Elevation
- 1075 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to the overall high-grade potential within the Orca Fault target. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for open-pit project
- Good width for high-grade zone
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“1.39”
Context: 14.17
25-DH-1316Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 75.71 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1316
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 75.71 m
- From
- 14.79 m
- To
- 90.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 177 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604514
- Northing
- 5828073
- Elevation
- 1050 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This wide intercept with a moderate gold grade is positive, especially given its shallow location, suggesting potential for open-pit mining. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Located in shallow, near-surface environment
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 75.71
25-DH-1316Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 42.63 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1316
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 42.63 m
- From
- 46.04 m
- To
- 88.67 m
- Hole Depth
- 177 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604514
- Northing
- 5828073
- Elevation
- 1050 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a good width and moderate gold grade, reinforcing the potential of the shallow mineralization. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Located in shallow, near-surface environment
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“1.10”
Context: 42.63
25-DH-1316Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1316
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.61 m
- From
- 124.63 m
- To
- 127.24 m
- Hole Depth
- 177 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604514
- Northing
- 5828073
- Elevation
- 1050 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a weak grade for an open-pit gold project, indicating minor mineralization. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.57”
Context: 2.61
25-DH-1317Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1317
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 36.55 m
- From
- 121.65 m
- To
- 158.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604186
- Northing
- 5828166
- Elevation
- 1076 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good width and a moderate gold grade, contributing positively to the understanding of mineralization continuity. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Good width
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.71”
Context: 36.55
25-DH-1317Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.98 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1317
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.98 m
- From
- 131.8 m
- To
- 150.78 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604186
- Northing
- 5828166
- Elevation
- 1076 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows good width and a moderate gold grade, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Good width
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“1.01”
Context: 18.98
25-DH-1318Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 61.12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1318
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 61.12 m
- From
- 48.38 m
- To
- 109.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 243 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604445
- Northing
- 5828098
- Elevation
- 1055 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This wide intercept with a moderate gold grade is positive, especially given its shallow location, suggesting potential for open-pit mining. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Located in shallow, near-surface environment
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 61.12
25-DH-1318Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.04 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1318
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41.04 m
- From
- 48.38 m
- To
- 89.42 m
- Hole Depth
- 243 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604445
- Northing
- 5828098
- Elevation
- 1055 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows good width and a moderate gold grade, reinforcing the potential of the shallow mineralization. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Located in shallow, near-surface environment
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 41.04
25-DH-1318Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1318
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 28.62 m
- From
- 48.38 m
- To
- 77 m
- Hole Depth
- 243 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604445
- Northing
- 5828098
- Elevation
- 1055 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows good width and a moderate gold grade, further highlighting the potential of the shallow mineralization. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Good width
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Located in shallow, near-surface environment
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.78”
Context: 28.62
25-DH-1318Spanish Mountain Gold project · goldGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1318
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 60 m
- To
- 74 m
- Hole Depth
- 243 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604445
- Northing
- 5828098
- Elevation
- 1055 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the shallow mineralization. QA/QC is robust, but true thickness is not provided.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Good width for high-grade zone
- Located in shallow, near-surface environment
Negative factors
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
Evidence · table
“1.08”
Context: 14.00
How Atlas produces this analysis
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