Spanish Mountain Gold Drills Extensive Mineralization Over 140.67 metres Grading 0.68 g/t Including 1.07 g/t Over 17.00 metres and 0.95 g/t Over 67.31 metres and Extends the Orca Fault Target Trend 130 m to Southeast Drilling 26.46 metres Grading ...
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 11:14:28 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Spanish Mountain Gold announced significant gold intercepts from its 2025 Fall Diamond Drill program at the SMG project in British Columbia. Key results include 140.67m grading 0.68 g/t gold in hole 25-DH-1300 and 102.56m grading 0.55 g/t gold in 25-DH-1302, with multiple high-grade sub-intervals. These results successfully extend the Orca Fault target trend to the southeast and northwest, demonstrating continuity of near-surface mineralization within the constraining open pit shell.
Reasoning: The drill results show extensive and high-grade gold mineralization, significantly extending the Orca Fault target trend and confirming continuity within the project's open-pit potential. Strong QA/QC practices support the reliability of the results.
Positive factors
- Extensive mineralization intersected
- High-grade sub-intervals
- Extension of known mineralization trend
- Near-surface intercepts
- Strong QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is unknown
Facts used in scoring: 21
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 certified labs, QP sign-off, and various assay protocols.
Evidence · text
“Drill Core Processing, Data Verification and Quality Assurance – Quality Control Program (QAQC)”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Note 3 explicitly states that 'True thickness of mineralization is unknown as the project is still at the exploration stage' for all reported intercepts.
Evidence · table
“True thickness of mineralization is unknown as the project is still at the exploration stage”
Context: Note 3)
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling 'Extends the Orca Fault Target Trend 130 m to Southeast' and 'extend gold mineralization to the northwest', indicating mineralization extended beyond previously known limits.
Evidence · text
“Extends the Orca Fault Target Trend 130 m to Southeast”
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 document clearly states 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) 2)
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (21)
25-DH-1300Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 140.67 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1300
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 140.67 m
- From
- 53.84 m
- To
- 194.51 m
- Hole Depth
- 274 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604388
- Northing
- 5828063
- Elevation
- 1085 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extensive mineralization intersected over 140.67m at 0.68 g/t gold, extending the Orca Fault target trend.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good grade for open pit
- Extends mineralization
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 140.67
25-DH-1300Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31.99 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1300
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 31.99 m
- From
- 53.84 m
- To
- 85.83 m
- Hole Depth
- 274 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604388
- Northing
- 5828063
- Elevation
- 1085 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 31.99m at 0.70 g/t gold within a larger mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit
- Contributes to overall intercept
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.70”
Context: 31.99
25-DH-1300Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1300
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17 m
- From
- 67 m
- To
- 84 m
- Hole Depth
- 274 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604388
- Northing
- 5828063
- Elevation
- 1085 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval of 17.00m at 1.07 g/t gold, enhancing the overall intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
- Good width
- High-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.07”
Context: 17.00
25-DH-1300Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 75.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1300
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.86
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 75.2 m
- From
- 127.2 m
- To
- 202.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 274 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604388
- Northing
- 5828063
- Elevation
- 1085 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 75.20m at 0.86 g/t gold within a larger mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good grade for open pit
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.86”
Context: 75.20
25-DH-1300Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 67.31 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1300
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 67.31 m
- From
- 127.2 m
- To
- 194.51 m
- Hole Depth
- 274 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604388
- Northing
- 5828063
- Elevation
- 1085 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval of 67.31m at 0.95 g/t gold, contributing to the overall intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
- Significant width
- High-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.95”
Context: 67.31
25-DH-1300Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.51 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1300
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32.51 m
- From
- 162 m
- To
- 194.51 m
- Hole Depth
- 274 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604388
- Northing
- 5828063
- Elevation
- 1085 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval of 32.51m at 1.37 g/t gold, further enhancing the intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
- Good width
- High-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.37”
Context: 32.51
25-DH-1300Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.78 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1300
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.78 m
- From
- 181.73 m
- To
- 194.51 m
- Hole Depth
- 274 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604388
- Northing
- 5828063
- Elevation
- 1085 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very strong grade sub-interval of 12.78m at 2.85 g/t gold, indicating high-grade zones.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
- Good width
- High-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“2.85”
Context: 12.78
25-DH-1300Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.86 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1300
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.86 m
- From
- 253.94 m
- To
- 257.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 274 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604388
- Northing
- 5828063
- Elevation
- 1085 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Narrow but high-grade intercept of 3.86m at 1.99 g/t gold.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.99”
Context: 3.86
25-DH-1302Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 102.56 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1302
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 102.56 m
- From
- 49.64 m
- To
- 152.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604194
- Northing
- 5828180
- Elevation
- 1066 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extensive mineralization intersected over 102.56m at 0.55 g/t gold, extending to the northwest.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good width
- Extends mineralization
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 102.56
25-DH-1302Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.99 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1302
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 47.99 m
- From
- 49.64 m
- To
- 97.63 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604194
- Northing
- 5828180
- Elevation
- 1066 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 47.99m at 0.81 g/t gold within a larger mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit
- Significant width
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.81”
Context: 47.99
25-DH-1302Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1302
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.27 m
- From
- 67.45 m
- To
- 94.72 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604194
- Northing
- 5828180
- Elevation
- 1066 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval of 27.27m at 1.15 g/t gold, enhancing the overall intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
- Good width
- High-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.15”
Context: 27.27
25-DH-1302Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.63 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1302
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.63 m
- From
- 82.09 m
- To
- 94.72 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604194
- Northing
- 5828180
- Elevation
- 1066 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval of 12.63m at 1.44 g/t gold, indicating high-grade zones.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
- Good width
- High-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.44”
Context: 12.63
25-DH-1302Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 73.11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1302
- 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
- 73.11 m
- From
- 200.64 m
- To
- 273.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604194
- Northing
- 5828180
- Elevation
- 1066 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Second significant intercept of 73.11m at 0.50 g/t gold in hole 25-DH-1302.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good width
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 73.11
25-DH-1302Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1302
- 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
- 33.15 m
- From
- 225.75 m
- To
- 258.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604194
- Northing
- 5828180
- Elevation
- 1066 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 33.15m at 0.77 g/t gold within the second mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit
- Significant width
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.77”
Context: 33.15
25-DH-1302Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1302
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.38 m
- From
- 242.52 m
- To
- 258.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604194
- Northing
- 5828180
- Elevation
- 1066 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval of 16.38m at 1.23 g/t gold, enhancing the second intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
- Good width
- High-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.23”
Context: 16.38
25-DH-1304Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1304
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.2 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 42.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 225 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604536
- Northing
- 5827986
- Elevation
- 1067 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Narrow but high-grade intercept of 3.20m at 1.34 g/t gold.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.34”
Context: 3.20
25-DH-1304Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 5.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1304
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 42 m
- To
- 42.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 225 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604536
- Northing
- 5827986
- Elevation
- 1067 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high-grade but very narrow intercept of 0.70m at 5.44 g/t gold.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for open pit
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“5.44”
Context: 0.70
25-DH-1304Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.46 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1304
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 26.46 m
- From
- 62.72 m
- To
- 89.18 m
- Hole Depth
- 225 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604536
- Northing
- 5827986
- Elevation
- 1067 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant intercept of 26.46m at 0.80 g/t gold, extending mineralization to the southeast.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit
- Good width
- Extends mineralization
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.80”
Context: 26.46
25-DH-1304Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1304
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.97
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.17 m
- From
- 62.72 m
- To
- 81.89 m
- Hole Depth
- 225 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604536
- Northing
- 5827986
- Elevation
- 1067 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 19.17m at 0.97 g/t gold within a larger mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
- Good width
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.97”
Context: 19.17
25-DH-1304Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.03 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1304
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.03 m
- From
- 62.72 m
- To
- 70.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 225 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604536
- Northing
- 5827986
- Elevation
- 1067 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval of 8.03m at 1.61 g/t gold, enhancing the overall intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
- Good width
- High-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.61”
Context: 8.03
25-DH-1304Spanish Mountain Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25-DH-1304
- Project
- Spanish Mountain Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- SPA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.28 m
- From
- 62.72 m
- To
- 67 m
- Hole Depth
- 225 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 604536
- Northing
- 5827986
- Elevation
- 1067 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very strong grade sub-interval of 4.28m at 2.26 g/t gold, indicating high-grade zones.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit
- High-grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“2.26”
Context: 4.28
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