# Talisker Reports Mustang Underground Face Sample Results Defining a 79-metre Strike Length High-grade Shoot Averaging 64.8 g/t on the 1030 Level

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talisker-reports-mustang-underground-face-sample-results-defining-a-79-metre-str--f1aafd91-d33a-4870-9081-90bc3589a79f

Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/TSK.TO/press-releases/8994264302560924

Publisher: orestocks

Original announcement: 2026-09-09T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Talisker Resources Ltd.

- Ticker: TSK.TO

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: British Columbia, Canada

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-09 12:02:37 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Talisker Resources reports outstanding underground face sample results from the 1030 Level of its Mustang Mine, defining a 79-metre strike length high-grade gold shoot averaging 64.8 g/t gold over an average true width of 0.50 metres. Individual samples returned grades up to 496 g/t gold over 0.51 metres. These results extend known high-grade mineralization and validate the company's geological model at the Bralorne Gold Project in British Columbia, Canada.

Reasoning: Talisker reports exceptionally high-grade gold face sample results from underground development at its Mustang Mine, extending known mineralization over a significant strike length and validating the geological model. The grades are well above both the company's historical averages and global peer averages for orogenic gold deposits, indicating strong potential for resource growth and continuity. Robust QA/QC and QP sign-off support the reliability of the data.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grades significantly exceed peer and project averages for orogenic gold deposits.

- Positive factor: High-grade mineralization extended over a substantial strike length \(79m\), validating the geological model.

- Positive factor: Robust QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off enhance confidence in the reported results.

- Positive factor: Underground development confirms continuity and extends known ore shoots at depth.

- Negative factor: Individual true widths are estimated as a range \(90-100% of interval lengths\) rather than precisely stated for each sample.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 8

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Multiple face samples report gold grades significantly above the 15 g/t exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits, with values up to 496 g/t.

Evidence · text

> 496 g/t over 0.51 m

**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 release explicitly details QA/QC procedures including insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates, and names Activation Laboratories Ltd. as the analytical laboratory.

Evidence · text

> Quality assurance and quality control \(QAQC\) procedures include regular insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates into the sample stream at a rate of approximately 9% of total samples in this release. All preparation and analytical work is performed by Activation Laboratories Ltd. \(Actlabs\) in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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: The technical information has been reviewed and approved by Patrick Weaver, P.Geo., Talisker’s Chief Production Geologist, who is a Qualified Person as defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-101.

Evidence · text

> The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Patrick Weaver, P.Geo., Talisker’s Chief Production Geologist, who is a Qualified Person as defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The results extend the high-grade ore shoot from the 1045 Level, indicating mineralization beyond previously reported limits.

Evidence · text

> These encouraging results extend the high-grade ore shoot from the 1045 Level, reported on April 15, 2026

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document states that 'Estimated true widths are between 90% and 100% of interval lengths' rather than providing a specific true width for each interval, implying the reported interval lengths are apparent widths.

Evidence · text

> \_\*Estimated true widths are between 90% and 100% of interval lengths.

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route \("gravity"\)

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (8)

### M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talisker-reports-mustang-underground-face-sample-results-defining-a-79-metre-str--f1aafd91-d33a-4870-9081-90bc3589a79f#fact-drill-facts-0)

Bralorne Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F3
- Project: Bralorne Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker: TSK.TO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 37.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.8 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 0.8 m
- Hole Depth: 3.21 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: channel
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: 1030 Level BK Vein, East Face No. 3
- Easting: 5625457
- Northing: 513383
- Elevation: 1031.44 m
- Azimuth: 166 °
- Dip: 0 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. \(Actlabs\)
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: No
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This face sample returned an exceptional gold grade of 37.2 g/t, contributing to the overall high-grade shoot and extending known mineralization, with strong QA/QC.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(37.2 g/t\) for an orogenic deposit, well above peer and project averages.

- Positive factor: Part of a significant high-grade shoot extending known mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated rather than precisely stated for this interval.

Evidence · table

> 37.2

Context: 0.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F16

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talisker-reports-mustang-underground-face-sample-results-defining-a-79-metre-str--f1aafd91-d33a-4870-9081-90bc3589a79f#fact-drill-facts-1)

Bralorne Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F16
- Project: Bralorne Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker: TSK.TO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 496
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.51 m
- From: 1.4 m
- To: 1.91 m
- Hole Depth: 3.43 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: channel
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: 1030 Level BK Vein, East Face No. 16
- Easting: 5625456
- Northing: 513422
- Elevation: 1032.45 m
- Azimuth: 183 °
- Dip: 0 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. \(Actlabs\)
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: No
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This face sample returned a bonanza gold grade of 496 g/t over 0.51m, representing one of the highest grades reported and strongly contributing to the overall high-grade shoot, with robust QA/QC.

- Positive factor: Bonanza gold grade \(496 g/t\) significantly exceeds all benchmarks, indicating exceptional mineralization.

- Positive factor: Part of a continuous high-grade shoot, extending known ore zones.

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(252.96 g/t·m\).

- Negative factor: True width is estimated rather than precisely stated for this interval.

Evidence · table

> 496

Context: 0.51

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talisker-reports-mustang-underground-face-sample-results-defining-a-79-metre-str--f1aafd91-d33a-4870-9081-90bc3589a79f#fact-drill-facts-2)

Bralorne Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F17
- Project: Bralorne Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker: TSK.TO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 167
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.48 m
- From: 1.08 m
- To: 1.56 m
- Hole Depth: 3.19 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: channel
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: 1030 Level BK Vein, East Face No. 17
- Easting: 5625456
- Northing: 513425
- Elevation: 1032.05 m
- Azimuth: 181.5 °
- Dip: 0 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. \(Actlabs\)
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: No
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This face sample returned an exceptional gold grade of 167 g/t over 0.48m, contributing to the overall high-grade shoot and extending known mineralization, with robust QA/QC.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(167 g/t\) for an orogenic deposit, significantly above peer and project averages.

- Positive factor: Part of a continuous high-grade shoot, extending known ore zones.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated rather than precisely stated for this interval.

Evidence · table

> 167

Context: 0.48

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F18

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talisker-reports-mustang-underground-face-sample-results-defining-a-79-metre-str--f1aafd91-d33a-4870-9081-90bc3589a79f#fact-drill-facts-3)

Bralorne Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F18
- Project: Bralorne Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker: TSK.TO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 203
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.54 m
- From: 1.36 m
- To: 1.9 m
- Hole Depth: 3.33 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: channel
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: 1030 Level BK Vein, East Face No. 18
- Easting: 5625456
- Northing: 513428
- Elevation: 1032.08 m
- Azimuth: 181 °
- Dip: 0 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. \(Actlabs\)
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: No
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This face sample returned an exceptional gold grade of 203 g/t over 0.54m, contributing to the overall high-grade shoot and extending known mineralization, with robust QA/QC.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(203 g/t\) for an orogenic deposit, significantly above peer and project averages.

- Positive factor: Part of a continuous high-grade shoot, extending known ore zones.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated rather than precisely stated for this interval.

Evidence · table

> 203

Context: 0.54

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talisker-reports-mustang-underground-face-sample-results-defining-a-79-metre-str--f1aafd91-d33a-4870-9081-90bc3589a79f#fact-drill-facts-4)

Bralorne Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F19
- Project: Bralorne Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker: TSK.TO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 114
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.43 m
- From: 1.78 m
- To: 2.21 m
- Hole Depth: 3.52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: channel
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: 1030 Level BK Vein, East Face No. 19
- Easting: 5625457
- Northing: 513431
- Elevation: 1032.43 m
- Azimuth: 175 °
- Dip: 0 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. \(Actlabs\)
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: No
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This face sample returned an exceptional gold grade of 114 g/t over 0.43m, contributing to the overall high-grade shoot and extending known mineralization, with robust QA/QC.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(114 g/t\) for an orogenic deposit, significantly above peer and project averages.

- Positive factor: Part of a continuous high-grade shoot, extending known ore zones.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated rather than precisely stated for this interval.

Evidence · table

> 114

Context: 0.43

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talisker-reports-mustang-underground-face-sample-results-defining-a-79-metre-str--f1aafd91-d33a-4870-9081-90bc3589a79f#fact-drill-facts-5)

Bralorne Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F22
- Project: Bralorne Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker: TSK.TO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 147
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.35 m
- From: 1.29 m
- To: 1.64 m
- Hole Depth: 3.46 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: channel
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: 1030 Level BK Vein, East Face No. 22
- Easting: 5625455
- Northing: 513438
- Elevation: 1031.83 m
- Azimuth: 195 °
- Dip: 0 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. \(Actlabs\)
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: No
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This face sample returned an exceptional gold grade of 147 g/t over 0.35m, contributing to the overall high-grade shoot and extending known mineralization, with robust QA/QC.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(147 g/t\) for an orogenic deposit, significantly above peer and project averages.

- Positive factor: Part of a continuous high-grade shoot, extending known ore zones.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated rather than precisely stated for this interval.

Evidence · table

> 147

Context: 0.35

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talisker-reports-mustang-underground-face-sample-results-defining-a-79-metre-str--f1aafd91-d33a-4870-9081-90bc3589a79f#fact-drill-facts-6)

Bralorne Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F23
- Project: Bralorne Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker: TSK.TO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 74.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.47 m
- From: 0.92 m
- To: 1.39 m
- Hole Depth: 3.86 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: channel
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: 1030 Level BK Vein, East Face No. 23
- Easting: 5625454
- Northing: 513441
- Elevation: 1032.17 m
- Azimuth: 192 °
- Dip: 0 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. \(Actlabs\)
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: No
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This face sample returned an exceptional gold grade of 74.7 g/t over 0.47m, contributing to the overall high-grade shoot and extending known mineralization, with robust QA/QC.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(74.7 g/t\) for an orogenic deposit, significantly above peer and project averages.

- Positive factor: Part of a continuous high-grade shoot, extending known ore zones.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated rather than precisely stated for this interval.

Evidence · table

> 74.7

Context: 0.47

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F28

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talisker-reports-mustang-underground-face-sample-results-defining-a-79-metre-str--f1aafd91-d33a-4870-9081-90bc3589a79f#fact-drill-facts-7)

Bralorne Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: M1030\_BK\_OD\_E1\_F28
- Project: Bralorne Gold Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker: TSK.TO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 112
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.47 m
- From: 0.85 m
- To: 1.32 m
- Hole Depth: 3.24 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: resource
- Sample Type: channel
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: 1030 Level BK Vein, East Face No. 28
- Easting: 5625452
- Northing: 513457
- Elevation: 1033.29 m
- Azimuth: 188 °
- Dip: 0 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. \(Actlabs\)
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: No
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This face sample returned an exceptional gold grade of 112 g/t over 0.47m, contributing to the overall high-grade shoot and extending known mineralization, with robust QA/QC.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(112 g/t\) for an orogenic deposit, significantly above peer and project averages.

- Positive factor: Part of a continuous high-grade shoot, extending known ore zones.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated rather than precisely stated for this interval.

Evidence · table

> 112

Context: 0.47

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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