Tectonic Metals Drills 5.09 g/t Au over 21.34 metres at Black Creek - Second Gold Centre Emerging at Flat Gold Project, Alaska
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Tectonic Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- TECT.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Alaska
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-25 12:24:51 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Tectonic Metals announced new drill assay results from the Black Creek target at its Flat Gold Project in Alaska, including 21.34 metres at 5.09 g/t gold and 57.91 metres at 1.89 g/t gold. Two holes ended in mineralization, suggesting the system remains open at depth and along strike. The company believes Black Creek is emerging as a second gold centre, with six additional drill holes pending.
Reasoning: Tectonic Metals reported new high-grade gold drill intercepts over significant widths at its Black Creek target, with two holes ending in mineralization, indicating a growing gold system. The results strengthen the view that Black Creek could emerge as a second major gold centre at the Flat Gold Project, with further assays pending.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Step-Out Extension
- High-grade mineralization
- Broad intervals
- Holes ending in mineralization
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Facts used in scoring: 27
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 17.34 g/t Au over 6.10 m in CMR26-152 and 29.91 g/t Au over 1.22 m in CMD26-041 are exceptionally high-grade zones, well above the deposit-type norm for gold.
Evidence · text
“17.34 g/t Au over 6.10 m”
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 document explicitly states that 'All reported intercepts are downhole lengths, as insufficient data exist to determine true widths.'
Evidence · text
“All reported intercepts are downhole lengths, as insufficient data exist to determine true widths.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The company states that the new drilling provides 'clear opportunities to expand the system further at depth and along strike' and that the program was designed to test whether the 2025 discovery was part of a broader system.
Evidence · text
“providing clear opportunities to expand the system further at depth and along strike.”
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 QA/QC protocols, mentioning a Qualified Person, an accredited laboratory (ALS Global), and methods like certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Tectonic Metals' disclosure of technical or scientific information in this press release has been reviewed, verified and approved by Peter Kleespies, M.Sc., P.Geo., Chief Geological Officer, who is a Qualified Person in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101. Analytical work for the 2026 Flat project drilling program was performed by ALS Global ("ALS"), an internationally recognized and accredited laboratory independent of Tectonic. Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) protocols included the insertion of certified reference material every 20 samples, blank samples at rate of approximately every 25 samples and field duplicate samples (split from the original approximately 1.5 m for RC or 1.5 m for core intervals) every 25 samples.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document clearly states the cut-off grades and internal dilution rules used for reporting intervals: 'Select composites utilize 0.10, 0.30 or 0.50 g/t Au cut-offs, with a maximum continuous interval of 3.20 m (two sample) below the applicable cut-off inclusion.'
Evidence · text
“Select composites utilize 0.10, 0.30 or 0.50 g/t Au cut-offs, with a maximum continuous interval of 3.20 m (two sample) below the applicable cut-off inclusion.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The document references and provides specific results from 'Black Creek's initial 2025 drilling, reported by the Company on January 29, 2026', which are not new assays from this release.
Evidence · text
“Black Creek's initial 2025 drilling, reported by the Company on [January 29, 2026][1], which returned **4.50 g/t Au over 48.77 m,**including **7.79 g/t Au over 24.38 m**and **15.19 g/t Au over 6.10 m**.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 27. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (27)
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 3.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.06 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.06 m
- From
- 36.94 m
- To
- 42 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:36.94-42.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall positive drill results from the Black Creek target. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“3.26”
Context: 5.06
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 79 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:49.5-79.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept shows weak gold grade, but its significant width contributes to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: 29.50
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 79 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:59.0-79.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate gold grade over a strong width, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 20.00
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 65.5 m
- To
- 71.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:65.5-71.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows weak gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.94”
Context: 6.00
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.76
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 92.5 m
- To
- 94.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:92.5-94.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.76”
Context: 1.80
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.83 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.83 m
- From
- 103.76 m
- To
- 106.59 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:103.76-106.59
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 2.83
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.68 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.68 m
- From
- 108.63 m
- To
- 125.31 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:108.63-125.31
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate width intercept shows moderate gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 16.68
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.55 m
- From
- 113.5 m
- To
- 124.05 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:113.5-124.05
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.95”
Context: 10.55
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 1.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.95 m
- From
- 117.5 m
- To
- 123.45 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:117.5-123.45
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.24”
Context: 5.95
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.25 m
- From
- 128.5 m
- To
- 155.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:128.5-155.75
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: 27.25
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.5 m
- From
- 128.5 m
- To
- 140 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:128.5-140.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.53”
Context: 11.50
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 1.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 151 m
- To
- 152 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:151.0-152.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 1.94
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.8 m
- From
- 166.7 m
- To
- 173.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:166.7-173.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 6.80
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 172 m
- To
- 173.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:172.0-173.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.92”
Context: 1.50
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 16.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.22 m
- From
- 201.78 m
- To
- 204 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:201.78-204.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade gold intercept over a narrow width is a significant positive, indicating high-grade mineralization at depth. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“16.73”
Context: 2.22
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 29.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 29.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.22 m
- From
- 201.78 m
- To
- 203 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:201.78-203.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade gold intercept over a narrow width is a significant positive, indicating very high-grade mineralization at depth. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“29.91”
Context: 1.22
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.5 m
- From
- 208.5 m
- To
- 221 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:208.5-221.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate width intercept shows weak gold grade below the typical economic threshold, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek but with limited economic significance. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 12.50
CMD26-041Black Creek · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMD26-041
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.6 m
- From
- 229.4 m
- To
- 233 m
- Hole Depth
- 294.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMD26-041:229.4-233.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555484
- Northing
- 6923701
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold grade below the typical economic threshold, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint at Black Creek but with limited economic significance. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 3.60
CMR26-152Black Creek · goldGrade: 5.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.34 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-152
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.34 m
- From
- 77.72 m
- To
- 99.06 m
- Hole Depth
- 99.06 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-152:77.72-99.06
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555486
- Northing
- 6923652
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptional-grade gold intercept over a strong width, ending in mineralization, is a highly positive result, indicating significant potential for expansion at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Holes ending in mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“5.09”
Context: 21.34
CMR26-152Black Creek · goldGrade: 17.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-152
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 89.92 m
- To
- 96.01 m
- Hole Depth
- 99.06 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-152:89.92-96.01
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555486
- Northing
- 6923652
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade gold intercept over a narrow width, part of a larger mineralized zone and ending in mineralization, is a highly positive result, indicating significant potential at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Holes ending in mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“17.34”
Context: 6.10
CMR26-153Black Creek · goldGrade: 1.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 57.91 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-153
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 57.91 m
- From
- 1.52 m
- To
- 59.44 m
- Hole Depth
- 59.44 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-153:1.52-59.44
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555449
- Northing
- 6923661
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-width intercept with moderate gold grade, ending in mineralization, is a highly positive result, indicating significant potential for expansion at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Broad intervals
- Holes ending in mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.89”
Context: 57.91
CMR26-153Black Creek · goldGrade: 2.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-153
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 38.1 m
- From
- 21.34 m
- To
- 59.44 m
- Hole Depth
- 59.44 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-153:21.34-59.44
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555449
- Northing
- 6923661
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade gold intercept over a strong width, part of a larger mineralized zone and ending in mineralization, is a highly positive result, indicating significant potential at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Broad intervals
- Holes ending in mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.75”
Context: 38.10
CMR26-153Black Creek · goldGrade: 3.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-153
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 22.86 m
- To
- 28.96 m
- Hole Depth
- 59.44 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-153:22.86-28.96
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555449
- Northing
- 6923661
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade gold intercept over a narrow width, part of a larger mineralized zone and ending in mineralization, is a positive result, indicating significant potential at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Holes ending in mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“3.89”
Context: 6.10
CMR26-153Black Creek · goldGrade: 6.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-153
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.62 m
- From
- 36.58 m
- To
- 44.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 59.44 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-153:36.58-44.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 555449
- Northing
- 6923661
- CRS
- UTM
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade gold intercept over a narrow width, part of a larger mineralized zone and ending in mineralization, is a highly positive result, indicating significant potential at Black Creek. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Holes ending in mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“6.31”
Context: 7.62
CMR25-059Black Creek · goldGrade: 4.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.77 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR25-059
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 48.77 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR25-059:null-null
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows exceptional gold grade over a strong width, highlighting the initial discovery at Black Creek. While strong, it is a re-release of prior data, reducing its novelty.
Positive factors
- High-grade mineralization
- Broad intervals
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · text
“4.50 g/t Au over 48.77 m”
CMR25-059Black Creek · goldGrade: 7.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24.38 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR25-059
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24.38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR25-059:null-null
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical bonanza-grade gold intercept over a strong width, part of the initial discovery, is a highly positive result. While strong, it is a re-release of prior data, reducing its novelty.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High-grade mineralization
- Broad intervals
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · text
“7.79 g/t Au over 24.38 m”
CMR25-059Black Creek · goldGrade: 15.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR25-059
- Project
- Black Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
- Ticker
- TECT.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR25-059:null-null
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody, check_assays
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3.2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical bonanza-grade gold intercept over a narrow width, part of the initial discovery, is a highly positive result. While strong, it is a re-release of prior data, reducing its novelty.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High-grade mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Stale Data Re-release
Evidence · text
“15.19 g/t Au over 6.10 m”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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