Teuton Reports Final Hole Drilled in 2025 at Treaty Creek

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Teuton Resources Corp.
Ticker
TUO
Exchange
TSX
Region
northwestern British Columbia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver, Copper
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-08-21 04:46:55 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Teuton Resources reported the final drill results from its 2025 exploration program at the Treaty Creek property, highlighting several high-grade gold, silver, and copper intercepts that extend known mineralization and identify new high-grade structures. These results will be incorporated into an updated Mineral Resource estimate, which will also assess the potential for a higher-grade underground mine. The company confirmed continuity between mineralized domains and stepped out from previous drill holes, indicating expansion of the mineralized footprint.

Reasoning: The drill results from the 2025 program at Treaty Creek include several high-grade gold and gold-equivalent intercepts over significant widths, extending known mineralized zones and identifying new structures. These positive results will feed into an upcoming resource update, which will also explore the potential for underground mining of higher-grade zones. While QA/QC is robust and metal equivalent assumptions are transparent, the lack of true width determination introduces some uncertainty.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold and gold equivalent intercepts
  • Significant widths in some intercepts
  • Extension of known mineralization (300H, 300N Zones)
  • Identification of new high-grade structures (SC-1 like)
  • Upcoming updated Mineral Resource estimate incorporating these results
  • Assessment of potential for higher-grade underground mining
  • Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed
  • Qualified Person sign-off
  • Metal equivalent calculation assumptions fully disclosed

Negative factors

  • True widths of intercepts not determined

Facts used in scoring: 36

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 36. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (36)

GS-25-188Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 2.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-188
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
2.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54 m
From
900 m
To
954 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-188:900.00-954.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
283 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.57
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold intercept over a significant width for a porphyry system, contributing to the overall exploration success and potential resource growth, though true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for porphyry deposit
  • Significant intercept length
  • Part of exploration program extending mineralization

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“2.31”

Context: 54.00

GS-25-188Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 16.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-188
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
16.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54 m
From
900 m
To
954 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-188:900.00-954.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
283 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grades contribute to the overall value of the intercept, providing byproduct credit.

Positive factors

  • Silver as a byproduct in a significant intercept

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“16.98”

Context: 54.00

GS-25-188Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 54 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-188
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
54 m
From
900 m
To
954 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-188:900.00-954.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
283 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit, contributing minimally to the overall value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Weak copper grade for porphyry deposit
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 54.00

GS-25-188Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 4.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-188
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
4.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
900 m
To
906 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-188:900.00-906.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
283 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
5.64
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade gold intercept with strong gold equivalent value, indicating a significant mineralized zone within the porphyry system.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit
  • High gold equivalent grade
  • Significant silver and copper credits

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“4.07”

Context: 6.00

GS-25-188Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 99.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-188
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
99.86
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
900 m
To
906 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-188:900.00-906.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
283 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong silver grade that significantly enhances the value of this high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Significant silver grade contributing to overall value

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“99.86”

Context: 6.00

GS-25-188Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-188
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6 m
From
900 m
To
906 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-188:900.00-906.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
283 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong copper grade for a porphyry deposit, adding significant value to this high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for porphyry deposit

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.45”

Context: 6.00

GS-25-188Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 5.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-188
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
5.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
901.5 m
To
903 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-188:901.50-903.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
283 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
11.16
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A bonanza-grade gold equivalent intercept over a narrow width, indicating a very high-grade zone within the porphyry system, highly material despite its limited length.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit
  • Bonanza gold equivalent grade
  • Exceptional silver and copper grades
  • Indicates very high-grade zone

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“5.90”

Context: 1.50

GS-25-188Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 343Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-188
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
343
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
901.5 m
To
903 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-188:901.50-903.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
283 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional silver grade that substantially boosts the value of this high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade contributing significantly to overall value

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“343.00”

Context: 1.50

GS-25-188Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 1.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-188
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
1.45
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
From
901.5 m
To
903 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-188:901.50-903.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
283 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional copper grade for a porphyry deposit, significantly contributing to the value of this high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for porphyry deposit

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1.45”

Context: 1.50

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
2.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
From
836 m
To
845 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:836.00-845.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.48
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold intercept over a moderate width, contributing positively to the exploration program.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for porphyry deposit
  • Good gold equivalent grade

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“2.45”

Context: 9.00

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
From
836 m
To
845 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:836.00-845.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver grade provides minimal byproduct credit to the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.94”

Context: 9.00

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9 m
From
836 m
To
845 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:836.00-845.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low copper grade contributes negligibly to the overall value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Very weak copper grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 9.00

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 7.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
7.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
882.5 m
To
885.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:882.50-885.50
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
7.06
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high-grade gold intercept over a narrow width, highly material and indicative of a significant mineralized zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit
  • Strong gold equivalent grade
  • Indicates high-grade zone

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“7.01”

Context: 3.00

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 4.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
4.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
882.5 m
To
885.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:882.50-885.50
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade provides some byproduct credit to the high-grade gold intercept.

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“4.22”

Context: 3.00

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
From
882.5 m
To
885.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:882.50-885.50
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low copper grade contributes negligibly to the overall value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Very weak copper grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 3.00

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 204 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
204 m
From
1130 m
To
1334 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:1130.00-1334.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.29
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide intercept with strong gold and gold equivalent grades for a porphyry system, indicating significant bulk tonnage potential.

Positive factors

  • Very significant intercept length
  • Strong gold grade for porphyry deposit
  • Strong gold equivalent grade

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.65”

Context: 204.00

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 4.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 204 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
4.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
204 m
From
1130 m
To
1334 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:1130.00-1334.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grades contribute to the overall value of this very wide intercept, providing byproduct credit.

Positive factors

  • Silver as a byproduct in a very wide intercept

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“4.78”

Context: 204.00

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 204 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
204 m
From
1130 m
To
1334 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:1130.00-1334.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong copper grade for a porphyry deposit, adding significant value to this very wide intercept.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for porphyry deposit

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.48”

Context: 204.00

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 3.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
3.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.2 m
From
1355.4 m
To
1365.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:1355.40-1365.60
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4.14
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade gold intercept over a good width, contributing significantly to the exploration success.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit
  • High gold equivalent grade
  • Significant intercept length

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“3.72”

Context: 10.20

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 6.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
6.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.2 m
From
1355.4 m
To
1365.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:1355.40-1365.60
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grades contribute to the overall value of the intercept, providing byproduct credit.

Positive factors

  • Silver as a byproduct in a significant intercept

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“6.04”

Context: 10.20

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.29
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.2 m
From
1355.4 m
To
1365.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:1355.40-1365.60
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate copper grade for a porphyry deposit, contributing to the overall value of the intercept.

Positive factors

  • Moderate copper grade for porphyry deposit

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.29”

Context: 10.20

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 5.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
5.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.5 m
From
1357.5 m
To
1361 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:1357.50-1361.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
6.29
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high-grade gold intercept over a narrow width, highly material and indicative of a significant mineralized zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit
  • Strong gold equivalent grade
  • Significant copper credit

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“5.81”

Context: 3.50

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.5 m
From
1357.5 m
To
1361 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:1357.50-1361.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver grade provides minimal byproduct credit to the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1.00”

Context: 3.50

GS-25-189Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-189
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.5 m
From
1357.5 m
To
1361 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-189:1357.50-1361.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
429024
Northing
6273658
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
293 °
Dip
-71 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong copper grade for a porphyry deposit, adding significant value to this high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for porphyry deposit

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 3.50

GS-25-190Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 73.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-190
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
73.5 m
From
857.5 m
To
931 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-190:857.50-931.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
428884
Northing
6273677
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
235 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.75
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold intercept over a significant width for a porphyry system, contributing to the overall exploration success and potential resource growth.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit
  • Significant intercept length
  • Good gold equivalent grade

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1.70”

Context: 73.50

GS-25-190Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 3.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 73.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-190
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
3.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
73.5 m
From
857.5 m
To
931 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-190:857.50-931.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
428884
Northing
6273677
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
235 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grades provide some byproduct credit to the overall value of the intercept.

Positive factors

  • Silver as a byproduct in a significant intercept

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“3.46”

Context: 73.50

GS-25-190Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 73.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-190
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
73.5 m
From
857.5 m
To
931 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-190:857.50-931.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
428884
Northing
6273677
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
235 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low copper grade contributes negligibly to the overall value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Very weak copper grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 73.50

GS-25-190Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 2.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-190
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
2.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38 m
From
872 m
To
910 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-190:872.00-910.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
428884
Northing
6273677
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
235 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.06
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold intercept over a significant width, contributing positively to the exploration program.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit
  • Significant intercept length
  • Good gold equivalent grade

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“2.03”

Context: 38.00

GS-25-190Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 2.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-190
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
2.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38 m
From
872 m
To
910 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-190:872.00-910.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
428884
Northing
6273677
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
235 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade provides some byproduct credit to the overall value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“2.06”

Context: 38.00

GS-25-190Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-190
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
38 m
From
872 m
To
910 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-190:872.00-910.00
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
428884
Northing
6273677
CRS
UTM
Azimuth
235 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low copper grade contributes negligibly to the overall value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Very weak copper grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 38.00

GS-25-191Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 46 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-191
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
46 m
From
776.5 m
To
822.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-191:776.5-822.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

CRS
UTM
Azimuth
-64245 °

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.7 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 78.2 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.7 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.70”

Context: GS-25-191

GS-25-191Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 12.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 46 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-191
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
12.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
46 m
From
776.5 m
To
822.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-191:776.5-822.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

CRS
UTM
Azimuth
-64245 °

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 12.56 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 577.8 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“12.56”

Context: GS-25-191

GS-25-191Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 46 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-191
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
46 m
From
776.5 m
To
822.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-191:776.5-822.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

CRS
UTM
Azimuth
-64245 °

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 0.9 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.15 %) on the porphyry deposit band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: GS-25-191

GS-25-191-W1Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-191-W1
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
1.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23.8 m
From
311.8 m
To
335.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-191-W1:311.8-335.6
Mining Method
mixed

Location

CRS
UTM
Azimuth
-64245 °

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.37 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 32.6 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.37 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.37”

Context: GS-25-191-W1

GS-25-191-W1Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 4.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-191-W1
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
4.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23.8 m
From
311.8 m
To
335.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-191-W1:311.8-335.6
Mining Method
mixed

Location

CRS
UTM
Azimuth
-64245 °

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.09 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 97.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 4.09 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“4.09”

Context: GS-25-191-W1

GS-25-191-W1Treaty Creek · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GS-25-191-W1
Project
Treaty Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
northwestern British Columbia
Ticker
TUO

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
23.8 m
From
311.8 m
To
335.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GS-25-191-W1:311.8-335.6
Mining Method
mixed

Location

CRS
UTM
Azimuth
-64245 °

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.15 %) on the porphyry deposit band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: GS-25-191-W1

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