Thunder Gold Intersects 232.5 Metres Averaging 0.450 g/t Au (Including 33.0 Metres Averaging 1.383 g/t Au) at Tower Mountain
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Thunder Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-29 17:31:24 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Thunder Gold Corp. announced infill drill results from its Tower Mountain Property, with hole TM26-217 intersecting 232.5 metres averaging 0.450 g/t Au, including a higher-grade section of 33.0 metres averaging 1.383 g/t Au. These results support the existing 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate model and are part of a program designed to convert Inferred resources to Indicated resources, with mineralization extending over 100 metres below the current pit limit. The company also provided an updated summary of its 2026 MRE, which includes 34.5 Mt at 0.46 g/t Au Indicated and 211.1 Mt at 0.45 g/t Au Inferred.
Reasoning: The infill drill hole TM26-217 returned significant gold intercepts, including a strong grade-thickness product, which supports the existing MRE model and extends mineralization below the current pit limit, contributing to resource conversion. The overall reconciliation of infill drilling to date shows actual grades trending 12.5% higher than predicted model grades.
Positive factors
- Infill drilling confirms and extends mineralization
- Supports existing MRE model assumptions and procedures
- High-grade sub-interval of 1.383 g/t Au over 33.0 metres
- Mineralization extended over 100 metres below current pit limit
- Positive reconciliation of drilled grades to model predicted grades (12.5% higher)
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and labs are certified
- Qualified Person has reviewed and approved technical information
Negative factors
- True width is unknown for the reported intercepts
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states the drilling program is 'infill diamond drill results' and 'designed to convert Inferred resources to Indicated resources'.
Evidence · text
“infill diamond drill results”
Category Upgradepositive
Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
Why it applies: The infill drill program is 'designed to convert Inferred resources to Indicated resources'.
Evidence · text
“designed to convert Inferred resources to Indicated resources”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling 'extending mineralization well above the MRE cut-off grade, over 100 metres below the current pit limit'.
Evidence · text
“extending mineralization well above the MRE cut-off grade, over 100 metres below the current pit limit”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The document includes a 'Quality Assurance and Quality Control' section detailing procedures like certified standards, blanks, duplicate pulps, and independent analytical facilities.
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control”
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: Technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Wes Hanson, P.Geo., President and CEO of Thunder Gold Corp., who is a Qualified Person under the definitions established by NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“Technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Wes Hanson, P.Geo., President and CEO of Thunder Gold Corp., who is a Qualified Person under the definitions established by NI 43-101.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Table 2.0 explicitly states 'True Width: Unknown' for the reported intercepts, and the note 'True Width is estimated where sufficient data allows.' implies it's not available for these results.
Evidence · table
“Unknown”
Context: True Width
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The MRE was 'prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101")'.
Evidence · text
“prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101")”
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The MRE summary table includes an 'Indicated' category with 34.5 Mt at 0.46 g/t Au.
Evidence · table
“Indicated”
Context: Category
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The MRE summary table includes an 'Inferred' category with 211.1 Mt at 0.45 g/t Au.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: Category
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The MRE notes explicitly state 'The calculated gold cut-off grade is 0.19 g/t Au'.
Evidence · text
“The calculated gold cut-off grade is 0.19 g/t Au.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 232.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 232.5 m
- From
- 360 m
- To
- 592.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:360-592.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant intercept from infill drilling supports the MRE model and extends mineralization below the pit limit, contributing to resource conversion, with a strong grade-thickness product.
Positive factors
- Infill drilling confirms and extends mineralization
- Supports existing MRE model assumptions and procedures
- Strong grade-thickness product (104.6 g/t·m)
- Mineralization extended over 100 metres below current pit limit
Negative factors
- True width is unknown
Evidence · text
“232.5 Metres Averaging 0.450 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 1.383Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.383
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 33 m
- From
- 385.5 m
- To
- 418.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:385.5-418.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval is a strong result for an open-pit gold project, further supporting the MRE model and contributing to resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open-pit gold (1.383 g/t Au)
- Moderate grade-thickness product (45.6 g/t·m)
- Supports existing MRE model assumptions and procedures
Negative factors
- True width is unknown
Evidence · text
“33.0 Metres Averaging 1.383 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 0.209Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 591 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.209
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 591 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 600 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:9-600
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept indicates broad mineralization, though at a weak grade, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length (591.0 metres)
- Supports broad mineralization
Negative factors
- Weak grade for open-pit gold (0.209 g/t Au)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.209”
Context: 591.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 253.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 253.5 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 262.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:9-262.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, below the project's economic cut-off grade, indicating lower-grade material within the broader mineralized zone.
Negative factors
- Very weak grade for open-pit gold (0.030 g/t Au)
- Below the stated MRE cut-off grade
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.030”
Context: 253.5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 0.532Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.532
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 262.5 m
- To
- 271.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:262.5-271.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the resource model.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold (0.532 g/t Au)
- Above the stated MRE cut-off grade
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length (9.0 metres)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.532”
Context: 9.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 0.063Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 88.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.063
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 88.5 m
- From
- 271.5 m
- To
- 360 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:271.5-360
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization over a moderate length, falling below the project's economic cut-off grade.
Negative factors
- Very weak grade for open-pit gold (0.063 g/t Au)
- Below the stated MRE cut-off grade
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.063”
Context: 88.5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 0.438Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 240 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.438
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 240 m
- From
- 360 m
- To
- 600 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:360-600
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept, while at a weak grade, provides a strong grade-thickness product and extends mineralization below the current pit limit, supporting resource conversion and the MRE model.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length (240.0 metres)
- Weak grade for open-pit gold (0.438 g/t Au) but above cut-off
- Strong grade-thickness product (105.1 g/t·m)
- Supports existing MRE model assumptions and procedures
- Extends mineralization over 100 metres below current pit limit
Negative factors
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.438”
Context: 240.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 0.243Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.243
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25.5 m
- From
- 360 m
- To
- 385.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:360-385.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade above the cut-off, contributing to the overall resource definition.
Positive factors
- Above the stated MRE cut-off grade
Negative factors
- Weak grade for open-pit gold (0.243 g/t Au)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.243”
Context: 25.5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 0.076Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.076
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 45 m
- From
- 418.5 m
- To
- 463.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:418.5-463.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, below the project's economic cut-off grade.
Negative factors
- Very weak grade for open-pit gold (0.076 g/t Au)
- Below the stated MRE cut-off grade
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.076”
Context: 45.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 54 m
- From
- 463.5 m
- To
- 517.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:463.5-517.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold grade over a good length, contributing positively to the resource model.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold (0.530 g/t Au)
- Above the stated MRE cut-off grade
Negative factors
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.530”
Context: 54.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 0.278Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.278
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 75 m
- From
- 517.5 m
- To
- 592.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:517.5-592.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade above the cut-off over a good length, contributing to the overall resource definition.
Positive factors
- Above the stated MRE cut-off grade
Negative factors
- Weak grade for open-pit gold (0.278 g/t Au)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.278”
Context: 75.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
TM26-217Tower Mountain · goldGrade: 0.054Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TM26-217
- Project
- Tower Mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.054
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 592.5 m
- To
- 600 m
- Hole Depth
- 600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TM26-217:592.5-600
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 300321
- Northing
- 5377362
- Elevation
- 428 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -49.5 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. and AGAT Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, below the project's economic cut-off grade.
Negative factors
- Very weak grade for open-pit gold (0.054 g/t Au)
- Below the stated MRE cut-off grade
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“0.054”
Context: 7.5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Resource Estimates (2)
indicatedTower Mountain Project · goldTonnes: 34500000Grade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 514000Contained Unit: oz goldHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tower Mountain Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- William Lewis, Charley Murahwi, Tudorel Ciuculescu, Richard Gowans
- Resource group id
- resource:6152457976a1e8db265e
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 34500000
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 514000
- Contained Unit
- oz gold
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-01-19
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Indicated resource provides a solid foundation for economic studies, demonstrating reasonable geological confidence and significant contained gold, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource category provides reasonable geological confidence
- Significant contained metal (514 koz gold)
- Compliant with NI 43-101 reporting standards
- QP signed off on the estimate
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 34.5
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
inferredTower Mountain Project · goldTonnes: 211100000Grade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3053000Contained Unit: oz goldHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tower Mountain Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- TGOL.V
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- William Lewis, Charley Murahwi, Tudorel Ciuculescu, Richard Gowans
- Resource group id
- resource:695d6b234c786b131031
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 211100000
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3053000
- Contained Unit
- oz gold
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.19
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-01-19
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This large Inferred resource highlights significant exploration potential and scale for the project, though it requires further drilling to upgrade confidence for economic studies.
Positive factors
- Very large tonnage (211.1 Mt) and contained metal (3.053 Moz gold)
- Compliant with NI 43-101 reporting standards
- QP signed off on the estimate
Negative factors
- Inferred resource category has limited geological confidence
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 211.1
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.