Tower Reports Initial Assay Results from Its June Diamond Drilling Program at Rabbit North, Intersects 18.8 m of 2.57 g/t Au near Top of Thunder Zone
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Tower Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- TWR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 17:42:23 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Tower Resources reported initial assay results from its June diamond drilling program at Rabbit North, BC. Hole RN-26-074 successfully intersected the Thunder gold zone with 18.8 m at 2.57 g/t Au, including a high-grade 0.7 m at 43 g/t Au. However, holes to the west (075 and 076) did not encounter significant gold mineralization, though hole 075 intersected a porphyry Cu-Au-Mo breccia pipe.
Reasoning: Successful intersection of the Thunder gold zone with a high-grade sub-interval, though adjacent holes failed to find significant gold, suggesting structural complexity.
Positive factors
- successful extension of known gold zone
- high-grade intercept (43 g/t Au)
- QA/QC disclosed
Negative factors
- no significant mineralization in holes 075 and 076
- true widths not determined
Facts used in scoring: 13
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 43 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade for an orogenic gold system.
Evidence · table
“43.00”
Context: 0.70
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions use of blanks, standards, and a certified ISO 17025 laboratory (ActLabs).
Evidence · text
“laboratory certified as ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited”
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 true widths have not been determined.
Evidence · text
“True widths have not been determined.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
RN-26-074Rabbit North · goldGrade: 2.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-074
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.8 m
- From
- 99 m
- To
- 117.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RN-26-074:99.0-117.8
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ActLabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 18.8 m at 2.57 g/t Au is a strong intercept for an orogenic gold system.
Positive factors
- strong grade for orogenic gold
Negative factors
- true width not determined
Evidence · table
“2.57”
Context: 18.80
RN-26-074Rabbit North · goldGrade: 5.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-074
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.74
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.3 m
- From
- 99 m
- To
- 106.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RN-26-074:99.0-106.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ActLabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- high-grade upper zone
Evidence · table
“5.74”
Context: 7.30
RN-26-074Rabbit North · goldGrade: 43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-074
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 101 m
- To
- 101.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RN-26-074:101.0-101.7
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ActLabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 43 g/t Au is an exceptionally high grade for this deposit type.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · table
“43.00”
Context: 0.70
RN-26-074Rabbit North · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-074
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.5 m
- From
- 106.3 m
- To
- 117.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RN-26-074:106.3-117.8
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ActLabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade portion of the intercept.
Negative factors
- low grade
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 11.50
RN-26-074Rabbit North · goldGrade: 2.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-074
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 136 m
- To
- 137 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RN-26-074:136.0-137.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ActLabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Isolated mineralized interval in undetermined zone.
Evidence · table
“2.64”
Context: 1.00
RN-26-075Rabbit North · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-075
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.3 m
- From
- 126.2 m
- To
- 130.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RN-26-075:126.2-130.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ActLabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold component of porphyry intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.71”
Context: 5.30
RN-26-075Rabbit North · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-075
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.3 m
- From
- 126.2 m
- To
- 130.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RN-26-075:126.2-130.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ActLabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper component of porphyry intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 5.30
RN-26-075Rabbit North · molybdenumGrade: 0.015Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-075
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.015
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.3 m
- From
- 126.2 m
- To
- 130.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RN-26-075:126.2-130.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ActLabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum component of porphyry intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.015”
Context: 5.30
RN-26-075Rabbit North · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-075
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 22.6 m
- From
- 143.9 m
- To
- 166.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RN-26-075:143.9-166.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ActLabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold component of porphyry intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 22.60
RN-26-075Rabbit North · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-075
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22.6 m
- From
- 143.9 m
- To
- 166.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RN-26-075:143.9-166.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ActLabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper component of porphyry intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 22.60
RN-26-075Rabbit North · molybdenumGrade: 0.012Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-075
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.012
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22.6 m
- From
- 143.9 m
- To
- 166.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RN-26-075:143.9-166.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ActLabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum component of porphyry intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.012”
Context: 22.60
RN-26-075Rabbit North · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 126.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-075
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 126.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 274.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 663061
- Northing
- 5607260
- Azimuth
- 279.84 °
- Dip
- -45.1 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 48.0 %·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: RN-26-075
RN-26-075Rabbit North · moGrade: 0.015Grade Unit: %Intercept: 126.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RN-26-075
- Project
- Rabbit North
- Commodity
- mo
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TWR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.015
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 126.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 274.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 663061
- Northing
- 5607260
- Azimuth
- 279.84 °
- Dip
- -45.1 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.015 % mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.015”
Context: RN-26-075
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