Valkea Resources Strengthens the Bulk-Tonnage Gold Potential of the Koivu Zone at the Paana Project, Northern Finland

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Company
Valkea Resources Corp
Ticker
OZ
Exchange
TSX
Region
Northern Finland
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-26 03:03:23 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Valkea Resources announced drill results from its 2025 fall exploration program at the Koivu Zone within the Paana Project in Northern Finland. The seven-hole program confirmed and extended bulk-tonnage gold mineralization over a 200-meter dip extent and 100-meter strike extent, with highlights including 12.65 meters at 0.77 g/t gold (including 6.0 meters at 1.15 g/t gold) in AW-25-010 and a high-grade vein intercept of 0.5 meters at 17.55 g/t gold in AW-25-012. The company plans further step-out drilling to test extensions and the gap towards the Honka Zone.

Reasoning: Valkea Resources announced positive drill results from its Paana Project, confirming and extending bulk-tonnage gold mineralization at the Koivu Zone. The program successfully demonstrated continuity over significant dimensions and identified new high-grade zones, supporting the project's potential. The results are well-supported by transparent QA/QC and compositing disclosures, though the lack of true width information is a minor drawback.

Positive factors

  • Continuity of bulk-tonnage gold mineralization confirmed over significant dip and strike extents
  • Discovery of a new zone of gold mineralization in AW-25-010
  • Intersection of high-grade vein mineralization outside of bulk-tonnage zones, indicating complex system
  • Robust QA/QC procedures with certified lab and QP sign-off
  • Clear disclosure of cut-off grade and internal dilution rules

Negative factors

  • True widths are unknown for all reported intervals
  • Some historical results are re-referenced without new data

Facts used in scoring: 37

Classification and evidence

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 detailed QA/QC disclosure, mentioning ALS Global as a certified lab (ISO/IEC 17025:2017), a Qualified Person sign-off, and methods like duplicates, standards, and blanks.

Evidence · text

“All drill core analytical results have been monitored through the Company's quality assurance and quality control program (QA/QC). Drill core was sawn in half at Valkea's dedicated and secure core logging and processing facility in Sodankylä, Finland. Half of the drill core was sampled and delivered in secured bags to the ALS Global preparation facilities in Sodankylä, Finland. Core samples were prepared using ALS standard preparation procedure PREP-31A which involves crushing the sample to 70% less than 2mm, followed by a riffle split of 250g, and then a pulverised split to better than 85% passing 75 microns. Following sample preparation, the pulps were sent to the ALS Global analytical laboratory in Galway, Ireland for analysis. ALS Global is registered to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations for laboratory procedures. Drill core samples were analyzed for 48 elements by ICP-MS on a 0.25-gram aliquot using a four-acid digestion (method ME-MS61). Gold was analyzed by fire assay on a 30-gram aliquot with an AES finish (inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy - method Au-ICP21). Overlimit samples (>10 ppm Au) were reanalysed by fire assay using a gravimetric finish on a 30-gram aliquot (Au-GRA21). In addition to ALS Global laboratory QA/QC protocols, Valkea implements a rigorous internal QA/QC program that includes the insertion of field and lab duplicates, certified reference materials (standards prepared by an independent lab) and blanks into the sample stream. Data verification of the analytical results includes a statistical analysis of the QA/QC data. Results are considered acceptable. ... The disclosure of technical or scientific information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Christopher Leslie, Ph.D., P.Geo., Chief Geologist for the Company and a Qualified Person as defined under the terms of National Instrument 43-101.”

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 grade (0.1 g/t gold) and internal dilution rules (less than five continuous meters of internal dilution) used for interval calculations.

Evidence · text

“Calculations are uncut and length-weighted using a 0.1 g/t gold cutoff with less than five continuous meters of internal dilution”

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 intervals are downhole core lengths and true widths are unknown.

Evidence · text

“Intervals are downhole core lengths. True widths are unknown.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drilling extended mineralization along strike and down-dip, with holes AW-25-009 and AW-25-010 extending Domain A 50 meters south, and further step-outs are warranted.

Evidence · text

“Assay results demonstrate continuity of bulk-tonnage style gold mineralization at the Koivu Zone covering a 200-meter dip extent and over 100-meter strike extent where it remains open down-dip and along strike: ... Drill holes AW-25-009 and AW-25-010 extend the strike-extent of Domain A, 50 meters south. ... Follow-up step-outs down-dip and southward toward the high-grade Honka Zone are warranted to further assess the scale and characteristics of this emerging target.”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 17.55 g/t gold over 0.5 meters in AW-25-012 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the exceptional threshold for open-pit orogenic gold (5 g/t).

Evidence · table

“17.55”

Context: 0.50

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 37. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (37)

AW-25-007Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-007
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.97
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.6 m
From
92.45 m
To
98.05 m
Hole Depth
351 m
Intercept Depth
92.45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-007:92.45-98.05
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418449
Northing
7552401
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.9 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-007 shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to the overall bulk-tonnage potential of the Koivu Zone. The grade is above the moderate threshold for open-pit orogenic gold.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for bulk-tonnage open pit gold
  • Good width for exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.97”

Context: 5.60

AW-25-007Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-007
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
34.05 m
From
119.6 m
To
153.65 m
Hole Depth
351 m
Intercept Depth
119.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-007:119.6-153.65
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418449
Northing
7552401
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.9 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide intercept, while below the weak grade threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, contributes to the bulk-tonnage potential and continuity of mineralization at the Koivu Zone.

Positive factors

  • Significant width for bulk-tonnage style mineralization

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 34.05

AW-25-007Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-007
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.1 m
From
173.4 m
To
180.5 m
Hole Depth
351 m
Intercept Depth
173.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-007:173.4-180.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418449
Northing
7552401
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.9 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization over a moderate width, contributing to the overall bulk-tonnage model but not individually significant.

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 7.10

AW-25-007Paana Project · goldGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-007
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.6 m
From
190.3 m
To
195.9 m
Hole Depth
351 m
Intercept Depth
190.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-007:190.3-195.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418449
Northing
7552401
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.9 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-007 shows a moderate gold grade, exceeding the moderate threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, contributing positively to the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit orogenic gold

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“1.13”

Context: 5.60

AW-25-007Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-007
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.25 m
From
209.75 m
To
223 m
Hole Depth
351 m
Intercept Depth
209.75 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-007:209.75-223.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418449
Northing
7552401
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.9 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization over a good width, contributing to the bulk-tonnage model but not individually significant.

Positive factors

  • Good width for exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 13.25

AW-25-008Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-008
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
40.5 m
From
8 m
To
48.5 m
Hole Depth
326.6 m
Intercept Depth
8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-008:8.0-48.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418371
Northing
7552413
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
244.2 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide intercept, while below the weak grade threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, contributes to the bulk-tonnage potential and continuity of mineralization at the Koivu Zone.

Positive factors

  • Significant width for bulk-tonnage style mineralization

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 40.50

AW-25-008Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-008
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.15 m
From
18 m
To
33.15 m
Hole Depth
326.6 m
Intercept Depth
18 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-008:18.0-33.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418371
Northing
7552413
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
244.2 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within AW-25-008 shows a slightly higher grade over a good width, indicating better mineralization within the broader low-grade zone.

Positive factors

  • Grade is above the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Good width for exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: 15.15

AW-25-009Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-009
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.3 m
From
138.8 m
To
149.1 m
Hole Depth
317.1 m
Intercept Depth
138.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-009:138.8-149.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418500
Northing
7552343
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
247 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-009 shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, exceeding the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, and extending the strike extent of Domain A.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Good width for exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.56”

Context: 10.30

AW-25-009Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-009
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.25 m
From
167.15 m
To
196.4 m
Hole Depth
317.1 m
Intercept Depth
167.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-009:167.15-196.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418500
Northing
7552343
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
247 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide intercept, while below the weak grade threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, contributes to the bulk-tonnage potential and continuity of mineralization at the Koivu Zone.

Positive factors

  • Significant width for bulk-tonnage style mineralization

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 29.25

AW-25-009Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-009
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.7 m
From
167.15 m
To
171.85 m
Hole Depth
317.1 m
Intercept Depth
167.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-009:167.15-171.85
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418500
Northing
7552343
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
247 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within AW-25-009 shows a moderate gold grade, exceeding the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, indicating better mineralization within the broader zone.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit orogenic gold

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.91”

Context: 4.70

AW-25-009Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-009
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.15 m
From
237.3 m
To
253.45 m
Hole Depth
317.1 m
Intercept Depth
237.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-009:237.3-253.45
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418500
Northing
7552343
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
247 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-009 shows gold mineralization at the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold over a good width, contributing to the bulk-tonnage model.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Good width for exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.30”

Context: 16.15

AW-25-009Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-009
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.95 m
From
272 m
To
277.95 m
Hole Depth
317.1 m
Intercept Depth
272 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-009:272.0-277.95
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418500
Northing
7552343
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
247 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-009 shows gold mineralization above the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, contributing to the bulk-tonnage model.

Positive factors

  • Grade is above the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.39”

Context: 5.95

AW-25-010Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-010
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.95 m
From
172.45 m
To
177.4 m
Hole Depth
357 m
Intercept Depth
172.45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-010:172.45-177.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418550
Northing
7552350
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.2 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-010 shows a moderate gold grade, exceeding the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, contributing to the bulk-tonnage model.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit orogenic gold

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.53”

Context: 4.95

AW-25-010Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-010
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.35 m
From
193.95 m
To
204.3 m
Hole Depth
357 m
Intercept Depth
193.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-010:193.95-204.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418550
Northing
7552350
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.2 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-010 shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, exceeding the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, and extending the strike extent of Domain A.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Good width for exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: 10.35

AW-25-010Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-010
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.51
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.65 m
From
218.15 m
To
221.8 m
Hole Depth
357 m
Intercept Depth
218.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-010:218.15-221.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418550
Northing
7552350
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.2 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-010 shows a moderate gold grade, exceeding the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, contributing to the bulk-tonnage model.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit orogenic gold

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.51”

Context: 3.65

AW-25-010Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-010
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.45 m
From
234.35 m
To
249.8 m
Hole Depth
357 m
Intercept Depth
234.35 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-010:234.35-249.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418550
Northing
7552350
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.2 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-010 shows gold mineralization above the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold over a good width, contributing to the bulk-tonnage model.

Positive factors

  • Grade is above the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Good width for exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.37”

Context: 15.45

AW-25-010Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-010
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.2 m
From
294.5 m
To
309.7 m
Hole Depth
357 m
Intercept Depth
294.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-010:294.5-309.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418550
Northing
7552350
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.2 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-010 shows low-grade gold mineralization over a good width, contributing to the bulk-tonnage model but not individually significant.

Positive factors

  • Good width for exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 15.20

AW-25-010Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-010
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.42
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.85 m
From
320.65 m
To
350.5 m
Hole Depth
357 m
Intercept Depth
320.65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-010:320.65-350.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418550
Northing
7552350
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.2 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide intercept in AW-25-010 shows gold mineralization above the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, and is part of a newly identified zone, adding to the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Grade is above the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Significant width for bulk-tonnage style mineralization
  • Part of a newly identified zone of mineralization

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.42”

Context: 29.85

AW-25-010Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-010
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.65 m
From
331.8 m
To
344.45 m
Hole Depth
357 m
Intercept Depth
331.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-010:331.8-344.45
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418550
Northing
7552350
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.2 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval in AW-25-010 shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, exceeding the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, and is part of a newly identified zone, adding to the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Good width for exploration drilling
  • Part of a newly identified zone of mineralization

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.77”

Context: 12.65

AW-25-010Paana Project · goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-010
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
1.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
338.45 m
To
344.45 m
Hole Depth
357 m
Intercept Depth
338.45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-010:338.45-344.45
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418550
Northing
7552350
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.2 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval in AW-25-010, exceeding the moderate threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, is a significant positive and part of a newly identified zone, enhancing the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Good width for exploration drilling
  • Part of a newly identified zone of mineralization

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“1.15”

Context: 6.00

AW-25-011Paana Project · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-011
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0 m
Hole Depth
320.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418507
Northing
7552447
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.2 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Drill hole AW-25-011 returned no significant gold intervals, indicating a lack of mineralization in this specific target area.

Negative factors

  • No significant mineralization intersected
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“No significant intervals”

Context: No significant intervals

AW-25-012Paana Project · goldGrade: 3.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-012
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
3.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
138.1 m
To
138.6 m
Hole Depth
383.5 m
Intercept Depth
138.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-012:138.1-138.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418559
Northing
7552448
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.6 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-012 shows a strong gold grade, exceeding the strong threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, but over a very narrow width, limiting its individual materiality.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit orogenic gold

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“3.36”

Context: 0.50

AW-25-012Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-012
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.7 m
From
175.8 m
To
182.5 m
Hole Depth
383.5 m
Intercept Depth
175.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-012:175.8-182.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418559
Northing
7552448
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.6 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization over a moderate width, contributing to the overall bulk-tonnage model but not individually significant.

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 6.70

AW-25-012Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-012
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.2 m
From
190.75 m
To
205.95 m
Hole Depth
383.5 m
Intercept Depth
190.75 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-012:190.75-205.95
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418559
Northing
7552448
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.6 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-012 shows gold mineralization above the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold over a good width, contributing to the bulk-tonnage model.

Positive factors

  • Grade is above the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Good width for exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 15.20

AW-25-012Paana Project · goldGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-012
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
1.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
212.5 m
To
214 m
Hole Depth
383.5 m
Intercept Depth
212.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-012:212.5-214.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418559
Northing
7552448
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.6 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-012 shows a moderate gold grade, exceeding the moderate threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, but over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit orogenic gold

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“1.25”

Context: 1.50

AW-25-012Paana Project · goldGrade: 5.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-012
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
5.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.6 m
From
282.85 m
To
284.45 m
Hole Depth
383.5 m
Intercept Depth
282.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-012:282.85-284.45
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418559
Northing
7552448
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.6 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-012 shows an exceptional gold grade, exceeding the exceptional threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, highlighting high-grade vein potential within the target area.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Indicates high-grade vein potential

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“5.62”

Context: 1.60

AW-25-012Paana Project · goldGrade: 17.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-012
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
17.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
282.85 m
To
283.35 m
Hole Depth
383.5 m
Intercept Depth
282.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-012:282.85-283.35
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418559
Northing
7552448
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.6 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval in AW-25-012 is a highly significant positive, demonstrating exceptional high-grade vein potential within the target area, despite its narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Indicates high-grade vein potential

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“17.55”

Context: 0.50

AW-25-012Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-012
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
338.85 m
To
346.85 m
Hole Depth
383.5 m
Intercept Depth
338.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-012:338.85-346.85
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418559
Northing
7552448
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
245.6 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization over a moderate width, contributing to the overall bulk-tonnage model but not individually significant.

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 8.00

AW-25-013Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-013
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.1 m
From
98.9 m
To
103 m
Hole Depth
398.6 m
Intercept Depth
98.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-013:98.9-103.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418610
Northing
7552450
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
242.9 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-013 shows gold mineralization above the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, contributing to the bulk-tonnage model.

Positive factors

  • Grade is above the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.48”

Context: 4.10

AW-25-013Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-013
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23.6 m
From
190 m
To
213.6 m
Hole Depth
398.6 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-013:190.0-213.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418610
Northing
7552450
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
242.9 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide intercept in AW-25-013, while below the weak grade threshold for open-pit orogenic gold, contributes to the bulk-tonnage potential and continuity of mineralization at the Koivu Zone.

Positive factors

  • Significant width for bulk-tonnage style mineralization

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 23.60

AW-25-013Paana Project · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-25-013
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.85 m
From
228.5 m
To
238.35 m
Hole Depth
398.6 m
Intercept Depth
228.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-25-013:228.5-238.35
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
418610
Northing
7552450
CRS
UTM Z 35 N
Elevation
242.9 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
55 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in AW-25-013 shows low-grade gold mineralization over a good width, contributing to the bulk-tonnage model but not individually significant.

Positive factors

  • Good width for exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit orogenic gold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 9.85

FAVD-64Paana Project · goldGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 55.48 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FAVD-64
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
1.63
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
55.48 m
From
158 m
Intercept Depth
158 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FAVD-64:158.0-null
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2021-01-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from FAVD-64 shows strong gold mineralization over an exceptional width, providing a positive context for the current drilling, though it is not new information.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Exceptional width for bulk-tonnage style mineralization

Negative factors

  • Historical data, not new
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“historical hole FAVD-64 (55.48 meters of 1.63 g/t gold including 8.50 meters of 8.57 g/t gold from 158.0 meters downhole 7 )”
FAVD-64Paana Project · goldGrade: 8.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FAVD-64
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
8.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.5 m
From
158 m
Intercept Depth
158 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FAVD-64:158.0-null
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2021-01-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from FAVD-64 shows exceptional gold grades over a strong width, indicating the presence of high-grade zones within the broader mineralization, though it is not new information.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Strong width for high-grade zone

Negative factors

  • Historical data, not new
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“historical hole FAVD-64 (55.48 meters of 1.63 g/t gold including 8.50 meters of 8.57 g/t gold from 158.0 meters downhole 7 )”
AW-24-005Paana Project · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36.45 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-24-005
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
36.45 m
From
150.15 m
Intercept Depth
150.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-24-005:150.15-null
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from AW-24-005 shows strong gold mineralization over an exceptional width, providing a positive context for the current drilling, though it is not new information.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Exceptional width for bulk-tonnage style mineralization

Negative factors

  • Historical data, not new
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“AW-24-005 (36.45 meters of 1.50 g/t gold including 15.35 meters of 3.43 g/t gold from 150.15 meters down hole, see the Company's February 27th, 2025 news release )”
AW-24-005Paana Project · goldGrade: 3.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.35 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AW-24-005
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
3.43
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.35 m
From
150.15 m
Intercept Depth
150.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AW-24-005:150.15-null
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from AW-24-005 shows strong gold grades over a good width, indicating the presence of high-grade zones within the broader mineralization, though it is not new information.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Good width for high-grade zone

Negative factors

  • Historical data, not new
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“AW-24-005 (36.45 meters of 1.50 g/t gold including 15.35 meters of 3.43 g/t gold from 150.15 meters down hole, see the Company's February 27th, 2025 news release )”
FAVD62Paana Project · goldGrade: 18.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FAVD62
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
18.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
223 m
Intercept Depth
223 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FAVD62:223.0-null
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-12-08T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from FAVD62 shows bonanza gold grades over a good width, indicating the presence of very high-grade mineralization in the broader area, though it is not new information.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Good width for high-grade zone

Negative factors

  • Historical data, not new
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“18.14 g/t gold over 4.0 meters at 223.0 meters downhole in drill hole FAVD62 6”
FAVD66Paana Project · goldGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FAVD66
Project
Paana Project
Commodity
gold
Region
finland
Reported Region
Northern Finland
Ticker
OZ

Geometry

Grade
1.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.6 m
From
220 m
Intercept Depth
220 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FAVD66:220.0-null
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence
low

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
duplicates, standards, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2021-08-30T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from FAVD66 shows moderate gold mineralization over a strong width, confirming the prospectivity of the sparsely tested area between Koivu and Honka Zones, though it is not new information.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit orogenic gold
  • Strong width for bulk-tonnage style mineralization

Negative factors

  • Historical data, not new
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“18.6 meters of 1.09 g/t gold from 220.0 meters downhole 9”

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.