WALKER RIVER ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT GOLD INTERCEPTS INCLUDING 21.8 G/T AU OVER 4.6 METERS AT THE LAPON CANYON GOLD PROJECT 
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Walker River Resources Corp.
- Ticker
- WRR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 18:46:42 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Walker River Resources announced significant gold drill results from its Lapon Canyon Gold Project in Nevada, highlighted by an exceptional intercept of 21.8 g/t Au over 4.6 meters. The drilling confirmed and extended gold mineralization to the south and east of the Hotspot deposit, identifying new host rocks and suggesting potential for a new copper zone. These results, which include multiple wide intercepts with strong gold grades, significantly enhance the project's growth potential.
Reasoning: Walker River Resources announced new drill results from Lapon Canyon, featuring several high-grade and wide gold intercepts, including a bonanza grade of 21.8 g/t Au over 4.6 meters, which significantly surpasses previous best results and expands the known mineralization footprint into new host rocks, with potential for copper.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercepts, including 21.8 g/t Au over 4.6 meters, significantly exceeding prior best grades.
- Multiple wide intercepts with strong gold grades, demonstrating robust mineralization continuity.
- Extension of gold mineralization to the south and east of the Hotspot deposit, expanding the project footprint.
- Discovery of gold mineralization in new host rocks (diorite, monzonite) beyond previously interpreted granite.
- Observation of chalcopyrite suggesting potential for a new copper mineralized zone.
- Drilling continues to confirm mineralization at depth, with some holes ending in mineralization.
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off.
Facts used in scoring: 20
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 21.8 g/t Au over 4.6 meters in hole LC-25-156 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the deposit-type norm for open pit gold (exceptional threshold is 5 g/t Au).
Evidence · table
“21.8”
Context: 4.6
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document states that 'True width is estimated to be between 75 and 95 percent of sampled widths,' indicating that true width is addressed and estimated.
Evidence · text
“True width is estimated to be between 75 and 95 percent of sampled widths.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drill program is focused on 'explore extensions of the deposit along strike and downdip,' indicating step-out drilling.
Evidence · text
“explore extensions of the deposit along strike and downdip”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling Methodology, Chain of Custody, Quality Control and Quality Assurance' section, mentioning certified labs, blanks, and standards.
Evidence · text
“Sampling Methodology, Chain of Custody, Quality Control and Quality Assurance”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
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: The scientific and technical information has been reviewed, verified, and approved by Dave Nuttall P.Geo, an independent Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“reviewed, verified and approved by Dave Nuttall P.Geo, President of Geo Exploration, who is an independent Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The drill program includes holes 'planned to infill the existing Hotspot deposit,' indicating infill drilling.
Evidence · text
“infill the existing Hotspot deposit”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 20. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (20)
LC-25-146Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 57.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-146
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 57.9 m
- From
- 132.6 m
- To
- 190.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-146:132.6-190.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a continuous width, contributing positively to the overall resource potential and exceeding the prior best grade-thickness product.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (2.02 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
- Continuous intercept width (57.9 meters) indicates significant mineralization.
- Grade-thickness product (116.96 g/t·m) is strong and exceeds prior best GT.
Evidence · table
“2.02”
Context: 57.9
LC-25-147Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.67 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-147
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.67 m
- From
- 93 m
- To
- 103.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-147:93.0-103.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, which is routine and below the project's average grade.
Evidence · table
“1.01”
Context: 10.67
LC-25-147Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-147
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 22.9 m
- From
- 114.3 m
- To
- 137.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-147:114.3-137.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong continuity width, which is routine and below the project's average grade.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity in intercept width (22.9 meters).
Evidence · table
“1.08”
Context: 22.9
LC-25-150Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 64 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-150
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 64 m
- From
- 149.4 m
- To
- 213.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-150:149.4-213.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept demonstrates a strong gold grade over a continuous width, significantly exceeding the project's prior best grade-thickness product, indicating robust and extensive mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (3.35 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario, above project average.
- Continuous intercept width (64.0 meters) indicates significant mineralization.
- Grade-thickness product (214.4 g/t·m) is strong and significantly exceeds prior best GT (107.4 g/t·m).
Evidence · table
“3.35”
Context: 64.0
LC-25-150Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-150
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.2 m
- From
- 158.5 m
- To
- 170.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-150:158.5-170.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, which is routine and below the project's average grade.
Evidence · table
“1.68”
Context: 12.2
LC-25-150Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 8.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-150
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.9 m
- From
- 173.7 m
- To
- 193.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-150:173.7-193.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval features an exceptional gold grade over a strong width, significantly surpassing previous results and indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (8.01 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario, well above project average and prior best grade.
- Strong continuity in intercept width (19.9 meters).
- Grade-thickness product (159.4 g/t·m) is strong and significantly exceeds prior best GT (107.4 g/t·m).
Evidence · table
“8.01”
Context: 19.9
LC-25-150Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 15.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-150
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 176.8 m
- To
- 181.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-150:176.8-181.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval represents a bonanza-grade intercept, significantly exceeding prior best grades and indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader zone, despite its narrower width.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (15.10 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario, well above project average and prior best grade.
- This is a bonanza grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“15.10”
Context: 4.6
LC-25-150Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-150
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 208.8 m
- To
- 213.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-150:208.8-213.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade at the end of the hole, suggesting continued mineralization at depth, which is a positive indicator for further exploration.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (3.65 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario, above project average.
- Intercept at the end of the hole indicates mineralization continues at depth.
Evidence · table
“3.65”
Context: 4.6
LC-25-151Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-151
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 26 m
- From
- 123.4 m
- To
- 149.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-151:123.4-149.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong continuity width, which is routine and below the project's average grade.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity in intercept width (26.0 meters).
Evidence · table
“1.38”
Context: 26.0
LC-25-152Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-152
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 45.7 m
- From
- 125 m
- To
- 170.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-152:125.0-170.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong continuity width, which is routine and below the project's average grade.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity in intercept width (45.7 meters).
Evidence · table
“1.05”
Context: 45.7
LC-25-153Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-153
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.4 m
- From
- 131.1 m
- To
- 158.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-153:131.1-158.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong continuity width, which is routine and below the project's average grade.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity in intercept width (27.4 meters).
Evidence · table
“1.03”
Context: 27.4
LC-25-153Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-153
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 169.2 m
- To
- 170.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-153:169.2-170.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate gold grade, which is routine and of low materiality.
Evidence · table
“1.16”
Context: 1.5
LC-25-154Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 68.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-154
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 68.6 m
- From
- 97.5 m
- To
- 166.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-154:97.5-166.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a continuous width, with a strong grade-thickness product, contributing positively to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Continuous intercept width (68.6 meters) indicates significant mineralization.
- Grade-thickness product (94.67 g/t·m) is strong.
Evidence · table
“1.38”
Context: 68.6
LC-25-154Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-154
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.2 m
- From
- 120.4 m
- To
- 135.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-154:120.4-135.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (2.29 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
- Moderate intercept width (15.2 meters).
Evidence · table
“2.29”
Context: 15.2
LC-25-155Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-155
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 38.1 m
- From
- 126.5 m
- To
- 164.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-155:126.5-164.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong continuity width, which is routine and below the project's average grade.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity in intercept width (38.1 meters).
Evidence · table
“1.03”
Context: 38.1
LC-25-155Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-155
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.3 m
- From
- 137.2 m
- To
- 155.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-155:137.2-155.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, which is routine and below the project's average grade.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (18.3 meters).
Evidence · table
“1.40”
Context: 18.3
LC-25-156Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 86.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-156
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 86.9 m
- From
- 126.5 m
- To
- 213.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-156:126.5-213.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept demonstrates a strong gold grade over a continuous width, significantly exceeding the project's prior best grade-thickness product, indicating robust and extensive mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (2.17 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
- Continuous intercept width (86.9 meters) indicates significant mineralization.
- Grade-thickness product (188.57 g/t·m) is strong and significantly exceeds prior best GT (107.4 g/t·m).
Evidence · table
“2.17”
Context: 86.9
LC-25-156Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-156
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 45.7 m
- From
- 132.6 m
- To
- 178.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-156:132.6-178.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval features a strong gold grade over a strong width, significantly exceeding prior best grade-thickness product, indicating robust mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (3.92 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario, above project average.
- Strong continuity in intercept width (45.7 meters).
- Grade-thickness product (179.16 g/t·m) is strong and significantly exceeds prior best GT (107.4 g/t·m).
Evidence · table
“3.92”
Context: 45.7
LC-25-156Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 21.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-156
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 147.8 m
- To
- 152.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-156:147.8-152.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept is exceptionally high, setting a new best grade for the project and indicating very high-grade mineralization, making it highly material and novel.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (21.8 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario, representing a bonanza intercept.
- Significantly exceeds prior best grade (4.6 g/t Au) and project average.
- Grade-thickness product (100.28 g/t·m) is strong.
Evidence · table
“21.8”
Context: 4.6
LC-25-156Lapon Canyon Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-156
- Project
- Lapon Canyon Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- WRR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.2 m
- From
- 163.1 m
- To
- 178.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-156:163.1-178.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assays Laboratories
- 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
- 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (2.95 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
- Moderate intercept width (15.2 meters).
Evidence · table
“2.95”
Context: 15.2
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