White Gold Expands the High-Grade Core at Golden Saddle Deposit Intersecting 5.13 g/t Gold over 7.9m within 1.47g/t Gold over 38.1m and Significantly Extends the VG Deposit High-Grade Mineralization by 90m to 320m Down-Plunge Across 150m of Strike Length

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Company
White Gold Corp.
Ticker
WGO
Exchange
TSXV
Region
Yukon, Canada
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-10-20 12:24:49 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

White Gold Corp. announced initial drill results from its 2026 exploration program at the White Gold Project in Yukon, Canada. Drilling at the Golden Saddle deposit intersected 1.47 g/t gold over 38.08m, including 5.13 g/t gold over 7.88m, expanding the high-grade core by 50m. At the VG deposit, new holes extended mineralization by 90m to 320m down-plunge over a 150m strike length, establishing continuity with historical high-grade intercepts.

Reasoning: The initial drill results from the 2026 program at the Golden Saddle and VG deposits demonstrate significant high-grade gold mineralization and substantial extensions to known mineralized zones, validating the company's growth potential and supporting future resource updates.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Significant extension of high-grade core at Golden Saddle
  • Substantial down-plunge extension at VG deposit
  • Continuity established with historical high-grade intercepts
  • Potential for future resource upgrades

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 23

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 document includes a detailed 'Analytical Methods & QA/QC' section mentioning Bureau Veritas as the lab, QP sign-off, and methods like standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“Analytical Methods & QA/QC Diamond drilling on the White Gold Property consisted of NQ size drill core, which was cut in half on site using a diamond saw. Analytical work on the half core was performed by Bureau Veritas, an internationally recognized analytical services provider, at its South Vancouver, British Columbia laboratory. Sample preparation was carried out at its Whitehorse, Yukon prep facility and then shipped to BV's Vancouver, BC facility for analysis. All diamond drill core samples were prepared using the PRP70-250 package, where samples are weighed, dried, and crushed to greater than 70% passing a 2mm sieve, then pulverized to greater than 85% passing 75 microns. Samples were analyzed by method FA430 (30g fire assay with AAS finish) for gold, and by package MA250 (0.25g, 4 acid digestion and ICP-MS analysis) for ultra-trace multi-element ICP. Samples returning greater than 10 g/t Au were re-analyzed by 30 g fire assay with gravimetric finish. The work was completed using industry standard procedures, including a quality assurance/quality control ("QA/QC") program consisting of insertion of standard, blank, and duplicate samples into the sample stream. BV also runs a comprehensive QA/QC program of standards, duplicates, and blanks within each sample stream.”

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 states that 'Reported intervals are core lengths. True widths are estimated at 80-95 % of core length at Golden Saddle and 90-95 % at VG,' indicating true widths are estimated ranges, not explicitly stated values.

Evidence · text

“(2) Reported intervals are core lengths. True widths are estimated at 80-95 % of core length at Golden Saddle and 90-95 % at VG.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The release explicitly mentions 'extending the high-grade core of the main zone approximately 50m to the west' and 'extends drilled mineralization at VG well beyond the previous deepest intercept'.

Evidence · text

“Hole WHTGS26D0219 intersected 1.47 g/t Au over 38.08m from 397.12m, including 5.13 g/t Au over 7.88m , extending the high-grade core of the main zone approximately 50m to the west”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The release explicitly mentions 'extending the high-grade core of the main zone approximately 50m to the west' and 'extends drilled mineralization at VG well beyond the previous deepest intercept'.

Evidence · text

“Together these holes extend drilled mineralization at VG well beyond the previous deepest intercept in QV13-010 and beyond the limits of the current mineral resource estimate, over a strike length of approximately 150m”

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: The document reports high-grade intervals but does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.

Evidence · text

“Table 1: Highlighted Drill Intervals”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (23)

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
0.59
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
48.5 m
To
50 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:48.5-50
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Hanging Wall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept is part of the hanging wall mineralization, indicating broader mineralized zones.

Evidence · table

“0.59”

Context: 1.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
0.87
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
65 m
To
66.5 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:65-66.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Hanging Wall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept is part of the hanging wall mineralization, indicating broader mineralized zones.

Evidence · table

“0.87”

Context: 1.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
1.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.6 m
From
140.5 m
To
153.1 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:140.5-153.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Hanging Wall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate-width intercept in the hanging wall expands the known mineralization above the main zone.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width

Evidence · table

“1.16”

Context: 12.60

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 1.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
1.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.5 m
From
196 m
To
198.5 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:196-198.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Hanging Wall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept in the hanging wall contributes to the overall understanding of stacked mineralization.

Evidence · table

“1.36”

Context: 2.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.73 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
0.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.73 m
From
289.27 m
To
294 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:289.27-294
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Hanging Wall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This low-grade intercept in the hanging wall indicates broader mineralized envelopes.

Evidence · table

“0.39”

Context: 4.73

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.08 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
1.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38.08 m
From
397.12 m
To
435.2 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:397.12-435.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides excellent width for the main zone extension, contributing significantly to overall resource growth and continuity.

Positive factors

  • Excellent width
  • Extends main zone mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.47”

Context: 38.08

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 5.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.88 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
5.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.88 m
From
397.7 m
To
405.58 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:397.7-405.58
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone - high-grade core
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade intercept represents a significant extension of the high-grade core, indicating strong mineralization continuity and potential for resource upgrade.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept
  • Extends high-grade core
  • Good grade-thickness product (40.42 g/t*m)

Evidence · table

“5.13”

Context: 7.88

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 10.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.88 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
10.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.88 m
From
402.7 m
To
405.58 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:402.7-405.58
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone - high-grade core
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very high-grade intercept confirms the presence of bonanza-grade zones within the high-grade core, despite its narrow width, contributing to overall resource quality.

Positive factors

  • Very high-grade intercept
  • Confirms bonanza-grade zones

Negative factors

  • Narrow width

Evidence · table

“10.48”

Context: 2.88

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.9 m
From
462.1 m
To
463 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:462.1-463
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Footwall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept in the footwall indicates broader mineralized envelopes.

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: 0.90

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
0.68
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.8 m
From
488.55 m
To
489.35 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:488.55-489.35
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Footwall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept in the footwall indicates broader mineralized envelopes.

Evidence · table

“0.68”

Context: 0.80

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.8 m
From
559.3 m
To
560.1 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:559.3-560.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Footwall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept in the footwall indicates broader mineralized envelopes.

Evidence · table

“0.50”

Context: 0.80

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.84 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.84 m
From
563.1 m
To
563.94 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:563.1-563.94
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Footwall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept in the footwall indicates broader mineralized envelopes.

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: 0.84

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
0.61
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.8 m
From
635 m
To
645.8 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:635-645.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Footwall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate-width intercept in the footwall expands the known mineralization below the main zone.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width

Evidence · table

“0.61”

Context: 10.80

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 4.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.97 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
4.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.97 m
From
657.4 m
To
659.37 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:657.4-659.37
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Footwall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade intercept in the footwall highlights the potential for additional high-grade zones below the main mineralization.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept

Negative factors

  • Narrow width

Evidence · table

“4.05”

Context: 1.97

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

WHTGS26D0219Golden Saddle West · goldGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.04 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WHTGS26D0219
Project
Golden Saddle West
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
0.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.04 m
From
671.4 m
To
672.44 m
Hole Depth
773 m
Intercept Depth
48.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WHTGS26D0219:671.4-672.44
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Footwall
Easting
576216
Northing
7005606
Elevation
926 m
Azimuth
161.6 °
Dip
-57.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept in the footwall contributes to the overall understanding of stacked mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.96”

Context: 1.04

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

QV26-026VG Deposit · goldGrade: 2.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
QV26-026
Project
VG Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
2.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.9 m
From
172.1 m
To
191 m
Hole Depth
305 m
Intercept Depth
172.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
QV26-026:172.1-191
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Down-plunge extension
Easting
574438
Northing
7016404
Elevation
533 m
Azimuth
160.4 °
Dip
-58.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a strong extension of mineralization at the VG deposit, indicating significant potential for resource growth at depth.

Positive factors

  • Good grade and width
  • Significant down-plunge extension

Evidence · table

“2.53”

Context: 18.90

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

QV26-026VG Deposit · goldGrade: 4.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.43 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
QV26-026
Project
VG Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
4.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.43 m
From
172.1 m
To
174.53 m
Hole Depth
305 m
Intercept Depth
172.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
QV26-026:172.1-174.53
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Down-plunge extension
Easting
574438
Northing
7016404
Elevation
533 m
Azimuth
160.4 °
Dip
-58.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within the down-plunge extension confirms strong mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept

Negative factors

  • Narrow width

Evidence · table

“4.27”

Context: 2.43

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

QV26-026VG Deposit · goldGrade: 4.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.84 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
QV26-026
Project
VG Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
4.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.84 m
From
178.16 m
To
180 m
Hole Depth
305 m
Intercept Depth
172.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
QV26-026:178.16-180
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Down-plunge extension
Easting
574438
Northing
7016404
Elevation
533 m
Azimuth
160.4 °
Dip
-58.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within the down-plunge extension confirms strong mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept

Negative factors

  • Narrow width

Evidence · table

“4.57”

Context: 1.84

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

QV26-024VG Deposit · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.32 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
QV26-024
Project
VG Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.32 m
From
201.7 m
To
205.02 m
Hole Depth
346 m
Intercept Depth
201.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
QV26-024:201.7-205.02
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
574274
Northing
7016341
Elevation
571 m
Azimuth
136.8 °
Dip
-58.5 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized system at VG.

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: 3.32

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

QV26-024VG Deposit · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
QV26-024
Project
VG Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
0.71
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38.45 m
From
244.55 m
To
283 m
Hole Depth
346 m
Intercept Depth
201.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
QV26-024:244.55-283
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Down-plunge extension
Easting
574274
Northing
7016341
Elevation
571 m
Azimuth
136.8 °
Dip
-58.5 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept demonstrates significant width in the down-plunge extension of the VG deposit, adding to the overall mineralized footprint and resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Excellent width
  • Contributes to down-plunge extension

Negative factors

  • Lower grade

Evidence · table

“0.71”

Context: 38.45

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

QV26-024VG Deposit · goldGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
QV26-024
Project
VG Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
1.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.18 m
From
270.02 m
To
276.2 m
Hole Depth
346 m
Intercept Depth
201.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
QV26-024:270.02-276.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Down-plunge extension
Easting
574274
Northing
7016341
Elevation
571 m
Azimuth
136.8 °
Dip
-58.5 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate-grade sub-interval within the down-plunge extension contributes to the overall mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width

Evidence · table

“1.14”

Context: 6.18

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

QV13-011VG Deposit · goldGrade: 2.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.36 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
QV13-011
Project
VG Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
2.43
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21.36 m
From
218.24 m
To
239.6 m
Hole Depth
300.53 m
Intercept Depth
218.24 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
QV13-011:218.24-239.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Historical (2013) - tied in
Easting
574366
Northing
7016360
Elevation
546 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept is now connected to the resource model by new drilling, providing important context for the down-plunge extensions at VG.

Positive factors

  • Establishes continuity with new drilling

Negative factors

  • Historical data, not new

Evidence · table

“2.43”

Context: 21.36

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

QV13-011VG Deposit · goldGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.54 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
QV13-011
Project
VG Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
WGO

Geometry

Grade
3.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.54 m
From
218.24 m
To
230.78 m
Hole Depth
300.53 m
Intercept Depth
218.24 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
QV13-011:218.24-230.78
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Historical (2013)
Easting
574366
Northing
7016360
Elevation
546 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical high-grade sub-interval is now connected to the resource model, providing important context for the down-plunge extensions at VG.

Positive factors

  • Establishes continuity with new drilling

Negative factors

  • Historical data, not new

Evidence · table

“3.40”

Context: 12.54

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

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.