Zodiac Gold Announces Initial Trenching Results at the Ben Ben Target and Grant of Stock Options to Directors and Officers
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Zodiac Gold Inc.
- Ticker
- ZAU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Liberia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 18:38:58 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Zodiac Gold announced initial trenching results from its Ben Ben target at the Todi Gold Project in Liberia, revealing high-grade gold intercepts within broader mineralized zones. Notable results include 1m at 25.1 g/t Au and 7m at 4.75 g/t Au, defining a coherent zone traceable for 500m. The company plans follow-up drilling and will include these results in an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report. The company also granted stock options to directors and officers.
Reasoning: Initial trenching results at the Ben Ben target returned high-grade gold intercepts (up to 25.1 g/t Au) within broader mineralized zones, defining a coherent structure traceable for 500m, which is a significant positive for an exploration project and warrants follow-up drilling. The results are new and supported by robust QA/QC.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts
- Broad mineralized zones
- Coherent mineralized zone traced for 500m
- Follow-up drilling planned
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed
- Accredited laboratory used
- Qualified Person sign-off
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true thickness not stated
Facts used in scoring: 19
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 1m at 25.1 g/t Au in trench BBT002 is an exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the typical thresholds for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“25.1”
Context: 1.00
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 sampled lengths rather than true thicknesses', indicating that true width information is not provided for the reported intercepts.
Evidence · text
“Further exploration is required to confirm the orientation of the mineralized zones and, as such, intervals are sampled lengths rather than true thicknesses.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including the addition of blank and duplicate samples, chain of custody, and analysis by an accredited ALS Geochemistry laboratory, with a Qualified Person sign-off.
Evidence · text
“QA/QC procedures included the addition of blank and duplicate samples to the sample sequence, all of which returned acceptable results. ... All samples met the standards for chain of custody ... Analysis was performed by 50g fire assay with an atomic absorption finish (method Au-AA26) at the ALS Geochemistry laboratory in Kumasi, Ghana. ALS Geochemistry is independent of Zodiac Gold and is accredited for method Au-AA26. Technical Report Update On December 3, 2025, the Company announced that it had engaged Dr. John Arthur, an accomplished economic geologist and independent Qualified Person, to prepare an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Todi Gold Project.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The cut-off grade used for determining significant intersections is clearly stated as 0.1 g/t Au with specific minimum length and maximum internal dilution rules.
Evidence · text
“Note that significant intersections have been determined as intervals above 0.1 g/t Au with a minimum length of 2m and a maximum of 2m of consecutive samples below 0.1 g/t Au.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The trenching program is described as along the 'Ben Ben to Youth Camp trend' and defines a coherent mineralized zone traceable for 500m along the soil anomaly, suggesting extension of known mineralization.
Evidence · text
“defining a coherent mineralized zone which can be traced for a distance of 225m between trenches and for a total of 500m along the soil anomaly to the artisanal mining pit to the southeast”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (19)
BBT001Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT001
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 2 m
- To
- 27 m
- Hole Depth
- 116.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT001:2.0-27.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325511
- Northing
- 721959
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 44 m
- Azimuth
- 34 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a broad zone of low-grade gold, which contributes to the overall mineralized footprint but is not individually high-grade. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Part of a broader mineralized zone
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Low grade for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 25.00
BBT001Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT001
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 22 m
- To
- 23 m
- Hole Depth
- 116.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT001:22.0-23.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325511
- Northing
- 721959
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 44 m
- Azimuth
- 34 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a strong gold grade for an orogenic deposit, indicating a high-grade sub-interval within a larger mineralized zone, which is positive for exploration. However, the narrow width limits its individual materiality.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept within a broader zone
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.91”
Context: 1.00
BBT001Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT001
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 52 m
- To
- 56 m
- Hole Depth
- 116.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT001:52.0-56.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325511
- Northing
- 721959
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 44 m
- Azimuth
- 34 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low-grade gold, barely above the stated cut-off, and contributes minimally to the overall prospectivity. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Very low grade for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 4.00
BBT001Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT001
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 72 m
- Hole Depth
- 116.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT001:59.0-72.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325511
- Northing
- 721959
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 44 m
- Azimuth
- 34 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low-grade gold, barely above the stated cut-off, and contributes minimally to the overall prospectivity. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Very low grade for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 13.00
BBT001Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT001
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 79 m
- Hole Depth
- 116.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT001:76.0-79.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325511
- Northing
- 721959
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 44 m
- Azimuth
- 34 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low-grade gold, barely above the stated cut-off, and contributes minimally to the overall prospectivity. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Very low grade for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 3.00
BBT002Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT002
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 36 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 36 m
- Hole Depth
- 141.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT002:0.0-36.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325726
- Northing
- 722008
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 64 m
- Azimuth
- 31 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept of low-grade gold contributes to the overall mineralized footprint and indicates continuity, which is positive for exploration. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept length
- Part of a broader mineralized zone
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Low grade for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: 36.00
BBT002Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT002
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 28 m
- To
- 30 m
- Hole Depth
- 141.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT002:28.0-30.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325726
- Northing
- 722008
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 64 m
- Azimuth
- 31 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade within a broader low-grade zone, indicating some higher-grade pockets. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Higher grade within a broader zone
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.81”
Context: 2.00
BBT002Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT002
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30 m
- From
- 50 m
- To
- 80 m
- Hole Depth
- 141.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT002:50.0-80.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325726
- Northing
- 722008
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 64 m
- Azimuth
- 31 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a significant broad intercept with a moderate gold grade, containing multiple high-grade sub-intervals, which is a strong positive indicator for the project's potential. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept length
- Moderate gold grade for an orogenic deposit
- Contains high-grade sub-intervals
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.24”
Context: 30.00
BBT002Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 4.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT002
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 66 m
- To
- 73 m
- Hole Depth
- 141.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT002:66.0-73.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325726
- Northing
- 722008
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 64 m
- Azimuth
- 31 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a strong gold grade over a moderate width, including bonanza-grade sub-intervals, which is highly positive and material for an exploration project. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for an orogenic deposit
- Moderate intercept length
- Contains bonanza-grade sub-intervals
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.75”
Context: 7.00
BBT002Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 6.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT002
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 66 m
- To
- 68 m
- Hole Depth
- 141.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT002:66.0-68.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325726
- Northing
- 722008
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 64 m
- Azimuth
- 31 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade, indicating a high-grade pocket within a broader mineralized zone, which is positive for exploration. However, the narrow width limits its individual materiality.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for an orogenic deposit
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“6.61”
Context: 1.00
BBT002Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 25.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT002
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 25.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 72 m
- To
- 73 m
- Hole Depth
- 141.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT002:72.0-73.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325726
- Northing
- 722008
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 64 m
- Azimuth
- 31 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is an exceptional bonanza-grade gold intercept, significantly exceeding typical orogenic deposit grades, which is highly positive and material for an exploration project, despite its narrow width. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Exceptional bonanza-grade gold intercept
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“25.1”
Context: 1.00
BBT002Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT002
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 90 m
- To
- 94 m
- Hole Depth
- 141.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT002:90.0-94.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325726
- Northing
- 722008
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 64 m
- Azimuth
- 31 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low-grade gold, barely above the stated cut-off, and contributes minimally to the overall prospectivity. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Very low grade for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 4.00
BBT003Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT003
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 19 m
- Hole Depth
- 50.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT003:0.0-19.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325833
- Northing
- 721979
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 66 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept of low-grade gold contributes to the overall mineralized footprint and indicates continuity, which is positive for exploration. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept length
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Low grade for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 19.00
BBT003Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT003
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 27 m
- To
- 29 m
- Hole Depth
- 50.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT003:27.0-29.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325833
- Northing
- 721979
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 66 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low-grade gold, barely above the stated cut-off, and contributes minimally to the overall prospectivity. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Very low grade for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 2.00
BBT003Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT003
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 33 m
- To
- 42 m
- Hole Depth
- 50.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT003:33.0-42.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325833
- Northing
- 721979
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 66 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low-grade gold, barely above the stated cut-off, and contributes minimally to the overall prospectivity. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Very low grade for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 9.00
BBT004Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT004
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 4 m
- Hole Depth
- 37.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT004:0.0-4.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 326074
- Northing
- 722276
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 58 m
- Azimuth
- 52 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold, barely above the stated cut-off, and contributes minimally to the overall prospectivity. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Low grade for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 4.00
BBT005Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT005
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32 m
- From
- 91 m
- To
- 123 m
- Hole Depth
- 170 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT005:91.0-123.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325886
- Northing
- 721838
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 64 m
- Azimuth
- 31 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a significant broad intercept with an economic gold grade, containing high-grade sub-intervals, which is a strong positive indicator for the project's potential. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept length
- Economic gold grade for an orogenic deposit
- Contains high-grade sub-intervals
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 32.00
BBT005Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT005
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 108 m
- To
- 122 m
- Hole Depth
- 170 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT005:108.0-122.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325886
- Northing
- 721838
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 64 m
- Azimuth
- 31 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, including a high-grade sub-interval, which is positive and material for an exploration project. It is part of initial trenching results with good data confidence.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a good width for an orogenic deposit
- Contains high-grade sub-intervals
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.08”
Context: 14.00
BBT005Todi Gold Project · goldGrade: 9.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BBT005
- Project
- Todi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 111 m
- To
- 112 m
- Hole Depth
- 170 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- BBT005:111.0-112.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 325886
- Northing
- 721838
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 64 m
- Azimuth
- 31 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, chain_of_custody
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade, indicating a high-grade pocket within a broader mineralized zone, which is highly positive for exploration. However, the narrow width limits its individual materiality.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for an orogenic deposit
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“9.40”
Context: 1.00
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