Zodiac Gold Mobilizes Drill Rig to Advance Resource Growth at Arthington Within the 16km Monterra Trend
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Zodiac Gold Inc.
- Ticker
- ZAU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Liberia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Iron ore
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 18:32:43 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Zodiac Gold has mobilized a diamond drill rig to its Arthington discovery at the Todi Gold Project in Liberia. The 3,000m program aims to expand the discovery along strike and at depth, while also testing new targets within the 16km Monterra Trend.
Reasoning: The announcement details the mobilization of a new 3,000m drill program to expand an existing discovery (Arthington) and test new targets (Ben Ben, Youth Camp) along a large trend. While it restates several high-grade historical intercepts, the mobilization of new rigs and the expansion strategy are positive catalysts.
Positive factors
- high hit rate (37 of 39 holes)
- bonanza grade intercepts (55.9 g/t Au)
- district-scale potential (16km trend)
- step-out potential to the west
Facts used in scoring: 22
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The program is designed to test the +3km area west of the Arthington discovery.
Evidence · text
“push into the +3km area west of the Arthington discovery”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Historical intercepts of up to 55.9 g/t Au are mentioned.
Evidence · text
“high-grade intervals of up to 55.9 g/t Au”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions a Qualified Person (Tom Dowrick) has reviewed and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“Qualified Person Tom Dowrick... has reviewed and approved the technical and scientific information”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (22)
ADD031Arthington · goldGrade: 8.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ADD031
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ADD031:null-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept in a step-out hole 1.1km west of Arthington.
Positive factors
- high grade for narrow intercept
Evidence · text
“ADD031 returned 1.05m at 8.98 g/t Au”
ADD031Arthington · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ADD031
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ADD031:null-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade component of the ADD031 intercept.
Negative factors
- low grade
Evidence · text
“7m at 0.33 g/t Au”
BDD005Ben Ben · goldGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDD005
- Project
- Ben Ben
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.85 m
- From
- 51.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDD005:51.4-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid intercept at the Ben Ben target.
Positive factors
- significant width
Evidence · text
“14.85 metres at 1.55 g/t Au from 51.4m (BDD005)”
BDD005Ben Ben · goldGrade: 13.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDD005
- Project
- Ben Ben
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 60.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDD005:51.4-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component within BDD005.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 0.80 metres at 13.15 g/t Au from 60.1m”
BDD005Ben Ben · goldGrade: 4.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDD005
- Project
- Ben Ben
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
- From
- 55.45 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDD005:51.4-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component within BDD005.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“and 1.05 metres at 4.09 g/t Au from 55.45m”
BDD002Ben Ben · goldGrade: 5.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.04 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDD002
- Project
- Ben Ben
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.04 m
- From
- 43.96 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDD002:43.96-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong intercept at Ben Ben.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · text
“2.04 metres at 5.69 g/t Au from 43.96m (BDD002)”
BDD002Ben Ben · goldGrade: 13.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.79 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDD002
- Project
- Ben Ben
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.79 m
- From
- 45.21 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDD002:43.96-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component within BDD002.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 0.79 metres at 13.95 g/t Au from 45.21m”
BDD006Ben Ben · goldGrade: 1.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.37 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDD006
- Project
- Ben Ben
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.37 m
- From
- 23.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDD006:23.4-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate intercept at Ben Ben.
Evidence · text
“7.37 metres at 1.95 g/t Au from 23.4m (BDD006)”
BDD006Ben Ben · goldGrade: 11.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.63 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDD006
- Project
- Ben Ben
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.63 m
- From
- 24.37 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDD006:23.4-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component within BDD006.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 0.63 metres at 11.20 g/t Au from 24.37m”
BDD009Ben Ben · goldGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDD009
- Project
- Ben Ben
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.65 m
- From
- 33 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDD009:33.0-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide but low grade intercept at Ben Ben.
Positive factors
- significant width
Evidence · text
“17.65 metres at 0.81 g/t Au from 33m (BDD009)”
BDD009Ben Ben · goldGrade: 3.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDD009
- Project
- Ben Ben
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 33 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDD009:33.0-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component within BDD009.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 1.00 metre at 3.39 g/t Au from 33m”
historicalArthington · goldGrade: 4.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- historical
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high grade intercept at Arthington.
Positive factors
- wide high grade
Evidence · text
“18.00 metres at 4.67 g/t Au”
historicalArthington · goldGrade: 55.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- historical
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 55.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical bonanza grade sub-interval at Arthington.
Positive factors
- bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“including 1.00 metre at 55.90 g/t Au”
historicalArthington · goldGrade: 7.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.65 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- historical
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.65 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical strong grade intercept at Arthington.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Evidence · text
“9.65 metres at 7.50 g/t Au”
historicalArthington · goldGrade: 20.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- historical
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component within historical intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 3.00 metres at 20.36 g/t Au”
historicalArthington · goldGrade: 10.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- historical
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical strong grade intercept at Arthington.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Evidence · text
“6.00 metres at 10.60 g/t Au”
historicalArthington · goldGrade: 20.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- historical
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component within historical intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 3.00 metres at 20.45 g/t Au”
historicalArthington · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- historical
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide historical intercept at Arthington.
Positive factors
- significant width
Evidence · text
“25.90 metres at 2.10 g/t Au”
historicalArthington · goldGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.14 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- historical
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.14 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component within historical intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 9.14 metres at 4.20 g/t Au”
historicalArthington · goldGrade: 32.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- historical
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 32.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional trench grade reported 1.1km west of Arthington.
Positive factors
- bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“returned grades up to 32.8 g/t Au”
historicalArthington · goldGrade: 1.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- historical
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Channel sample in artisanal pit.
Evidence · text
“including 4m at 1.99 g/t Au”
historicalArthington · goldGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- historical
- Project
- Arthington
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- Liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Channel sample in artisanal pit.
Evidence · text
“and 1m at 1.47 g/t Au”
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