A2GOLD ANNOUNCES HIGH-GRADE GOLD AND SILVER SURFACE CHANNEL RESULTS FROM BLACKROCK TARGET
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- A2Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- AUAU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 10:51:19 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
A2Gold announced high-grade gold and silver channel sample results from its new Blackrock Target within the Eastside Gold-Silver Project in Nevada. The sampling confirmed the presence of high-grade precious metals mineralization at surface, with assays up to 10.5 g/t gold and 74.7 g/t silver. This new target, hosted in Paleozoic basement rocks, suggests an additional style of epithermal mineralization beyond the volcanic-hosted zones previously drilled. The company's ongoing core drilling program will evaluate these new targets, while an existing inferred resource for the Castle Zone (effective July 2021) estimates 314,000 ounces of gold at 0.49 g/t Au.
Reasoning: A2Gold announced high-grade gold and silver channel sample results from the new Blackrock Target, indicating a new style of basement-hosted epithermal mineralization with significant exploration potential. The results include exceptional gold grades, supporting the company's strategy to identify higher-grade zones within its Eastside project.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold and silver channel sample results
- Discovery of a new basement-hosted epithermal target (Blackrock)
- Potential for higher-grade feeder structures within the broader Eastside district
- QA/QC protocols disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Results are from surface channel samples, not drill intercepts
- The referenced resource estimate is historical and entirely inferred
Facts used in scoring: 41
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Sample 1871515 returned an exceptional gold grade of 10.5 g/t Au, well above the underground exceptional threshold of 8 g/t Au for epithermal deposits.
Evidence · table
“10.50”
Context: 1871515
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Sample 1871516 returned an exceptional gold grade of 5.63 g/t Au, above the underground exceptional threshold of 8 g/t Au for epithermal deposits.
Evidence · table
“5.63”
Context: 1871516
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release explicitly states that A2Gold follows strict QA/QC protocols, including certified reference standards, blanks, and duplicate samples, and that samples were submitted to an ISO 17025-certified analytical facility.
Evidence · text
“A2Gold follows strict QA/QC protocols on all exploration programs. The surface sampling program included the insertion of certified reference standards, blanks and duplicate samples. Samples were submitted to American Assay Laboratories in Reno, Nevada, an ISO 17025-certified analytical facility.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The Blackrock Target represents an 'additional exploration opportunity' and a 'newly identified target' within the broader Eastside district, suggesting an extension of known mineralization or a new zone.
Evidence · text
“The Blackrock results suggest potential for an additional style of mineralization associated with deeper, basement-hosted vein structures. The Company's ongoing core drilling program is designed to evaluate both the known volcanic-hosted mineralization at Castle and the potential for higher-grade basement-hosted vein targets.”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The referenced resource estimate for the Castle Zone is explicitly stated as 'Inferred Resources'.
Evidence · text
“The current inferred Castle Zone resource (see Table 2 and footnote below) does not include any resource from the Blackrock Target nor does it include any silver resources. The current inferred resource estimates 314,000 ounces of gold at an average grade of 0.49 g/t Au.”
Historical Estimate Onlynegative
Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
Why it applies: The resource estimate referenced has an effective date of July 30, 2021, and is being presented as a historical estimate for context, not a new update.
Evidence · text
“The updated resource estimate ("Updated Resource Estimate and NI 43-101 Technical Report, Eastside and Castle Gold-Silver Project Technical Report, Esmeralda County, Nevada") conducted by Mine Development Associates ("MDA") of Reno, Nevada, with an effective date of July 30, 2021”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 41. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (38)
1871501Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.34 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871501
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.34 m
- True Width
- 0.34 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 1871501
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.34
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
1871501Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.34 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871501
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.34 m
- True Width
- 0.34 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“2.1”
Context: 1871501
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.34
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
1871502Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871502
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.61 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.05”
Context: 1871502
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.61
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
1871502Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871502
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.61 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“1.9”
Context: 1871502
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.61
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
1871503Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871503
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.61 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.05”
Context: 1871503
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.61
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
1871503Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871503
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.61 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“2.1”
Context: 1871503
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.61
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
1871504Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871504
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.2 m
- True Width
- 0.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 1871504
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.2
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
1871504Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 2.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871504
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.2 m
- True Width
- 0.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“2.9”
Context: 1871504
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.2
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
1871505Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871505
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.2 m
- True Width
- 0.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 1871505
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.2
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
1871505Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871505
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.2 m
- True Width
- 0.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.6”
Context: 1871505
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.2
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
1871506Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871506
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.2 m
- True Width
- 0.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 1871506
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.2
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
1871506Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871506
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.2 m
- True Width
- 0.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 1871506
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.2
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
1871507Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871507
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.61 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 1871507
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.61
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
1871507Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 3.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871507
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.61 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“3.9”
Context: 1871507
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.61
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
1871508Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871508
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.61 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 1871508
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.61
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
1871508Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871508
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.61 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“2.1”
Context: 1871508
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.61
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
1871509Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871509
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.26 m
- True Width
- 0.26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 1871509
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.26
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
1871509Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 15.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871509
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.26 m
- True Width
- 0.26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“15.7”
Context: 1871509
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.26
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
1871510within the broader Castle mineralized · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.76 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871510
- Project
- within the broader Castle mineralized
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.76 m
- True Width
- 0.76 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak gold grade channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 1871510
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.76
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
1871510within the broader Castle mineralized · silverGrade: 74.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.76 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871510
- Project
- within the broader Castle mineralized
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 74.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.76 m
- True Width
- 0.76 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade channel sample, but the highest reported in the release, from the new Blackrock Target.
Evidence · table
“74.6”
Context: 1871510
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.76
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
1871511Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.91 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871511
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.91 m
- True Width
- 0.91 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: 1871511
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.91
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
1871511Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 10.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.91 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871511
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.91 m
- True Width
- 0.91 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“10.3”
Context: 1871511
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.91
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
1871512Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.69 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871512
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.69 m
- True Width
- 0.69 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 1871512
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.69
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
1871512Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.69 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871512
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.69 m
- True Width
- 0.69 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“8.0”
Context: 1871512
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.69
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
1871513Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871513
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.61 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 1871513
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.61
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
1871513Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 17.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.61 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871513
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.61 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“17.1”
Context: 1871513
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.61
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
1871514Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871514
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.22 m
- True Width
- 1.22 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 1871514
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.22
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
1871514Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 9.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871514
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.22 m
- True Width
- 1.22 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“9.9”
Context: 1871514
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.22
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
1871515Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 10.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871515
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.26 m
- True Width
- 0.26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade from a channel sample at the new Blackrock Target, indicating high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Exceptional gold grade (10.5 g/t Au) from a new target
Evidence · table
“10.50”
Context: 1871515
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.26
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
1871515Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 33.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871515
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 33.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.26 m
- True Width
- 0.26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade from a channel sample at the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“33.6”
Context: 1871515
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.26
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
1871516Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 5.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871516
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.28 m
- True Width
- 0.28 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade from a channel sample at the new Blackrock Target, indicating high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Exceptional gold grade (5.63 g/t Au) from a new target
Evidence · table
“5.63”
Context: 1871516
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.28
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
1871516Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 68.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871516
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 68.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.28 m
- True Width
- 0.28 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade from a channel sample at the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“68.7”
Context: 1871516
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.28
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
1871517Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871517
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold grab sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization, but with lower confidence due to sample type.
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 1871517
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
1871517Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 7Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871517
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver grab sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization, but with lower confidence due to sample type.
Evidence · table
“7.0”
Context: 1871517
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
1871518Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.51 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871518
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.51 m
- True Width
- 0.51 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak gold grade channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 1871518
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.51
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
1871518Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 64.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.51 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871518
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 64.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.51 m
- True Width
- 0.51 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“64.6”
Context: 1871518
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.51
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
1871519Blackrock Target · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871519
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.2 m
- True Width
- 0.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade gold channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: 1871519
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.2
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
1871519Blackrock Target · silverGrade: 21.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1871519
- Project
- Blackrock Target
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.2 m
- True Width
- 0.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackrock Target
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low-grade silver channel sample from the new Blackrock Target, confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“21.1”
Context: 1871519
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.2
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
Resource Estimates (3)
inferredEastside Gold-Silver Project · goldTonnes: 61730000Grade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1090000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eastside Gold-Silver Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- AUAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mine Development Associates
- Resource group id
- resource:488fb7a898dc61624e4d
- Deposit or zone
- Original Pit Zone
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 61730000
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1090000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-07-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred gold resource for the Original Pit Zone, providing context but not new information.
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
- Historical Estimate Only
Evidence · text
“61,730,000 tonnes grading 0.55 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.8 years before this release
inferredEastside Gold-Silver Project · silverTonnes: 61730000Grade: 4.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 8700000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eastside Gold-Silver Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- AUAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mine Development Associates
- Resource group id
- resource:488fb7a898dc61624e4d
- Deposit or zone
- Original Pit Zone
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 61730000
- Grade
- 4.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 8700000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-07-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred silver resource for the Original Pit Zone, providing context but not new information.
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
- Historical Estimate Only
Evidence · text
“4.4 g/t Ag at the Original Pit Zone (1,090,000 ounces gold and 8,700,000 ounces silver)”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.8 years before this release
inferredEastside Gold-Silver Project · goldTonnes: 19986000Grade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 314000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eastside Gold-Silver Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- AUAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mine Development Associates
- Resource group id
- resource:430838acac258c6054cd
- Deposit or zone
- Castle Area
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 19986000
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 314000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-07-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred gold resource for the Castle Area, providing context but not new information.
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
- Historical Estimate Only
Evidence · text
“19,986,000 tonnes grading 0.49 g/t Au at the Castle Area (314,000 ounces gold)”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.8 years before this release
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.