A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10.7 METRES FROM SURFACE AT TAYLOR
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- A2Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- AUAU
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Antimony, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-22 12:47:43 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
A2Gold's initial RC drilling at the Taylor Project in Nevada has intersected high-grade antimony-gold and silver mineralization. Notably, TAR-008 returned 20.96 g/t AuEq over 1.5m, demonstrating that antimony-gold mineralization extends north of the historical Merrimac Mine.
Reasoning: Initial RC drilling at Taylor has successfully identified high-grade antimony-gold and silver mineralization, demonstrating significant multi-metal exploration upside north of the historical Merrimac Mine.
Positive factors
- High-grade antimony-gold intercepts identified north of historical workings
- Broad high-grade silver mineralization confirmed
- QA/QC protocols and accredited laboratory disclosed
- Step-out drilling extends mineralization beyond historical footprint
Negative factors
- Antimony is a new exploration target not included in previous resource estimates
Facts used in scoring: 24
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization identified 170m north of historical Merrimac workings, extending the known footprint.
Evidence · text
“Two holes identify shallow, high-grade antimony-gold mineralization 170 metres north of past producing Merrimac mine”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 20.96 g/t AuEq is exceptionally high for the project context.
Evidence · text
“20.96 g/t AuEq over 1.5 metres”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details use of certified reference materials, blanks, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“The RC drilling program included the routine insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates as part of the Company's quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") procedures.”
Historical Estimate Onlynegative
Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
Why it applies: The 2018 silver resource is explicitly stated as not being treated as a current mineral resource.
Evidence · text
“A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the 2018 Historical Estimate as current mineral resources, and A2Gold is not treating the 2018 Historical Estimate as current mineral resources.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (23)
TAR-008Taylor · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-008
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TAR-008:36.6-38.1
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 20.96
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept in initial program.
Positive factors
- High grade AuEq intercept
Evidence · text
“20.96 g/t AuEq over 1.5 metres (5.24% antimony and 0.52 g/t gold)”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-008Taylor · antimonyGrade: 5.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-008
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TAR-008:36.6-38.1
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 20.96
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade antimony intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade antimony
Evidence · text
“5.24% antimony”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-008Taylor · goldGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-008
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 36.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TAR-008:0-36.6
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.28
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide intercept with moderate AuEq grade.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept
Evidence · text
“1.28 g/t AuEq over 36.6 metres (0.26% antimony and 0.26 g/t gold)”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-009Taylor · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-009
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TAR-009:79.2-80.7
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 19.19
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept in initial program.
Positive factors
- High grade AuEq intercept
Evidence · text
“19.19 g/t AuEq over 1.5 metres(4.86% antimony, 0.13 g/t gold and 15.5 g/t silver)”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-004Taylor · silverGrade: 209.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-004
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 209.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade silver intercept from surface.
Positive factors
- High grade silver intercept
Evidence · text
“209.4 g/t silver and 0.11 g/t gold over 10.7 metres from surface”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-008Taylor · antimonyGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-008
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 36.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.28
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.26 % antimony. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for antimony; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: TAR-008
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-009Taylor · silverGrade: 15.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-009
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 19.19
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 15.5 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 23.3 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 15.5 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“15.5”
Context: TAR-009
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-009Taylor · antimonyGrade: 4.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-009
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.86
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 19.19
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4.86 % antimony. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for antimony; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“4.86”
Context: TAR-009
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-009Taylor · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-009
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 7.01
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.5 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.2 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: TAR-009
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-009Taylor · silverGrade: 5.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-009
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 7.01
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.4 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 41.0 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 5.4 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“5.4”
Context: TAR-009
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-009Taylor · antimonyGrade: 1.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-009
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.74
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 7.01
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.74 % antimony. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for antimony; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“1.74”
Context: TAR-009
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-009Taylor · goldGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-009
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.09
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.29 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 4.0 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.29 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.29”
Context: TAR-009
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-009Taylor · silverGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-009
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.09
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.4 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 46.6 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 3.4 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“3.4”
Context: TAR-009
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-009Taylor · antimonyGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-009
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.97
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.09
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.97 % antimony. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for antimony; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.97”
Context: TAR-009
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-004Taylor · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-004
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.2 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.11 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: TAR-004
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-004Taylor · silverGrade: 144Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-004
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 144
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 144 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 216.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“144.0”
Context: TAR-004
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-004Taylor · silverGrade: 79.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-004
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 79.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 39.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 79.9 g/t silver is strong against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 3164.0 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 79.9 g/t silver is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“79.9”
Context: TAR-004
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-001Taylor · silverGrade: 104.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-001
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 104.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 104.7 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 795.7 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“104.7”
Context: TAR-001
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-001Taylor · silverGrade: 106Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-001
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 106
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 106 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 159.0 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“106.0”
Context: TAR-001
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-001Taylor · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-001
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 48.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 4.9 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.1 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: TAR-001
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-001Taylor · silverGrade: 52.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-001
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 52.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 48.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 52.6 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 2566.9 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“52.6”
Context: TAR-001
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-001Taylor · silverGrade: 185.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-001
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 185.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 185.5 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 556.5 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“185.5”
Context: TAR-001
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
TAR-001Taylor · silverGrade: 72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TAR-001
- Project
- Taylor
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- AUAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 72 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 655.2 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“72.0”
Context: TAR-001
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# A2GOLD INTERSECTS 20.96 G/T AUEQ OVER 1.5 METRES (5.24% ANTIMONY AND 0.52 G/T GOLD); RETURNS 209.4 G/T SILVER OVER 10."
Resource Estimates (1)
inferredTaylor Silver-Gold Project · silverContained Metal: 10.995Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Taylor Silver-Gold Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- AUAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:bef488c2f7a7efdba717
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Contained Metal
- 10.995
- Contained Unit
- moz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-05-17T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical estimate provided for context but not validated as current.
Negative factors
- Not treated as current resource
Evidence · text
“The 2018 Historical Estimate reported approximately 10.995 million ounces of silver in the combined Measured and Indicated categories and approximately 603,000 ounces of silver in the Inferred category”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 8.4 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.