Acme Drills Two Targets at the Lemon Lake Property

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Acme Gold Company Limited
Ticker
AGE
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-13 11:33:39 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Acme Gold completed a two-hole diamond drill program at the Lemon Lake Property in British Columbia. The results intersected low-grade copper-gold mineralization, including a 0.67m interval of 1.45% Cu and 0.61 g/t Au in hole LL-22-01.

Reasoning: The program successfully tested targets below historical results, identifying Cu-Au mineralization, though grades remain low for a porphyry-style system.

Positive factors

  • Discovery of Cu-Au mineralization in monzonite
  • QA/QC protocols disclosed
  • Qualified Person sign-off

Negative factors

  • Low grades relative to porphyry benchmarks

Facts used in scoring: 16

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release mentions MSALABS is ISO/IEC 17025 certified and includes standards, duplicates, and blanks.

Evidence · text

“MSALABS is ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 certified. Samples were analyzed using an aqua regia digestion with an ICP finish. Certified reference standards, duplicates and blank samples were systematically inserted”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

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: Dr. Ron Britten, P.Eng, a Qualified Person, supervised the technical disclosure.

Evidence · text

“Dr. Ron Britten, P.Eng, a Qualified Person as that term is defined in NI 43-101, has supervised the preparation and technical disclosure”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (16)

LL-22-01Lemon Lake · copperGrade: 0.096Grade Unit: %Intercept: 60.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LL-22-01
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
0.096
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
60.95 m
From
3.05 m
To
64 m
Intercept Depth
3.05 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LL-22-01:3.05-64
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept in a large interval.

Evidence · table

“0.096”

Context: 60.95

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

LL-22-01Lemon Lake · goldGrade: 0.069Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 60.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LL-22-01
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
0.069
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
60.95 m
From
3.05 m
To
64 m
Intercept Depth
3.05 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LL-22-01:3.05-64
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.069”

Context: 60.95

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

LL-22-01Lemon Lake · copperGrade: 1.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LL-22-01
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
1.45
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.67 m
From
41.85 m
To
42.52 m
Intercept Depth
41.85 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LL-22-01:41.85-42.52
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade in a narrow interval.

Positive factors

  • High grade relative to the rest of the hole

Evidence · table

“1.450”

Context: 0.67

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

LL-22-01Lemon Lake · goldGrade: 0.613Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LL-22-01
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
0.613
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.67 m
From
41.85 m
To
42.52 m
Intercept Depth
41.85 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LL-22-01:41.85-42.52
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade in a narrow interval.

Positive factors

  • High grade relative to the rest of the hole

Evidence · table

“0.613”

Context: 0.67

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

LL-22-02Lemon Lake · copperGrade: 0.044Grade Unit: %Intercept: 39.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LL-22-02
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
0.044
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
39.8 m
From
124 m
To
163.8 m
Intercept Depth
124 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LL-22-02:124-163.8
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.044”

Context: 39.80

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

LL-22-02Lemon Lake · goldGrade: 0.079Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 39.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LL-22-02
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
0.079
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
39.8 m
From
124 m
To
163.8 m
Intercept Depth
124 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LL-22-02:124-163.8
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.079”

Context: 39.80

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

LL-22-02Lemon Lake · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.82 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LL-22-02
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.82 m
From
127 m
To
131.82 m
Intercept Depth
127 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LL-22-02:127-131.82
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade in a narrow interval.

Positive factors

  • Higher grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“0.190”

Context: 4.82

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

LL-22-02Lemon Lake · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 4.82 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LL-22-02
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
4.82 m
From
127 m
To
131.82 m
Intercept Depth
127 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LL-22-02:127-131.82
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade in a narrow interval.

Positive factors

  • Higher grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“0.560”

Context: 4.82

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

IncludeLemon Lake · copperGrade: 1277Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 29.44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Include
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
1277
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
29.44 m
From
5 m
To
34.44 m
Intercept Depth
5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Include:5-34.44
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1277 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“1,277”

Context: Include

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

IncludeLemon Lake · goldGrade: 0.099Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 29.44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Include
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
0.099
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
29.44 m
From
5 m
To
34.44 m
Intercept Depth
5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Include:5-34.44
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.099 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.099”

Context: Include

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

IncludeLemon Lake · copperGrade: 2659Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Include
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
2659
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
5.52 m
From
38.37 m
To
43.89 m
Intercept Depth
38.37 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Include:38.37-43.89
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2659 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“2,659”

Context: Include

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

IncludeLemon Lake · goldGrade: 0.143Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Include
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
0.143
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
5.52 m
From
38.37 m
To
43.89 m
Intercept Depth
38.37 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Include:38.37-43.89
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.143 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.143”

Context: Include

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

IncludeLemon Lake · copperGrade: 14500Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.67 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Include
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
14500
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.67 m
From
41.85 m
To
42.52 m
Intercept Depth
41.85 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Include:41.85-42.52
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 14500 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“14,500”

Context: Include

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

IncludeLemon Lake · goldGrade: 0.613Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.67 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Include
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
0.613
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.67 m
From
41.85 m
To
42.52 m
Intercept Depth
41.85 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Include:41.85-42.52
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.613 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.613”

Context: Include

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

IncludeLemon Lake · copperGrade: 1857Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 4.82 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Include
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
1857
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
4.82 m
From
127 m
To
131.82 m
Intercept Depth
127 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Include:127-131.82
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1857 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“1857”

Context: Include

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

IncludeLemon Lake · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 4.82 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Include
Project
Lemon Lake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AGE

Geometry

Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
4.82 m
From
127 m
To
131.82 m
Intercept Depth
127 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Include:127-131.82
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS Inc.
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
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.56 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.560”

Context: Include

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

How Atlas produces this analysis

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