Arizona Metals Announces Initial Drill Results from Sugarloaf Peak Drilling

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Company
Arizona Metals Corp.
Ticker
AMC
Exchange
TSX
Region
Arizona
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-15 11:06:48 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Arizona Metals has announced initial results from its 2025 RC drilling program at the Sugarloaf Peak project in Arizona. The results demonstrate excellent continuity and expansion of mineralization, highlighted by a 6.64 g/t Au intercept in hole SP-25-13.

Reasoning: Initial RC drill results confirm continuity and expansion of a large mineralized system at Sugarloaf Peak, including a high-grade 6.64 g/t Au intercept.

Positive factors

  • demonstrated continuity
  • expansion of mineralization
  • bonanza intercept in SP-25-13
  • QA/QC disclosed

Negative factors

  • grades are generally low-grade

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 includes QA/QC disclosure regarding blind standards, blanks, and ALS laboratory accreditation.

Evidence · text

“includes the insertion of blind standard reference materials and blanks at regular intervals.”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: 6.64 g/t Au is a high-grade intercept for this project context.

Evidence · text

“6.64 g/t Au (56.4- 57.9 m )”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling in SP-25-06 and SP-25-08 extends mineralization laterally.

Evidence · text

“This hole extends mineralization 95 m southwest of previous drilling”

Extracted facts

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

Drill Results (16)

SP-25-09Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 195.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-09
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
195.1 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-09:0-195.1
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large width intercept confirming continuity in the center of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • excellent continuity

Evidence · text

“SP-25-09: 195.1 m @ 0.31 g/t Au”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

SP-25-09Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-09
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.61
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
25.9 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-09:0-195.1
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval within a large continuous intercept.

Evidence · text

“including 25.9 m @ 0.61 g/t Au”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

SP-25-11Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 109.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-11
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
109.7 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-11:0-109.7
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Infill hole confirming continuity in a 300m gap.

Positive factors

  • confirms good continuity

Evidence · text

“SP-25-11: 109.7 m @ 0.31 g/t Au”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

SP-25-11Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-11
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.8 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-11:0-109.7
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval within infill hole.

Evidence · text

“including 16.8 m @ 0.49 g/t Au”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

SP-25-05Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 134.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-05
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.29
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
134.1 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-05:0-134.1
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Twin of historic hole, confirming previous results.

Evidence · text

“SP-25-05: 134.1 m @ 0.29 g/t Au”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

SP-25-05Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 70.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-05
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
70.1 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-05:0-134.1
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval within twin hole.

Evidence · text

“and 70.1 m @ 0.32 g/t Au”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

SP-25-12Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 73.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-12
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
73.2 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-12:0-73.2
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Infill hole in north-central part of deposit.

Positive factors

  • confirms continuity

Evidence · text

“SP-25-12: 73.2 m @ 0.27 g/t Au”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

SP-25-12Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-12
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
41.1 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-12:0-73.2
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval within infill hole.

Evidence · text

“and 41.1 m @ 0.30 g/t Au”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

SP-25-06Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-06
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-06:0-21.3
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Extends mineralization 95m southwest.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension

Evidence · text

“SP-25-06: 21.3 m @ 0.20 g/t Au”

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

SP-25-06Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-06
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.7 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-06:0-21.3
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval in step-out hole.

Evidence · text

“and 10.7 m @ 0.37 g/t Au”

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

SP-25-07Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-07
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
35.1 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-07:0-35.1
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Infill hole confirming continuity in a 260m gap.

Positive factors

  • Infill Drilling

Evidence · text

“SP-25-07: 35.1 m @ 0.32 g/t Au”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

SP-25-08Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-08
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-08:0-15.2
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Stepout hole extending mineralization southwest.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension

Evidence · text

“SP-25-08: 15.2 m @ 0.22 g/t Au”

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

SP-25-10Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-10
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-10:0-9.1
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Stepout hole warranting follow-up.

Evidence · text

“SP-25-10: 9.1 m @ 0.25 g/t Au”

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

SP-25-13Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-13
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
35.1 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-13:0-35.1
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade interval in an infill hole.

Evidence · text

“including 35.1 m @ 0.40 g/t Au”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

SP-25-13Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-13
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-13:0-35.1
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval in infill hole.

Evidence · text

“and 30.5 m @ 0.27 g/t Au”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

SP-25-13Sugarloaf Peak · goldGrade: 6.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SP-25-13
Project
Sugarloaf Peak
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
AMC

Geometry

Grade
6.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.5 m
From
56.4 m
To
57.9 m
Intercept Depth
56.4 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SP-25-13:56.4-57.9
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Highest individual assay in this round: 6.64 g/t Au.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · text

“6.64 g/t Au (56.4- 57.9 m )”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

How Atlas produces this analysis

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