Arya Resources Reports Broad Sulphide-Bearing Iron Formation Intersected at Depth in T-6 Zone at Wedge Lake
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Arya Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- RBZ
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Saskatchewan
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Iron ore
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 18:46:54 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Arya Resources has intersected a broad, previously unknown sulphide-bearing iron formation at depth in the T-6 Zone of the Wedge Lake Gold Project. The 35.45 m interval in hole AR26-16 shows increased sulphide intensity and alteration, representing a significant exploration opportunity, though assay results are pending to confirm gold content.
Reasoning: The discovery of a broad, unexpected sulphide-bearing iron formation at depth represents a significant geological expansion and a new target for exploration, although the lack of visible gold in the interval requires assay confirmation.
Positive factors
- Discovery of a new, broad sulphide-bearing iron formation at depth
- Step-out drilling successfully identified a previously unknown interval
- Increased sulphide intensity and alteration suggest a robust system
Negative factors
- No visible gold noted in the new iron formation interval
- Assay results are still pending
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The interval in AR26-16 was a 25 m step-out behind the previous drillhole AR25-10.
Evidence · text
“drilled as a 25 m step-out behind AR25-10”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release names an independent Qualified Person (Kevin Wells, P.Geo.) who reviewed and approved the contents.
Evidence · text
“Independent Qualified Person Kevin Wells, P.Geo... has reviewed, verified, and approved the contents of this news release.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (4)
AR26-16Wedge Lake · goldIntercept: 1.23 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-16
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 1.23 m
- From
- 99.76 m
- To
- 100.99 m
- Intercept Depth
- 99.76 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-16:99.76-100.99
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Short quartz vein interval with no visible gold.
Negative factors
- No visible gold noted
Evidence · text
“1.23 m (99.76-100.99 m)”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
AR26-16Wedge Lake · goldIntercept: 4.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-16
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 4.35 m
- From
- 124.85 m
- To
- 129.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 124.85 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-16:124.85-129.2
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Quartz vein interval.
Evidence · text
“4.35 m (124.85-129.20 m)”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
AR26-16Wedge Lake · goldIntercept: 5.32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-16
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 5.32 m
- From
- 172.98 m
- To
- 178.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 172.98 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-16:172.98-178.3
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Quartz vein interval.
Evidence · text
“5.32 m (172.98-178.30 m)”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
AR26-16Wedge Lake · goldIntercept: 35.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-16
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 35.45 m
- From
- 178.3 m
- To
- 213.75 m
- Intercept Depth
- 178.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-16:178.3-213.75
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant broad interval of sulphide-bearing iron formation at depth, though gold presence is unconfirmed by assay.
Positive factors
- Broad interval of sulphide-bearing iron formation
- Increased sulphide intensity and alteration
Negative factors
- No visible gold noted
Evidence · text
“35.45 m (178.30 m - 213.75 m) of sulphide-bearing iron formation and altered dacite”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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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