Arya Resources Reports Iron Formation Intersections at Wedge Lake - Drilling Extends Twin Zone Vertically and Laterally
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Arya Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- RBZ
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Saskatchewan
- Primary commodity
- Iron ore
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 18:49:09 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Arya Resources has completed its 2026 winter drilling program at the Wedge Lake Gold Project, intersecting sulphide-bearing iron formation in several step-out and twin holes. The results suggest the iron formation extends both vertically and laterally from the previously identified Twin Zone. Assay results for these intersections are currently pending.
Reasoning: The drilling program successfully demonstrates the vertical and lateral extent of the iron formation, but the lack of assay grades limits the ability to assess economic materiality.
Positive factors
- Extension of iron formation stratigraphy vertically and laterally
- Step-out holes confirm continuity of sulphide-bearing iron formation
Negative factors
- Assay results are pending; current observations are based on visual logging only
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling in AR26-11 and AR26-14 represents step-out from the previously known AR25-09 zone.
Evidence · text
“Recent drilling intersected multiple intervals of sulphide-bearing iron formation in step-out holes”
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: The release states assay results are pending and does not provide details on assay protocols or lab certification for the upcoming results.
Evidence · text
“All assay results are pending.”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The project is located in the La Ronge Gold Belt, a known gold-producing region.
Evidence · text
“Wedge Lake Gold Project in Saskatchewan's La Ronge Gold Belt”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
AR26-011Wedge Lake · iron_oreIntercept: 9.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-011
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 9.2 m
- From
- 68.05 m
- To
- 77.25 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68.05 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-011:68.05-77.25
Location
- Location
- Twin Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual identification of SIF in a step-out hole suggests continuity, but grade is unknown.
Positive factors
- Identified sulphide-bearing iron formation (SIF) in a step-out hole
Negative factors
- No assay grades provided
Evidence · text
“68.05 m - 77.25 m: 9.20 m SIF”
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
AR26-011Wedge Lake · iron_oreIntercept: 7.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-011
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 7.65 m
- From
- 77.25 m
- To
- 84.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 77.25 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-011:77.25-84.9
Location
- Location
- Twin Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual observation of MSS is a strong indicator of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Massive to semi-massive sulphide observed
Negative factors
- No assay grades provided
Evidence · text
“77.25 m - 84.90 m: 7.65 m Massive to Semi-Massive Sulphide (MSS)”
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
AR26-011Wedge Lake · iron_oreIntercept: 30.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-011
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 30.15 m
- From
- 84.9 m
- To
- 115.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-011:84.9-115.05
Location
- Location
- Twin Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide interval of SIF suggests substantial stratigraphy.
Positive factors
- Significant width of SIF
Negative factors
- No assay grades provided
Evidence · text
“84.90 m - 115.05 m: 30.15 m SIF”
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
AR26-011Wedge Lake · iron_oreIntercept: 31.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-011
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 31.65 m
- From
- 140.2 m
- To
- 171.85 m
- Intercept Depth
- 140.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-011:140.2-171.85
Location
- Location
- Twin Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide interval of SIF Breccia suggests continuity at depth.
Positive factors
- Significant width of SIF Breccia
Negative factors
- No assay grades provided
Evidence · text
“140.20 m - 171.85 m: 31.65 m SIF Breccia”
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
AR26-014Wedge Lake · iron_oreIntercept: 2.94 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-014
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 2.94 m
- From
- 64.05 m
- To
- 66.99 m
- Intercept Depth
- 64.05 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-014:64.05-66.99
Location
- Location
- Twin Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Small MSS interval in step-out hole.
Positive factors
- MSS observed
Negative factors
- No assay grades provided
Evidence · text
“64.05 m - 66.99 m: 2.94 m MSS”
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
AR26-014Wedge Lake · iron_oreIntercept: 64.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-014
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 64.3 m
- From
- 69.1 m
- To
- 133.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 69.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-014:69.1-133.4
Location
- Location
- Twin Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Substantial width of SIF in eastern step-out.
Positive factors
- Large width of SIF
Negative factors
- No assay grades provided
Evidence · text
“69.10 m - 133.40 m: 64.30 m SIF”
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
AR26-012Wedge Lake · iron_oreIntercept: 21.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-012
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 21.85 m
- From
- 27.8 m
- To
- 49.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-012:27.8-49.65
Location
- Location
- Twin Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Confirms iron formation in eastern step-out.
Positive factors
- Significant width of SIF
Negative factors
- No assay grades provided
Evidence · text
“27.80 m - 49.65 m: 21.85 m SIF”
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
AR26-013Wedge Lake · iron_oreIntercept: 3.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-013
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 3.6 m
- From
- 52.4 m
- To
- 56 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-013:52.4-56
Location
- Location
- Twin Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Narrow SIF interval.
Positive factors
- SIF observed
Negative factors
- No assay grades provided
Evidence · text
“52.40 m - 56.00 m: 3.60 m SIF”
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
AR26-013Wedge Lake · iron_oreIntercept: 19 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AR26-013
- Project
- Wedge Lake
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- canada_sk
- Reported Region
- canada_sk
- Ticker
- RBZ
Geometry
- Intercept
- 19 m
- From
- 149 m
- To
- 168 m
- Intercept Depth
- 149 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AR26-013:149-168
Location
- Location
- Twin Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Confirms rock units in up-dip hole.
Positive factors
- SIF observed
Negative factors
- No assay grades provided
Evidence · text
“149.00 m - 168.00 m: 19.00 m Mixed SIF and 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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