Canterra Minerals Intersects High-Grade Gold at Wilding in Central Newfoundland, Including 10.89 g/t Au over 31.5 m

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Company
Canterra Minerals Corporation
Ticker
CTM
Exchange
TSX
Region
Newfoundland
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-15 19:01:57 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Canterra Minerals announced high-grade gold drill results from its Wilding Gold Project in Central Newfoundland, highlighted by an exceptional intercept of 10.89 g/t Au over 31.5 metres, including bonanza grades up to 46.50 g/t Au. The drilling confirmed continuity in the Elm Zone and successfully tested a new target, Aspen, expanding the known mineralized footprint. While the results are very positive, the reported lengths are downhole, and true widths are significantly less due to shallow-angle intersections.

Reasoning: Canterra Minerals reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades, from its Wilding Gold Project. The results confirm continuity in the Elm Zone and show successful first-pass drilling at a new target, Aspen, indicating significant exploration potential. However, the reported widths are apparent, with true widths estimated to be much smaller, and no cut-off grade was disclosed.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades of 41.0 g/t Au over 5.4 m and 46.50 g/t Au over 3.35 m, within a broader 31.5 m interval at 10.89 g/t Au.
  • Confirmation of continuity of high-grade gold mineralization in the Elm Zone, expanding the interpreted alteration footprint.
  • Successful first-pass drilling at the new Aspen target, returning anomalous gold values and expanding the known extent of mineralized veining.
  • Strong QA/QC protocols disclosed, including an accredited lab, certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates.
  • The project is located in a highly attractive mining jurisdiction (Central Newfoundland) adjacent to a producing gold mine.

Negative factors

  • Reported intervals are downhole lengths, and true widths are significantly less (estimated 5-45% of reported length) due to shallow-angle intersections, which may overstate apparent thickness.
  • No cut-off grade for compositing is explicitly stated, which reduces transparency.

Facts used in scoring: 22

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 41.0 g/t Au over 5.4 m and 46.50 g/t Au over 3.35 m are exceptionally high-grade, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.

Evidence · text

“including 41.0 g/t Au over 5.4 m”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 46.50 g/t Au over 3.35 m is exceptionally high-grade, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“46.50”

Context: 3.35

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 20.96 g/t Au over 1 m is exceptionally high-grade, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“20.96”

Context: 1

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 24.74 g/t Au over 2.15 m is exceptionally high-grade, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“24.74”

Context: 2.15

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that all reported intervals are downhole lengths, true widths have not yet been determined, and reported downhole lengths may be significantly greater than true vein widths due to shallow-angle intersections.

Evidence · text

“All reported intervals are downhole lengths. True widths have not yet been determined. Based on current structural interpretations, mineralized intervals in holes WL-25-90, WL-25-100, and WL-25-101 are interpreted to represent shallow-angle intersections of quartz-sulphide veins. As a result, reported downhole lengths may be significantly greater than true vein widths, however, additional drilling is required to make an accurate interpretation of true widths.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions an independent accredited assay lab (Eastern Analytical Ltd.) that conforms to ISO/IEC 17025.

Evidence · text

“The Company maintains a quality assurance/quality control program that includes the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. QAQC samples account for a minimum of 5% of the samples in addition to the laboratory’s internal quality assurance programs.”

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: Christopher Pennimpede, P.Geo., President and CEO of Canterra Minerals Corporation, is named as the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the technical information.

Evidence · text

“The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Christopher Pennimpede, P.Geo., President and CEO of Canterra Minerals Corporation, who is a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drill program included a 'Successful first-pass drill test at new Aspen Target' which expanded the known extent of mineralized veining.

Evidence · text

“Successful first-pass drill test at new Aspen Target returned anomalous gold values up to 0.57 g/t Au in hole WL-25-99, expanding the known extent of mineralized veining.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drilling confirms continuity of high-grade quartz-sulphide gold veins and provides additional support for continuity of the Elm Zone vein system.

Evidence · text

“Drilling confirms continuity of high-grade quartz-sulphide gold veins, with alteration halos suggesting a larger hydrothermal system.”

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: The release does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.

Evidence · text

“All reported intervals are downhole lengths. True widths have not yet been determined.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (22)

WL-25-89Wilding · goldGrade: 3.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-89
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
3.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.2 m
From
48.4 m
To
49.6 m
Hole Depth
71 m
Intercept Depth
48.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-89:48.4-49.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Elm
Easting
518344
Northing
5368226
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
191 °
Dip
-43 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization in the Elm Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system, but is not a highlight result.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for an orogenic deposit.
  • Confirms presence of gold mineralization in the Elm Zone.

Negative factors

  • Relatively narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“3.09”

Context: 1.2

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 "mixed"

WL-25-90Wilding · goldGrade: 2.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-90
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
2.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
52.7 m
To
53.7 m
Hole Depth
107 m
Intercept Depth
52.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-90:52.7-53.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Elm
Easting
518341
Northing
5368212
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
188 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is narrow and low-grade, providing minor support for mineralization in the Elm Zone.

Positive factors

  • Confirms gold mineralization in the Elm Zone.

Negative factors

  • Low grade and narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“2.54”

Context: 1

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 "mixed"

WL-25-90Wilding · goldGrade: 8.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-90
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
8.41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
58.3 m
To
60.3 m
Hole Depth
107 m
Intercept Depth
52.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-90:58.3-60.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Elm
Easting
518341
Northing
5368212
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
188 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold mineralization, contributing to the understanding of high-grade zones within the Elm corridor.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for an orogenic deposit.
  • Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization in the Elm Zone.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“8.41”

Context: 2

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 "mixed"

WL-25-90Wilding · goldGrade: 13.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-90
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
13.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
59.3 m
To
60.3 m
Hole Depth
107 m
Intercept Depth
52.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-90:59.3-60.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Elm
Easting
518341
Northing
5368212
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
188 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval further highlights the presence of significant gold mineralization within the Elm Zone, despite its narrow width.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercept for an orogenic deposit, approaching exceptional levels.
  • Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization within the Elm Zone.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“13.74”

Context: 1

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 "mixed"

WL-25-91Wilding · goldGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-91
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
16.7 m
To
17.7 m
Hole Depth
86 m
Intercept Depth
16.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-91:16.7-17.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Alder
Easting
517358
Northing
5367991
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
10 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is narrow and low-grade, providing minor support for mineralization in the Alder Zone.

Positive factors

  • Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

Negative factors

  • Low grade and very narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“1.90”

Context: 1

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 "mixed"

WL-25-93Wilding · goldGrade: 2.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-93
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
2.59
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.25 m
From
7.4 m
To
11.65 m
Hole Depth
74 m
Intercept Depth
7.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-93:7.4-11.65
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Alder
Easting
517366
Northing
5367991
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization at shallow depth in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

Positive factors

  • Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone at shallow depth.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for an orogenic deposit.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“2.59”

Context: 4.25

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 "mixed"

WL-25-93Wilding · goldGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-93
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
1.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
19.2 m
To
20.2 m
Hole Depth
74 m
Intercept Depth
7.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-93:19.2-20.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Alder
Easting
517366
Northing
5367991
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is narrow and low-grade, providing minor support for mineralization in the Alder Zone.

Positive factors

  • Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade and narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“1.23”

Context: 1

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 "mixed"

WL-25-94Wilding · goldGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-94
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
1.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
14.9 m
To
15.9 m
Hole Depth
59 m
Intercept Depth
14.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-94:14.9-15.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Alder
Easting
517378
Northing
5368011
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
329 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is narrow and low-grade, providing minor support for mineralization in the Alder Zone.

Positive factors

  • Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade and narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“1.11”

Context: 1

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 "mixed"

WL-25-95Wilding · goldGrade: 6.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-95
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
6.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.1 m
From
5.1 m
To
9.2 m
Hole Depth
53 m
Intercept Depth
5.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-95:5.1-9.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Alder
Easting
517352
Northing
5367963
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold mineralization at shallow depth in the Alder Zone, highlighting near-surface potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for an orogenic deposit.
  • Shallow intercept, indicating near-surface mineralization.

Negative factors

  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“6.16”

Context: 4.1

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 "mixed"

WL-25-95Wilding · goldGrade: 20.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-95
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
20.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
6.2 m
To
7.2 m
Hole Depth
53 m
Intercept Depth
5.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-95:6.2-7.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Alder
Easting
517352
Northing
5367963
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval highlights significant near-surface gold mineralization in the Alder Zone, despite its narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade gold intercept for an orogenic deposit.
  • Shallow intercept, indicating bonanza-grade near-surface mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“20.96”

Context: 1

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 "mixed"

WL-25-95Wilding · goldGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-95
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.45 m
From
18.4 m
To
20.85 m
Hole Depth
53 m
Intercept Depth
5.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-95:18.4-20.85
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Alder
Easting
517352
Northing
5367963
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

Positive factors

  • Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for an orogenic deposit.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“1.90”

Context: 2.45

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 "mixed"

WL-25-96Wilding · goldGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-96
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
1.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
18.8 m
To
20.8 m
Hole Depth
83 m
Intercept Depth
18.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-96:18.8-20.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Alder
Easting
517338
Northing
5367970
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
42 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

Positive factors

  • Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

Negative factors

  • Low grade and narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“1.48”

Context: 2

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 "mixed"

WL-25-97Wilding · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-97
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
0.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
14.4 m
To
15.5 m
Hole Depth
47 m
Intercept Depth
14.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-97:14.4-15.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Alder
Easting
517376
Northing
5368033
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
308 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

Positive factors

  • Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

Negative factors

  • Low grade and narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“0.98”

Context: 1.1

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 "mixed"

WL-25-99Wilding · goldGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-99
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
0.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
95.4 m
To
96.9 m
Hole Depth
107 m
Intercept Depth
95.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-99:95.4-96.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Aspen
Easting
518225
Northing
5368460
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept, while low-grade, represents a successful first-pass test at a new target, indicating potential for further exploration and expansion of the mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Successful first-pass drill test at a new target (Aspen), returning anomalous gold values.
  • Expands the known extent of mineralized veining.

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade.
  • Narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“0.57”

Context: 1.5

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

WL-25-100Wilding · goldGrade: 10.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-100
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
10.89
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
31.5 m
From
59 m
To
90.5 m
Hole Depth
96.5 m
Intercept Depth
59 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-100:59-90.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Elm
Easting
518353
Northing
5368220
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a highly significant intercept with strong gold grades over a substantial apparent width, confirming the presence of a robust mineralized system in the Elm Zone, despite the true width being narrower.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade-thickness product (343 g/t·m) for an orogenic gold deposit.
  • Strong gold grade over a significant intercept length.
  • Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization in the Elm Zone.

Negative factors

  • True width is significantly less than reported downhole length (estimated 5-30%).

Evidence · table

“10.89”

Context: 31.5

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 "mixed"

WL-25-100Wilding · goldGrade: 41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-100
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.4 m
From
61.35 m
To
66.75 m
Hole Depth
96.5 m
Intercept Depth
59 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-100:61.35-66.75
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Elm
Easting
518353
Northing
5368220
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is an exceptional result, indicating very high-grade gold mineralization within the Elm Zone, which is highly material for project economics.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza-grade gold intercept, well above exceptional thresholds for orogenic deposits.
  • Significant grade-thickness product (221.4 g/t·m) for a sub-interval.
  • Confirms presence of extremely high-grade zones within the Elm Zone.

Negative factors

  • True width is significantly less than reported downhole length (estimated 5-30%).

Evidence · table

“41.00”

Context: 5.4

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 "mixed"

WL-25-100Wilding · goldGrade: 46.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-100
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
46.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.35 m
From
62.35 m
To
65.7 m
Hole Depth
96.5 m
Intercept Depth
59 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-100:62.35-65.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Elm
Easting
518353
Northing
5368220
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is an exceptional result, indicating very high-grade gold mineralization within the Elm Zone, which is highly material for project economics.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza-grade gold intercept, representing the highest grade reported in the release, well above exceptional thresholds for orogenic deposits.
  • Significant grade-thickness product (155.775 g/t·m) for a sub-interval.
  • Further confirms presence of extremely high-grade zones within the Elm Zone.

Negative factors

  • True width is significantly less than reported downhole length (estimated 5-30%).

Evidence · table

“46.50”

Context: 3.35

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 "mixed"

WL-25-100Wilding · goldGrade: 5.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-100
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
5.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.05 m
From
75.9 m
To
87.95 m
Hole Depth
96.5 m
Intercept Depth
59 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-100:75.9-87.95
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Elm
Easting
518353
Northing
5368220
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-44 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows strong gold mineralization, contributing significantly to the overall high-grade intercept in WL-25-100.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for an orogenic deposit over a good intercept length.
  • Contributes to the overall significant intercept in WL-25-100.

Negative factors

  • True width is significantly less than reported downhole length (estimated 5-30%).

Evidence · table

“5.66”

Context: 12.05

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 "mixed"

WL-25-101Wilding · goldGrade: 8.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-101
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
8.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.6 m
From
14.2 m
To
20.8 m
Hole Depth
38 m
Intercept Depth
14.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-101:14.2-20.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Elm
Easting
518353
Northing
5368220
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-61 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold mineralization at shallow depth, further supporting the continuity and high-grade nature of the Elm Zone.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade over a good intercept length for an orogenic deposit.
  • Shallow intercept, indicating near-surface high-grade mineralization.
  • Provides additional support for continuity of the Elm Zone vein system.

Negative factors

  • True width is significantly less than reported downhole length (estimated 20-45%).

Evidence · table

“8.22”

Context: 6.6

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 "mixed"

WL-25-101Wilding · goldGrade: 24.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-101
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
24.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.15 m
From
15.35 m
To
17.5 m
Hole Depth
38 m
Intercept Depth
14.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-101:15.35-17.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Elm
Easting
518353
Northing
5368220
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-61 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional high-grade sub-interval confirms bonanza-grade gold mineralization at shallow depth in the Elm Zone, which is highly material for project economics.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade gold intercept for an orogenic deposit.
  • Shallow intercept, indicating bonanza-grade near-surface mineralization.
  • Further supports the high-grade nature of the Elm Zone.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length.
  • True width is significantly less than reported downhole length (estimated 20-45%).

Evidence · table

“24.74”

Context: 2.15

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 "mixed"

WL-25-102Wilding · goldGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-102
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
1.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.35 m
From
10.85 m
To
15.2 m
Hole Depth
41 m
Intercept Depth
10.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-102:10.85-15.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Alder
Easting
517368
Northing
5367977
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization at shallow depth in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

Positive factors

  • Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone at shallow depth.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for an orogenic deposit.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“1.18”

Context: 4.35

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 "mixed"

WL-25-102Wilding · goldGrade: 3.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WL-25-102
Project
Wilding
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nl
Reported Region
canada_nl
Ticker
CTM

Geometry

Grade
3.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
11.95 m
To
12.95 m
Hole Depth
41 m
Intercept Depth
10.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WL-25-102:11.95-12.95
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Alder
Easting
517368
Northing
5367977
CRS
UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
EPSG
26921
Azimuth
325 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Eastern Analytical Ltd.
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
2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for an orogenic deposit.
  • Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length.
  • True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

“3.75”

Context: 1

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 "mixed"

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.