Chanach Field Work Highlights Strong Copper and Gold Mineralisation
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- RTG Mining Inc.
- Ticker
- RTG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 23:29:57 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
RTG Mining Inc. reported high-grade trench sampling results at the Chanach Gold & Copper Project in the Kyrgyz Republic. Intercepts include up to 5.53 g/t Au and 4.05 g/t Au with 1.56% Cu, highlighting both skarn and epithermal gold potential.
Reasoning: High-grade trench sampling results across multiple cuts demonstrate strong gold and copper mineralisation in skarn and quartz vein structures.
Positive factors
- High-grade trench intercepts
- True width disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Skarn and epithermal potential
Facts used in scoring: 15
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 5.53 g/t Au exceeds the exceptional threshold for gold.
Evidence · text
“5m @ 5.53g/t Au”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: Trench samples were taken at right angles across the mapped vein and represent true widths.
Evidence · text
“represent true widths of the mineralisation”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions use of internal lab standards, certified reference material, blanks, splits and replicates.
Evidence · text
“Laboratory QAQC involves the use of internal lab standards using certified reference material, blanks, splits and replicates”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (15)
Cut 1Chanach Gold & Copper Project · goldGrade: 4.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 1
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 1:0-2
Location
- Location
- Cut 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade in trench sample.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · text
“2m @ 4.05g/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
Cut 1Chanach Gold & Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 1
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 1:0-2
Location
- Location
- Cut 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant copper grade accompanying gold.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
Evidence · text
“1.56% Cu from Cut 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
Cut 1Chanach Gold & Copper Project · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 1
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 1:0-1
Location
- Location
- Cut 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade.
Evidence · text
“1m @ 1.10g/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
Cut 1Chanach Gold & Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 1
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.76
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 1:0-1
Location
- Location
- Cut 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper grade.
Evidence · text
“0.76% Cu from Cut 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
Cut 2Chanach Gold & Copper Project · goldGrade: 2.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 2
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 2:0-7
Location
- Location
- Cut 2
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Good width and grade
Evidence · text
“7m @ 2.94g/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
Cut 2Chanach Gold & Copper Project · goldGrade: 4.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 2
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 2:0-4
Location
- Location
- Cut 2
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component within Cut 2.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“4m @ 4.87g/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
Cut 2Chanach Gold & Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 2
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 2:0-7
Location
- Location
- Cut 2
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper grade.
Evidence · text
“1.12% Cu from Cut 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
Cut 3Chanach Gold & Copper Project · goldGrade: 1.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 3
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 3:0-1
Location
- Location
- Cut 3
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade.
Evidence · text
“1m @ 1.26g/t Au from Cut 3”
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
Cut 4Chanach Gold & Copper Project · goldGrade: 2.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 4
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 4:0-1
Location
- Location
- Cut 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade.
Evidence · text
“1m @ 2.05g/t Au from Cut 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
Cut 4Chanach Gold & Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 4
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 4:0-6
Location
- Location
- Cut 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper intercept.
Evidence · text
“6m @ 1.56% Cu”
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
Cut 4Chanach Gold & Copper Project · copperGrade: 2.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 4
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 4:0-3
Location
- Location
- Cut 4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component within Cut 4.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“3m @ 2.11%Cu”
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
Eastern End SkarnChanach Gold & Copper Project · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Eastern End Skarn
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Eastern End Skarn:0-5
Location
- Location
- eastern end
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold grade in skarn.
Evidence · text
“5m @ 1.70g/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
Eastern End SkarnChanach Gold & Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Eastern End Skarn
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Eastern End Skarn:0-5
Location
- Location
- eastern end
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper grade in skarn.
Evidence · text
“1.6% Cu”
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
Cut 5Chanach Gold & Copper Project · goldGrade: 5.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 5
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 5:0-5
Location
- Location
- Central Area
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade in quartz vein.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“5m @ 5.53g/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
Cut 5Chanach Gold & Copper Project · copperGrade: 2.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 5
- Project
- Chanach Gold & Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 5:0-2
Location
- Location
- Central Area
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, splits, replicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade copper intercept.
Evidence · text
“2m @ 2.18% Cu”
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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