Compass: Additional Trench Sampling at Massala Identifies Continuity of Gold Mineralized Zones
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Compass Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- CVB
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- southern Mali
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 19:30:10 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Compass Gold Corp. reported highly encouraging follow-up trench sampling results from the Massala prospect in southern Mali, identifying continuity of gold mineralization over a 150-meter strike length. Key intercepts include 21 m at 3.51 g/t Au and 1 m at 40.29 g/t Au. These results provide the technical data for the company to apply for a Small Mine Permit under Mali's new Mining Code, aiming for up to 160,000 ounces of gold production over four years.
Reasoning: The trench sampling confirmed significant gold mineralization with high grades and widths, providing the technical data required for a Small Mine Permit application, indicating a pathway to near-term production, supported by good QA/QC.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades, confirm significant mineralization.
- Wide intercepts demonstrate good continuity of mineralization near surface.
- Results provide technical data for a Small Mine Permit application, indicating a pathway to near-term production.
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified lab analysis and QP sign-off, enhancing data credibility.
Negative factors
- True widths are interpreted as a range (70-90%) rather than explicitly stated for each intercept, introducing some uncertainty.
- The 'nuggety nature' of gold could lead to variability in grades, requiring further sampling.
- Additional sampling and metallurgical testing are still required to fully define the resource and recoveries.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 34
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 1 m at 40.29 g/t Au in MATR004 and 3 m at 20.43 g/t Au in MATR005 are exceptionally high-grade, well above the deposit-type norm for gold.
Evidence · table
“1 m @ 40.29”
Context: 1
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states that samples were analyzed at SGS, and an appropriate number of standards, duplicates, and blanks were submitted, with sign-off by a P.Geo.
Evidence · text
“All samples were prepared by Compass staff, and an appropriate number of standards, duplicates and blanks were submitted and analyzed for gold using cyanide-leach (LeachWELL) analysis at SGS (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The intervals are reported using a clearly stated 0.2-gram-per-tonne gold cut-off value.
Evidence · text
“Intervals use a 0.2-gram-per-tonne gold cut-off value.”
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 states that 'True thicknesses are interpreted as 70-90% of stated intervals' but does not provide specific true width values for each reported intercept.
Evidence · text
“True thicknesses are interpreted as 70-90% of stated intervals.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The program is described as 'follow-up trench sampling' to identify 'continuity of Gold Mineralized Zones' and 'determine the full extent of the near-surface potential', which aligns with infill drilling objectives.
Evidence · text
“additional trench sampling program at the Massala prospect, located on the Company's Sikasso Property in southern Mali”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The company highlights that the Sikasso Property is located in the same region as several multi-million-ounce gold projects, implying value from proximity.
Evidence · text
“The Sikasso Property is located in the same region as several multi-million-ounce gold projects, including Morila, Syama, Kalana and Komana.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 34. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (34)
MATR003Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR003
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 4 m
- To
- 5 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR003:4-5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.73”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR003Massala prospect · goldGrade: 5.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR003
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 43 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR003:39-43
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the overall mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is exceptional for gold.
- Grade-thickness product (23.64 g/t·m) is moderate.
Evidence · table
“5.91”
Context: 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR003Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR003
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 46 m
- To
- 50 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR003:46-50
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low gold mineralization, but is still above the stated cut-off grade.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is below weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR003Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR003
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 22 m
- To
- 25 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 22 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR003:22-25
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR003Massala prospect · goldGrade: 1.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR003
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 57 m
- To
- 58 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR003:57-58
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralization trend.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is moderate for gold.
Evidence · table
“1.65”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR004Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR004
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 10 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR004:9-10
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.62”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR004Massala prospect · goldGrade: 13.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR004
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR004:12-16
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, representing a significant positive result and contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is exceptional for gold.
- Grade-thickness product (52.56 g/t·m) is strong.
Evidence · table
“13.14”
Context: 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR004Massala prospect · goldGrade: 40.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR004
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 40.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 14 m
- To
- 15 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 14 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR004:14-15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept over a narrow width is a highly significant result, indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is bonanza for gold.
- Grade-thickness product (40.29 g/t·m) is strong.
Evidence · table
“40.29”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR004Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR004
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 40 m
- To
- 41 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR004:40-41
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralization trend.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is moderate for gold, but over a narrow width.
Evidence · table
“0.91”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR004Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR004
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 45 m
- To
- 46 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR004:45-46
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR004Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR004
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 15 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR004:12-15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR005Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR005
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 10 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR005:9-10
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.51”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR005Massala prospect · goldGrade: 3.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR005
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 14 m
- To
- 35 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 14 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR005:14-35
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This wide intercept with strong gold grades is a highly significant result, demonstrating good continuity of mineralization and contributing positively to the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is strong for gold.
- Intercept width (21 m) shows strong continuity.
- Grade-thickness product (73.71 g/t·m) is strong.
Evidence · table
“3.51”
Context: 21
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR005Massala prospect · goldGrade: 20.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR005
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 16 m
- To
- 19 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 16 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR005:16-19
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept over a moderate width is a highly significant result, indicating very high-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is bonanza for gold.
- Grade-thickness product (61.29 g/t·m) is strong.
Evidence · table
“20.43”
Context: 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR005Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR005
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 46 m
- To
- 47 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR005:46-47
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.63”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR005Massala prospect · goldGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR005
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 16 m
- To
- 20 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 16 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR005:16-20
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization trend.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is moderate for gold.
Evidence · table
“1.13”
Context: 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR006Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR006
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 10 m
- To
- 13 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR006:10-13
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.69”
Context: 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR006Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR006
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 15 m
- To
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 15 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR006:15-16
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.30”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR006Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR006
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 37 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR006:36-37
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.35”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR006Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR006
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 43 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR006:39-43
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low gold mineralization, but is still above the stated cut-off grade.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is below weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.29”
Context: 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR006Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR006
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 45 m
- To
- 47 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 45 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR006:45-47
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low gold mineralization, but is still above the stated cut-off grade.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is below weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.24”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR006Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR006
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 11 m
- To
- 14 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR006:11-14
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR006Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR006
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 34 m
- To
- 35 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 34 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR006:34-35
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.42”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR007Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR007
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 19 m
- To
- 20 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 19 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR007:19-20
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.64”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR007Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR007
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 43 m
- To
- 44 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 43 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR007:43-44
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.45”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR007Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR007
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 47 m
- To
- 48 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 47 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR007:47-48
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralization trend.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is moderate for gold, but over a narrow width.
Evidence · table
“0.95”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR007Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR007
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 20 m
- To
- 21 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 20 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR007:20-21
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.57”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MATR007Massala prospect · goldGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR007
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 29 m
- To
- 31 m
- Hole Depth
- 5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 29 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- MATR007:29-31
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, but contributes to the overall understanding of continuity.
Negative factors
- Intercept grade is weak for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.63”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
SAAC123Massala prospect · goldGrade: 2.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SAAC123
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-04-18T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows strong gold mineralization over a significant width, providing context for the current trenching program.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is strong for gold.
- Intercept width (24 m) shows strong continuity.
- Grade-thickness product (56.4 g/t·m) is strong.
Evidence · text
“24 m @ 2.35 g/t Au (SAAC123; see Compass Press release April 18, 2023)”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
MATR001Massala prospect · goldGrade: 1.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR001
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a significant width, providing context for the current trenching program.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is moderate for gold.
- Intercept width (24 m) shows strong continuity.
- Grade-thickness product (29.76 g/t·m) is moderate.
Evidence · text
“24 m @ 1.24 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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
MATR001Massala prospect · goldGrade: 1.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR001
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a moderate width, providing context for the current trenching program.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is moderate for gold.
- Intercept width (18 m) shows moderate continuity.
- Grade-thickness product (25.92 g/t·m) is moderate.
Evidence · text
“18 m @ 1.44 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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
MATR001Massala prospect · goldGrade: 4.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR001
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows strong gold mineralization over a significant width, providing context for the current trenching program.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is strong for gold.
- Intercept width (20 m) shows strong continuity.
- Grade-thickness product (82.6 g/t·m) is strong.
Evidence · text
“20 m @ 4.13 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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
MATR001Massala prospect · goldGrade: 71.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MATR001
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- southern Mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 71.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks, check_assays
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical bonanza-grade intercept highlights very high-grade mineralization within the broader zone, providing context for the current trenching program.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is bonanza for gold.
- Grade-thickness product (71.6 g/t·m) is strong.
Evidence · text
“1 m @ 71.6 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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
SAAC235Massala prospect · goldGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SAAC235
- Project
- Massala prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mali
- Reported Region
- mali
- Ticker
- CVB
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Massala prospect
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a narrow width, providing context for the current trenching program.
Positive factors
- Intercept grade is moderate for gold.
Evidence · text
“3 m @ 1.11 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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
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.