Compass Gold Reports Final Diamond Drilling Assays at Massala Prospect, Intersecting 8.35 M @ 2.82 g/t Au

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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 18:34:35 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Compass Gold Corp. reported final diamond drilling assays from its Massala prospect in Southern Mali, confirming continuous gold mineralization along a 340-meter strike length that remains open down-dip. Highlights include new intercepts of 8.35 m @ 2.82 g/t Au and previously reported results of 18 m @ 4.99 g/t Au. The company plans to incorporate these positive results into its strategy for initial production at Massala, despite ongoing delays in permit processing in Mali.

Reasoning: The drill program confirmed continuous gold mineralization at Massala with several positive intercepts, supporting the company's move towards initial production. However, some key results are historical, and permit delays introduce uncertainty, tempering overall novelty and confidence.

Positive factors

  • Continuous mineralization identified along 340m strike length, remaining open down-dip.
  • High-grade intercepts, including 8.35 m @ 2.82 g/t Au and 18 m @ 4.99 g/t Au (previously reported).
  • Company is planning for initial production at Massala.
  • QA/QC procedures were disclosed and a Qualified Person signed off on the technical information.

Negative factors

  • Some of the highest-grade results were previously reported, reducing novelty.
  • Overlimit assay values were capped, and reanalysis is pending for a significant interval.
  • True widths are interpreted, not directly stated, potentially overstating apparent widths.
  • Delays and uncertainty in permit processing in Mali are affecting all companies, including Compass Gold.

Facts used in scoring: 36

Classification and evidence

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 'appropriate number and type of certified reference materials (standards), blanks and duplicates were inserted to ensure an effective QAQC program was carried out'.

Evidence · text

“appropriate number and type of certified reference materials (standards), blanks and duplicates were inserted to ensure an effective QAQC program was carried out”

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: The news release has been reviewed and approved by EurGeol. Dr. Sandy Archibald, P.Geo., Compass's Technical Director, who is the Qualified Person for the technical information under NI 43-101 standards.

Evidence · text

“This news release has been reviewed and approved by EurGeol. Dr. Sandy Archibald, P.Geo., Compass's Technical Director, who is the Qualified Person for the technical information in this news release under National Instrument 43-101 standards.”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: Footnote 2 in Table 1 explicitly states that 'Intervals use a 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: Footnote 1 in Table 1 states that 'True thicknesses are interpreted as 70-90% of stated intervals', indicating that true widths are not directly measured or stated for each intercept.

Evidence · text

“True thicknesses are interpreted as 70-90% of stated intervals.”

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: The widest interval and highest grade of 18 m at 4.99 g/t Au (MADD001) is explicitly stated as 'previously reported' in a May 21, 2026 press release.

Evidence · text

“Widest interval and highest grade of gold mineralization is the previously reported 18 m at *4.99 g/t Au (from 17.3 m), including 3.8 m @ *21.94 g/t Au (from 31.5 m) with 0.8 m @ >100 g/t Au (from 34.5 m) ( Figure 2 ) Widest mineralization from the new assays is 8.35 m @ 2.82 g/t Au (from 24.5 m), including 3.3 m @ 5.07 g/t Au These results will be reviewed as part of the planning for initial production at Massala Compass CEO, Larry Phillips, said, "These assay results show that gold mineralization is present along the entire 340 metres of the tested structure. This zone represents just 10% of the Massala fault structure contained within the Massala Small Mine permit application area. It is also significant that we have identified gold mineralization wider than 6 m in several sections, with grades up to 2.82 g/t Au. Our widest interval remains 18 m @ 4.99 g/t Au, which we reported in May 2026, and includes a 0.8 metre interval containing visible gold. We are currently determining what additional work may be warranted prior to the issuance of the Small Mine Permit." Dr. Sandy Archibald, PGeo, Technical Director , added, "We're encouraged to see continuous mineralization across the resource area with gold intersected in 35 of 42 holes. These strong results align with our modelling for this graphite-rich shear zone, and we will use them as we work towards our goal of beginning production at our first small mine at Massala. The successful conclusion of the drilling program could not have been accomplished without the hard work and dedication of the Malian exploration team." * The overlimit assay value (>100 g/t Au) has been capped at 100 g/t Au to calculate the mineralized intervals. Once received, the updated assay value will be published in a later news release. Massala Drilling Results As previously reported, the Company initiated a 42-hole diamond drill program, totalling 1,457.3 m, which was completed on May 22, 2026, at the Massala prospect. The purpose of the drill program was to test the down-dip extension and strike potential of gold mineralization previously identified by near-surface drilling and trenching ( See Compass press releases March 28, 2021, September 18, 2022, March 5, 2024, May 21, 2026 ). The holes were completed on 13 east-west sections over a zone previously investigated by air core (AC) drilling and trenching to test the grade and continuity of a 340-m panel of the best gold mineralization identified thus far (Figure 1). Initial drilling in 2021 recorded 24 m @ 2.35 g/t Au (SAAC123) ( see Compass Press release March 28, 2021 ), and trenching performed in 2024 recorded 20 m @ 4.13 g/t Au (at a depth of 5 m) in trench MATR001 ( see Compass Press release August 19, 2024 ). Gold mineralization was encountered in 82% of all drill holes of the current 2026 drill program and was associated with narrow quartz veins within the highly sheared, graphite-rich Tarabala fault. The widest zone of mineralization intercepted was 18.0 m @ *4.99 g/t Au (from 17.3 m, MADD001) on section 400 mN. This result was previously reported ( see Compass Press release May 21, 2026 ) and included an interval over 1 m in excess of 100.00 g/t Au (from 34.5 m, MADD001; reanalysis is pending), which corresponded to visible gold. . Figure 1: Diamond drill hole locations and significant results at Massala. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/1861/307982_f3a478c2d4f12a28_001full.jpg Results from the latest assay data, not previously reported, include the three widest intercepts of 8.35 m @ 2.82 g/t Au (from 36.78 m, MADD013, Section 425 mN; Figure 2), 8.30 @ 1.45 g/t Au (from 1.5 m, MADD021, Section 470 mN), and 6.58 m @ 0.82 g/t Au (from 2.8 m MADD031, Section 185 mN). The highest recorded grades intercepted in this latest drilling are 0.50 m @ 14.20 g/t Au (from 36.40 m, MADD004, Section 385 mN), 1.0 m @ 12.10 g/t Au (from 37. 8 m, MADD026, Section 290 mN), 0.5 m @ 5.10 g/t Au (from 32.5 m, MADD004, Section 385 mN), and 3.3 m @ 5.07 g/t Au (from 24.5 m, MADD013. The full results are presented in Table 1 below. The widest intervals with the highest-grade intervals occurred over a 95 m strike from section 375 mN to 470 mN. Minor mineralization was noted in the northernmost section (500 mN). Narrower, but well-mineralized intervals with good gold grades were noted in the five sections from 215 mN to 360 mN. The main vein may have followed a more easterly structure in this zone, and drilling missed it. The average width of the main vein in this zone was 2.20 m. Mineralization is wider (6.58 m) in the most southerly section, 185 mN, which suggests the zone could widen to the south. Table 1 . Diamond drilling results from Massala, ordered north (500 mN) to south (185 mN). Section (mN) Hole ID From (m) To (m) 1, 2 Interval (m) Au (g/t) 500 MADD017 10.7 11.8 1.10 1.82 470 MADD020 14.5 19.35 4.85 0.34 inc. 16.5 18.96 2.46 0.50 MADD021 1.5 9.8 8.30 1.45 440 MADD041 12.7 13.44 0.74 1.56 425 MAAD013 14.60 15.75 1.15 1.07 MAAD013 24.50 32.85 8.35 2.82 MADD039 1.5 4.5 3.00 0.46 MADD040 17.55 20 2.45 0.70 400 MADD001 17.30 35.30 18.00 4.99 inc. 31.50 35.30 3.80 3,4 21.94 MADD002 29.40 31.00 1.60 0.37 MADD002 33.30 35.70 2.40 2.26 MADD007 15.60 24.61 9.01 1.92 inc. 22.90 24.61 1.71 0.82 385 MADD003 25.50 26.50 1.00 1.32 MADD004 32.50 33.00 0.50 5.10 MADD004 36.00 37.36 1.36 6.98 inc. 36.40 36.90 0.50 14.20 MADD005 22.65 23.60 0.95 3.17 375 MADD008 28.45 32.10 3.65 0.27 MADD009 16.00 20.00 4.00 0.38 MADD009 24.60 25.75 1.15 0.95 MADD009 32.25 34.50 2.25 0.90 MADD010 21.00 28.00 7.00 0.93 inc. 23.20 28.00 4.8 1.20 360 MADD014 21.23 24.85 3.62 0.62 330 MADD022 13.35 14.26 0.91 0.65 MADD022 22.5 23.3 0.80 0.64 MADD022 34.3 35.55 1.25 0.28 290 MADD026 36.78 38.8 2.02 7.84 inc. 37.8 38.8 1.00 12.10 260 MADD029 18 19 1.00 0.23 215 MADD037 14.5 17.6 3.10 0.70 185 MADD031 2.8 9.38 6.58 0.82 MADD031 13.65 16.2 2.55 1.29 1 True thicknesses are interpreted as 70-90% of stated intervals. 2 Intervals use a 0.2-gram-per-tonne gold cut-off value. 3 The overlimit assay value (>100 g/t Au) has been capped at 100 g/t Au to calculate the mineralized intervals 4 Reanalysis of sample is pending. Next Steps While the Small Mine Permit at Massala is pending, the Company, working with an independent resource geologist, will determine if additional drilling is required, and if so, to identify the locations of the next drill holes. Also, since previous metallurgical test material was collected at depths of less than 10 m, which might not be representative of deeper mineralization that could be used in a resource estimation, additional metallurgical testing of drilled material is also being considered. Mali Update The Company notes that its fieldwork has concluded for the rainy season, which in the Massala region runs from July through September. Fuel and supply shortages continue to present challenges, along with disruptions to travel along main roads into and out of Bamako. While the in-country team continues to be in regular communication with the Malian mining department, there is currently no clear indication of when the government will process the completed permit applications, including the Company's application filed in 2025. The delays and uncertainty are not specific to the Company, but are affecting virtually all companies seeking mining permits of any kind within the country. The mining industry remains central to Mali's economic activity, and we remain confident that the permit applications will be reviewed and processed in time. Figure 2: Cross section on the 425 mN section line at Massala. Previous drilling and trenching are illustrated, along with results from the current drilling program (MADD013, 039, 040). To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/1861/307982_f3a478c2d4f12a28_002full.jpg Technical Details & QAQC All 42 diamond holes at the Massala prospect were drilled at dips of 55°, and azimuths of 270° (towards the west). Hole lengths varied from 20 to 46.5 m. The holes were designed to test the grade and continuity of near-surface mineralization that is anticipated to form part of a resource estimation on the prospect. Drilling was performed by Technisol (Bamako, Mali). All samples were prepared by Compass staff under the guidance of Dr. Sandy M. Archibald, P.Geo. (Aurum Exploration Services). All diamond drill core samples were collected following industry best practices, and an appropriate number and type of certified reference materials (standards), blanks and duplicates were inserted to ensure an effective QAQC program was carried out. Bulk density analysis was performed on the core. Initial samples (MADD001, 002, 007) were prepared and analyzed at SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) by fire assay technique FAE505, and the remainder of the holes were prepared and analyzed at SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso). All standard and blank results were reviewed to ensure no failures were detected. Qualified Person This news release has been reviewed and approved by EurGeol. Dr. Sandy Archibald, P.Geo., Compass's Technical Director, who is the Qualified Person for the technical information in this news release under National Instrument 43-101 standards. Forward‐Looking Information This news release contains "forward‐looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the Company's planned exploration work and management appointments. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward‐looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by such information. The statements in this news release are made as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward‐looking information except as required by applicable law. The Company's decision to advance toward production at Massala is not based on a feasibility study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability. Accordingly, there is increased uncertainty and higher economic and technical risks of failure associated with this development approach, including risks regarding the yield and continuity of mineralized structures. About Compass Gold Corp. Compass Gold, a public company incorporated in Ontario, is a Tier 2 issuer on the TSX-V. Through the 2017 acquisition of MGE and Malian subsidiaries, Compass Gold holds gold exploration permits located in Mali that comprise the Sikasso Property. The exploration permits are located in three sites in southern Mali with a combined land holding of approximately 900 sq. km. The Sikasso Property is located in the same region as several multi-million-ounce gold projects 1 , including Morila, Syama, Kalana and Komana. The Company's Mali-based technical team, led in the field by Dr. Madani Diallo and under the supervision of Dr. Sandy Archibald, P.Geo., is conducting the current exploration program. They are examining numerous anomalies first noted in Dr. Archibald's August 2017 "NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Sikasso Property, Republic of Mali." Note: Mineralization on adjacent properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Company's properties. Any references to exploration results on adjacent properties are provided for information only and do not imply any certainty of achieving similar results on the Company's properties. For further information, please contact: Compass Gold Corporation Compass Gold Corporation Larry Phillips - Pres. & CEO Greg Taylor - Dir. Investor Relations & Corporate Communications lphillips@compassgoldcorp.com gtaylor@compassgoldcorp.com T: +1 416-596-0996 X 302 T: +1 416-596-0996 X 301 Website: www.compassgoldcorp.com NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/307982”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drill program's purpose was to 'test the grade and continuity of a 340-m panel of the best gold mineralization identified thus far', which is characteristic of infill drilling.

Evidence · text

“The holes were completed on 13 east-west sections over a zone previously investigated by air core (AC) drilling and trenching to test the grade and continuity of a 340-m panel of the best gold mineralization identified thus far”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drilling aimed to 'test the down-dip extension and strike potential of gold mineralization' and the company noted that mineralization 'remains open down-dip (at depth)' and 'could widen to the south'.

Evidence · text

“The purpose of the drill program was to test the down-dip extension and strike potential of gold mineralization previously identified by near-surface drilling and trenching”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 36. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (36)

MADD017Massala · goldGrade: 1.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD017
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
1.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
10.7 m
To
11.8 m
Intercept Depth
10.7 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD017:10.7-11.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
500 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept in the northernmost section, contributing to overall mineralization understanding.

Evidence · table

“1.82”

Context: 1.10

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD020Massala · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD020
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.85 m
From
14.5 m
To
19.35 m
Intercept Depth
14.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD020:14.5-19.35
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
470 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept, but contributes to demonstrating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 4.85

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD020Massala · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.46 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD020
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.46 m
From
16.5 m
To
18.96 m
Intercept Depth
14.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD020:16.5-18.96
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
470 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade sub-interval, contributing to demonstrating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.50”

Context: 2.46

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD021Massala · goldGrade: 1.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD021
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
1.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.3 m
From
1.5 m
To
9.8 m
Intercept Depth
1.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD021:1.5-9.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
470 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant intercept with good width and moderate grade, contributing positively to the overall resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Good width of mineralization at moderate grade.

Evidence · table

“1.45”

Context: 8.30

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD041Massala · goldGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.74 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD041
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
1.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.74 m
From
12.7 m
To
13.44 m
Intercept Depth
12.7 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD041:12.7-13.44
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
440 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“1.56”

Context: 0.74

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MAAD013Massala · goldGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MAAD013
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
1.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.15 m
From
14.6 m
To
15.75 m
Intercept Depth
14.6 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MAAD013:14.6-15.75
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
425 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“1.07”

Context: 1.15

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MAAD013Massala · goldGrade: 2.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MAAD013
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
2.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.35 m
From
24.5 m
To
32.85 m
Intercept Depth
14.6 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MAAD013:24.5-32.85
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
425 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a strong new intercept with good width and grade, contributing significantly to the project's potential and highlighted in the release.

Positive factors

  • Significant width and strong grade, highlighted as one of the widest new intercepts.
  • Supports the continuity and potential of the mineralized zone.

Evidence · table

“2.82”

Context: 8.35

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD039Massala · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD039
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
1.5 m
To
4.5 m
Intercept Depth
1.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD039:1.5-4.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
425 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept, contributing to demonstrating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 3.00

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD040Massala · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD040
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.45 m
From
17.55 m
To
20 m
Intercept Depth
17.55 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD040:17.55-20
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
425 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.70”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD001Massala · goldGrade: 4.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD001
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
4.99
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
From
17.3 m
To
35.3 m
Intercept Depth
17.3 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD001:17.3-35.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
400 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a highly material intercept due to its exceptional width and strong grade, but its novelty is low as it was previously announced.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional width and strong grade, representing the widest and highest-grade mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Result was previously reported, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

“4.99”

Context: 18.00

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD001Massala · goldGrade: 21.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD001
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
21.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.8 m
From
31.5 m
To
35.3 m
Intercept Depth
17.3 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD001:31.5-35.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
400 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptionally high-grade sub-interval, highly material for the project, but its novelty is low as it was previously announced and has pending reanalysis.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade sub-interval, indicating bonanza grades within the wider zone.

Negative factors

  • Result was previously reported, reducing novelty.
  • Overlimit assay value was capped, and reanalysis is pending, introducing some uncertainty.

Evidence · table

“21.94”

Context: 3.80

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD002Massala · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD002
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.6 m
From
29.4 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
29.4 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD002:29.4-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
400 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade intercept, contributing to demonstrating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.37”

Context: 1.60

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD002Massala · goldGrade: 2.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD002
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
2.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.4 m
From
33.3 m
To
35.7 m
Intercept Depth
29.4 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD002:33.3-35.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
400 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“2.26”

Context: 2.40

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD007Massala · goldGrade: 1.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.01 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD007
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
1.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.01 m
From
15.6 m
To
24.61 m
Intercept Depth
15.6 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD007:15.6-24.61
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
400 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant intercept with good width and moderate grade, contributing positively to the overall resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Good width of mineralization at moderate grade.

Evidence · table

“1.92”

Context: 9.01

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD007Massala · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.71 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD007
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.71 m
From
22.9 m
To
24.61 m
Intercept Depth
15.6 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD007:22.9-24.61
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
400 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade sub-interval, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.82”

Context: 1.71

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD003Massala · goldGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD003
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
1.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
25.5 m
To
26.5 m
Intercept Depth
25.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD003:25.5-26.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
385 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“1.32”

Context: 1.00

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD004Massala · goldGrade: 5.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD004
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
5.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
32.5 m
To
33 m
Intercept Depth
32.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD004:32.5-33
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
385 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow but high-grade intercept, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Evidence · table

“5.10”

Context: 0.50

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD004Massala · goldGrade: 6.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.36 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD004
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
6.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.36 m
From
36 m
To
37.36 m
Intercept Depth
32.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD004:36-37.36
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
385 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow but high-grade intercept, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Evidence · table

“6.98”

Context: 1.36

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD004Massala · goldGrade: 14.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD004
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
14.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
36.4 m
To
36.9 m
Intercept Depth
32.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD004:36.4-36.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
385 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very narrow but exceptionally high-grade sub-interval, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade sub-interval, indicating bonanza grades.

Evidence · table

“14.20”

Context: 0.50

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD005Massala · goldGrade: 3.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD005
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
3.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.95 m
From
22.65 m
To
23.6 m
Intercept Depth
22.65 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD005:22.65-23.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
385 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow but high-grade intercept, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Evidence · table

“3.17”

Context: 0.95

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD008Massala · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD008
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.65 m
From
28.45 m
To
32.1 m
Intercept Depth
28.45 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD008:28.45-32.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
375 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade intercept, contributing to demonstrating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 3.65

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD009Massala · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD009
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
16 m
To
20 m
Intercept Depth
16 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD009:16-20
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
375 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade intercept, contributing to demonstrating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 4.00

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD009Massala · goldGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD009
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.15 m
From
24.6 m
To
25.75 m
Intercept Depth
16 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD009:24.6-25.75
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
375 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.95”

Context: 1.15

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD009Massala · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD009
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.25 m
From
32.25 m
To
34.5 m
Intercept Depth
16 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD009:32.25-34.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
375 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.90”

Context: 2.25

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD010Massala · goldGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD010
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.93
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
From
21 m
To
28 m
Intercept Depth
21 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD010:21-28
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
375 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant intercept with good width and moderate grade, contributing positively to the overall resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Good width of mineralization at moderate grade.

Evidence · table

“0.93”

Context: 7.00

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD010Massala · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD010
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.8 m
From
23.2 m
To
28 m
Intercept Depth
21 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD010:23.2-28
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
375 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade sub-interval with good width, contributing positively to the overall resource potential.

Evidence · table

“1.20”

Context: 4.8

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD014Massala · goldGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.62 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD014
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.62 m
From
21.23 m
To
24.85 m
Intercept Depth
21.23 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD014:21.23-24.85
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
360 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.62”

Context: 3.62

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD022Massala · goldGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.91 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD022
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.91 m
From
13.35 m
To
14.26 m
Intercept Depth
13.35 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD022:13.35-14.26
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
330 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.65”

Context: 0.91

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD022Massala · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD022
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.8 m
From
22.5 m
To
23.3 m
Intercept Depth
13.35 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD022:22.5-23.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
330 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: 0.80

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD022Massala · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD022
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.25 m
From
34.3 m
To
35.55 m
Intercept Depth
13.35 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD022:34.3-35.55
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
330 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade intercept, contributing to demonstrating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 1.25

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD026Massala · goldGrade: 7.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.02 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD026
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
7.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.02 m
From
36.78 m
To
38.8 m
Intercept Depth
36.78 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD026:36.78-38.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
290 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow but high-grade intercept, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Evidence · table

“7.84”

Context: 2.02

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD026Massala · goldGrade: 12.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD026
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
12.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
37.8 m
To
38.8 m
Intercept Depth
36.78 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD026:37.8-38.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
290 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow but exceptionally high-grade sub-interval, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade sub-interval, indicating bonanza grades.

Evidence · table

“12.10”

Context: 1.00

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD029Massala · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD029
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
18 m
To
19 m
Intercept Depth
18 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD029:18-19
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
260 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade intercept, contributing to demonstrating continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 1.00

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD037Massala · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD037
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.1 m
From
14.5 m
To
17.6 m
Intercept Depth
14.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD037:14.5-17.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
215 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: 3.10

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD031Massala · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.58 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD031
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
0.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.58 m
From
2.8 m
To
9.38 m
Intercept Depth
2.8 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD031:2.8-9.38
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
185 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant intercept with good width and moderate grade, contributing positively to the overall resource potential and indicating southern extension.

Positive factors

  • Good width of mineralization at moderate grade, suggesting potential for widening to the south.

Evidence · table

“0.82”

Context: 6.58

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

MADD031Massala · goldGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MADD031
Project
Massala
Commodity
gold
Region
mali
Reported Region
mali
Ticker
CVB

Geometry

Grade
1.29
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.55 m
From
13.65 m
To
16.2 m
Intercept Depth
2.8 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MADD031:13.65-16.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
185 mN
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS SARL (Bamako, Mali) and SGS Ltd (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Evidence · table

“1.29”

Context: 2.55

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights Drilling tested a 340 m mineralized zone along the approximately 3 km Tarabala fault within the Massala Small"

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.