Crossroads Gold Expands Pambula Exploration Program to 1,000+ Soil Samples and Completes High-Resolution LiDAR Survey Across Entire Historic Pambula Goldfield

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Crossroads Gold Corp.
Ticker
CRG
Exchange
TSX
Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Antimony, Selenium
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-13 18:40:37 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Crossroads Gold Corp. has expanded its exploration program at the Pambula Gold Project in New South Wales, Australia, with over 1,000 soil samples collected. The company reported high-grade gold in soil assays up to 24.6 g/t Au, indicating significant mineralization. Additionally, a high-resolution LiDAR survey was completed, identifying numerous historical workings and aiding in the refinement of future drill targets for an upcoming maiden drilling program.

Reasoning: Crossroads Gold announced highly positive high-grade gold soil assay results and the completion of a high-resolution LiDAR survey, significantly advancing its exploration program and refining targets for an upcoming maiden drilling program at the Pambula Gold Project.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold in soil assays up to 24.6 g/t Au, indicating strong mineralization potential.
  • Expansion of the soil sampling program to over 1,000 samples demonstrates commitment to exploration.
  • Completion of a high-resolution LiDAR survey provides valuable structural data for target refinement.
  • Identification of numerous historical mine workings (adits, shafts, pits, trenches) helps focus future exploration.
  • Integration of multiple datasets (geochemistry, LiDAR, historical data) is advancing the geological model and drill target generation.
  • The company is progressing towards a maiden drilling program, indicating a move to a more advanced exploration stage.
  • The technical information has been reviewed and approved by a Qualified Person (QP).

Negative factors

  • Results are from early-stage soil sampling, not drill intercepts, which are more definitive.
  • A significant number of soil samples (543) are still pending gold assay results.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 19

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 scientific and technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by Mr. Neil (Rex) Motton, a 'Qualified Person' as defined in NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

“The scientific and technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by Mr. Neil (Rex) Motton, who is a "Qualified Person" as defined in National Instrument ("NI") 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects .”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Several soil samples returned exceptional gold grades, including 24.6 g/t Au, 8.35 g/t Au, 7.4 g/t Au, and 5.05 g/t Au, which are well above the typical exceptional threshold for gold exploration, even for surface samples.

Evidence · text

“gold in soil assays to 24.6 g/t Au (check assay of 21.3 g/t Au)”

Exploration Programpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document details the expansion of a soil sampling program and the completion of a LiDAR survey, explicitly stating it is an 'exploration program' aimed at refining drill targets.

Evidence · text

“Crossroads Gold Expands Pambula Exploration Program to 1,000+ Soil Samples and Completes High-Resolution LiDAR Survey Across Entire Historic Pambula Goldfield”

Target Generationpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The expanded program and LiDAR survey are explicitly stated to 'refine future drill targets' and 'prioritize multiple high-quality drill targets for future drill testing'.

Evidence · text

“LiDAR survey expected to improve structural interpretation, accurately locate historical mine workings and refine future drill targets.”

Early Stage Explorationnegative · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The reported results are from soil samples, which represent early-stage surface exploration and are not as definitive as drill intercepts.

Evidence · text

“The broad-based soil geochemical program covering the Pambula Goldfield is now almost complete with 892 samples collected to date at the Pambula Goldfield.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (19)

Fact 1Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 1460Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
1460
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Pilot Fissure Foot Wall - Victory area
Easting
753023
Northing
5904681
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 1.46 g/t (1460 ppb) from a soil sample is a moderate result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“1460”

Context: 106449

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 2Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 406Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
406
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Eastern Fissure - PRC32 area
Easting
753538
Northing
5904367
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 0.406 g/t (406 ppb) from a soil sample is a weak but anomalous result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“406”

Context: 106453

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 3Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 398Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
398
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Eastern Fissure - PRC32 area
Easting
753558
Northing
5904445
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 0.398 g/t (398 ppb) from a soil sample is a weak but anomalous result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“398”

Context: 106456

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 4Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 981Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
981
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Eastern Fissure - PRC32 area
Easting
753537
Northing
5904405
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 0.981 g/t (981 ppb) from a soil sample is a moderate result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“981”

Context: PBS002

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 5Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 524Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
524
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Killaloe-Eastern Link Zone
Easting
753556
Northing
5905040
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 0.524 g/t (524 ppb) from a soil sample is a weak but anomalous result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“524”

Context: PBS007

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 6Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 24600Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
24600
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Hidden Treasure North Fissure
Easting
753238
Northing
5904831
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold assay of 24.6 g/t (24600 ppb) from a soil sample highlights significant exploration potential and is a key positive result from the program.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold assay of 24.6 g/t (24600 ppb) from a soil sample, indicating very high exploration potential.
  • This high-grade result is a strong indicator for potential underlying mineralization.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“24600”

Context: PBS021

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 7Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 1210Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
1210
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Pilot Fissure Hanging Wall - Victory area
Easting
753080
Northing
5904667
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 1.21 g/t (1210 ppb) from a soil sample is a moderate result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“1210”

Context: PBS028

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 8Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 7400Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
7400
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Pilot Fissure Hanging Wall - Harrison's
Easting
753079
Northing
5904739
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold assay of 7.4 g/t (7400 ppb) from a soil sample highlights significant exploration potential.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold assay of 7.4 g/t (7400 ppb) from a soil sample, indicating high exploration potential.
  • This high-grade result is a strong indicator for potential underlying mineralization.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“7400”

Context: PBS047

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 9Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 744Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
744
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Killaloe Fissure
Easting
753462
Northing
5905037
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 0.744 g/t (744 ppb) from a soil sample is a weak but anomalous result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“744”

Context: PBS054

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 10Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 3350Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
3350
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Pilot Fissure Hanging Wall - Gahan area
Easting
753097
Northing
5905037
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold assay of 3.35 g/t (3350 ppb) from a soil sample is a positive result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold assay of 3.35 g/t (3350 ppb) from a soil sample, indicating good exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“3350”

Context: PBS062

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 11Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 302Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
302
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Pilot Fissure Hanging Wall - Gahan North
Easting
753118
Northing
5905109
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 0.302 g/t (302 ppb) from a soil sample is a weak but anomalous result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“302”

Context: PBS070

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 12Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 365Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
365
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Hidden Treasure Mine Area
Easting
753195
Northing
5904588
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 0.365 g/t (365 ppb) from a soil sample is a weak but anomalous result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“365”

Context: PBS158

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 13Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 521Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
521
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Hidden Treasure Mine Area
Easting
753231
Northing
5904591
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 0.521 g/t (521 ppb) from a soil sample is a weak but anomalous result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“521”

Context: PBS160

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 14Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 1250Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
1250
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Hidden Treasure Mine Area
Easting
753267
Northing
5904590
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 1.25 g/t (1250 ppb) from a soil sample is a moderate result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“1250”

Context: PBS161

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 15Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 8350Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
8350
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Hidden Treasure Mine Area
Easting
753259
Northing
5904602
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold assay of 8.35 g/t (8350 ppb) from a soil sample highlights significant exploration potential.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold assay of 8.35 g/t (8350 ppb) from a soil sample, indicating high exploration potential.
  • This high-grade result is a strong indicator for potential underlying mineralization.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“8350”

Context: PBS163

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 16Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 308Grade Unit: ppbView all details
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Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
308
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Hidden Treasure Mine Area
Easting
753233
Northing
5904623
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 0.308 g/t (308 ppb) from a soil sample is a weak but anomalous result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“308”

Context: PBS164

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 17Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 285Grade Unit: ppbView all details
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Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
285
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Hidden Treasure Mine Area
Easting
753220
Northing
5904626
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 0.285 g/t (285 ppb) from a soil sample is a weak but anomalous result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“285”

Context: PBS165

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 18Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 294Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
294
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Hidden Treasure Mine Area
Easting
753231
Northing
5904525
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A gold assay of 0.294 g/t (294 ppb) from a soil sample is a weak but anomalous result, contributing to the overall understanding of the Pambula Goldfield's potential.

Positive factors

  • Anomalous gold assay from surface sample indicates exploration potential.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“294”

Context: PBS166

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 19Pambula Gold Project · goldGrade: 5050Grade Unit: ppbView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Pambula Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
southeastern New South Wales, Australia
Ticker
CRG

Geometry

Grade
5050
Grade Unit
ppb

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Hidden Treasure Mine Area
Easting
753234
Northing
5904517
CRS
GDA94Z55
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional gold assay of 5.05 g/t (5050 ppb) from a soil sample highlights significant exploration potential.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold assay of 5.05 g/t (5050 ppb) from a soil sample, indicating high exploration potential.
  • This high-grade result is a strong indicator for potential underlying mineralization.
  • Part of a systematic and expanded exploration program.

Negative factors

  • Early stage (soil sample), not a drill intercept.

Evidence · table

“5050”

Context: PBS167

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

How Atlas produces this analysis

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.