Dolly Varden Silver Intersects 14.50 g/t Gold over 21.18 Meters, Including 113 g/t Gold and 997 g/t Silver over 0.68 Meters at Homestake Silver Deposit

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Company
Dolly Varden Silver Corporation
Ticker
DV
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver, Lead, Zinc
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-17 19:31:07 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Dolly Varden Silver reported high-grade step-out drill results at the Homestake Silver deposit, featuring a significant gold-silver intercept of 113 g/t Au and 997 g/t Ag over 0.68m. The drilling expands the known high-grade gold mineralized plunge and demonstrates continuity within an epithermal vein system.

Reasoning: Strong high-grade gold and silver step-out results that expand a known mineralized plunge, supported by robust QA/QC disclosure.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold and silver intercepts
  • Step-out drilling successfully expanded mineralized zone
  • Demonstrated continuity of high-grade trend
  • QA/QC protocols clearly disclosed

Negative factors

  • True width not explicitly stated (estimated as 65-75% of core length)

Facts used in scoring: 18

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: 113 g/t Au and 997 g/t Ag significantly exceeds deposit-type norms.

Evidence · text

“113 g/t Au and 997 g/t Ag over 0.68 meters”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drill hole HR25-475 is a 42m step-out to the north of previous drilling.

Evidence · text

“Drill hole HR25-475 is a step-out 42 meters to the north”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release details use of standards, blanks, duplicates, and third-party lab checks.

Evidence · text

“insertion of certified reference material (standards), blanks and field duplicates”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: True width is not stated, only an estimate of 65-75% of core length.

Evidence · text

“Estimated true widths vary depending on intersection angles and range from 65% to 75% of core lengths”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (18)

HR25-475multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia · goldGrade: 7.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.38 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HR25-475
Project
multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
7.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
48.38 m
From
358.81 m
To
407.19 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
358.81 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HR25-475:358.81-407.19
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad mineralized envelope providing context for high-grade intercepts.

Evidence · table

“7.01”

Context: 48.38

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

HR25-475multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia · silverGrade: 35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.38 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HR25-475
Project
multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
48.38 m
From
358.81 m
To
407.19 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
358.81 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HR25-475:358.81-407.19
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Secondary metal in the broad mineralized zone.

Evidence · table

“35”

Context: 48.38

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

HR25-475multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia · goldGrade: 14.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HR25-475
Project
multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
14.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21.18 m
From
360 m
To
381.18 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
360 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HR25-475:360-381.18
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept within the main mineralized zone.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade over significant width

Evidence · table

“14.50”

Context: 21.18

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

HR25-475multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia · silverGrade: 75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HR25-475
Project
multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21.18 m
From
360 m
To
381.18 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
360 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HR25-475:360-381.18
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant silver component in the main intercept.

Evidence · table

“75”

Context: 21.18

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

HR25-475multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia · goldGrade: 113Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HR25-475
Project
multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
113
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.68 m
From
362.72 m
To
363.4 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
362.72 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HR25-475:362.72-363.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade intercept.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade gold

Evidence · table

“113”

Context: 0.68

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

HR25-475multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia · silverGrade: 997Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HR25-475
Project
multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
997
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.68 m
From
362.72 m
To
363.4 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
362.72 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HR25-475:362.72-363.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional silver grade intercept.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade silver

Evidence · table

“997”

Context: 0.68

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

HR25-475multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia · goldGrade: 121Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HR25-475
Project
multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
121
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.63 m
From
366.6 m
To
367.23 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
366.6 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HR25-475:366.6-367.23
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade intercept.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade gold

Evidence · table

“121”

Context: 0.63

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

HR25-475multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia · silverGrade: 279Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HR25-475
Project
multi-phase epithermal vein stockwork and vein breccia
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
279
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.63 m
From
366.6 m
To
367.23 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
366.6 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HR25-475:366.6-367.23
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade silver intercept.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade

Evidence · table

“279”

Context: 0.63

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

Main min. zoneHomestake · goldGrade: 14.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Main min. zone
Project
Homestake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
14.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21.18 m
From
360 m
To
381.18 m
Intercept Depth
360 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Main min. zone:360-381.18
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 14.5 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 307.1 g/t·m is exceptional (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 14.5 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“14.50”

Context: Main min. zone

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

Main min. zoneHomestake · silverGrade: 75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Main min. zone
Project
Homestake
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21.18 m
From
360 m
To
381.18 m
Intercept Depth
360 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Main min. zone:360-381.18
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 75 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1588.5 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“75”

Context: Main min. zone

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

Main min. zoneHomestake · goldGrade: 21.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.51 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Main min. zone
Project
Homestake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
21.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.51 m
From
360 m
To
370.51 m
Intercept Depth
360 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Main min. zone:360-370.51
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 21.6 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 227.0 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 21.6 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“21.60”

Context: including

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

Main min. zoneHomestake · silverGrade: 132Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.51 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Main min. zone
Project
Homestake
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
132
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.51 m
From
360 m
To
370.51 m
Intercept Depth
360 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Main min. zone:360-370.51
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 132 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1387.3 g/t·m is moderate.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“132”

Context: including

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

withHomestake · goldGrade: 113Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
with
Project
Homestake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
113
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.68 m
From
362.72 m
To
363.4 m
Intercept Depth
362.72 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
with:362.72-363.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 113 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 76.8 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 113 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“113”

Context: with

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

withHomestake · silverGrade: 997Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
with
Project
Homestake
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
997
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.68 m
From
362.72 m
To
363.4 m
Intercept Depth
362.72 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
with:362.72-363.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 997 g/t silver is exceptional against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 678.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 997 g/t silver is exceptional on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“997”

Context: with

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

withHomestake · goldGrade: 121Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
with
Project
Homestake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
121
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.63 m
From
366.6 m
To
367.23 m
Intercept Depth
366.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
with:366.6-367.23
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 121 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 76.2 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 121 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“121”

Context: with

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

withHomestake · silverGrade: 279Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
with
Project
Homestake
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
279
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.63 m
From
366.6 m
To
367.23 m
Intercept Depth
366.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
with:366.6-367.23
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 279 g/t silver is strong against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 175.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 279 g/t silver is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“279”

Context: with

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

withHomestake · goldGrade: 11.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
with
Project
Homestake
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
11.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.68 m
From
374.5 m
To
381.18 m
Intercept Depth
374.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
with:374.5-381.18
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 11.4 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 76.2 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 11.4 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“11.40”

Context: and including

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

withHomestake · silverGrade: 28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
with
Project
Homestake
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
DV

Geometry

Grade
28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.68 m
From
374.5 m
To
381.18 m
Intercept Depth
374.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
with:374.5-381.18
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 28 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 187.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 28 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“28”

Context: and including

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.