Founders Metals Grows Upper Antino Gold System; Down-Dip Extension Hits 28.0 m of 14.27 g/t Gold

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Company
Founders Metals Inc.
Ticker
FDR
Exchange
TSX
Region
southeastern Suriname
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-12 02:58:21 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Founders Metals announced strong drill results from its Upper Antino Gold Project in Suriname, highlighted by an exceptional intercept of 28.0 metres grading 14.27 g/t gold in drill hole FR249. This hole extended mineralization 50 metres down-dip and potentially identified a new high-grade zone. The company noted that mineralization remains open, with follow-up drilling planned to further define the high-grade structure.

Reasoning: The drill results from Upper Antino, particularly the exceptional intercept in FR249, represent a significant high-grade discovery and a material down-dip extension of the gold system. This indicates strong growth potential and warrants a high positive sentiment, despite the lack of true width disclosure.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade gold intercept in FR249 (28.0 m of 14.27 g/t Au)
  • Significant down-dip extension of mineralization, demonstrating strong vertical continuity
  • Discovery of a new high-grade zone outside the previously known Froyo core
  • Mineralization remains open, indicating further growth potential
  • Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure and certified laboratories

Negative factors

  • True widths of mineralization are unknown, potentially overstating apparent thickness

Facts used in scoring: 16

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 28.0 m at 14.27 g/t Au in FR249 is exceptionally high-grade and wide, resulting in an exceptional grade-thickness product of 399.56 g/t*m, well above the 300 g/t*m threshold for gold.

Evidence · text

“28.0 metres of 14.27 g/t gold”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drill hole FR249 is described as a '50 m down-dip extension of previously reported FR175', indicating that mineralization has been extended beyond the previously known limit.

Evidence · text

“50 m down-dip extension of previously reported FR175”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details that samples were analyzed at a Bureau Veritas Certified Laboratory, external checks were performed at ALS Global, and Founders Metals inserts blanks and certified reference standards, along with maintaining a secure chain of custody.

Evidence · text

“Samples were analyzed at FILAB Suriname, a Bureau Veritas Certified Laboratory in Paramaribo, Suriname (a commercial certified laboratory under ISO 9001:2015). ... Founders Metals inserts blanks and certified reference standards ... External QA-QC checks are performed at ALS Global Laboratories ... A secure chain of custody is maintained”

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The document clearly states the cut-off grade (0.10 g/t gold), maximum internal dilution (<5.0 m of zero grade material), and minimum composite length (2.0 m) used for calculating intervals.

Evidence · text

“Widths are calculated using a 0.10 g/t gold cut-off grade with <5.0 m of internal dilution of zero grade material, and a minimum composite length of 2.0 m.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'True widths of mineralization are unknown at this time based on currently available results and observations'.

Evidence · text

“True widths of mineralization are unknown at this time based on currently available results and observations.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (16)

FR249Antino · goldGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR249
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
1.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
From
285 m
To
303 m
Hole Depth
551 m
Intercept Depth
285 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR249:285-303
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817396.33
Northing
401071
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
178.06 m
Azimuth
259.98 °
Dip
-55.31 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms the presence of stacked gold zones, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit's geometry, though the grade is moderate.

Positive factors

  • Confirms stacked mineralization architecture

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“1.04”

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR249Antino · goldGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR249
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
24 m
From
319 m
To
343 m
Hole Depth
551 m
Intercept Depth
285 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR249:319-343
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817396.33
Northing
401071
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
178.06 m
Azimuth
259.98 °
Dip
-55.31 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad, low-grade intercept confirms the multi-zone character of the target but is not individually material.

Positive factors

  • Confirms stacked mineralization architecture

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold
  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: 24.00

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR249Antino · goldGrade: 1.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR249
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
1.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
415 m
To
421 m
Hole Depth
551 m
Intercept Depth
285 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR249:415-421
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817396.33
Northing
401071
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
178.06 m
Azimuth
259.98 °
Dip
-55.31 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms the presence of stacked gold zones, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit's geometry, though the grade is moderate.

Positive factors

  • Confirms stacked mineralization architecture

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“1.62”

Context: 6.00

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR249Antino · goldGrade: 4.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR249
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
4.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
415 m
To
417 m
Hole Depth
551 m
Intercept Depth
285 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR249:415-417
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817396.33
Northing
401071
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
178.06 m
Azimuth
259.98 °
Dip
-55.31 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval indicates localized strong mineralization within a broader zone, but its narrow width limits individual materiality.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“4.64”

Context: 2.00

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR249Antino · goldGrade: 14.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR249
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
14.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28 m
From
433 m
To
461 m
Hole Depth
551 m
Intercept Depth
285 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR249:433-461
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817396.33
Northing
401071
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
178.06 m
Azimuth
259.98 °
Dip
-55.31 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptional high-grade and wide intercept, representing a significant down-dip extension and potential new high-grade zone, making it highly material and novel for the project.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade (14.27 g/t Au)
  • Strong intercept length (28.0 m)
  • Exceptional grade-thickness product (399.56 g/t*m)
  • Significant down-dip extension (50 m) of mineralization
  • Indicates strong vertical continuity and potential for a new high-grade zone

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“14.27”

Context: 28.00

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR241Antino · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 56 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR241
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
56 m
From
351 m
To
407 m
Hole Depth
452.02 m
Intercept Depth
351 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR241:351-407
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817201.67
Northing
400975.67
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
154.92 m
Azimuth
245 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad, low-grade intercept is consistent with the multi-zone nature of the target but is not individually high-grade.

Positive factors

  • Broad intercept length (56.0 m)
  • Consistent with multi-zone character of the target

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold
  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.40”

Context: 56.00

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR241Antino · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR241
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
From
371 m
To
381 m
Hole Depth
452.02 m
Intercept Depth
351 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR241:371-381
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817201.67
Northing
400975.67
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
154.92 m
Azimuth
245 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a reasonable width, contributing positively to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

  • Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader zone

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“1.10”

Context: 10.00

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR239Antino · goldGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR239
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
1.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
74 m
To
82 m
Hole Depth
392 m
Intercept Depth
74 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR239:74-82
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817246.33
Northing
400941.33
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
167.76 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a reasonable width, contributing to the overall understanding of the multi-zone target.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“1.67”

Context: 8.00

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR239Antino · goldGrade: 6.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR239
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
6.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
79 m
To
81 m
Hole Depth
392 m
Intercept Depth
74 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR239:79-81
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817246.33
Northing
400941.33
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
167.76 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval indicates localized strong mineralization within a broader zone, but its narrow width limits individual materiality.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“6.33”

Context: 2.00

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR239Antino · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR239
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17 m
From
207 m
To
224 m
Hole Depth
392 m
Intercept Depth
74 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR239:207-224
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817246.33
Northing
400941.33
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
167.76 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad, low-grade intercept is consistent with the multi-zone nature of the target but is not individually material.

Positive factors

  • Consistent with multi-zone character of the target

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold
  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.30”

Context: 17.00

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR232Antino · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR232
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.5 m
From
33.6 m
To
44.1 m
Hole Depth
260 m
Intercept Depth
33.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR232:33.6-44.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
817281
Northing
400790
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
206.18 m
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-60.3 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall understanding of the multi-zone target but not individually material.

Positive factors

  • Consistent with multi-zone character of the target

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold
  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: 10.50

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR232Antino · goldGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR232
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
1.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
60.6 m
To
65.1 m
Hole Depth
260 m
Intercept Depth
33.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR232:60.6-65.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
817281
Northing
400790
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
206.18 m
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-60.3 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the multi-zone target.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“1.03”

Context: 4.50

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR231Antino · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR231
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.1 m
From
0 m
To
14.1 m
Hole Depth
350 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR231:0-14.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
817193.5
Northing
400838
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
182.74 m
Azimuth
240.3 °
Dip
-65.2 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad, low-grade intercept is consistent with the multi-zone nature of the target but is not individually material.

Positive factors

  • Consistent with multi-zone character of the target

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold
  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 14.10

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR231Antino · goldGrade: 6.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR231
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
6.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
45.6 m
To
48.6 m
Hole Depth
350 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR231:45.6-48.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
817193.5
Northing
400838
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
182.74 m
Azimuth
240.3 °
Dip
-65.2 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade intercept is positive but its narrow width limits its overall materiality.

Positive factors

  • High gold grade (6.06 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length (3.0 m)
  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“6.06”

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR231Antino · goldGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR231
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
0.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
138 m
To
146 m
Hole Depth
350 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR231:138-146
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817193.5
Northing
400838
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
182.74 m
Azimuth
240.3 °
Dip
-65.2 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall understanding of the multi-zone target but not individually material.

Positive factors

  • Consistent with multi-zone character of the target

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold
  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.57”

Context: 8.00

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

FR231Antino · goldGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FR231
Project
Antino
Commodity
gold
Region
southeastern suriname
Reported Region
southeastern suriname
Ticker
FDR

Geometry

Grade
0.89
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
209 m
To
213 m
Hole Depth
350 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FR231:209-213
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
817193.5
Northing
400838
CRS
WGS 84 / UTM Zone 21N
Elevation
182.74 m
Azimuth
240.3 °
Dip
-65.2 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
FILAB Suriname
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the multi-zone target but not individually material.

Positive factors

  • Consistent with multi-zone character of the target

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold
  • Apparent width only, true width unknown

Evidence · table

“0.89”

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both 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.