Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisation Identified at Chanach
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- RTG Mining Inc.
- Ticker
- RTG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 23:27:25 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
RTG Mining has reported high-grade gold and copper results from trench sampling at the Chanach Project in the Kyrgyz Republic. The results include a notable 17m intercept at 5.13 g/t Au and 0.78% Cu, supporting the potential for a large porphyry skarn and epithermal gold system.
Reasoning: High-grade gold and copper intercepts from trenching confirm significant mineralisation potential across a large structural footprint.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts in trench sampling
- Multiple mineralisation styles (skarn and epithermal)
- QA/QC disclosed with accredited laboratory
- True width stated for trench samples
Facts used in scoring: 7
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: Release mentions use of internal lab standards, certified reference materials, blanks, splits, and replicates.
Evidence · text
“Laboratory QAQC involves the use of internal lab standards using certified reference material, blanks, splits and replicates”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: Trench samples are explicitly stated to represent true widths of the mineralisation.
Evidence · text
“The 2023 trench samples were taken from meter length samples taken at right angles across the mapped vein and represent true widths of the mineralisation.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
Cut 6Chanach · goldGrade: 5.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 6
- Project
- Chanach
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17 m
- True Width
- 17 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 6:0-17
Location
- Location
- Cut 6
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 5.13 g/t Au is an exceptional grade for a skarn/epithermal system.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
Evidence · text
“17m @ 5.13g/t Au and 0.78% Cu from Cut 6”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 17
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisation Identified at Chanach Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisatio"
Cut 6Chanach · copperGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 6
- Project
- Chanach
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 17 m
- True Width
- 17 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 6:0-17
Location
- Location
- Cut 6
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.78% Cu is a strong grade for a porphyry-style skarn.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
Evidence · text
“17m @ 5.13g/t Au and 0.78% Cu from Cut 6”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 17
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisation Identified at Chanach Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisatio"
Cut 7Chanach · goldGrade: 2.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 7
- Project
- Chanach
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 7:0-3
Location
- Location
- Cut 7
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2.52 g/t Au is a strong grade.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
Evidence · text
“3m @ 2.52g/tAu and 10.48% Cu from Cut 7”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisation Identified at Chanach Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisatio"
Cut 7Chanach · copperGrade: 10.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 7
- Project
- Chanach
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.48
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 7:0-3
Location
- Location
- Cut 7
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 10.48% Cu is an exceptional grade.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade
Evidence · text
“3m @ 2.52g/tAu and 10.48% Cu from Cut 7”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisation Identified at Chanach Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisatio"
Cut 8Chanach · goldGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 8
- Project
- Chanach
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11 m
- True Width
- 11 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 8:0-11
Location
- Location
- Cut 8
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.29 g/t Au is moderate, but includes a high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Sub-interval bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“11m @ 1.29g/tAu (including 1m @ 3.13g/tAu and 1.03% Cu) from Cut 8”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 11
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisation Identified at Chanach Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisatio"
Cut 8Chanach · goldGrade: 3.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 8
- Project
- Chanach
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 8:0-11
Location
- Location
- Cut 8
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3.13 g/t Au is a strong grade for a sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
Evidence · text
“1m @ 3.13g/tAu”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisation Identified at Chanach Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisatio"
Cut 8Chanach · copperGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Cut 8
- Project
- Chanach
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- kyrgyz republic
- Reported Region
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Ticker
- RTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Cut 8:0-11
Location
- Location
- Cut 8
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Information and Research Centre Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.03% Cu is a strong grade.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
Evidence · text
“1.03% Cu”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisation Identified at Chanach Further High-Grade Copper and Gold Mineralisatio"
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