Gold Basin Reports Additional High-Grade Oxide Gold Assay Results From Gold Basin Project, Arizona
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Gold Basin Resources Corporation
- Ticker
- GXX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Arizona
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 03:20:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Gold Basin Resources reported additional high-grade oxide gold assay results from its Gold Basin Project in northwestern Arizona, including 50.2 m at 1.29 g/t Au and 33.5 m at 1.00 g/t Au from new holes ST24-039 and ST24-038 respectively. These results extend near-surface mineralization at the Stealth Deposit, with an average vertical depth of 51 m to the top of mineralized zones. The company has completed its Q2/Q3 2024 drill program and anticipates a maiden NI 43-101 resource estimate upon receipt of all remaining assays.
Reasoning: Gold Basin Resources announced additional high-grade oxide gold assay results from its Gold Basin Project in Arizona, with new holes ST24-038 and ST24-039 extending mineralization at the Stealth Deposit. The intercepts are shallow and broad, indicating potential for open-pit mining, and the company has robust QA/QC procedures in place. While some results are historical, the new step-out drilling is positive for resource expansion.
Positive factors
- High-grade oxide gold intercepts reported from new holes ST24-038 and ST24-039
- Mineralization extended along strike from step-out drilling
- Intercepts are shallow and broad, suitable for open-pit mining
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed and accredited lab used
- Qualified Person has reviewed and approved the disclosure
Negative factors
- True widths are yet to be determined, potentially overstating apparent widths
- Some reported results are historical, reducing overall novelty
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 18
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (18)
ST24-038Gold Basin · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-038
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 33.5 m
- From
- 96 m
- To
- 129.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 175.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 96 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-038:96-129.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747595
- Northing
- 3962952
- Azimuth
- 175 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 33.5 m at 1.00 g/t Au is a moderate grade for an oxide gold open-pit project and represents a new result from the ongoing resource expansion program. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open-pit gold
- Moderate intercept length
- New result from resource expansion drilling
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 33.5
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling results are from step-out collar locations along the formerly undrilled northerly road at Stealth, indicating extension of mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Drilling results from step-out collar locations along the formerly undrilled northerly road at Stealth continue to yield impressive intervals of near-surface oxide gold.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-038Gold Basin · goldGrade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-038
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.2 m
- From
- 96 m
- To
- 108.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 175.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 96 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-038:96-108.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747595
- Northing
- 3962952
- Azimuth
- 175 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The included intercept of 12.2 m at 2.08 g/t Au is a strong grade for an oxide gold open-pit project, contributing positively to the overall prospectivity of the area. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open-pit gold
- New result from resource expansion drilling
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · table
“2.08”
Context: 12.2
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 12.2 m at 2.08 g/t Au is a strong grade for an open-pit gold project, exceeding the 2 g/t Au threshold.
Evidence · table
“2.08”
Context: 12.2
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling results are from step-out collar locations along the formerly undrilled northerly road at Stealth, indicating extension of mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Drilling results from step-out collar locations along the formerly undrilled northerly road at Stealth continue to yield impressive intervals of near-surface oxide gold.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-039Gold Basin · goldGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-039
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 50.2 m
- From
- 85.4 m
- To
- 135.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 175.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-039:85.4-135.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747595
- Northing
- 3962952
- Azimuth
- 200 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 50.2 m at 1.29 g/t Au is a broad and moderately high-grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, representing a new extension of mineralization. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Strong intercept length
- New result from resource expansion drilling
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.29”
Context: 50.2
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling results are from step-out collar locations along the formerly undrilled northerly road at Stealth, indicating extension of mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Drilling results from step-out collar locations along the formerly undrilled northerly road at Stealth continue to yield impressive intervals of near-surface oxide gold.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-039Gold Basin · goldGrade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-039
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.4 m
- From
- 86.9 m
- To
- 114.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 175.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-039:86.9-114.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747595
- Northing
- 3962952
- Azimuth
- 200 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The included intercept of 27.4 m at 2.08 g/t Au is a strong grade for an oxide gold open-pit project, significantly enhancing the overall prospectivity of the area. The lack of true width information is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open-pit gold
- New result from resource expansion drilling
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · table
“2.08”
Context: 27.4
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 27.4 m at 2.08 g/t Au is a strong grade for an open-pit gold project, exceeding the 2 g/t Au threshold.
Evidence · table
“2.08”
Context: 27.4
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling results are from step-out collar locations along the formerly undrilled northerly road at Stealth, indicating extension of mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Drilling results from step-out collar locations along the formerly undrilled northerly road at Stealth continue to yield impressive intervals of near-surface oxide gold.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-026Gold Basin · goldGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 138.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-026
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 138.7 m
- From
- 30.5 m
- To
- 169.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 182.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 30.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-026:30.5-169.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747395
- Northing
- 3962978
- Azimuth
- 275 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept of 138.7 m at 0.93 g/t Au is a broad and moderately high-grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, but its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Very strong intercept length
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“0.93”
Context: 138.7
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on July 10, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“10-Jul-24”
Context: ST24-026
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-026Gold Basin · goldGrade: 4.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-026
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 36.6 m
- To
- 42.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 182.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 30.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-026:36.6-42.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747395
- Northing
- 3962978
- Azimuth
- 275 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical included intercept of 6.1 m at 4.83 g/t Au is an exceptional grade for an oxide gold open-pit project, but its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for open-pit gold
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“4.83”
Context: 6.1
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 6.1 m at 4.83 g/t Au is an exceptional grade for an open-pit gold project, approaching the 5 g/t Au threshold.
Evidence · table
“4.83”
Context: 6.1
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on July 10, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“10-Jul-24”
Context: ST24-026
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-026Gold Basin · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 74.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-026
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 74.7 m
- From
- 94.5 m
- To
- 169.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 182.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 30.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-026:94.5-169.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747395
- Northing
- 3962978
- Azimuth
- 275 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical included intercept of 74.7 m at 1.16 g/t Au is a broad and moderately high-grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, but its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Strong intercept length
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“1.16”
Context: 74.7
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on July 10, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“10-Jul-24”
Context: ST24-026
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-027Gold Basin · goldGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 82.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-027
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 82.3 m
- From
- 36.6 m
- To
- 118.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 182.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-027:36.6-118.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747395
- Northing
- 3962978
- Azimuth
- 220 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept of 82.3 m at 0.94 g/t Au is a broad and moderately high-grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, but its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Strong intercept length
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“0.94”
Context: 82.3
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on July 10, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“10-Jul-24”
Context: ST24-027
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-027Gold Basin · goldGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-027
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41.2 m
- From
- 38.1 m
- To
- 79.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 182.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-027:38.1-79.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747395
- Northing
- 3962978
- Azimuth
- 220 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical included intercept of 41.2 m at 1.07 g/t Au is a moderately high-grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, but its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Moderate intercept length
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“1.07”
Context: 41.2
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on July 10, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“10-Jul-24”
Context: ST24-027
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-031Gold Basin · goldGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 51.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-031
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 51.8 m
- From
- 82.3 m
- To
- 134.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 176.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-031:82.3-134.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747550
- Northing
- 3962973
- Azimuth
- 185 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept of 51.8 m at 1.31 g/t Au is a broad and moderately high-grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, but its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Strong intercept length
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“1.31”
Context: 51.8
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on August 7, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“07-Aug-24”
Context: ST24-031
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-031Gold Basin · goldGrade: 1.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-031
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 38.1 m
- From
- 94.5 m
- To
- 132.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 176.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-031:94.5-132.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747550
- Northing
- 3962973
- Azimuth
- 185 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical included intercept of 38.1 m at 1.69 g/t Au is a moderately high-grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, but its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Moderate intercept length
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“1.69”
Context: 38.1
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on August 7, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“07-Aug-24”
Context: ST24-031
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-031Gold Basin · goldGrade: 2.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-031
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.7 m
- From
- 94.5 m
- To
- 108.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 176.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-031:94.5-108.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747550
- Northing
- 3962973
- Azimuth
- 185 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical included intercept of 13.7 m at 2.06 g/t Au is a strong grade for an oxide gold open-pit project, but its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open-pit gold
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“2.06”
Context: 13.7
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 13.7 m at 2.06 g/t Au is a strong grade for an open-pit gold project, exceeding the 2 g/t Au threshold.
Evidence · table
“2.06”
Context: 13.7
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on August 7, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“07-Aug-24”
Context: ST24-031
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-031Gold Basin · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-031
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.2 m
- From
- 117.4 m
- To
- 132.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 176.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-031:117.4-132.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747550
- Northing
- 3962973
- Azimuth
- 185 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-08-07T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical included intercept of 15.2 m at 2.10 g/t Au is a strong grade for an oxide gold open-pit project, but its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open-pit gold
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“2.10”
Context: 15.2
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 15.2 m at 2.10 g/t Au is a strong grade for an open-pit gold project, exceeding the 2 g/t Au threshold.
Evidence · table
“2.10”
Context: 15.2
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on August 7, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“07-Aug-24”
Context: ST24-031
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-028Gold Basin · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 89.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-028
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 89.9 m
- From
- 73.2 m
- To
- 163.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 176.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 73.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-028:73.2-163.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747451
- Northing
- 3962968
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept of 89.9 m at 0.46 g/t Au is a broad but weak grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, and its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Weak grade for open-pit gold
- Strong intercept length
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 89.9
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on August 20, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“20-Aug-24”
Context: ST24-028
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-028Gold Basin · goldGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-028
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 22.9 m
- From
- 96 m
- To
- 118.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 176.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 73.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-028:96-118.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747451
- Northing
- 3962968
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical included intercept of 22.9 m at 0.78 g/t Au is a weak grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, and its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Weak grade for open-pit gold
- Moderate intercept length
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“0.78”
Context: 22.9
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on August 20, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“20-Aug-24”
Context: ST24-028
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-028Gold Basin · goldGrade: 1.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-028
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.7 m
- From
- 131.1 m
- To
- 144.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 176.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 73.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-028:131.1-144.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747451
- Northing
- 3962968
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical included intercept of 13.7 m at 1.36 g/t Au is a moderately high-grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, but its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for open-pit gold
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“1.36”
Context: 13.7
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on August 20, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“20-Aug-24”
Context: ST24-028
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-030Gold Basin · goldGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 89.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-030
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 89.9 m
- From
- 73.2 m
- To
- 163.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 201.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 73.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-030:73.2-163.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747499
- Northing
- 3962975
- Azimuth
- 175 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept of 89.9 m at 0.49 g/t Au is a broad but weak grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, and its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Weak grade for open-pit gold
- Strong intercept length
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“0.49”
Context: 89.9
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on August 20, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“20-Aug-24”
Context: ST24-030
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
ST24-030Gold Basin · goldGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ST24-030
- Project
- Gold Basin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- GXX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.76
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.7 m
- From
- 131.1 m
- To
- 144.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 201.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 73.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ST24-030:131.1-144.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Stealth
- Easting
- 747499
- Northing
- 3962975
- Azimuth
- 175 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical included intercept of 13.7 m at 0.76 g/t Au is a weak grade result for an oxide gold open-pit project, and its novelty is low as it was previously released.
Positive factors
- Weak grade for open-pit gold
- Good QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
- Result is historical, reducing novelty
Evidence · table
“0.76”
Context: 13.7
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“Intersection lengths are RC drilling interval lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined.”
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 QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control/Quality Assurance (“QA/QC”) RC drilling samples are collected every 5 feet (1.52 m) and are reduced on-site using a triple-tier Gilson splitter, producing a ~2-3 kilogram (“kg”) assay sample and a ~3-5 kg twin sample that can be used for metallurgical testing or re-assay work. Coarse blank material and standard reference pulps are inserted into the sample stream on a 1-in-20 sample basis, and field duplicates are collected every 50 samples. Three standard reference pulps at three different gold grades are being used: 0.154 parts per million (“ppm”), 0.778 ppm, and 2.58 ppm. All 1.52 m drill intervals are monitored for recovery. Assay samples are placed in shipping sacks together with the field inserts upon completion of each hole. After a designated number of holes are completed, all assay samples are transported in their respective shipping sacks ALS in Tucson, Arizona by a Gold Basin contractor under Chain of Custody. Prior to shipping, all samples are maintained under the direct control and supervision of the on-site geological staff. Upon arrival in ALS Tucson, the samples are prepared using ALS codes CRU-31, SPL-31 and PUL-32 procedures (pulverize 1 kg split to 85% passing 75 microns) and fire-assayed for gold using ALS Code Au-AA25 procedure (30 gm fire assay with AA finish). ALS also inserts its own certified reference materials plus blanks and duplicates. All QA/QC results associated with the assays reported herein are within expectation. ALS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for specific preparation and analytical procedures.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This result was previously released on August 20, 2024, indicating low genuine novelty.
Evidence · table
“20-Aug-24”
Context: ST24-030
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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