# Gunpoint Exploration Ltd: Newcrest Announces Initial Drill Results on Appaloosa Trend

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/GUN/news/8911552568511977/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2023-07-27T13:10:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Gunpoint Exploration Ltd

- Ticker: GUN

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Nevada

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver

- Document categories: Drill results, Agreement transaction

- Extracted: 2026-09-18 03:29:25 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Gunpoint Exploration has reported initial drill results from Newcrest's drilling at the Appaloosa portion of the Talapoosa gold-silver project in Nevada. The results show gold and silver halo intercepts consistent with a low-sulfidation epithermal system, including a shallow oxidized zone.

Reasoning: The release reports initial drill results from a new partner \(Newcrest\) which confirm the presence of a gold-silver epithermal system, though the intercepts are currently described as halo/peripheral mineralization.

- Positive factor: Initial drilling confirms presence of gold-silver mineralization

- Positive factor: Identification of shallow oxide zone

- Positive factor: Strategic earn-in agreement with Newcrest

- Negative factor: Apparent widths reported without true thickness

- Negative factor: Grades are relatively low \(halo intercepts\)

Facts used in scoring: 15

## Classification and evidence

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC protocols, including use of CRMs, duplicates, and independent ISO 17025 accredited labs.

Evidence · text

> Sampling and assaying quality control procedures consisted of inclusion of certified reference material \(CRMs\), coarse residue and pulp duplicates

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that significant assay intervals reported are apparent widths and true thickness has not been determined.

Evidence · text

> Significant assay intervals reported are apparent widths. True thickness of the mineralized intervals has not been determined

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The project is part of the Talapoosa gold-silver system.

Evidence · text

> Appaloosa portion of Gunpoint's 100% owned Talapoosa gold-silver project

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (15)

### APP-0001\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-0)

Talapoosa · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0001\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.47
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 28.97 m
- From: 103.33 m
- To: 132.3 m
- Hole Depth: 250 m
- Intercept Depth: 103.33 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0001\*\*:103.33-132.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 303100
- Northing: 4372308
- Elevation: 1916 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard halo intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.47

Context: 28.97

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0001\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-1)

Talapoosa · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0001\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.9
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 28.97 m
- From: 103.33 m
- To: 132.3 m
- Hole Depth: 250 m
- Intercept Depth: 103.33 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0001\*\*:103.33-132.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 303100
- Northing: 4372308
- Elevation: 1916 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Secondary metal in halo intercept.

Evidence · table

> 7.9

Context: 28.97

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0002\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-2)

Talapoosa · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0002\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.47
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 12.38 m
- From: 104.62 m
- To: 117 m
- Hole Depth: 310 m
- Intercept Depth: 104.62 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0002\*\*:104.62-117
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 303100
- Northing: 4372308
- Elevation: 1916 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard halo intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.47

Context: 12.38

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0002\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-3)

Talapoosa · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0002\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.6
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 12.38 m
- From: 104.62 m
- To: 117 m
- Hole Depth: 310 m
- Intercept Depth: 104.62 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0002\*\*:104.62-117
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 303100
- Northing: 4372308
- Elevation: 1916 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Secondary metal in halo intercept.

Evidence · table

> 2.6

Context: 12.38

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0003\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-4)

Talapoosa · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0003\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.41
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 19 m
- From: 133.5 m
- To: 152.5 m
- Hole Depth: 275 m
- Intercept Depth: 63.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0003\*\*:133.5-152.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard halo intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.41

Context: 19

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0004\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-5)

Talapoosa · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0004\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.59
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 26.94 m
- From: 168.16 m
- To: 195.1 m
- Hole Depth: 403 m
- Intercept Depth: 168.16 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0004\*\*:168.16-195.1
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 303070
- Northing: 4372485
- Elevation: 1944 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard halo intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.59

Context: 26.94

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0004\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-6)

Talapoosa · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0004\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 26.94 m
- From: 168.16 m
- To: 195.1 m
- Hole Depth: 403 m
- Intercept Depth: 168.16 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0004\*\*:168.16-195.1
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 303070
- Northing: 4372485
- Elevation: 1944 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Secondary metal in halo intercept.

Evidence · table

> 12

Context: 26.94

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0004\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-7)

Talapoosa · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0004\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.9
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 0.3 m
- From: 323.6 m
- To: 323.9 m
- Hole Depth: 403 m
- Intercept Depth: 323.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0004\*\*:323.6-323.9
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade intercept noted as supporting a deep high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: High grade intercept at depth

- Negative factor: Very narrow interval

Evidence · table

> 7.9

Context: 0.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0004\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-8)

Talapoosa · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0004\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 30
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 0.3 m
- From: 323.6 m
- To: 323.9 m
- Hole Depth: 403 m
- Intercept Depth: 323.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0004\*\*:323.6-323.9
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade intercept noted as supporting a deep high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: High grade intercept at depth

- Negative factor: Very narrow interval

Evidence · table

> 30

Context: 0.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0003\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-9)

Talapoosa · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0003\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.32
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.8 m
- From: 63.3 m
- To: 65.1 m
- Hole Depth: 275 m
- Intercept Depth: 63.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0003\*\*:63.3-65.1
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 303100
- Northing: 4372308
- Elevation: 1916 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.32 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.32

Context: APP-0003\*\*

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0003\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-10)

Talapoosa · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0003\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.3
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.8 m
- From: 63.3 m
- To: 65.1 m
- Hole Depth: 275 m
- Intercept Depth: 63.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0003\*\*:63.3-65.1
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 303100
- Northing: 4372308
- Elevation: 1916 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 5.3 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 5.3

Context: APP-0003\*\*

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0005\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-11)

Talapoosa · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0005\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.44
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 2.5 m
- From: 251 m
- To: 252.5 m
- Hole Depth: 310 m
- Intercept Depth: 251 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0005\*\*:251-252.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 303100
- Northing: 4372050
- Elevation: 1884 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.44 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.44

Context: APP-0005\*\*

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0005\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-12)

Talapoosa · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0005\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.9
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 2.5 m
- From: 251 m
- To: 252.5 m
- Hole Depth: 310 m
- Intercept Depth: 251 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0005\*\*:251-252.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 303100
- Northing: 4372050
- Elevation: 1884 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.9 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 1.9

Context: APP-0005\*\*

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0006\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-13)

Talapoosa · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0006\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.35
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 190 m
- To: 194 m
- Hole Depth: 405 m
- Intercept Depth: 190 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0006\*\*:190-194
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 302923
- Northing: 4372495
- Elevation: 1940 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -75 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.35 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.35

Context: APP-0006\*\*

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### APP-0006\*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/gunpoint-exploration-ltd-newcrest-announces-initial-drill-results-on-appaloosa-t--e60fe1a8-9d53-4e3a-aa82-910f6215f683#fact-drill-facts-14)

Talapoosa · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: APP-0006\*\*
- Project: Talapoosa
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: GUN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 19
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 190 m
- To: 194 m
- Hole Depth: 405 m
- Intercept Depth: 190 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: APP-0006\*\*:190-194
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 302923
- Northing: 4372495
- Elevation: 1940 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -75 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 19 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 19

Context: APP-0006\*\*

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.
