HAWKEYE Gold Confirms Coincident Multi-Metal and Geophysical Targets on its 2 Aces East Property -- Barkerville, BC
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- HAWKEYE Gold & Diamond Inc.
- Ticker
- HAWK
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Cobalt, Nickel
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 03:30:23 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Hawkeye Gold has reported positive multi-metal geochemical results from its 2021 surface sampling program at the 2 Aces East property in British Columbia. The program identified a significant gold anomaly in stream sediments and various base metal anomalies in rock samples that correlate with geophysical targets.
Reasoning: The release reports positive geochemical anomalies from surface sampling that correlate with geophysical targets, providing early-stage exploration evidence for a multi-metal system.
Positive factors
- Coincident multi-metal anomalies (Au, Cu, Zn, Pb, Ag, Co, Ni) with geophysical targets
- Discovery of new gold anomaly in previously unexplored area
- Verification of battery metal potential (Cu, Co, Ni, Zn)
- Strategic location near Osisko Development's projects
Negative factors
- Results are from surface sampling (stream sediments and rock chips) rather than drill intercepts
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The property is located proximal to Osisko Development's Cariboo Gold Project.
Evidence · text
“Hawkeye’s six (6) Barkerville Properties are either contiguous or proximal to the southern boundary of the Osisko Development’s Cariboo Gold Project.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions samples were sent to SGS Canada's accredited commercial analytical facilities.
Evidence · text
“Sieved and dried samples were sent to SGS Canada’s (“SGS”) accredited commercial analytical facilities in Burnaby, BC”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
Fact 1goldGrade: 1180Grade Unit: ppbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- HAWK
Geometry
- Grade
- 1180
- Grade Unit
- ppb
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Three Ladies Mountain
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade gold anomaly in stream sediments provides strong exploration signal.
Positive factors
- Significant gold anomaly identified in previously unexplored area
Evidence · text
“significant gold (“Au”) anomaly of 1,180 ppb Au from a stream running northeast from the ridges associated with the Three Ladies Mountain.”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 2zincGrade: 4719Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- HAWK
Geometry
- Grade
- 4719
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Anomalous zinc in stream sediments.
Positive factors
- Anomalous zinc values reported
Evidence · text
“Other anomalous results including 4,719 ppm Zn”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 3leadGrade: 54.8Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- HAWK
Geometry
- Grade
- 54.8
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Anomalous lead in stream sediments.
Positive factors
- Anomalous lead values reported
Evidence · text
“54.8 ppm Pb”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 4copperGrade: 22.7Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- HAWK
Geometry
- Grade
- 22.7
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Anomalous copper in stream sediments.
Positive factors
- Anomalous copper values reported
Evidence · text
“22.7 ppm Cu”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 5silverGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- HAWK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Anomalous silver in stream sediments.
Positive factors
- Anomalous silver values reported
Evidence · text
“0.13 ppm Ag.”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 6copperGrade: 47Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- HAWK
Geometry
- Grade
- 47
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper anomaly in rock samples.
Positive factors
- Anomalous copper in rock samples
Evidence · text
“Copper ranged from 5.7 ppm to 47.0 ppm.”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 7cobaltGrade: 33Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- HAWK
Geometry
- Grade
- 33
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Cobalt anomaly in rock samples.
Positive factors
- Anomalous cobalt in rock samples
Evidence · text
“Cobalt ranged from 13 ppm to 33 ppm Co.”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 8leadGrade: 32Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- HAWK
Geometry
- Grade
- 32
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lead anomaly in rock samples.
Positive factors
- Anomalous lead in rock samples
Evidence · text
“Lead ranged from 4.0 ppm to 32 ppm”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 9zincGrade: 98Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- HAWK
Geometry
- Grade
- 98
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Zinc anomaly in rock samples, including samples > 80 ppm.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc anomaly in rock samples
Evidence · text
“Three samples reported over 80 ppm Zinc, including a micaceous pelite/phyllite assaying 98 ppm Zn and a biotite schist containing 96 ppm Zn.”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
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