K2 Drills 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au at Dragonfly, Including High-Grade Oxide Core of 15.24m of 5.33 g/t Au
Original announcement by globenewswire on
- Company
- K2 Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- KTO
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-22 12:48:53 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
K2 Gold Corporation announced high-grade gold drill results from four holes at its Dragonfly Zone within the Mojave Project in California. Hole DF26-028 intersected 53.34m of 2.00 g/t Au, including 15.24m of 5.33 g/t Au, extending mineralization to the south. The results confirm multiple stacked oxide gold structures that remain open in all directions, with a fully permitted and funded 14,000m drill campaign underway.
Reasoning: K2 Gold announced strong drill results from its Dragonfly Zone, including high-grade oxide gold intercepts that extend mineralization to the south. The program confirms multiple stacked structures and is fully permitted and funded, indicating positive progress, though true widths are not yet determined.
Positive factors
- High-grade oxide gold intercepts, including bonanza grades
- Extension of mineralization to the south into previously untested ground
- Multiple stacked gold-bearing structures confirmed and open in all directions
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed
- Fully permitted and funded drill program
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is unknown
Facts used in scoring: 16
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: DF26-028 returned 15.24m of 5.33 g/t Au, which is an exceptionally high-grade zone for an open-pit gold deposit.
Evidence · table
“5.33”
Context: 15.24
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that reported widths are drilled/apparent widths and true thickness is currently unknown.
Evidence · text
“*Reported widths are from angled drill holes and are drilled/apparent widths; true thickness of mineralization is currently unknown.”
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 certified lab (ALS), QP sign-off, and methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“The analytical work for the 2026 drilling program was performed by ALS Laboratories (“ALS”) an internationally recognized and accredited analytical services provider. All samples were submitted to ALS’s Reno, Nevada facility, where they were prepared using procedure PREP-31Y (dry, crush entire sample to 2mm, rotary split and pulverize 250g to better than 85% passing 75 microns). Samples were then shipped to the ALS laboratory in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, where pulp samples were analysed for gold by method Au-ICP21, a 30-gram Fire Assay fusion with an ICP-AES finish. Samples returning >10 g/t Au by Fire Assay were subsequently analysed with method Au-GRA21, a 30-gram fire assay with a gravimetric finish. A 0.25g pulp was analysed by method ME-MS61, a 4-acid digestion and ICP-MS finish for 48 elements. Samples returning Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures include inserting coarse blanks and certified assay standards into the sample string at a rate of approximately 1/10 (10%). K2 personnel placed samples in sealed bags and shipped them to ALS.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: DF26-028 extended the known mineralization southward into previously untested ground.
Evidence · text
“This high-grade interval in the southernmost hole drilled at Dragonfly to date extends the known mineralization southward and highlights the potential for additional gold mineralization beneath weakly mineralized surface exposures.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (16)
DF26-025Mojave · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-025
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.24 m
- From
- 7.62 m
- To
- 22.86 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.62 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-025:7.62-22.86
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold, which is not particularly material on its own, but contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized system.
Negative factors
- Low grade for gold
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 15.24
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-025Mojave · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-025
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.24 m
- From
- 68.58 m
- To
- 83.82 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68.58 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-025:68.58-83.82
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold grade over a reasonable width, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit.
Evidence · table
“1.16”
Context: 15.24
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-025Mojave · goldGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-025
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.29 m
- From
- 100.58 m
- To
- 118.87 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100.58 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-025:100.58-118.87
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold grade over a reasonable width, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the deposit.
Evidence · table
“1.25”
Context: 18.29
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-026Mojave · goldGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-026
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 38.1 m
- From
- 50.29 m
- To
- 88.39 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50.29 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-026:50.29-88.39
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold grade over a significant width, indicating a broad mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Good width of mineralization
Evidence · table
“1.29”
Context: 38.10
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-026Mojave · goldGrade: 3.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-026
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.57 m
- From
- 50.29 m
- To
- 54.86 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 50.29 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-026:50.29-54.86
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold intercept, indicating a strong mineralized zone within the broader alteration envelope.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
Evidence · table
“3.29”
Context: 4.57
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-026Mojave · goldGrade: 3.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-026
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.57 m
- From
- 71.63 m
- To
- 76.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71.63 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-026:71.63-76.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a high-grade gold intercept, indicating a strong mineralized zone within the broader alteration envelope.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
Evidence · table
“3.75”
Context: 4.57
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-026Mojave · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-026
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.57 m
- From
- 140.21 m
- To
- 144.78 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 140.21 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-026:140.21-144.78
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low-to-moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized system.
Evidence · table
“0.71”
Context: 4.57
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-027Mojave · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-027
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.24 m
- From
- 9.14 m
- To
- 24.38 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9.14 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-027:9.14-24.38
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -84 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold, which is not particularly material on its own, but contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized system.
Negative factors
- Low grade for gold
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 15.24
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-027Mojave · goldGrade: 2.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-027
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 60.96 m
- To
- 67.06 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.96 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-027:60.96-67.06
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -84 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate-to-high gold grade over a narrow width, indicating a localized mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate-to-high grade gold intercept
Evidence · table
“2.07”
Context: 6.10
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-027Mojave · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.62 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-027
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.62 m
- From
- 83.82 m
- To
- 91.44 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 83.82 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-027:83.82-91.44
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -84 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low-to-moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized system.
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 7.62
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-027Mojave · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 68.58 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-027
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 68.58 m
- From
- 114.3 m
- To
- 182.88 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-027:114.3-182.88
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -84 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a broad width of low-to-moderate gold grade, indicating a significant alteration envelope at depth.
Positive factors
- Broad width of mineralization
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 68.58
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-028Mojave · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.72 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-028
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.72 m
- From
- 9.14 m
- To
- 22.86 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9.14 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-028:9.14-22.86
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold, which is not particularly material on its own, but contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized system.
Negative factors
- Low grade for gold
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 13.72
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-028Mojave · goldGrade: 2.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.57 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-028
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.57 m
- From
- 44.2 m
- To
- 48.77 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 44.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-028:44.2-48.77
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate-to-high gold grade over a narrow width, indicating a localized mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate-to-high grade gold intercept
Evidence · table
“2.11”
Context: 4.57
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-028Mojave · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 53.34 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-028
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 53.34 m
- From
- 70.1 m
- To
- 123.44 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-028:70.1-123.44
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a significant intercept with good gold grade over a broad width, extending the known mineralization. The presence of arsenic and antimony is noted as a potential deleterious element concern.
Positive factors
- Significant width of mineralization
- Good gold grade for an open-pit target
- Extends mineralization to the south
Negative factors
- Presence of deleterious elements (arsenic, antimony)
Evidence · table
“2.00”
Context: 53.34
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-028Mojave · goldGrade: 5.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-028
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.24 m
- From
- 82.3 m
- To
- 97.54 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-028:82.3-97.54
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is an exceptionally high-grade gold intercept over a significant width, representing a bonanza grade for an open-pit target and significantly extending mineralization. The presence of arsenic and antimony is noted as a potential deleterious element concern.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercept
- Bonanza grade for an open-pit target
- Extends mineralization to the south
Negative factors
- Presence of deleterious elements (arsenic, antimony)
Evidence · table
“5.33”
Context: 15.24
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
DF26-028Mojave · silverGrade: 4.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DF26-028
- Project
- Mojave
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- california
- Reported Region
- california
- Ticker
- KTO
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.24 m
- From
- 82.3 m
- To
- 97.54 m
- Hole Depth
- 192.02 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DF26-028:82.3-97.54
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dragonfly Zone
- Easting
- 433009
- Northing
- 4039081
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z11
- Elevation
- 2201 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, antimony
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver grade is low and likely a byproduct, but its presence is noted alongside the high-grade gold interval.
Negative factors
- Low silver grade
Evidence · text
“arsenic-antimony barium-rich interval that also contains silver up to 4.80 g/t”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Results from these four holes drilled off the third pad of the 2026 program confirm the presence of multiple stacked str"
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.