# K2 Gold Receives Positive Record of Decision for Exploration Drilling at the Mojave Project, California

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/KTO/news/8109938386079192/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-04-08T15:53:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: K2 Gold Corporation

- Ticker: KTO

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: California

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver, Copper, Lead, Zinc

- Document categories: Drill results, Permitting

- Extracted: 2026-09-18 06:50:14 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

K2 Gold has received a positive Record of Decision \(ROD\) from the BLM for its Mojave Project in California, clearing the environmental review process for exploration drilling. The company is now mobilizing crews to expand high-grade oxide gold targets and test new zones within the Morningstar Trend.

Reasoning: The issuance of a Record of Decision \(ROD\) is a major regulatory milestone that de-risks the project and allows for immediate mobilization of drilling, which is highly material for an exploration-stage company.

- Positive factor: Receipt of positive Record of Decision \(ROD\) from BLM

- Positive factor: Approval for extensive exploration drilling program

- Positive factor: Strong treasury position of $33.9M

- Positive factor: 100% ownership of Mojave Project

Facts used in scoring: 20

## Classification and evidence

**permitting**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document announces the receipt of a positive Record of Decision \(ROD\) from the BLM for exploration drilling.

Evidence · text

> announced that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management \("BLM"\) has issued a positive Record of Decision \("ROD"\) approving the Company's proposed exploration drilling program

**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: The release names a Qualified Person \(Eric Buitenhuis, P.Geo\) and states compliance with NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

> reviewed and approved by Eric Buitenhuis, M.Sc., P.Geo., K2's QP

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 20. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (20)

### Fact 1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-0)

Mojave · gold

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 86.89 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept reported from previous drilling.

- Positive factor: High grade over significant width

Evidence · text

> 4.02 g/t Au over 86.89m metres

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 2

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-1)

Mojave · gold

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.69
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 41.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical drill result.

Evidence · text

> 1.69 g/t Au over 41.15m at the Newmont Zone

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-2)

Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.13
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> Morningstar Mine: 2.13 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-3)

Mojave · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: silver
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1405
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 1405 g/t Ag

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 5

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-4)

Mojave · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: copper
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.53
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 3.53% Cu

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 6

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-5)

Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.94
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> H Zone: 6.94 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 7

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-6)

Mojave · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: copper
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.72
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 2.72% Cu

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 8

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-7)

Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.09
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 9.09 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 9

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-8)

Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.05
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> B Zone: 11.05 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 10

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-9)

Mojave · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: silver
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1420
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 1420 g/t Ag

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-10)

Mojave · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: copper
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.59
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 4.59% Cu

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 12

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-11)

Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 18.1
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> Wheelbarrow Adit: 18.1 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 13

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-12)

Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.4
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> Ignacio: 1.40 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 14

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Mojave · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: silver
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 426
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 426 gt Ag

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 15

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Mojave · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: copper
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.39
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 1.39% Cu

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 16

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Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.77
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 5.77 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-16)

Mojave · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: copper
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.48
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 4.48% Cu

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 18

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-17)

Mojave · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: gold
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.3
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> Sunset Mine: 13.3 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-18)

Mojave · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: silver
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2260
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 2260 g/t Ag

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

### Fact 20

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/k2-gold-receives-positive-record-of-decision-for-exploration-drilling-at-the-moj--91226820-baaf-4aa9-b055-48fb7d48160d#fact-drill-facts-19)

Mojave · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Mojave
- Commodity: copper
- Region: california
- Reported Region: california
- Ticker: KTO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.85
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample result.

Evidence · text

> 3.85% Cu

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Figure 1: Mojave Project - Target Areas To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfi"

## 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.
