Kalo Gold Confirms Vertically Continuous Gold System at Qiriyaga Complex and Identifies Untested Epithermal Feeder Target at Depth - 16.90 m at 3.25 g/t Au
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Kalo Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- KALO
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Fiji
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 06:53:31 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Kalo Gold has announced drill results from its Qiriyaga Complex, confirming a vertically continuous gold system at the QC1 target. Hole VA26-DH17 intersected 16.90 m at 3.25 g/t Au, including a higher-grade sub-interval of 9.00 m at 4.66 g/t Au. The company also identified a high-priority untested epithermal feeder zone at approximately 395 metres depth, indicating significant exploration potential.
Reasoning: Kalo Gold's drill results confirm a vertically continuous high-grade gold system at Qiriyaga Complex, with a significant intercept of 16.90 m at 3.25 g/t Au (including 9.00 m at 4.66 g/t Au) in VA26-DH17, and identify a high-priority untested epithermal feeder target at depth. The results also confirm gold mineralization in three independent diatreme structures and validate a blind geophysical target, indicating significant exploration potential.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
- Untested feeder target identified
- QA/QC disclosed
- Blind target confirmed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only for some historical intercepts
- No significant gold in some holes
Facts used in scoring: 20
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states true widths for the intercepts in VA26-DH17, such as '~7.1 m' for the 7.50 m interval.
Evidence · table
“~7.1 m”
Context: 7.50
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 Limited, NATA accredited to ISO/IEC 17025), QP sign-off, and methods like certified reference materials, blank samples, and field duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Certified Fire Assay: ALS Limited, Au-AA25. No top-cut applied. ... Certified Fire Assay (ALS Limited, Au-AA25) is the basis for all NI 43-101 reportable results. ... The technical information in this news release was prepared, reviewed, and approved by Andrew Randell, P.Geo., CEO and Principal Geoscientist of SGDS-Hive, Technical Director of the Vatu Aurum Project, and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. ... Samples were securely shipped to ALS Limited (Australia) for analysis. ... ALS Limited is accredited by NATA to ISO/IEC 17025 and is independent of the Company and the Qualified Person. The Company inserts certified reference materials, blank samples, and field duplicates into the sample stream as part of its QA/QC programme.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Several historical intercepts, such as VA25-DH10, VA25-DH12, VA25-DH13, and VA25-DH14, are reported with 'Not determined' for true width, indicating only downhole length is provided.
Evidence · table
“Not determined”
Context: 5.5
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The results for VA25-DH11 are explicitly stated as 'previously reported October 15, 2025', indicating a re-release of historical data.
Evidence · text
“VA25-DH11* previously reported October 15, 2025. Results herein consistent with and supplement that disclosure.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: The document states 'No top-cut applied' for assays but does not disclose the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“No top-cut applied.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 22.12 m at 12.80 g/t Au in VA25-DH11 is well above the exceptional threshold for epithermal gold (>=5 g/t Au).
Evidence · table
“12.80”
Context: 22.12
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling confirms gold mineralization across three independent diatreme structures (QC1, QC3, QC4) and validates a blind geophysical target (QC4), indicating extension of known mineralization and new discoveries.
Evidence · text
“Three independent diatreme structures mineralised - QC1, QC3, and QC4 all confirmed gold-bearing Blind geophysical target confirmed on first drill hole - VA25-DH14 at QC4”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 20. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (20)
VA26-DH17confirming a vertically continuous · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA26-DH17
- Project
- confirming a vertically continuous
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- True Width
- 7.1 m
- From
- 3.6 m
- To
- 11.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 304.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA26-DH17:3.6-11.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Easting
- 779042
- Northing
- 8194161
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 7.50 m at 0.59 g/t Au is a moderate grade for an epithermal system, contributing to the confirmation of a vertically continuous gold system from near-surface surge deposits.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 7.50
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.1
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
VA26-DH17confirming a vertically continuous · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA26-DH17
- Project
- confirming a vertically continuous
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20 m
- True Width
- 19 m
- From
- 34 m
- To
- 54 m
- Hole Depth
- 304.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA26-DH17:34-54
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Easting
- 779042
- Northing
- 8194161
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 20.00 m at 0.83 g/t Au is a moderate grade and width for an epithermal system, supporting the continuous mineralization profile.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: 20.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 19
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
VA26-DH17confirming a vertically continuous · goldGrade: 1.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA26-DH17
- Project
- confirming a vertically continuous
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- True Width
- 9.5 m
- From
- 40 m
- To
- 50 m
- Hole Depth
- 304.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA26-DH17:40-50
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Easting
- 779042
- Northing
- 8194161
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval of 10.00 m at 1.35 g/t Au is a moderate grade for an epithermal system, representing a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
Evidence · table
“1.35”
Context: 10.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 9.5
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
VA26-DH17confirming a vertically continuous · goldGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA26-DH17
- Project
- confirming a vertically continuous
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.15 m
- True Width
- 5.8 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 65.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 304.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA26-DH17:59-65.15
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Easting
- 779042
- Northing
- 8194161
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 6.15 m at 1.02 g/t Au is a moderate grade for an epithermal system, contributing to the overall continuous mineralization.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
Evidence · table
“1.02”
Context: 6.15
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.8
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
VA26-DH17confirming a vertically continuous · goldGrade: 1.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA26-DH17
- Project
- confirming a vertically continuous
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.15 m
- True Width
- 2 m
- From
- 63 m
- To
- 65.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 304.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA26-DH17:63-65.15
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Easting
- 779042
- Northing
- 8194161
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval of 2.15 m at 1.44 g/t Au is a moderate grade for an epithermal system, contributing to the overall continuous mineralization.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
Evidence · table
“1.44”
Context: 2.15
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2
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
VA26-DH17confirming a vertically continuous · goldGrade: 1.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.93 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA26-DH17
- Project
- confirming a vertically continuous
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.93 m
- True Width
- 0.9 m
- From
- 67.07 m
- To
- 68 m
- Hole Depth
- 304.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA26-DH17:67.07-68
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Easting
- 779042
- Northing
- 8194161
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept of 0.93 m at 1.22 g/t Au is a moderate grade for an epithermal system, but its limited width reduces its materiality.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
Evidence · table
“1.22”
Context: 0.93
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.9
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
VA26-DH17confirming a vertically continuous · goldGrade: 3.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA26-DH17
- Project
- confirming a vertically continuous
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.9 m
- True Width
- 16.1 m
- From
- 74.1 m
- To
- 91 m
- Hole Depth
- 304.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA26-DH17:74.1-91
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Easting
- 779042
- Northing
- 8194161
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant intercept of 16.90 m at 3.25 g/t Au is a strong grade and width for an epithermal system, confirming vertical continuity and representing a key highlight of the drilling program.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
Evidence · table
“3.25”
Context: 16.90
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 16.1
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
VA26-DH17confirming a vertically continuous · goldGrade: 4.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA26-DH17
- Project
- confirming a vertically continuous
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- True Width
- 8.6 m
- From
- 79 m
- To
- 88 m
- Hole Depth
- 304.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA26-DH17:79-88
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Easting
- 779042
- Northing
- 8194161
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval of 9.00 m at 4.66 g/t Au is a strong grade for an epithermal system, representing the best sub-interval within the main intercept and contributing significantly to the overall materiality.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
Evidence · table
“4.66”
Context: 9.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 8.6
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
VA26-DH17confirming a vertically continuous · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA26-DH17
- Project
- confirming a vertically continuous
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20.5 m
- True Width
- 19.5 m
- From
- 106.5 m
- To
- 127 m
- Hole Depth
- 304.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA26-DH17:106.5-127
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Easting
- 779042
- Northing
- 8194161
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 20.50 m at 1.16 g/t Au is a moderate grade and good width for an epithermal system, further confirming the continuous mineralization profile at depth.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
Evidence · table
“1.16”
Context: 20.50
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 19.5
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
VA26-DH17confirming a vertically continuous · goldGrade: 2.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA26-DH17
- Project
- confirming a vertically continuous
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.9 m
- True Width
- 2.8 m
- From
- 124.1 m
- To
- 127 m
- Hole Depth
- 304.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA26-DH17:124.1-127
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Easting
- 779042
- Northing
- 8194161
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval of 2.90 m at 2.51 g/t Au is a strong grade for an epithermal system, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
Evidence · table
“2.51”
Context: 2.90
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.8
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
VA26-DH17confirming a vertically continuous · goldGrade: 1.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA26-DH17
- Project
- confirming a vertically continuous
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.4 m
- From
- 137.5 m
- To
- 139 m
- Hole Depth
- 304.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA26-DH17:137.5-139
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Easting
- 779042
- Northing
- 8194161
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept of 1.50 m at 1.59 g/t Au is a moderate grade for an epithermal system, but its limited width reduces its overall materiality.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
- Vertically continuous system confirmed
Evidence · table
“1.59”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.4
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
VA25-DH10goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA25-DH10
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.5 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 5.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA25-DH10:0-5.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC3
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 5.5 m at 0.91 g/t Au confirms near-surface gold in saprolite at QC3, contributing to the understanding of the system's surface expression.
Positive factors
- Near-surface gold confirmed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.91”
Context: 5.5
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
VA25-DH11goldGrade: 12.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA25-DH11
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 22.12 m
- True Width
- 20.7 m
- From
- 43.48 m
- To
- 65.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 43.48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA25-DH11:43.48-65.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept of 22.12 m at 12.80 g/t Au is an exceptional grade and width for an epithermal system, confirming boiling-zone textures and representing a highly significant result, though previously reported.
Positive factors
- Bonanza intercept
- True width disclosed
- Boiling-zone textures confirmed
Evidence · table
“12.80”
Context: 22.12
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 20.7
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VA25-DH12VA25-DH12 through VA25-DH17 confirm that drilling to date has tested the upper levels of the · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA25-DH12
- Project
- VA25-DH12 through VA25-DH17 confirm that drilling to date has tested the upper levels of the
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 34 m
- From
- 1.5 m
- To
- 35.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 100.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA25-DH12:1.5-35.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1 Surge
- Easting
- 779043
- Northing
- 8194165
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 330 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 34.0 m at 0.66 g/t Au is a moderate grade over a significant width for an epithermal system, confirming mineralization within surge deposits flanking QC1.
Positive factors
- Broad interval
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 34.0
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
VA25-DH12VA25-DH12 through VA25-DH17 confirm that drilling to date has tested the upper levels of the · goldGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA25-DH12
- Project
- VA25-DH12 through VA25-DH17 confirm that drilling to date has tested the upper levels of the
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.9 m
- From
- 13.5 m
- To
- 35.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 100.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA25-DH12:13.5-35.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1 Surge
- Easting
- 779043
- Northing
- 8194165
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 330 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval of 9.9 m at 1.14 g/t Au is a moderate grade for an epithermal system, representing a mineralized surge package.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.14”
Context: 9.9
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
VA25-DH12VA25-DH12 through VA25-DH17 confirm that drilling to date has tested the upper levels of the · goldGrade: 3.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA25-DH12
- Project
- VA25-DH12 through VA25-DH17 confirm that drilling to date has tested the upper levels of the
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 30.5 m
- To
- 31.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 100.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA25-DH12:30.5-31.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1 Surge
- Easting
- 779043
- Northing
- 8194165
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 330 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow sub-interval of 1.0 m at 3.46 g/t Au is a strong grade for an epithermal system, indicating a high-grade zone within the mineralized surge package.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.46”
Context: 1.0
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
VA25-DH12VA25-DH12 through VA25-DH17 confirm that drilling to date has tested the upper levels of the · goldGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA25-DH12
- Project
- VA25-DH12 through VA25-DH17 confirm that drilling to date has tested the upper levels of the
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.7 m
- From
- 40.5 m
- To
- 62.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 100.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA25-DH12:40.5-62.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1 Surge
- Easting
- 779043
- Northing
- 8194165
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 330 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 21.7 m at 1.28 g/t Au is a moderate grade over a good width for an epithermal system, representing another mineralized surge package.
Positive factors
- Good width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.28”
Context: 21.7
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
VA25-DH12VA25-DH12 through VA25-DH17 confirm that drilling to date has tested the upper levels of the · goldGrade: 3.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA25-DH12
- Project
- VA25-DH12 through VA25-DH17 confirm that drilling to date has tested the upper levels of the
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.12 m
- From
- 50.88 m
- To
- 55 m
- Hole Depth
- 100.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA25-DH12:50.88-55
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1 Surge
- Easting
- 779043
- Northing
- 8194165
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 79 m
- Azimuth
- 330 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval of 4.12 m at 3.43 g/t Au is a strong grade for an epithermal system, indicating a high-grade zone within the mineralized surge package.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.43”
Context: 4.12
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
VA25-DH13goldGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA25-DH13
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 98 m
- To
- 99 m
- Hole Depth
- 204.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 98 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA25-DH13:98-99
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC1 Deep
- Easting
- 779128
- Northing
- 8194054
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 56 m
- Azimuth
- 280 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept of 1.0 m at 0.81 g/t Au is a moderate grade for an epithermal system, but its limited width reduces its materiality. It confirms the diatreme-country rock contact with visually identical breccia to a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Visual confirmation of high-grade style
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“0.81”
Context: 1.0
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
VA25-DH14surface expression of QC3 · goldGrade: 1.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VA25-DH14
- Project
- surface expression of QC3
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- KALO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 55.5 m
- To
- 57 m
- Hole Depth
- 261.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 55.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VA25-DH14:55.5-57
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- QC4 (Blind)
- Easting
- 778839
- Northing
- 8194276
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 64 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept of 1.5 m at 1.51 g/t Au is a moderate grade for an epithermal system, but its limited width reduces its materiality. It is significant for confirming a blind geophysical target on the first hole with high-grade style veining.
Positive factors
- Blind target confirmed
- Ginguro-style veining
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“1.51”
Context: 1.5
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
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.