Kalo Gold Identifies High-Grade Gold-Silver Veins at Wainikoro, Vatu Aurum, Fiji

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Kalo Gold Corp.
Ticker
KALO
Exchange
TSX
Region
Fiji
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-16 06:25:12 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Kalo Gold has identified high-grade gold and silver mineralization at a new outcrop in the Wainikoro area of the Vatu Aurum Project, Fiji. Rock samples returned gold grades up to 7.83 g/t and silver up to 108 g/t from two intersecting epithermal vein sets. The company plans follow-up trenching and geophysical surveys to test the extension of these structures beneath overburden.

Reasoning: Strong reconnaissance rock chip results from a new target area, though continuity and true width remain unproven.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold and silver intercepts from previously unsampled outcrop
  • Multiple vein orientations (NNW-SSE and E-W) suggest structural complexity and multi-stage mineralization
  • QA/QC protocols disclosed including certified lab (ALS) and QP sign-off
  • Geochemical signature consistent with low-sulphidation epithermal systems

Negative factors

  • Results are from reconnaissance rock sampling (grab/float/chip) which are selective and not necessarily representative
  • Mineralization is obscured by overburden, requiring trenching/drilling to define continuity

Facts used in scoring: 14

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release includes details on ALS Limited accreditation, NATA, and use of blanks, standards, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“ALS is accredited by NATA to ISO/IEC 17025”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Identifies a new target area (New Vein Cluster) previously unsampled in the northeast of Wainikoro.

Evidence · text

“from a single, previously unsampled outcrop”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (14)

315959Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 7.83Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315959
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
7.83
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315959:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade from a new outcrop.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept (7.83 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Surface sample selectivity

Evidence · table

“7.83”

Context: 315959

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315959Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 99.7Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315959
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
99.7
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315959:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant silver grade accompanying gold.

Positive factors

  • Co-occurrence with high-grade gold

Evidence · table

“99.7”

Context: 315959

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315960Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 1.39Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315960
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
1.39
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315960:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Modest gold grade.

Evidence · table

“1.39”

Context: 315960

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315960Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 25.9Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315960
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
25.9
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315960:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Modest silver grade.

Evidence · table

“25.9”

Context: 315960

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315962Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 5.36Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315962
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
5.36
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315962:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold grade from a new outcrop.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (>5 g/t)

Evidence · table

“5.36”

Context: 315962

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315962Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 54.6Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315962
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
54.6
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315962:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate silver grade.

Evidence · table

“54.6”

Context: 315962

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315963Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315963
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
2.1
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315963:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Modest gold grade.

Evidence · table

“2.10”

Context: 315963

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315963Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 33.7Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315963
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
33.7
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315963:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Modest silver grade.

Evidence · table

“33.7”

Context: 315963

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315964Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 2.32Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315964
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
2.32
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315964:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Modest gold grade.

Evidence · table

“2.32”

Context: 315964

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315964Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 77.1Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315964
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
77.1
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315964:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good silver grade.

Evidence · table

“77.1”

Context: 315964

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315965Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 4.02Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315965
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
4.02
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315965:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold grade from a new outcrop.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (>4 g/t)

Evidence · table

“4.02”

Context: 315965

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315965Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 105Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315965
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
105
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315965:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775467
Northing
8192838
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good silver grade.

Positive factors

  • High silver grade

Evidence · table

“105”

Context: 315965

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315971Vatu Aurum · goldGrade: 1.35Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315971
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
gold
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
1.35
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315971:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Modest gold grade.

Evidence · table

“1.35”

Context: 315971

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

315971Vatu Aurum · silverGrade: 108Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
315971
Project
Vatu Aurum
Commodity
silver
Region
fiji
Reported Region
Fiji
Ticker
KALO

Geometry

Grade
108
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface
Group ID
315971:0-0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
New Vein Cluster
Easting
775469
Northing
8192834
CRS
UTM Zone 60 South (WGS84)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good silver grade.

Positive factors

  • High silver grade

Evidence · table

“108”

Context: 315971

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: "Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: (i) the interpretation that Wainikoro h"

How Atlas produces this analysis

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