Kenorland and Auranova Announce Large Intrusion-Related Gold Discovery at South Uchi, Ontario

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Kenorland Minerals Ltd.
Ticker
KLD
Exchange
TSX
Region
Ontario
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-16 06:45:11 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Kenorland and Auranova have announced a large new intrusion-related gold discovery named 'North Papa' at the South Uchi Project in Ontario. The 2026 spring drill program successfully extended the Papaonga target footprint and identified high-grade gold intercepts in significant 500m step-out holes.

Reasoning: The program successfully identified a large new gold target (North Papa) via significant 500m step-out drilling, with high-grade intercepts and broad mineralised zones.

Positive factors

  • Discovery of a large new intrusion-related gold system (North Papa)
  • Significant step-out drilling (500m) successful
  • High-grade intercepts (9.09 g/t Au) in step-out holes
  • Mineralisation extends 1 km along strike
  • QA/QC protocols clearly disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only (true widths not determined)

Facts used in scoring: 8

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling successfully extended the Papaonga gold target to the east by 500m.

Evidence · text

“successfully extending the Papaonga gold target to the east”

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 blanks, standards, and certified laboratory (Bureau Veritas).

Evidence · text

“blanks and certified reference materials were inserted at regular intervals.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that reported assay intervals are core lengths and true widths have not been determined.

Evidence · text

“Assay intervals reported are core lengths, true widths have not been determined”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (8)

26PADD043South Uchi · goldGrade: 3.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26PADD043
Project
South Uchi
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLD

Geometry

Grade
3.65
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.75 m
From
97.5 m
To
101.25 m
Hole Depth
600 m
Intercept Depth
97.5 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26PADD043:97.5-101.25
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
557189
Northing
5641542
CRS
NAD83
Elevation
424 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Commodities
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A solid gold intercept in a step-out hole.

Positive factors

  • Solid grade for an exploration intercept

Evidence · table

“3.65”

Context: 3.75

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: "Pursuant to the agreement, Auranova may earn an initial 51% interest in the Project by making cash payments totalling $5"

26PADD043South Uchi · goldGrade: 9.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26PADD043
Project
South Uchi
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLD

Geometry

Grade
9.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.45 m
From
99.8 m
To
101.25 m
Hole Depth
600 m
Intercept Depth
99.8 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26PADD043:99.8-101.25
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
557189
Northing
5641542
CRS
NAD83
Elevation
424 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Commodities
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept in a step-out hole.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept

Evidence · table

“9.09”

Context: 1.45

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: "Pursuant to the agreement, Auranova may earn an initial 51% interest in the Project by making cash payments totalling $5"

26PADD046South Uchi · goldGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26PADD046
Project
South Uchi
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLD

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.7 m
From
125.8 m
To
133.5 m
Hole Depth
474 m
Intercept Depth
125.8 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26PADD046:125.8-133.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
556681
Northing
5641699
CRS
NAD83
Elevation
411 m
Azimuth
185 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Commodities
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid intercept in a discovery hole.

Positive factors

  • Good width and grade

Evidence · table

“1.13”

Context: 7.70

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: "Pursuant to the agreement, Auranova may earn an initial 51% interest in the Project by making cash payments totalling $5"

26PADD046South Uchi · goldGrade: 7.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26PADD046
Project
South Uchi
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLD

Geometry

Grade
7.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
130 m
To
131 m
Hole Depth
474 m
Intercept Depth
130 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26PADD046:130-131
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
556681
Northing
5641699
CRS
NAD83
Elevation
411 m
Azimuth
185 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Commodities
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept

Evidence · table

“7.07”

Context: 1.00

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: "Pursuant to the agreement, Auranova may earn an initial 51% interest in the Project by making cash payments totalling $5"

26PADD046South Uchi · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26PADD046
Project
South Uchi
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLD

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14 m
From
136 m
To
150 m
Hole Depth
474 m
Intercept Depth
136 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26PADD046:136-150
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
556681
Northing
5641699
CRS
NAD83
Elevation
411 m
Azimuth
185 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Commodities
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade intercept.

Positive factors

  • Part of a broad mineralised zone

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 14.00

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: "Pursuant to the agreement, Auranova may earn an initial 51% interest in the Project by making cash payments totalling $5"

26PADD046South Uchi · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 65.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26PADD046
Project
South Uchi
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLD

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
65.45 m
From
221.75 m
To
287.2 m
Hole Depth
474 m
Intercept Depth
221.75 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26PADD046:221.75-287.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
556681
Northing
5641699
CRS
NAD83
Elevation
411 m
Azimuth
185 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Commodities
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad, moderate-grade intercept.

Positive factors

  • Broad mineralised interval

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 65.45

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: "Pursuant to the agreement, Auranova may earn an initial 51% interest in the Project by making cash payments totalling $5"

26PADD046South Uchi · goldGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26PADD046
Project
South Uchi
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLD

Geometry

Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21 m
From
243 m
To
264 m
Hole Depth
474 m
Intercept Depth
243 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26PADD046:243-264
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
556681
Northing
5641699
CRS
NAD83
Elevation
411 m
Azimuth
185 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Commodities
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Stronger grade within a broader zone.

Positive factors

  • Good grade and width

Evidence · table

“0.58”

Context: 21.00

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: "Pursuant to the agreement, Auranova may earn an initial 51% interest in the Project by making cash payments totalling $5"

26PADD046South Uchi · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26PADD046
Project
South Uchi
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLD

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
35.65 m
From
310.3 m
To
345.95 m
Hole Depth
474 m
Intercept Depth
310.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26PADD046:310.3-345.95
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
556681
Northing
5641699
CRS
NAD83
Elevation
411 m
Azimuth
185 °
Dip
-47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Commodities
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade intercept.

Positive factors

  • Broad interval

Evidence · table

“0.31”

Context: 35.65

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: "Pursuant to the agreement, Auranova may earn an initial 51% interest in the Project by making cash payments totalling $5"

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