Kingsmen Resources Ltd Drilling Confirms Continuity of Mineralization 70 Meters Down-Dip Cuts 15.7m @ 74 g/t Ag Eq Incl. 704 g/t Ag Eq @ 0.35m & 1379 g/t Ag Eq @ 0.6m
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Kingsmen Resources Ltd
- Ticker
- KNG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Chihuahua, Mexico
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Zinc, Lead, Arsenic, Bismuth, Antimony, Indium
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 07:05:08 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Kingsmen Resources reported high-grade silver and gold drill results from the Las Coloradas project in Mexico, confirming continuity of mineralization on the Soledad structure. Key intercepts include 15.7m at 74 g/t Ag Eq in hole LC-25-005 and significant high-grade silver at depth in hole LC-25-010.
Reasoning: The release reports significant high-grade silver and gold intercepts that confirm continuity and expansion of the Soledad structure, despite some holes hitting mined-out areas.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver intercepts
- Continuity of mineralization confirmed
- Expansion of mineralization at depth and along strike
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only (true width not determined)
- Intersection of old workings in some holes
Facts used in scoring: 13
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 mentions systematic insertion of CSRM, blanks, and duplicates, and notes ALS Geochemistry complies with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
Evidence · text
“Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) was maintained by the systematic insertion of certified standard reference materials (CSRM), blanks and duplicates into the sample stream.”
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 true width cannot be determined at this time and reported widths are drilled intervals.
Evidence · text
“True width cannot be determined at this time and reported widths are drilled intervals.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Holes LC-25-006 and LC-25-007 were drilled as 50-meter step outs to the SW and NW respectively.
Evidence · text
“Hole LC-25-006 was drilled as 50-meter step out to the SW”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
LC-25-005Las Coloradas · silverGrade: 46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.35 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-005
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.35 m
- From
- 108.5 m
- To
- 108.85 m
- Intercept Depth
- 107.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-005:108.5-108.85
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- alteration zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 460 g/t Ag is an exceptional grade for this deposit type.
Positive factors
- High grade silver intercept
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
LC-25-005Las Coloradas · silverGrade: 704Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.35 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-005
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 704
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.35 m
- From
- 108.5 m
- To
- 108.85 m
- Intercept Depth
- 107.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-005:108.5-108.85
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- alteration zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 704 g/t Ag Eq is a very strong intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade silver equivalent
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
LC-25-005Las Coloradas · silverGrade: 848Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-005
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 848
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 115.6 m
- To
- 116.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 107.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-005:115.6-116.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- alteration zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 848 g/t Ag is an exceptional grade.
Positive factors
- High grade silver intercept
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
LC-25-005Las Coloradas · goldGrade: 0.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-005
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.88
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 115.6 m
- To
- 116.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 107.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-005:115.6-116.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- alteration zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.88 g/t Au is a modest grade.
Positive factors
- Gold associated with silver
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
LC-25-005Las Coloradas · silverGrade: 1379Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-005
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1379
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 115.6 m
- To
- 116.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 107.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-005:115.6-116.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- alteration zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1379 g/t Ag Eq is an exceptional grade.
Positive factors
- Bonanza intercept
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
LC-25-005Las Coloradas · silverGrade: 74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-005
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 74
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.7 m
- From
- 107.5 m
- To
- 123.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 107.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-005:107.5-123.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- alteration zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 15.7m at 74 g/t Ag Eq is a solid intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant width and grade
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
LC-25-010Las Coloradas · silverGrade: 455Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.45 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-010
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 455
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.45 m
- From
- 190.25 m
- To
- 191.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 178.35 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-010:190.25-191.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Soledad mineralized structure
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 455 g/t Ag is an exceptional grade, but this was previously reported.
Positive factors
- High grade silver
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
LC-25-010Las Coloradas · silverGrade: 1742Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-010
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1742
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 190.85 m
- To
- 191.55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 178.35 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-010:190.85-191.55
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Soledad mineralized structure
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1742 g/t Ag Eq is an exceptional grade, but this was previously reported.
Positive factors
- Bonanza intercept
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
LC-25-010Las Coloradas · silverGrade: 64.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-010
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 64.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 178.35 m
- To
- 191.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 178.35 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-010:178.35-191.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Soledad mineralized structure
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 13.5m at 64.3 g/t Ag is a solid intercept, but previously reported.
Positive factors
- Significant width
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
LC-25-006Las Coloradas · silverGrade: 472Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-006
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 472
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 104.3 m
- To
- 105.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 104.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-006:104.3-105.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- remnant footwall
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 472 g/t Ag is high grade, but it is remnant mineralization in a mined-out area.
Positive factors
- High grade silver
Negative factors
- Intersected old workings
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
LC-25-007Las Coloradas · silverGrade: 115Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.25 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-007
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 115
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.25 m
- From
- 118.1 m
- To
- 120.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 118.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-007:118.1-120.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- remnant footwall
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 115 g/t Ag is moderate grade in a mined-out area.
Positive factors
- Silver and gold intersection
Negative factors
- Intersected old workings
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
LC-25-007Las Coloradas · goldGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.25 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-007
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.25 m
- From
- 118.1 m
- To
- 120.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 118.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-007:118.1-120.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- remnant footwall
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.49 g/t Au is a modest grade in a mined-out area.
Positive factors
- Gold intersection
Negative factors
- Intersected old workings
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
LC-25-007Las Coloradas · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LC-25-007
- Project
- Las Coloradas
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- KNG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LC-25-007:null-null
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- remnant footwall
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry-Chihuahua
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.34 g/t Au is a modest grade in a mined-out area.
Positive factors
- Gold intersection
Negative factors
- Intersected old workings
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.