Kintavar Commences Downhole Geophysical Survey to Test New VMS Interpretation at Roger Copper-Gold Project, Chibougamau, Quebec
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Kintavar Exploration Inc.
- Ticker
- KTR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Zinc, Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 11:29:14 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Kintavar Exploration has commenced downhole geophysical surveys (BHEM and BHIP) at the Roger Copper-Gold Project in Quebec to test a new volcanic-hosted massive sulphide (VMS) geological model. This reinterpretation, moving away from a previous porphyry model, is supported by historical high-grade Zn, Cu, Ag, and Au intercepts and similarities to the LaRonde mine.
Reasoning: The announcement is a strategic update regarding a geological reinterpretation (porphyry to VMS) supported by historical high-grade data and the commencement of geophysical surveys to test the new model.
Positive factors
- Geological reinterpretation from porphyry to VMS provides a clearer target model
- Strong historical high-grade intercepts support the new VMS model
- Commencement of geophysical surveys to de-risk and locate sulphide cores
Negative factors
- The high-grade intercepts are historical and not part of the current drilling program
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The company is using geophysics to test a new VMS interpretation and locate a potential sulphide body along a 1.4 km strike length.
Evidence · text
“Our preliminary evaluation has identified a potential Cu-Zn-Ag-Au massive sulphide marker horizon that has been traced along a strike length of at least 1.4 km”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The company explicitly compares the geological similarities of the Roger project to the Agnico-Eagle LaRonde mine.
Evidence · text
“The strong geological similarities of Roger with Agnico-Eagle's LaRonde mine rocks gives us confidence”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
Fact 1Roger · zincGrade: 7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong historical Zn grade reported as part of the VMS reinterpretation.
Positive factors
- High grade Zn intercept
Evidence · text
“7.0% Zn, 0.36% Cu, 10.5 g/t Ag over 6.0 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off 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
Fact 2Roger · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical copper grade reported alongside Zn and Ag.
Positive factors
- Co-reported copper grade
Evidence · text
“7.0% Zn, 0.36% Cu, 10.5 g/t Ag over 6.0 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off 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
Fact 3Roger · silverGrade: 10.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical silver grade reported alongside Zn and Cu.
Positive factors
- Co-reported silver grade
Evidence · text
“7.0% Zn, 0.36% Cu, 10.5 g/t Ag over 6.0 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off 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
Fact 4Roger · zincGrade: 3.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong historical Zn intercept with high precious metal credits.
Positive factors
- High grade Zn with significant Au and Ag credits
Evidence · text
“3.6% Zn, 3.2% Cu, 123.5 g/t Ag, 27.0 g/t Au, 1.2 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off 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
Fact 5Roger · copperGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade copper intercept reported historically.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
Evidence · text
“3.6% Zn, 3.2% Cu, 123.5 g/t Ag, 27.0 g/t Au, 1.2 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off 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
Fact 6Roger · silverGrade: 123.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 123.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High silver grade reported historically.
Positive factors
- High silver grade
Evidence · text
“3.6% Zn, 3.2% Cu, 123.5 g/t Ag, 27.0 g/t Au, 1.2 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off 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
Fact 7Roger · goldGrade: 27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade gold intercept reported historically.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
Evidence · text
“3.6% Zn, 3.2% Cu, 123.5 g/t Ag, 27.0 g/t Au, 1.2 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off 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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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