Kintavar's Downhole Geophysics Strengthen Evidence for a VMS System at Roger Project, Drill Targets Confirmed
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 11:27:28 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Kintavar Exploration Inc. has reported encouraging downhole electromagnetic (BHEM) survey results at the Roger Project in Quebec, identifying several off-hole conductors consistent with a VMS model. These anomalies, including a very strong 500 siemens conductive plate, provide high-priority targets for a planned 5,500-metre drill program in early 2026.
Reasoning: The announcement reports encouraging downhole geophysical results (BHEM) that identify new conductive targets consistent with a VMS model, providing high-priority targets for the upcoming 2026 drilling program.
Positive factors
- Detection of strong off-hole EM conductors
- Geophysical anomalies align with geological VMS model
- Historical high-grade intercepts support polymetallic VMS interpretation
- Geochemical signatures comparable to LaRonde Mine
Facts used in scoring: 13
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: EM conductors identified suggest potential extensions of sulphide mineralization beyond known zones.
Evidence · text
“indicating potential extensions of sulphide mineralization”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The company highlights geological and geochemical similarities to the Agnico Eagle's LaRonde Mine.
Evidence · text
“Results reinforce geological similarities between the Roger Project and Agnico Eagle's LaRonde Mine environment”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release names a Qualified Person (Charles Beaudry, P.Geo) and references NI 43-101 standards.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Charles Beaudry, P.Geo (1202) and géo. (311), a Qualified Person, as defined in "NI 43-101"”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
1206-13-57Roger · zincGrade: 7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-13-57
- 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
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high-grade zinc intercept reported in the context of geophysical targeting.
Positive factors
- High grade zinc intercept
Evidence · text
“massive sulphides grading 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
1206-13-57Roger · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-13-57
- 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
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical copper intercept part of a polymetallic interval.
Evidence · text
“massive sulphides grading 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
1206-13-57Roger · silverGrade: 10.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-13-57
- 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
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical silver intercept part of a polymetallic interval.
Evidence · text
“massive sulphides grading 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
1206-18-114Roger · copperGrade: 1.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-18-114
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.73
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept used to validate geophysical anomaly.
Evidence · text
“1.73% Cu, 25.0 g/t Ag, 15.2 g/t Au over 0.7m”
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
1206-18-114Roger · silverGrade: 25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-18-114
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept used to validate geophysical anomaly.
Evidence · text
“1.73% Cu, 25.0 g/t Ag, 15.2 g/t Au over 0.7m”
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
1206-18-114Roger · goldGrade: 15.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-18-114
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high-grade gold intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.73% Cu, 25.0 g/t Ag, 15.2 g/t Au over 0.7m”
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
1206-18-73Roger · copperGrade: 3.93Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-18-73
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.93
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high-grade copper intercept.
Evidence · text
“3.93% Cu, 50.0 g/t Ag, 3.7 g/t Au over 3.8m (BH 1206-18-73)”
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
1206-18-73Roger · silverGrade: 50Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-18-73
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 50
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high-grade silver intercept.
Evidence · text
“3.93% Cu, 50.0 g/t Ag, 3.7 g/t Au over 3.8m (BH 1206-18-73)”
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
1206-18-73Roger · goldGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-18-73
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high-grade gold intercept.
Evidence · text
“3.93% Cu, 50.0 g/t Ag, 3.7 g/t Au over 3.8m (BH 1206-18-73)”
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
1206-13-75Roger · zincGrade: 3.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-13-75
- 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
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high-grade zinc intercept.
Evidence · text
“3.6% Zn, 3.2% Cu, 124.0 g/t Ag, 27.0 g/t Au over 1.2m (BH 1206-13-75)”
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
1206-13-75Roger · copperGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-13-75
- 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
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high-grade copper intercept.
Evidence · text
“3.6% Zn, 3.2% Cu, 124.0 g/t Ag, 27.0 g/t Au over 1.2m (BH 1206-13-75)”
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
1206-13-75Roger · silverGrade: 124Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-13-75
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- KTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 124
- 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
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high-grade silver intercept.
Evidence · text
“3.6% Zn, 3.2% Cu, 124.0 g/t Ag, 27.0 g/t Au over 1.2m (BH 1206-13-75)”
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
1206-13-75Roger · goldGrade: 27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1206-13-75
- 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
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high-grade gold intercept.
Evidence · text
“3.6% Zn, 3.2% Cu, 124.0 g/t Ag, 27.0 g/t Au over 1.2m (BH 1206-13-75)”
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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