# Kirkland Lake Discoveries Advances KL West into Multi-Target Pipeline

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/kirkland-lake-discoveries-advances-kl-west-into-multi-target-pipeline--53cf894e-6411-4697-9f37-07558f6ee9ba

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/KLDC/news/6892102476118388/kirkland-lake-discoveries-advances-kl-west-into-multi-target-pipeline

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-08-18T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.

- Ticker: KLDC

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Ontario

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Copper, Zinc, Silver, Lead, Barium, Sulfur, Bismuth, Tellurium, Molybdenum, Tungsten, Arsenic, Antimony

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-16 06:33:08 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. announced the complete analytical dataset from its 65-hole, 19,161.9-meter drill campaign at KL West, which identified multiple VMS-style, intrusion-related gold, and structurally controlled gold systems. The program established a district-scale exploration framework and identified multiple priority drill corridors for follow-up. Highlights include 5.57 g/t Au over 1.13 m at Winnie Lake and 1.41 g/t Au over 3.40 m at Wolverine Bend, with detailed QA/QC and compositing parameters disclosed.

Reasoning: The extensive 65-hole drill program at KL West has significantly advanced the understanding of the property, establishing a district-scale framework and identifying multiple mineralizing systems and priority targets. While individual gold intercepts are generally moderate to weak, the highest grade of 5.57 g/t Au is strong, and the program's strategic value in defining future exploration is high. Transparency in QA/QC and compositing parameters adds confidence.

- Positive factor: Extensive 65-hole drill program completed across 10 target areas

- Positive factor: Established a district-scale exploration framework for KL West

- Positive factor: Identified three distinct mineralizing systems \(VMS-style, intrusion-related gold, structurally controlled gold\)

- Positive factor: Multiple priority drill corridors identified for follow-up exploration

- Positive factor: Highest gold intercept of 5.57 g/t Au, indicating high-grade potential

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed, including QP sign-off and certified lab use

- Positive factor: Compositing parameters \(cut-off grade, internal dilution\) are transparently disclosed

- Negative factor: Many reported gold intercepts are narrow, limiting overall contained metal

- Negative factor: True widths are not known for all regional targets, potentially overstating apparent widths

- Negative factor: RAG comparables provided are for a different project \(Mirado\) and thus not directly comparable to KL West results

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 21

## Classification and evidence

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The release includes a detailed 'Data Verification and Quality Assurance/Quality Control' section mentioning ALS Laboratories, 50g fire-assay, multi-element geochemistry, certified reference materials, blanks, duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Data Verification and Quality Assurance/Quality Control The drill-hole database contains 9,616 original drill-core samples with final gold and multi-element analytical results. True widths are estimated at approximately 65% to 80% of reported core-length intervals where sufficient geological information is available. Assays are reported uncut except where otherwise indicated. All NQ drill-core samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia. Gold analyses used industry-standard 50 g fire-assay methods with an atomic-absorption finish, including Au-AA24. Selected samples were re-analyzed gravimetrically where warranted. Multi-element geochemistry used four-acid digestion followed by ICP-AES and ICP-MS determination, including ME-MS61; ore-grade overlimits used methods including Cu-OG62 and Zn-OG62. Selected intervals were screened by portable X-ray fluorescence for rapid multi-element interpretation. These results are semi-quantitative and are not used to report compliant laboratory assays. Drill core was cut by diamond saw; half was retained for reference and half submitted for analysis. Program design, QA/QC and interpretation were conducted by qualified persons using procedures consistent with National Instrument 43-101 and industry best practices. Certified reference materials and blanks were inserted at approximately one control sample per 20 samples. ALS also maintains an internal program of reference materials, blanks and duplicate analyses. KLDC reviews analytical certificates and control-sample performance before accepting results into the final ranked database.

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 widths are not known for all regional targets' for the reported intervals.

Evidence · text

> Intervals are core lengths; true widths are not known for all regional targets.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The program is described as a 'district-scale drill campaign' across 10 target areas, aiming to establish a 'district-scale framework for vectoring toward higher-priority discovery opportunities' and identifying 'multiple priority drill corridors', indicating an exploration focus beyond known mineralization.

Evidence · text

> Completed 65-hole, 19,161.9-metre district-scale drill campaign across 10 target areas

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The release clearly states the compositing rules for new intervals: 'New composites use a 0.20 g/t Au cut-off, up to 3.0 m of consecutive internal dilution, length-weighted averages and no top cut.'

Evidence · text

> New composites use a 0.20 g/t Au cut-off, up to 3.0 m of consecutive internal dilution, length-weighted averages and no top cut.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (21)

### KLD25-28

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD25-28
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.312
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.2 m
- From: 20 m
- To: 28.2 m
- Hole Depth: 132 m
- Intercept Depth: 20 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD25-28:20-28.2

#### Location

- Location: Winnie Lake
- Easting: 564303
- Northing: 5337104
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 202 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a moderate width, contributing to the overall understanding of the Winnie Lake target within the broader exploration program.

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for gold

Evidence · table

> 0.312

Context: 8.20

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD25-31

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD25-31
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.435
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.75 m
- From: 262 m
- To: 265.75 m
- Hole Depth: 330 m
- Intercept Depth: 262 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD25-31:262-265.75

#### Location

- Location: Winnie Lake
- Easting: 564227
- Northing: 5336992
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 172 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold mineralization, contributing to the overall data for the Winnie Lake target.

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for gold

- Negative factor: Intercept is narrow

Evidence · table

> 0.435

Context: 3.75

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD25-32

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD25-32
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.475
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 261 m
- To: 266 m
- Hole Depth: 381 m
- Intercept Depth: 261 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD25-32:261-266

#### Location

- Location: Winnie Lake
- Easting: 565751
- Northing: 5338630
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 300 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a moderate width, indicating continuity at the Winnie Lake target.

Evidence · table

> 1.475

Context: 5.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD25-34

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD25-34
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.612
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.41 m
- From: 34.74 m
- To: 36.15 m
- Hole Depth: 102 m
- Intercept Depth: 34.74 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD25-34:34.74-36.15

#### Location

- Location: Winnie Lake
- Easting: 564312
- Northing: 5337104
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 190 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very narrow intercept shows weak gold mineralization, providing additional data for the Winnie Lake target.

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for gold

- Negative factor: Intercept is very narrow

Evidence · table

> 0.612

Context: 1.41

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD25-35

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD25-35
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.479
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.02 m
- From: 14.62 m
- To: 19.64 m
- Hole Depth: 102 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.62 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD25-35:14.62-19.64

#### Location

- Location: Winnie Lake
- Easting: 564312
- Northing: 5337104
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 205 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a moderate width, contributing to the understanding of the Winnie Lake target.

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for gold

Evidence · table

> 0.479

Context: 5.02

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD25-36

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD25-36
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.621
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.7 m
- From: 14.2 m
- To: 18.9 m
- Hole Depth: 108 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD25-36:14.2-18.9

#### Location

- Location: Winnie Lake
- Easting: 564312
- Northing: 5337104
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 179 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a moderate width, contributing to the understanding of the Winnie Lake target.

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for gold

Evidence · table

> 0.621

Context: 4.70

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD25-39

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD25-39
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.617
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.28 m
- From: 43.06 m
- To: 49.34 m
- Hole Depth: 255 m
- Intercept Depth: 43.06 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD25-39:43.06-49.34

#### Location

- Location: Wolverine Bend
- Easting: 565576
- Northing: 5338627
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 25 °
- Dip: -57 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a moderate width, contributing to the understanding of the Wolverine Bend target.

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for gold

Evidence · table

> 0.617

Context: 6.28

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD25-40

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD25-40
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.863
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.25 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 33.2 m
- Hole Depth: 455 m
- Intercept Depth: 24.95 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD25-40:24.95-33.2

#### Location

- Location: Wolverine Bend
- Easting: 565527
- Northing: 5338498
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 25 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak to moderate gold mineralization over a good width, indicating potential at the Wolverine Bend target.

Evidence · table

> 0.863

Context: 8.25

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD25-40

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD25-40
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.213
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.5 m
- From: 26 m
- To: 31.5 m
- Hole Depth: 455 m
- Intercept Depth: 26 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD25-40:26-31.5

#### Location

- Location: Wolverine Bend
- Easting: 565527
- Northing: 5338498
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 25 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate gold mineralization over a moderate width, enhancing the prospectivity of the Wolverine Bend target.

Evidence · table

> 1.213

Context: 5.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-48

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-48
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.58
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.23 m
- From: 259.67 m
- To: 262.9 m
- Hole Depth: 459 m
- Intercept Depth: 259.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-48:259.67-262.9

#### Location

- Location: Winnie Lake
- Easting: 564224
- Northing: 5337157
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 225 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of the Winnie Lake target.

Evidence · table

> 1.580

Context: 3.23

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-48

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-48
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.77
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.75 m
- From: 259.67 m
- To: 262.42 m
- Hole Depth: 459 m
- Intercept Depth: 259.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-48:259.67-262.42

#### Location

- Location: Winnie Lake
- Easting: 564224
- Northing: 5337157
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 225 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate gold mineralization over a narrow width, enhancing the prospectivity of the Winnie Lake target.

Evidence · table

> 1.770

Context: 2.75

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-52

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-52
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.57
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.13 m
- From: 261 m
- To: 262.13 m
- Hole Depth: 376.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 261 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-52:261-262.13

#### Location

- Location: Winnie Lake
- Easting: 564236
- Northing: 5337058
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 55 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade, indicating high-grade potential at the Winnie Lake target, despite its very narrow width.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade

- Negative factor: Intercept is very narrow

Evidence · table

> 5.570

Context: 1.13

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-55

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-55
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.389
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.83 m
- From: 60.8 m
- To: 63.63 m
- Hole Depth: 381 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-55:60.8-63.63

#### Location

- Location: Winnie Lake
- Easting: 564679
- Northing: 5337320
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 200 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold mineralization, providing additional data for the Winnie Lake target.

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for gold

- Negative factor: Intercept is narrow

Evidence · table

> 0.389

Context: 2.83

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-62

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-62
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.865
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.8 m
- From: 201.2 m
- To: 202 m
- Hole Depth: 348 m
- Intercept Depth: 201.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-62:201.2-202

#### Location

- Location: Wolverine Bend
- Easting: 565510
- Northing: 5338460
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 25 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very narrow intercept shows moderate gold mineralization, contributing to the understanding of the Wolverine Bend target.

- Negative factor: Intercept is very narrow

Evidence · table

> 1.865

Context: 0.80

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-62

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-62
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.217
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9 m
- From: 217 m
- To: 226 m
- Hole Depth: 348 m
- Intercept Depth: 217 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-62:217-226

#### Location

- Location: Wolverine Bend
- Easting: 565510
- Northing: 5338460
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 25 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization over a good width, providing context for the Wolverine Bend target.

- Negative factor: Grade is very weak for gold

Evidence · table

> 0.217

Context: 9.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-68

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-68
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.885
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.79 m
- From: 271.15 m
- To: 271.94 m
- Hole Depth: 300 m
- Intercept Depth: 271.15 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-68:271.15-271.94

#### Location

- Location: Wolverine Bend
- Easting: 565450
- Northing: 5338425
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 25 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very narrow intercept shows moderate gold mineralization, contributing to the understanding of the Wolverine Bend target.

- Negative factor: Intercept is very narrow

Evidence · table

> 1.885

Context: 0.79

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-72

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-72
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.251
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.04 m
- From: 195.45 m
- To: 200.49 m
- Hole Depth: 411 m
- Intercept Depth: 195.45 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-72:195.45-200.49

#### Location

- Location: Hammerhead
- Easting: 567515
- Northing: 5342587
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 255 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization over a moderate width, providing context for the Hammerhead target.

- Negative factor: Grade is very weak for gold

Evidence · table

> 0.251

Context: 5.04

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-73

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-73
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.596
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.12 m
- From: 222.88 m
- To: 227 m
- Hole Depth: 300 m
- Intercept Depth: 222.88 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-73:222.88-227

#### Location

- Location: Wolverine Bend
- Easting: 565833
- Northing: 5338663
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 170 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a moderate width, contributing to the understanding of the Wolverine Bend target.

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for gold

Evidence · table

> 0.596

Context: 4.12

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-77

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KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-77
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.09
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.72 m
- From: 16.5 m
- To: 17.22 m
- Hole Depth: 270 m
- Intercept Depth: 16.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-77:16.5-17.22

#### Location

- Location: Wolverine Bend
- Easting: 565833
- Northing: 5338663
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 295 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very narrow intercept shows a strong gold grade, indicating high-grade potential at the Wolverine Bend target.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade

- Negative factor: Intercept is very narrow

Evidence · table

> 2.090

Context: 0.72

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-79

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/kirkland-lake-discoveries-advances-kl-west-into-multi-target-pipeline--53cf894e-6411-4697-9f37-07558f6ee9ba#fact-drill-facts-19)

KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-79
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.41
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.4 m
- From: 242.4 m
- To: 245.8 m
- Hole Depth: 288 m
- Intercept Depth: 242.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-79:242.4-245.8

#### Location

- Location: Wolverine Bend
- Easting: 565833
- Northing: 5338663
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 45 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of the Wolverine Bend target.

Evidence · table

> 1.410

Context: 3.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

### KLD26-81

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/kirkland-lake-discoveries-advances-kl-west-into-multi-target-pipeline--53cf894e-6411-4697-9f37-07558f6ee9ba#fact-drill-facts-20)

KL West · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: KLD26-81
- Project: KL West
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: KLDC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.19
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 81 m
- To: 82 m
- Hole Depth: 300 m
- Intercept Depth: 81 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: KLD26-81:81-82

#### Location

- Location: Wolverine Bend
- Easting: 565400
- Northing: 5338497
- CRS: NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N
- Azimuth: 25 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories in Ontario, Québec and British Columbia
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic, antimony

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very narrow intercept shows moderate gold mineralization, contributing to the understanding of the Wolverine Bend target.

- Negative factor: Intercept is very narrow

Evidence · table

> 1.190

Context: 1.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

## 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.