Kirkland Lake Discoveries Confirms and Expands Syenite-Hosted Gold Mineralization at Wolverine Bend

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Company
Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.
Ticker
KLDC
Exchange
TSX
Region
Ontario
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper, Silver, Bismuth
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-16 07:07:11 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Kirkland Lake Discoveries has confirmed syenite-hosted gold mineralization at the Wolverine Bend target, validating its exploration model. Recent drilling identified multiple gold- and copper-bearing systems within a 17-km mineralized corridor, supporting district-scale potential.

Reasoning: Drilling confirms the presence of syenite-hosted gold mineralization and validates the company's exploration model, showing potential for both gold and copper systems.

Positive factors

  • validation of exploration model
  • identification of multiple mineralizing systems
  • district-scale potential
  • presence of gold-copper systems

Negative factors

  • low-grade intercepts

Facts used in scoring: 21

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 use of certified ALS Laboratories, standards, and blanks.

Evidence · text

“All NQ drill core samples were analyzed at ALS Laboratories”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling is expanding the interpreted scale of mineralization along the contact corridor.

Evidence · text

“significantly expand the interpreted scale and style of intrusion-related gold mineralization”

Extracted facts

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

Drill Results (21)

KLD25-39KL West · goldGrade: 0.617Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.28 mView all details
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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
Intercept Depth
43.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-39:43.06-49.34
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Wolverine Bend
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade gold intercept confirming mineralization presence.

Evidence · table

“0.617”

Context: 6.28

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

KLD25-40KL West · goldGrade: 0.863Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.25 mView all details
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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
Intercept Depth
24.95 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:24.95-33.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Wolverine Bend
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade gold intercept confirming mineralization presence.

Evidence · table

“0.863”

Context: 8.25

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

KLD25-40KL West · goldGrade: 1.213Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.5 mView all details
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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
Intercept Depth
24.95 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:26-31.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Wolverine Bend
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade sub-interval within KLD25-40.

Evidence · table

“1.213”

Context: 5.5

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

KLD25-39KL West · silverGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.28 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-39
Project
KL West
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.28 m
From
43.06 m
To
49.34 m
Intercept Depth
43.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-39:43.06-49.34
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.47 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 3.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.47 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: KLD25-39

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

KLD25-39KL West · copperGrade: 7Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.28 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-39
Project
KL West
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
7
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
6.28 m
From
43.06 m
To
49.34 m
Intercept Depth
43.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-39:43.06-49.34
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 7 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“7”

Context: KLD25-39

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

KLD25-39KL West · molybdenumGrade: 5.8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.28 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-39
Project
KL West
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
5.8
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
6.28 m
From
43.06 m
To
49.34 m
Intercept Depth
43.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-39:43.06-49.34
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 5.8 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“5.8”

Context: KLD25-39

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

KLD25-39KL West · leadGrade: 33.4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.28 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-39
Project
KL West
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
33.4
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
6.28 m
From
43.06 m
To
49.34 m
Intercept Depth
43.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-39:43.06-49.34
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 33.4 ppm lead, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the lead rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“33.4”

Context: KLD25-39

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

KLD25-39KL West · zincGrade: 0.005Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.28 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-39
Project
KL West
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
0.005
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.28 m
From
43.06 m
To
49.34 m
Intercept Depth
43.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-39:43.06-49.34
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.005 % zinc is below against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 0.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.005 % zinc is below the weak threshold (2 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.005”

Context: KLD25-39

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

KLD25-39KL West · sulfurGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.28 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-39
Project
KL West
Commodity
sulfur
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.28 m
From
43.06 m
To
49.34 m
Intercept Depth
43.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-39:43.06-49.34
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.15 % sulfur. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for sulfur; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: KLD25-39

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

KLD25-40KL West · silverGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.25 m
From
24.95 m
To
33.2 m
Intercept Depth
24.95 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:24.95-33.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.36 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 3.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.36 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: KLD25-40

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

KLD25-40KL West · copperGrade: 175.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 8.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
175.3
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
8.25 m
From
24.95 m
To
33.2 m
Intercept Depth
24.95 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:24.95-33.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 175.3 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“175.3”

Context: KLD25-40

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

KLD25-40KL West · molybdenumGrade: 45.9Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 8.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
45.9
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
8.25 m
From
24.95 m
To
33.2 m
Intercept Depth
24.95 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:24.95-33.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 45.9 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“45.9”

Context: KLD25-40

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

KLD25-40KL West · leadGrade: 18.9Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 8.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
18.9
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
8.25 m
From
24.95 m
To
33.2 m
Intercept Depth
24.95 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:24.95-33.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 18.9 ppm lead, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the lead rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“18.9”

Context: KLD25-40

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

KLD25-40KL West · zincGrade: 0.002Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
0.002
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.25 m
From
24.95 m
To
33.2 m
Intercept Depth
24.95 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:24.95-33.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.002 % zinc is below against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 0.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.002 % zinc is below the weak threshold (2 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.002”

Context: KLD25-40

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

KLD25-40KL West · sulfurGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
sulfur
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.25 m
From
24.95 m
To
33.2 m
Intercept Depth
24.95 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:24.95-33.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.13 % sulfur. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for sulfur; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: KLD25-40

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

KLD25-40KL West · silverGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.5 m
From
26 m
To
31.5 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:26-31.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.41 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 2.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.41 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: Including

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

KLD25-40KL West · copperGrade: 244Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
244
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
5.5 m
From
26 m
To
31.5 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:26-31.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 244 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“244”

Context: Including

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

KLD25-40KL West · molybdenumGrade: 49.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
49.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
5.5 m
From
26 m
To
31.5 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:26-31.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 49.2 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“49.2”

Context: Including

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

KLD25-40KL West · leadGrade: 19.7Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
19.7
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
5.5 m
From
26 m
To
31.5 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:26-31.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 19.7 ppm lead, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the lead rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“19.7”

Context: Including

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

KLD25-40KL West · zincGrade: 0.002Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
0.002
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.5 m
From
26 m
To
31.5 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:26-31.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.002 % zinc is below against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 0.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.002 % zinc is below the weak threshold (2 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.002”

Context: Including

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

KLD25-40KL West · sulfurGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KLD25-40
Project
KL West
Commodity
sulfur
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
KLDC

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.5 m
From
26 m
To
31.5 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KLD25-40:26-31.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.14 % sulfur. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for sulfur; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: Including

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.