Kirkland Lake Discoveries Confirms and Expands Syenite-Hosted Gold Mineralization at Wolverine Bend
Original announcement by tmx on
- 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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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.