Kirkland Lake Discoveries Intersects 1.22 g/t Au over 69.5 m at New "Mirado West" Zone, Doubling Gold Footprint to over 1,300 m
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.
- Ticker
- KLDC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 06:25:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Kirkland Lake Discoveries has reported significant gold drill results from the new Mirado West zone, extending the project's mineralized footprint to over 1,300m. Key intercepts include 1.22 g/t Au over 69.5m and a high-grade 36.72 g/t Au intercept, validating the regional scale of the Mirado system.
Reasoning: Significant step-out drilling at the Mirado project has extended the gold footprint by over 600m, doubling the lateral extent to 1,300m. The results include a high-grade 5.67 g/t Au intercept and a bonanza 36.72 g/t Au intercept, with clear QA/QC and compositing disclosures.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- Bonanza Intercept
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling at Mirado West extends the known mineralization more than 600m west, doubling the footprint.
Evidence · text
“extending mineralization more than 600 m west”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 36.72 g/t Au intercept in KLM26-035 is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · table
“36.72”
Context: 1.01
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details the use of certified reference standards, blanks, and PhotonAssay technology.
Evidence · text
“Certified reference standards and blanks are inserted into the sample stream”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The release explicitly states the 0.2 g/t Au cutoff and the 6.9m internal dilution rule.
Evidence · text
“nominal 0.2 g/t Au cutoff. To reflect continuity... up to 6.9 m of consecutive internal dilution”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KLM26-035
- Project
- Mirado West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- KLDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.18 m
- From
- 19.5 m
- To
- 40.68 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
- Intercept Depth
- 19.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KLM26-035:19.5-40.68
Location
- Location
- Mirado West
- Easting
- 586635
- Northing
- 5318381
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6.9 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broad, low-grade intercept contributing to footprint extension.
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 21.18
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Mineralization and alteration of these holes are consistent with the Mirado South Zone and are interpreted to be contigu"
KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KLM26-035
- Project
- Mirado West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- KLDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 55.5 m
- To
- 57 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
- Intercept Depth
- 19.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KLM26-035:55.5-57
Location
- Location
- Mirado West
- Easting
- 586635
- Northing
- 5318381
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6.9 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Minor intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 1.50
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Mineralization and alteration of these holes are consistent with the Mirado South Zone and are interpreted to be contigu"
KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.83 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KLM26-035
- Project
- Mirado West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- KLDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.83 m
- From
- 65.17 m
- To
- 81 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
- Intercept Depth
- 19.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KLM26-035:65.17-81
Location
- Location
- Mirado West
- Easting
- 586635
- Northing
- 5318381
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6.9 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid intercept contributing to continuity.
Evidence · table
“0.65”
Context: 15.83
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Mineralization and alteration of these holes are consistent with the Mirado South Zone and are interpreted to be contigu"
KLM26-035Mirado West · goldGrade: 36.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.01 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KLM26-035
- Project
- Mirado West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- KLDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 36.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.01 m
- From
- 174.49 m
- To
- 175.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
- Intercept Depth
- 19.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KLM26-035:174.49-175.5
Location
- Location
- Mirado West
- Easting
- 586635
- Northing
- 5318381
- Azimuth
- 60 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6.9 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · table
“36.72”
Context: 1.01
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Mineralization and alteration of these holes are consistent with the Mirado South Zone and are interpreted to be contigu"
KLM26-037Mirado West · goldGrade: 1.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 69.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KLM26-037
- Project
- Mirado West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- KLDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 69.5 m
- From
- 33 m
- To
- 102.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 354 m
- Intercept Depth
- 33 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KLM26-037:33-102.5
Location
- Location
- Mirado West
- Easting
- 586635
- Northing
- 5318381
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6.9 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broad, significant intercept extending the footprint.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · table
“1.22”
Context: 69.50
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Mineralization and alteration of these holes are consistent with the Mirado South Zone and are interpreted to be contigu"
KLM26-037Mirado West · goldGrade: 5.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KLM26-037
- Project
- Mirado West
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- KLDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 41 m
- To
- 53 m
- Hole Depth
- 354 m
- Intercept Depth
- 33 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KLM26-037:41-53
Location
- Location
- Mirado West
- Easting
- 586635
- Northing
- 5318381
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6.9 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade core within the broad intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · table
“5.67”
Context: 12.00
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Mineralization and alteration of these holes are consistent with the Mirado South Zone and are interpreted to be contigu"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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