KLDC Hits 121 m of Continuous Gold Mineralization at 1.01 g/t in 75 m Step-Out at Mirado; Eight Additional Holes Pending
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp.
- Ticker
- KLDC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 06:49:48 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. reported a significant 121 m continuous gold intercept of 1.01 g/t Au at the Mirado property, representing a 75 m step-out from previous drilling. The results include a high-grade sub-interval of 7.41 g/t Au over 4.8 m and confirm the lateral extent of the South Zone mineralization.
Reasoning: The 121m intercept at 1.01 g/t Au confirms lateral continuity via a 75m step-out, though true width is only estimated.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension confirmed
- Continuous mineralization
- High-grade sub-interval
- QA/QC disclosed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The hole KLM26-002 is a 75 m step-out from hole KLM26-001.
Evidence · text
“75-m step out from hole KLM26-001”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions certified reference standards, blanks, and NI 43-101 compliance.
Evidence · text
“Certified reference standards and blanks were inserted”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True widths are estimated at 80% of reported core length rather than explicitly stated.
Evidence · text
“True widths are estimated at approximately 80% of the reported core length intervals”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 7.41 g/t Au over 4.8 m interval is high grade for an orogenic system.
Evidence · table
“7.41”
Context: 4.8
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (4)
KLM26-002Mirado · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 121 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KLM26-002
- Project
- Mirado
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- KLDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 121 m
- From
- 11 m
- To
- 132 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KLM26-002:11-132
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Easting
- 587301
- Northing
- 5318309
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
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
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broad, continuous intercept confirming step-out extension.
Positive factors
- Continuous mineralization
- Step-out success
Negative factors
- Grade below deposit average
Evidence · table
“1.01”
Context: 121.0
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
KLM26-002Mirado · goldGrade: 4.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KLM26-002
- Project
- Mirado
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- KLDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.2 m
- From
- 15.2 m
- To
- 18.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 15.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KLM26-002:15.2-18.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Easting
- 587301
- Northing
- 5318309
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
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
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade component within the larger intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“4.61”
Context: 3.2
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
KLM26-002Mirado · goldGrade: 7.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KLM26-002
- Project
- Mirado
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- KLDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.8 m
- From
- 74.2 m
- To
- 79 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 74.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KLM26-002:74.2-79
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Easting
- 587301
- Northing
- 5318309
- Azimuth
- 70 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Paragon Geochemical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
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
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade interval within the intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · table
“7.41”
Context: 4.8
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
KLM26-002MiradoView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KLM26-002
- Project
- Mirado
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- KLDC
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- zero_all
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: No copper grade reported for this interval.
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
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