KO Gold Reports Assay Results from 2026 Smylers Drilling Program, Confirming the Continuity of Gold Mineralization in the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone

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Company
KO Gold Inc.
Ticker
KOG.CN
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
New Zealand
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-24 11:49:20 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

KO Gold reports positive assay results from its 2026 drilling program at the Smylers Gold Exploration Permit in New Zealand, confirming the continuity of gold mineralization in the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone. Highlights include 0.82 g/t Au over 8.0 metres (including 4.09 g/t Au over 0.6 metres) in diamond drill hole SD0046. The program, which included 23 RC and 2 diamond drill holes, provides a structural framework for future resource definition, despite some holes being abandoned due to ground conditions and true widths remaining unknown.

Reasoning: The drill results confirm the continuity of gold mineralization in a known gold district, with several strong intercepts. The company has robust QA/QC procedures in place, enhancing confidence in the results. While true widths are not yet known and some drilling encountered issues, the overall outcome supports future resource definition.

Positive factors

  • Confirmation of gold mineralization continuity in the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone (HMSZ) corridor.
  • Strong individual intercepts, including 4.09 g/t Au over 0.6 metres in SD0046.
  • Detailed QA/QC procedures disclosed, including use of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab and QP sign-off.
  • Drilling provides structural framework for future resource building.

Negative factors

  • True widths are not known, potentially overstating apparent widths.
  • Some holes abandoned due to excessive groundwater and poor ground conditions.
  • No inter-laboratory check assays or comparative fire assay analyses completed yet.

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

Facts used in scoring: 30

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (30)

SMRC0071Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0071
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
20 m
To
22 m
Hole Depth
64 m
Intercept Depth
20 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0071:20-22
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1414632
Northing
4962385
Azimuth
305 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept confirming mineralization continuity, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Confirms gold mineralization continuity.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“1.07”

Context: 2.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0071Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0071
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
21 m
To
22 m
Hole Depth
64 m
Intercept Depth
21 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0071:21-22
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1414632
Northing
4962385
Azimuth
305 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A higher-grade sub-interval within SMRC0071, indicating a richer zone of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Higher grade within a broader interval.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“1.62”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0072Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0072
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
28 m
To
29 m
Hole Depth
70 m
Intercept Depth
28 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0072:28-29
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1414666
Northing
4962370
Azimuth
75 °
Dip
-54 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept, but still contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0076Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0076
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
26 m
To
29 m
Hole Depth
53 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0076:26-29
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412907
Northing
4962555
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept, but still confirming mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: 3.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0076Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0076
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
26 m
To
28 m
Hole Depth
53 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0076:26-28
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412907
Northing
4962555
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade sub-interval within SMRC0076.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.72”

Context: 2.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0076Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0076
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
37 m
To
38 m
Hole Depth
53 m
Intercept Depth
37 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0076:37-38
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412907
Northing
4962555
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another low-grade intercept in SMRC0076, indicating multiple mineralized zones.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.55”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0077Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0077
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
23 m
To
26 m
Hole Depth
55 m
Intercept Depth
23 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0077:23-26
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412949
Northing
4962451
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade intercept confirming mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.83”

Context: 3.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0077Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0077
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
24 m
To
25 m
Hole Depth
55 m
Intercept Depth
24 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0077:24-25
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412949
Northing
4962451
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A higher-grade sub-interval within SMRC0077, indicating a richer zone.

Positive factors

  • Higher grade within a broader interval.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“1.92”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0077Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0077
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.63
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
38 m
To
41 m
Hole Depth
55 m
Intercept Depth
38 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0077:38-41
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412949
Northing
4962451
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another low-grade intercept in SMRC0077, indicating multiple mineralized zones.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.63”

Context: 3.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0077Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0077
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
39 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
55 m
Intercept Depth
39 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0077:39-40
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412949
Northing
4962451
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade sub-interval within SMRC0077.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.96”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0079Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0079
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.59
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
45 m
To
48 m
Hole Depth
80 m
Intercept Depth
45 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0079:45-48
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412953
Northing
4962598
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept confirming mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.59”

Context: 3.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0079Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0079
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
47 m
To
48 m
Hole Depth
80 m
Intercept Depth
47 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0079:47-48
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412953
Northing
4962598
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A higher-grade sub-interval within SMRC0079.

Positive factors

  • Higher grade within a broader interval.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“1.48”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0080Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0080
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
90 m
To
91 m
Hole Depth
109 m
Intercept Depth
90 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0080:90-91
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412999
Northing
4963049
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade intercept confirming mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.84”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0080Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0080
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
95 m
To
96 m
Hole Depth
109 m
Intercept Depth
95 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0080:95-96
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412999
Northing
4963049
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another low-grade intercept in SMRC0080.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.52”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0081Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0081
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.79
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
99 m
To
100 m
Hole Depth
126 m
Intercept Depth
99 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0081:99-100
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413050
Northing
4962949
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept confirming mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.79”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0082Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0082
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
62 m
To
63 m
Hole Depth
100 m
Intercept Depth
62 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0082:62-63
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412989
Northing
4962840
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade intercept confirming mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.83”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0082Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0082
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
70 m
To
71 m
Hole Depth
100 m
Intercept Depth
70 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0082:70-71
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1412989
Northing
4962840
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another moderate-grade intercept in SMRC0082.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.91”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0083Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0083
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
55 m
To
57 m
Hole Depth
86.4 m
Intercept Depth
55 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0083:55-57
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413012
Northing
4962715
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good grade intercept confirming mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Good grade for gold.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“1.64”

Context: 2.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0083Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0083
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
2.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
56 m
To
57 m
Hole Depth
86.4 m
Intercept Depth
56 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0083:56-57
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413012
Northing
4962715
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade sub-interval within SMRC0083, indicating a high-grade zone.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade within a broader interval.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“2.60”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0084Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0084
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
40 m
To
44 m
Hole Depth
55 m
Intercept Depth
40 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0084:40-44
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413069
Northing
4962426
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept confirming mineralization continuity.

Positive factors

  • Confirms gold mineralization continuity.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“1.05”

Context: 4.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0084Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0084
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
2.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
41 m
To
42 m
Hole Depth
55 m
Intercept Depth
41 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0084:41-42
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413069
Northing
4962426
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade sub-interval within SMRC0084, indicating a high-grade zone.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade within a broader interval.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“2.34”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0085Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0085
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
71 m
To
74 m
Hole Depth
119 m
Intercept Depth
71 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0085:71-74
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413052
Northing
4962556
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade intercept confirming mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.66”

Context: 3.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0085Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0085
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
79 m
To
80 m
Hole Depth
119 m
Intercept Depth
79 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0085:79-80
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413052
Northing
4962556
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade intercept in SMRC0085.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“1.01”

Context: 1.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SMRC0086Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SMRC0086
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
67 m
To
69 m
Hole Depth
79 m
Intercept Depth
67 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SMRC0086:67-69
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413069
Northing
4962426
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept confirming mineralization continuity.

Positive factors

  • Confirms gold mineralization continuity.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“1.28”

Context: 2.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SD0046Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD0046
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
104 m
To
111.9 m
Hole Depth
129.6 m
Intercept Depth
104 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD0046:104-111.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413983
Northing
4962318
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant intercept length confirming mineralization, contributing to the geological model.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length.
  • Confirms gold mineralization continuity.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.82”

Context: 8.0

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SD0046Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 4.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD0046
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
4.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.6 m
From
105.1 m
To
105.7 m
Hole Depth
129.6 m
Intercept Depth
105.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD0046:105.1-105.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413983
Northing
4962318
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional grade sub-interval, indicating a very high-grade zone within SD0046.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for gold.
  • High-grade zone within a broader interval.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“4.09”

Context: 0.6

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

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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SD0046Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD0046
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.2 m
From
109.7 m
To
111.9 m
Hole Depth
129.6 m
Intercept Depth
109.7 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD0046:109.7-111.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413983
Northing
4962318
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good grade sub-interval within SD0046.

Positive factors

  • Good grade within a broader interval.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“1.47”

Context: 2.2

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SD0046Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD0046
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.3 m
From
118.7 m
To
119 m
Hole Depth
129.6 m
Intercept Depth
118.7 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD0046:118.7-119
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1413983
Northing
4962318
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade, narrow sub-interval in SD0046.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“1.17”

Context: 0.3

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

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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SD0047Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD0047
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.9 m
From
134.9 m
To
140.7 m
Hole Depth
156.5 m
Intercept Depth
134.9 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD0047:134.9-140.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1414082
Northing
4962391
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant intercept length confirming mineralization, contributing to the geological model.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length.
  • Confirms gold mineralization continuity.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“0.75”

Context: 5.9

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

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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

SD0047Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SD0047
Project
Smylers Gold Exploration Permit
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
KOG.CN

Geometry

Grade
2.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.3 m
From
137.1 m
To
138.4 m
Hole Depth
156.5 m
Intercept Depth
137.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SD0047:137.1-138.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
1414082
Northing
4962391
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Macraes Mineral Services
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong grade sub-interval within SD0047, indicating a high-grade zone.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade within a broader interval.

Negative factors

  • True width not known.

Evidence · table

“2.60”

Context: 1.3

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

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: "The Company's Smylers Gold, Hyde and Glenpark EPs are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, and the Carric"

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.