KO Gold Reports Assay Results from 2026 Smylers Drilling Program, Confirming the Continuity of Gold Mineralization in the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone
Original announcement by orestocks on
- 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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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
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