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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e

Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/KOG.CN/press-releases/5588031806384820

Publisher: orestocks

Original announcement: 2026-09-24T11:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Confirmation of gold mineralization continuity in the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone \(HMSZ\) corridor.

- Positive factor: Strong individual intercepts, including 4.09 g/t Au over 0.6 metres in SD0046.

- Positive factor: Detailed QA/QC procedures disclosed, including use of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab and QP sign-off.

- Positive factor: Drilling provides structural framework for future resource building.

- Negative factor: True widths are not known, potentially overstating apparent widths.

- Negative factor: Some holes abandoned due to excessive groundwater and poor ground conditions.

- Negative factor: 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

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

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

## Drill Results (30)

### SMRC0071

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-0)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirms gold mineralization continuity.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.07

Context: 2.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0071

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-1)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Higher grade within a broader interval.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.62

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0072

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-2)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.70

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0076

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-3)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.54

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0076

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-4)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.72

Context: 2.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0076

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-5)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.55

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0077

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-6)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.83

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0077

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-7)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Higher grade within a broader interval.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.92

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0077

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-8)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0077

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-9)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.96

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0079

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-10)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.59

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0079

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Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Higher grade within a broader interval.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.48

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0080

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Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.84

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0080

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-13)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.52

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0081

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Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.79

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0082

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Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.83

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0082

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-16)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.91

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0083

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-17)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Good grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.64

Context: 2.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0083

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-18)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade within a broader interval.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 2.60

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0084

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-19)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirms gold mineralization continuity.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.05

Context: 4.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0084

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-20)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade within a broader interval.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 2.34

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0085

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-21)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.66

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0085

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-22)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.01

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SMRC0086

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-23)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Confirms gold mineralization continuity.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.28

Context: 2.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SD0046

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-24)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Good intercept length.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization continuity.

- Negative factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.82

Context: 8.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SD0046

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-25)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade for gold.

- Positive factor: High-grade zone within a broader interval.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 4.09

Context: 0.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SD0046

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-26)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Good grade within a broader interval.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.47

Context: 2.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SD0046

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-27)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 1.17

Context: 0.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SD0047

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-28)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Good intercept length.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization continuity.

- Negative factor: Low grade for gold.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 0.75

Context: 5.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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"

### SD0047

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ko-gold-reports-assay-results-from-2026-smylers-drilling-program-confirming-the--43da26a0-2a47-45a2-bc03-ce214b6a211e#fact-drill-facts-29)

Smylers Gold Exploration Permit · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong grade within a broader interval.

- Negative factor: True width not known.

Evidence · table

> 2.60

Context: 1.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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.