Kodiak Intersects Near-Surface High-Grade Copper and Gold at Ketchan: 0.70% CuEq over 283.5 Metres, Including 1.02% CuEq over 108 Metres
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Kodiak Copper Corp.
- Ticker
- KDK
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 06:28:00 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Kodiak Copper Corp. announced high-grade copper and gold drill results from its first program at the Ketchan deposit within the MPD project in British Columbia. Hole AG-26-019 intersected 0.70% CuEq over 283.5 metres, including 1.02% CuEq over 108 metres, representing the best result ever reported at Ketchan. These near-surface results are expected to significantly contribute to resource growth and an updated Mineral Resource Estimate planned for Q1 2027.
Reasoning: Kodiak Copper's first drill program at the Ketchan deposit has yielded exceptional near-surface, high-grade copper and gold intercepts, particularly in hole AG-26-019, which is described as the best ever at the deposit. These results are highly material as they confirm and expand mineralization, contributing to future resource growth. The novelty is high given it's the initial program at this specific deposit. Confidence is strong due to robust QA/QC and QP sign-off, though the lack of true width determination introduces some uncertainty.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper and gold intersection in AG-26-019, described as the best ever at Ketchan.
- Near-surface mineralization, which is favorable for potential open-pit mining.
- First drill program at the Ketchan deposit, establishing new mineralization and expanding the known footprint.
- Results are anticipated to contribute to resource growth and an updated MRE in Q1 2027.
- Clear disclosure of metal equivalent assumptions, QA/QC procedures, and QP sign-off.
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined, which may overstate apparent lengths.
Facts used in scoring: 35
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 0.83% Cu, 0.20 g/t Au and 3.20 g/t Ag (1.02% CuEq) over 108 metres in AG-26-019 is exceptionally high-grade for a porphyry deposit, well above the strong threshold for copper and gold, and is described by the company as the 'best intersection ever reported at Ketchan'.
Evidence · table
“1.02”
Context: 108
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Drilling data to date is insufficient to determine true width of mineralization', indicating that true width is not provided.
Evidence · text
“Drilling data to date is insufficient to determine true width of mineralization.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details that core samples are delivered to accredited laboratory Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs), which meets ISO/IEC 17025:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, and that Kodiak implements an internal QA/QC program including blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials. Dave Skelton, P.Geo., a Qualified Person, has approved and verified the technical information.
Evidence · text
“All core samples are delivered to accredited laboratory Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs) Kamloops, BC, for preparation and Fire Assay prior to being shipped to their Ancaster, Ontario Laboratory for Multi-element analysis. ... Actlabs meets all requirements of International Standards ISO/IEC 17025:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 for analytical procedures. In addition to Actlabs quality assurance-quality control (QA/QC) protocols, Kodiak implements an internal QA/QC program that includes the insertion of sample blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials, at a rate of one per ten samples. Dave Skelton, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has approved and verified the technical information in this news release.”
Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative
Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states the metallurgical recovery assumptions (82% Cu, 60% Au, 54% Ag) and metal prices (US$4.75/lb Cu, US$3,500/oz Au, US$40/oz Ag) used in the copper equivalent calculations.
Evidence · text
“Metallurgical recovery is assumed as 82% for copper, 60% for gold and 54% for silver as determined by Kodiak metallurgical testing as stated in the Mineral Resource Estimate (see News Release June 25, 2025). Metal prices used in calculations are: US$4.75/lb copper, US3,500/oz gold, and US40/oz silver”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The document states that holes AG-26-005, AG-26-006, AG-26-009 and AG-26-019 were drilled as 'infill holes within the main body of the Ketchan deposit where tighter drill spacing was required'.
Evidence · text
“Holes AG-26-005, AG-26-006, AG-26-009 and AG-26-019 were drilled as infill holes within the main body of the Ketchan deposit where tighter drill spacing was required”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drill program is described as 'targeting gaps and potential extensions' and 'drilling beyond the northwestern and southeastern ends of the Ketchan deposit is aimed at expanding the resource footprint'.
Evidence · text
“drilling is focused on shallow holes, targeting gaps and potential extensions.”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'results from the 2026 drill program will contribute to an updated MRE, planned in Q1 2027'.
Evidence · text
“results from the 2026 drill program will contribute to an updated MRE, planned in Q1 2027.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 35. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (35)
AG-26-019MPD · copperGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 283.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-019
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 283.5 m
- From
- 37.5 m
- To
- 321 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
- Intercept Depth
- 37.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-019:37.5-321
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676410
- Northing
- 5516700
- Elevation
- 1378 m
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -82 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.7
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a strong copper intercept over a significant length, contributing positively to the project's resource potential. The near-surface nature is a key positive, though the lack of true width information introduces some uncertainty.
Positive factors
- Significant copper grade over a substantial intercept length.
- Near-surface intersection, favorable for potential open-pit mining.
- Contributes to resource growth and MRE update.
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 283.5
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-019MPD · goldGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 283.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-019
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 283.5 m
- From
- 37.5 m
- To
- 321 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
- Intercept Depth
- 37.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-019:37.5-321
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676410
- Northing
- 5516700
- Elevation
- 1378 m
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -82 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.7
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This gold intercept, while not exceptionally high-grade on its own, adds significant value as a byproduct to the strong copper mineralization. Its near-surface location is a positive.
Positive factors
- Gold mineralization accompanies significant copper, adding value to the intercept.
- Near-surface intersection, favorable for potential open-pit mining.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 283.5
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-019MPD · silverGrade: 2.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 283.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-019
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 283.5 m
- From
- 37.5 m
- To
- 321 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
- Intercept Depth
- 37.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-019:37.5-321
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676410
- Northing
- 5516700
- Elevation
- 1378 m
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -82 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.7
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver intercept provides additional value as a byproduct to the primary copper and gold mineralization. Its grade is modest but contributes to the overall economic potential.
Positive factors
- Silver mineralization contributes to the overall value of the polymetallic intercept.
- Near-surface intersection.
Negative factors
- Silver grade is relatively low.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“2.02”
Context: 283.5
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-019MPD · copperGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 108 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-019
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 108 m
- From
- 85.5 m
- To
- 193.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
- Intercept Depth
- 37.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-019:85.5-193.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676410
- Northing
- 5516700
- Elevation
- 1378 m
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -82 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.02
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is an outstanding high-grade copper intercept, representing a bonanza-grade zone within the broader mineralization. Its near-surface nature and the company's description as the 'best hole ever' highlight its high materiality and novelty.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade copper intersection, significantly above porphyry thresholds.
- Substantial intercept length within a broader mineralized zone.
- Near-surface location, enhancing economic viability.
- Described as the best intersection ever reported at Ketchan.
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: 108
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-019MPD · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 108 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-019
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 108 m
- From
- 85.5 m
- To
- 193.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
- Intercept Depth
- 37.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-019:85.5-193.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676410
- Northing
- 5516700
- Elevation
- 1378 m
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -82 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.02
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This gold intercept is a strong contributor to the high-grade core of the AG-26-019 intersection, adding significant value to the copper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade accompanying bonanza copper, enhancing the overall value of the high-grade zone.
- Near-surface location.
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 108
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-019MPD · silverGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 108 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-019
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 108 m
- From
- 85.5 m
- To
- 193.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
- Intercept Depth
- 37.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-019:85.5-193.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676410
- Northing
- 5516700
- Elevation
- 1378 m
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -82 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.02
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver intercept provides additional value as a byproduct within the high-grade core of the AG-26-019 intersection.
Positive factors
- Silver mineralization contributes to the overall value of the high-grade polymetallic intercept.
- Near-surface location.
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“3.2”
Context: 108
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-009MPD · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 204.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-009
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 204.5 m
- From
- 46.5 m
- To
- 251 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-009:46.5-251
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676273
- Northing
- 5516895
- Elevation
- 1369 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows broad, low-grade copper mineralization, which can contribute to bulk tonnage potential, but the grade itself is modest for a porphyry.
Positive factors
- Broad copper mineralization over a significant length.
- Near-surface intersection.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is at the lower end for a porphyry deposit.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 204.5
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-009MPD · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 204.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-009
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 204.5 m
- From
- 46.5 m
- To
- 251 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-009:46.5-251
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676273
- Northing
- 5516895
- Elevation
- 1369 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade in this broad intercept is low, but its presence adds to the overall metal endowment of the system.
Positive factors
- Gold mineralization is present over a broad interval, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is low for a porphyry deposit.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 204.5
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-009MPD · silverGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 204.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-009
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 204.5 m
- From
- 46.5 m
- To
- 251 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-009:46.5-251
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676273
- Northing
- 5516895
- Elevation
- 1369 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade in this broad intercept is low, but its presence adds to the overall metal endowment of the system.
Positive factors
- Silver mineralization is present over a broad interval, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Negative factors
- Silver grade is low.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: 204.5
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-009MPD · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 67.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-009
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 67.1 m
- From
- 66.6 m
- To
- 133.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-009:66.6-133.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676273
- Northing
- 5516895
- Elevation
- 1369 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.47
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a better copper grade than the overall interval, indicating a more concentrated zone of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade over a good intercept length, representing a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization.
- Near-surface intersection.
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: 67.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-009MPD · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 67.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-009
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 67.1 m
- From
- 66.6 m
- To
- 133.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-009:66.6-133.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676273
- Northing
- 5516895
- Elevation
- 1369 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.47
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade in this sub-interval is low, but its presence contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Positive factors
- Gold mineralization is present within a higher-grade copper zone.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is low.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 67.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-009MPD · silverGrade: 1.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 67.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-009
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 67.1 m
- From
- 66.6 m
- To
- 133.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-009:66.6-133.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676273
- Northing
- 5516895
- Elevation
- 1369 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.47
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade in this sub-interval is low, but its presence contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Positive factors
- Silver mineralization is present within a higher-grade copper zone.
Negative factors
- Silver grade is low.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“1.77”
Context: 67.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-009MPD · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 94.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-009
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 94.5 m
- From
- 46.5 m
- To
- 141 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-009:46.5-141
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676273
- Northing
- 5516895
- Elevation
- 1369 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.37
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This prose-reported intercept for AG-26-009 shows a moderate copper grade over a good length, contributing to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade over a good intercept length.
- Near-surface intersection.
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · text
“0.31% Cu, 0.06 g/t Au and 1.38 g/t Ag (0.37% CuEq) over 94.5 metres from 46.5 metres to 141 metres”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-009MPD · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 94.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-009
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 94.5 m
- From
- 46.5 m
- To
- 141 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-009:46.5-141
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676273
- Northing
- 5516895
- Elevation
- 1369 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.37
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade in this prose-reported intercept is low, but its presence adds to the overall metal endowment of the system.
Positive factors
- Gold mineralization is present over a good interval, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is low.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · text
“0.31% Cu, 0.06 g/t Au and 1.38 g/t Ag (0.37% CuEq) over 94.5 metres from 46.5 metres to 141 metres”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-009MPD · silverGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 94.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-009
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 94.5 m
- From
- 46.5 m
- To
- 141 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-009:46.5-141
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676273
- Northing
- 5516895
- Elevation
- 1369 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.37
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade in this prose-reported intercept is low, but its presence adds to the overall metal endowment of the system.
Positive factors
- Silver mineralization is present over a good interval, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Negative factors
- Silver grade is low.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · text
“0.31% Cu, 0.06 g/t Au and 1.38 g/t Ag (0.37% CuEq) over 94.5 metres from 46.5 metres to 141 metres”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-006MPD · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 78.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-006
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 78.6 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 117.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 252 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-006:39-117.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676050
- Northing
- 5517015
- Elevation
- 1318 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.21
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper mineralization over a good length, contributing to the overall bulk tonnage potential but at a low grade.
Positive factors
- Broad copper mineralization over a significant length.
- Near-surface intersection.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 78.6
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-006MPD · goldGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 78.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-006
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 78.6 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 117.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 252 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-006:39-117.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676050
- Northing
- 5517015
- Elevation
- 1318 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.21
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade in this broad intercept is low, but its presence adds to the overall metal endowment of the system.
Positive factors
- Gold mineralization is present over a broad interval, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is low for a porphyry deposit.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.08”
Context: 78.6
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-006MPD · silverGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 78.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-006
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 78.6 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 117.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 252 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-006:39-117.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676050
- Northing
- 5517015
- Elevation
- 1318 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.21
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade in this broad intercept is low, but its presence adds to the overall metal endowment of the system.
Positive factors
- Silver mineralization is present over a broad interval, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Negative factors
- Silver grade is low.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.84”
Context: 78.6
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-005MPD · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 60.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-005
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 60.6 m
- From
- 26.4 m
- To
- 87 m
- Hole Depth
- 153 m
- Intercept Depth
- 26.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-005:26.4-87
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676050
- Northing
- 5517015
- Elevation
- 1318 m
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.22
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper mineralization over a good length, contributing to the overall bulk tonnage potential but at a low grade.
Positive factors
- Broad copper mineralization over a significant length.
- Near-surface intersection.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.16”
Context: 60.6
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-005MPD · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-005
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 60.6 m
- From
- 26.4 m
- To
- 87 m
- Hole Depth
- 153 m
- Intercept Depth
- 26.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-005:26.4-87
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676050
- Northing
- 5517015
- Elevation
- 1318 m
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.22
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade in this broad intercept is low, but its presence adds to the overall metal endowment of the system.
Positive factors
- Gold mineralization is present over a broad interval, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is low for a porphyry deposit.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 60.6
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-005MPD · silverGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-005
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 60.6 m
- From
- 26.4 m
- To
- 87 m
- Hole Depth
- 153 m
- Intercept Depth
- 26.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-005:26.4-87
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676050
- Northing
- 5517015
- Elevation
- 1318 m
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.22
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade in this broad intercept is low, but its presence adds to the overall metal endowment of the system.
Positive factors
- Silver mineralization is present over a broad interval, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Negative factors
- Silver grade is low.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 60.6
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-004MPD · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-004
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.1 m
- From
- 24 m
- To
- 32.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 120 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-004:24-32.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676085
- Northing
- 5517374
- Elevation
- 1314 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak copper mineralization, but its near-surface location and contribution to the overall polymetallic system are noted.
Positive factors
- Near-surface intersection.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit.
- Intercept length is narrow.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 8.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-004MPD · goldGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-004
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.1 m
- From
- 24 m
- To
- 32.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 120 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-004:24-32.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676085
- Northing
- 5517374
- Elevation
- 1314 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate gold grade, which is a positive contribution to the overall polymetallic system, especially given its near-surface nature.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Near-surface intersection.
Negative factors
- Intercept length is narrow.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.65”
Context: 8.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-004MPD · silverGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-004
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.1 m
- From
- 24 m
- To
- 32.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 120 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-004:24-32.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676085
- Northing
- 5517374
- Elevation
- 1314 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows low silver mineralization, but its presence adds to the overall metal endowment of the system.
Positive factors
- Silver mineralization is present, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
Negative factors
- Silver grade is low.
- Intercept length is narrow.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.6”
Context: 8.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-003MPD · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-003
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 30.4 m
- From
- 16.5 m
- To
- 46.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 205 m
- Intercept Depth
- 16.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-003:16.5-46.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676085
- Northing
- 5517374
- Elevation
- 1314 m
- Azimuth
- 290 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade over a good length, which is positive for a near-surface porphyry target.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade over a good intercept length.
- Very near-surface intersection.
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 30.4
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-003MPD · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-003
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30.4 m
- From
- 16.5 m
- To
- 46.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 205 m
- Intercept Depth
- 16.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-003:16.5-46.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676085
- Northing
- 5517374
- Elevation
- 1314 m
- Azimuth
- 290 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This gold intercept, while moderate, adds value as a byproduct to the copper mineralization, especially given its very near-surface location.
Positive factors
- Gold mineralization is present, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
- Very near-surface intersection.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 30.4
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-003MPD · silverGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-003
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30.4 m
- From
- 16.5 m
- To
- 46.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 205 m
- Intercept Depth
- 16.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AG-26-003:16.5-46.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676085
- Northing
- 5517374
- Elevation
- 1314 m
- Azimuth
- 290 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low-grade, adds value as a byproduct to the copper mineralization, especially given its very near-surface location.
Positive factors
- Silver mineralization is present, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the deposit.
- Very near-surface intersection.
Negative factors
- Silver grade is low.
- True width of mineralization is not yet determined.
Evidence · table
“0.9”
Context: 30.4
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-002MPDView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-002
- Project
- MPD
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 155 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676140
- Northing
- 5517404
- Elevation
- 1329 m
- Azimuth
- 350 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This hole returned no significant assays, which is a negative outcome for exploration in this specific area, though it provides geological information.
Negative factors
- No significant assays reported for this hole, indicating a lack of economic mineralization at this location.
Evidence · table
“No significant assays”
Context: AG-26-002
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
AG-26-001MPDView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AG-26-001
- Project
- MPD
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 120 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ketchan deposit
- Easting
- 676139
- Northing
- 5517404
- Elevation
- 1329 m
- Azimuth
- 290 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This hole returned no significant assays, which is a negative outcome for exploration in this specific area, though it provides geological information.
Negative factors
- No significant assays reported for this hole, indicating a lack of economic mineralization at this location.
Evidence · table
“No significant assays”
Context: AG-26-001
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
includesMPD · copperGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 108 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- includes
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 108 m
- From
- 85.5 m
- To
- 193.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- includes:85.5-193.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.83 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 89.6 %·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 0.83 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: includes
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
includesMPD · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 108 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- includes
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 108 m
- From
- 85.5 m
- To
- 193.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- includes:85.5-193.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 21.6 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: includes
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
includesMPD · silverGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 108 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- includes
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 108 m
- From
- 85.5 m
- To
- 193.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- includes:85.5-193.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.2 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 345.6 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“3.2”
Context: includes
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
includesMPD · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 67.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- includes
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 67.1 m
- From
- 66.6 m
- To
- 133.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- includes:66.6-133.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.41 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 27.5 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 0.41 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: includes
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
includesMPD · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 67.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- includes
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 67.1 m
- From
- 66.6 m
- To
- 133.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- includes:66.6-133.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 4.7 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.07 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.15 g/t) on the porphyry deposit band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: includes
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
includesMPD · silverGrade: 1.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 67.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- includes
- Project
- MPD
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- KDK
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 67.1 m
- From
- 66.6 m
- To
- 133.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- includes:66.6-133.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.77 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 118.8 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1.77 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.77”
Context: includes
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
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.