# Lion Rock Makes New Gold Discovery at Volney, South Dakota

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/lion-rock-makes-new-gold-discovery-at-volney-south-dakota--7fde10ad-ba74-4abb-b19e-e1d3cf0d5833

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ROAR/news/5197330023513174/lion-rock-makes-new-gold-discovery-at-volney-south-dakota

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-04-08T13:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Lion Rock Resources Inc.

- Ticker: ROAR

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: South Dakota

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Lithium

- Document categories: Drill results, Other

- Extracted: 2026-09-18 18:49:02 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Lion Rock Resources Inc. has announced a new gold discovery at its Volney Project in South Dakota, with Phase 1 drilling confirming a 500m strike length. The results show high-grade gold cores nested within broader mineralization and indicate potential for near-surface, bulk-tonnage mining. The project also shows potential for lithium mineralization.

Reasoning: The announcement reports a significant new gold discovery with high-grade intercepts and a confirmed strike length, representing a major exploration milestone for the company.

- Positive factor: New gold discovery with 100% hit rate across nine holes

- Positive factor: Significant strike length of 500m confirmed in Phase 1

- Positive factor: High-grade cores nested within broader mineralization

- Positive factor: Near-surface geometry suggests bulk-tonnage potential

- Positive factor: Presence of secondary lithium mineralization

- Negative factor: True widths not disclosed

- Negative factor: Assays for additional holes are still pending

Facts used in scoring: 17

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The results represent a new gold discovery at the Volney Project.

Evidence · text

> is pleased to announce a new gold discovery at the Volney Project

**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: Release includes details on certified reference materials, blanks, duplicates, and laboratory accreditation.

Evidence · text

> Certified reference material and blank material were inserted at a rate of approximately 4% each.

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that reported intervals are downhole lengths and true widths are unknown.

Evidence · text

> Reported intervals are downhole lengths. True widths are unknown.

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The discovery is part of a property hosting a recently confirmed critical mineral system.

Evidence · text

> this gold discovery sits within the same property hosting our recently confirmed critical mineral system

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (17)

### VOL25-002

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-002
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 36.5 m
- From: 12.5 m
- To: 48.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-002:12.5-48.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad low-grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.5

Context: 36.5

#### 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

### VOL25-002

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-002
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.6 m
- From: 12.5 m
- To: 17 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-002:12.5-17
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade core within broader interval.

Evidence · table

> 2.1

Context: 4.6

#### 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

### VOL25-002

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/lion-rock-makes-new-gold-discovery-at-volney-south-dakota--7fde10ad-ba74-4abb-b19e-e1d3cf0d5833#fact-drill-facts-2)

Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-002
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 90 m
- To: 92 m
- Intercept Depth: 90 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-002:90-92
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Narrow high-grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 2.8

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

### VOL25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/lion-rock-makes-new-gold-discovery-at-volney-south-dakota--7fde10ad-ba74-4abb-b19e-e1d3cf0d5833#fact-drill-facts-3)

Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-003
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.8 m
- From: 12.2 m
- To: 17 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-003:12.2-17
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 4.8

#### 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

### VOL25-003

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-003
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.4 m
- From: 85.3 m
- To: 89.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 85.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-003:85.3-89.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 1.4

Context: 4.4

#### 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

### VOL25-003

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-003
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 85.3 m
- To: 86.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 85.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-003:85.3-86.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade core within interval.

Evidence · table

> 2.0

Context: 1.5

#### 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

### VOL25-006

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-006
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.1 m
- From: 245.5 m
- To: 249.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 245.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-006:245.5-249.6
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 4.1

#### 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

### VOL25-006

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-006
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 24.8 m
- From: 261.6 m
- To: 286.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 261.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-006:261.6-286.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide moderate-grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.8

Context: 24.8

#### 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

### VOL25-006

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-006
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.9 m
- From: 267.5 m
- To: 278.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 267.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-006:267.5-278.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade core within wide interval.

Evidence · table

> 2.0

Context: 10.9

#### 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

### VOL25-007

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-007
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 109.9 m
- To: 111 m
- Intercept Depth: 109.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-007:109.9-111
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Narrow moderate-grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 1.1

#### 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

### VOL25-009

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/lion-rock-makes-new-gold-discovery-at-volney-south-dakota--7fde10ad-ba74-4abb-b19e-e1d3cf0d5833#fact-drill-facts-10)

Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-009
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.6 m
- From: 92.6 m
- To: 94.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 92.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-009:92.6-94.2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade narrow intercept.

Evidence · table

> 4.1

Context: 1.6

#### 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

### VOL25-009

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-009
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11.2 m
- From: 129 m
- To: 140.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 129 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-009:129-140.2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 1.1

Context: 11.2

#### 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

### VOL25-009

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-009
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.5 m
- From: 145 m
- To: 151.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 145 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-009:145-151.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 6.5

#### 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

### VOL25-010

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-010
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 130 m
- To: 131 m
- Intercept Depth: 130 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-010:130-131
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade narrow intercept.

Evidence · table

> 3.4

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

### VOL25-011

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Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-011
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.5 m
- From: 277 m
- To: 284.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 277 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-011:277-284.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 7.5

#### 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

### VOL25-013

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/lion-rock-makes-new-gold-discovery-at-volney-south-dakota--7fde10ad-ba74-4abb-b19e-e1d3cf0d5833#fact-drill-facts-15)

Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-013
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 23.2 m
- From: 57.8 m
- To: 81 m
- Intercept Depth: 57.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-013:57.8-81
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide moderate-grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 1.1

Context: 23.2

#### 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

### VOL25-014

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/lion-rock-makes-new-gold-discovery-at-volney-south-dakota--7fde10ad-ba74-4abb-b19e-e1d3cf0d5833#fact-drill-facts-16)

Volney · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VOL25-014
- Project: Volney
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south dakota
- Reported Region: south dakota
- Ticker: ROAR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.1 m
- From: 26 m
- To: 28 m
- Intercept Depth: 26 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VOL25-014:26-28
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional grade intercept.

Evidence · table

> 5.0

Context: 2.1

#### 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

## 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.