Lodestar Metals Defines Three Large Gold-Silver Soil Anomalies at Goldrun Property, Nevada
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Lodestar Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- LSTR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Mercury
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 11:35:05 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Lodestar Metals has identified three extensive gold-silver soil anomalies (Robbers, Gomes, and Independence Trends) at its Goldrun Property in Nevada. The anomalies show peak values of up to 298 ppb gold and 33 g/t silver, suggesting both Carlin-style and epithermal-style mineralization.
Reasoning: The delineation of three large, coherent gold-silver soil anomalies provides significant new geochemical targets for future drilling in a proven district.
Positive factors
- Large scale soil anomalies (1km+)
- Multiple deposit styles identified (Carlin and Epithermal)
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
- High-grade rock sampling results
Negative factors
- Soil results are preliminary
- Historical drill results mentioned are not validated by the company
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details insertion of standards, blanks, and duplicates for soil sampling.
Evidence · text
“Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) for the soil sampling program included the insertion of two certified reference materials (standards), two blanks, and four field duplicates”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The project is positioned adjacent to the Adelaide-Crown group of deposits.
Evidence · text
“similar to those in the nearby Adelaide-Crown group of deposits”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
Fact 1goldGrade: 0.298Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- LSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.298
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- 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
- 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Soil peak value of 0.298 g/t Au indicates mineralization presence.
Positive factors
- Identifies strong geochemical target
Evidence · text
“Peak gold values up to 298 ppb Au and silver up to 33 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing the drill-ready Goldrun Project in Nevada, strategically loc"
Fact 2silverGrade: 33Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- LSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- 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
- 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Soil peak value of 33 g/t Ag indicates mineralization presence.
Positive factors
- Identifies strong geochemical target
Evidence · text
“silver up to 33 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing the drill-ready Goldrun Project in Nevada, strategically loc"
Fact 3goldGrade: 4.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- LSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept at Robbers Knob.
Positive factors
- Strong historical intercept
Negative factors
- Unverified historical data
Evidence · text
“18.3 metres grading 4.3 g/t gold”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing the drill-ready Goldrun Project in Nevada, strategically loc"
Fact 4goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- LSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept at Gomes Prospect.
Evidence · text
“13.7 metres at 1.3 g/t gold”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing the drill-ready Goldrun Project in Nevada, strategically loc"
Fact 5goldGrade: 9.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- LSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept near Crown open pit.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · text
“27.4 metres at 9.7 g/t gold”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing the drill-ready Goldrun Project in Nevada, strategically loc"
Fact 6silverGrade: 55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- LSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept at Independence area.
Positive factors
- High grade silver
Evidence · text
“10.7 metres at 55.0 g/t silver and 0.36 g/t gold”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing the drill-ready Goldrun Project in Nevada, strategically loc"
Fact 7goldGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- LSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical drill intercept at Independence area.
Evidence · text
“10.7 metres at 55.0 g/t silver and 0.36 g/t gold”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing the drill-ready Goldrun Project in Nevada, strategically loc"
Fact 8silverGrade: 3307Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- LSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3307
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- 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
- 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Recent rock sampling in Independence area.
Positive factors
- Exceptional silver grade
Evidence · text
“up to 3,307 g/t silver and 2.7 g/t gold”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing the drill-ready Goldrun Project in Nevada, strategically loc"
Fact 9goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- LSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- 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
- 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Recent rock sampling in Independence area.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade in rock
Evidence · text
“up to 3,307 g/t silver and 2.7 g/t gold”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing the drill-ready Goldrun Project in Nevada, strategically loc"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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