Mandalay Intercepts Gold at Two Highly Prospective Targets Near the Björkdal Mine, Sweden
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Mandalay Resources Corporation
- Ticker
- MND
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Sweden
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Zinc, Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 11:16:26 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Mandalay Resources announced successful regional exploration drill results from two new targets, Lapptjärn and Granholm, near its Björkdal Mine in Sweden. The program, comprising 26 holes, yielded high-grade gold intercepts, including 5.3 g/t gold over 7.05 meters (5.40 m estimated true width) in hole LP-6 at Lapptjärn, and 14.9 g/t gold over 0.5 meters (0.38 m estimated true width) in hole GH-2 at Granholm. While Tarsnäs and Nyholm did not return significant intercepts, Tarsnäs showed anomalous zinc and copper, and follow-up geophysical surveys are planned for Lapptjärn and Tarsnäs.
Reasoning: Mandalay's regional exploration program successfully identified high-grade gold mineralization at two new targets, Lapptjärn and Granholm, near its Björkdal Mine in Sweden. The results, including a strong intercept of 5.3 g/t gold over 7.05 meters at Lapptjärn, are positive for early-stage exploration, demonstrating new potential in a prospective district. The disclosure of true widths and robust QA/QC procedures adds confidence, though the narrow nature of many intercepts and the mention of arsenopyrite warrant caution.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts at new regional targets (Lapptjärn and Granholm) demonstrate exploration potential.
- Significant intercept length with good grade in LP-6 (5.3 g/t Au over 7.05 m) indicates potential for broader mineralization.
- Estimated true widths are provided for all reported intercepts, improving geological confidence.
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are disclosed, and the release is signed off by a Qualified Person.
- The results identify new areas for follow-up geophysical surveys, indicating ongoing exploration commitment.
Negative factors
- Many reported intercepts are narrow, particularly at Granholm, which may limit economic viability.
- Tarsnäs and Nyholm prospects did not return significant mineralized intercepts, despite being part of the same regional program.
- The presence of arsenopyrite in mineralization suggests potential processing challenges and penalty elements.
- The reporting cut-off of 0.5 g/t Au diluted to 1m is relatively low, and specific compositing cut-off grades for intervals are not explicitly stated.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 22
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document provides an 'ESTIMATED TRUE WIDTH (M)' column for all reported intercepts, indicating that true widths have been estimated.
Evidence · table
“ESTIMATED TRUE WIDTH (M)”
Context: INTERVAL (M)
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling targeted 'high priority regional targets' and 'new targets' (Lapptjärn, Granholm, Tarsnäs, Nyholm) near the Björkdal Mine, indicating an effort to extend mineralization beyond known areas.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay Intercepts Gold at Two Highly Prospective Targets Near the Björkdal Mine, Sweden”
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 the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures, and mentions a Qualified Person sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization at Lapptjärn and Tarsnäs, indicating the presence of arsenic, a common penalty element.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: While a reporting cut-off of 0.5 g/t Au diluted to 1m is mentioned for what is not reported, the specific compositing cut-off grade used for the reported intervals is not explicitly stated.
Evidence · text
“Composites that are below 0.5 g/t Au when diluted to 1 m are not reported in this table.”
Exploration Drillingneutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The document describes the program as 'regional target testing drill campaigns' and 'regional exploration programs' focused on new prospects.
Evidence · text
“successful results from its regional target testing drill campaigns approximately 6 km to the southwest of the Björkdal Mine.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (22)
GH-1Granholm · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GH-1
- Project
- Granholm
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- True Width
- 0.31 m
- From
- 60 m
- To
- 60.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GH-1:60-60.4
Location
- Easting
- 759799
- Northing
- 7206791
- Elevation
- 193 m
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the prospect but not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Granholm).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (2.1 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Very narrow intercept (0.4 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.31 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 0.40
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
GH-2Granholm · goldGrade: 14.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GH-2
- Project
- Granholm
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- True Width
- 0.38 m
- From
- 106.7 m
- To
- 107.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 106.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GH-2:106.7-107.2
Location
- Easting
- 759681
- Northing
- 7206778
- Elevation
- 188 m
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a bonanza-grade intercept from a new exploration target, indicating high-grade potential, though its very narrow width limits overall materiality.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (14.9 g/t Au) from a new exploration target (Granholm).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.5 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The grade of 14.9 g/t gold is exceptionally high, well above the typical threshold for gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“14.9”
Context: 0.50
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.38 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 0.50
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
GH-2Granholm · goldGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GH-2
- Project
- Granholm
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- True Width
- 0.39 m
- From
- 115.6 m
- To
- 116.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 106.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GH-2:115.6-116.2
Location
- Easting
- 759681
- Northing
- 7206778
- Elevation
- 188 m
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the prospect but not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Granholm).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (2.2 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Very narrow intercept (0.6 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.39 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: 0.60
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
GH-2Granholm · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GH-2
- Project
- Granholm
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.45 m
- True Width
- 0.32 m
- From
- 142 m
- To
- 142.45 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 106.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GH-2:142-142.45
Location
- Easting
- 759681
- Northing
- 7206778
- Elevation
- 188 m
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the prospect but not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Granholm).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (2.5 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Very narrow intercept (0.45 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.32 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 0.45
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
GH-3Granholm · goldGrade: 5.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GH-3
- Project
- Granholm
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.55 m
- True Width
- 0.35 m
- From
- 23.75 m
- To
- 24.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 200 m
- Intercept Depth
- 23.75 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GH-3:23.75-24.3
Location
- Easting
- 759636
- Northing
- 7206906
- Elevation
- 186 m
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a high-grade intercept from a new exploration target, indicating potential, but its very narrow width limits overall materiality.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (5.4 g/t Au) from a new exploration target (Granholm).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.55 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.35 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 0.55
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
GH-3Granholm · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GH-3
- Project
- Granholm
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.35 m
- True Width
- 0.27 m
- From
- 32.05 m
- To
- 32.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 200 m
- Intercept Depth
- 23.75 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GH-3:32.05-32.4
Location
- Easting
- 759636
- Northing
- 7206906
- Elevation
- 186 m
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the prospect but not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Granholm).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (3.1 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Very narrow intercept (0.35 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.27 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 0.35
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-1Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-1
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.75 m
- True Width
- 0.88 m
- From
- 82.6 m
- To
- 84.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 250.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-1:82.6-84.35
Location
- Easting
- 757994
- Northing
- 7208500
- Elevation
- 217 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -46 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the prospect but not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (1.0 g/t Au is weak for gold).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.88 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.88”
Context: 1.75
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-1Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-1
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.9 m
- True Width
- 0.78 m
- From
- 83.45 m
- To
- 84.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 250.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-1:83.45-84.35
Location
- Easting
- 757994
- Northing
- 7208500
- Elevation
- 217 m
- Azimuth
- 75 °
- Dip
- -46 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the prospect but not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (1.1 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Narrow intercept (0.9 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.78 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.78”
Context: 0.90
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-11Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 4.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-11
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- True Width
- 0.59 m
- From
- 18.3 m
- To
- 18.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 201.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 18.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-11:18.3-18.9
Location
- Easting
- 758098
- Northing
- 7208723
- Elevation
- 217 m
- Azimuth
- 235 °
- Dip
- -46 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a good grade intercept from a new exploration target, but its very narrow width limits overall materiality.
Positive factors
- Good grade gold intercept (4.5 g/t Au) from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.6 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.59 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 0.60
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-12Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 8.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-12
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- True Width
- 0.66 m
- From
- 180.9 m
- To
- 181.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 281.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 180.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-12:180.9-181.6
Location
- Easting
- 758179
- Northing
- 7208765
- Elevation
- 199 m
- Azimuth
- 220 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a high-grade intercept from a new exploration target, confirming down-dip continuity, but its very narrow width limits overall materiality.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (8.7 g/t Au) from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
- Confirms down-dip continuity of mineralization.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.7 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The grade of 8.7 g/t gold is exceptionally high, well above the typical threshold for gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“8.7”
Context: 0.70
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.66 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 0.70
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-12Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-12
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- True Width
- 0.3 m
- From
- 201.9 m
- To
- 202.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 281.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 180.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-12:201.9-202.5
Location
- Easting
- 758179
- Northing
- 7208765
- Elevation
- 199 m
- Azimuth
- 220 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the prospect but not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (2.7 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Very narrow intercept (0.6 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.30 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 0.60
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-2Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-2
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
- From
- 118.45 m
- To
- 119.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 254.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 118.45 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-2:118.45-119.1
Location
- Easting
- 757909
- Northing
- 7208511
- Elevation
- 210 m
- Azimuth
- 65 °
- Dip
- -46 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a good grade intercept from a new exploration target, but its very narrow width limits overall materiality.
Positive factors
- Good grade gold intercept (3.4 g/t Au) from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.65 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.61 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.61”
Context: 0.65
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-3Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 4.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-3
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.25 m
- True Width
- 1.08 m
- From
- 35.25 m
- To
- 36.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 250.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 35.25 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-3:35.25-36.5
Location
- Easting
- 758209
- Northing
- 7208622
- Elevation
- 216 m
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a good grade intercept from a new exploration target, but its narrow width limits overall materiality.
Positive factors
- Good grade gold intercept (4.5 g/t Au) from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept (1.25 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 1.08 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.08”
Context: 1.25
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-4Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-4
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- True Width
- 0.32 m
- From
- 13.9 m
- To
- 14.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 251 m
- Intercept Depth
- 13.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-4:13.9-14.4
Location
- Easting
- 758267
- Northing
- 7208619
- Elevation
- 206 m
- Azimuth
- 205 °
- Dip
- -44 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the prospect but not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (2.5 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Very narrow intercept (0.5 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.32 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 0.50
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-4Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-4
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- True Width
- 0.38 m
- From
- 98.3 m
- To
- 98.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 251 m
- Intercept Depth
- 13.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-4:98.3-98.8
Location
- Easting
- 758267
- Northing
- 7208619
- Elevation
- 206 m
- Azimuth
- 205 °
- Dip
- -44 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the prospect but not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (1.3 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Very narrow intercept (0.5 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.38 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 0.50
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-6Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-6
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- True Width
- 0.61 m
- From
- 27 m
- To
- 27.65 m
- Hole Depth
- 200.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-6:27-27.65
Location
- Easting
- 758140
- Northing
- 7208670
- Elevation
- 214 m
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a good grade intercept from a new exploration target, but its very narrow width limits overall materiality.
Positive factors
- Good grade gold intercept (4.2 g/t Au) from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.65 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.61 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.61”
Context: 0.65
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-6Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-6
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.45 m
- True Width
- 0.42 m
- From
- 78.35 m
- To
- 78.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 200.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-6:78.35-78.8
Location
- Easting
- 758140
- Northing
- 7208670
- Elevation
- 214 m
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a good grade intercept from a new exploration target, but its very narrow width limits overall materiality.
Positive factors
- Good grade gold intercept (3.7 g/t Au) from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.45 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.42 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.42”
Context: 0.45
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-6Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 5.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-6
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.05 m
- True Width
- 5.4 m
- From
- 79.8 m
- To
- 86.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 200.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-6:79.8-86.85
Location
- Easting
- 758140
- Northing
- 7208670
- Elevation
- 214 m
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a highly material intercept with strong grade and significant true width from a new exploration target, representing a key success for the regional exploration program.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (5.3 g/t Au) over a significant intercept length (7.05 m) from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated at 5.4 m, indicating a substantial mineralized zone.
- This intercept is highlighted as a program highlight, indicating its importance to the company.
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The grade of 5.3 g/t gold is exceptionally high, well above the typical threshold for gold deposits, especially considering the significant width.
Evidence · table
“5.3”
Context: 7.05
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 5.40 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.40”
Context: 7.05
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-6Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-6
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- True Width
- 0.51 m
- From
- 128.55 m
- To
- 129.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 200.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-6:128.55-129.35
Location
- Easting
- 758140
- Northing
- 7208670
- Elevation
- 214 m
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the prospect but not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (1.8 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Narrow intercept (0.8 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.51 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 0.80
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
LP-9Lapptjärn · goldGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LP-9
- Project
- Lapptjärn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- True Width
- 0.46 m
- From
- 26 m
- To
- 26.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 233.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 26 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LP-9:26-26.6
Location
- Easting
- 758289
- Northing
- 7209201
- Elevation
- 197 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the prospect but not highly material on its own.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Lapptjärn).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (1.4 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Very narrow intercept (0.6 m).
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.46 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 0.60
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
TN-2Tarsnäs · goldGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TN-2
- Project
- Tarsnäs
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- True Width
- 0.35 m
- From
- 44.8 m
- To
- 45.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 250.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 44.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TN-2:44.8-45.2
Location
- Easting
- 760659
- Northing
- 7205902
- Elevation
- 194 m
- Azimuth
- 305 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, explicitly stated as not significant by the company, which limits its materiality.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Tarsnäs).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (1.4 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Very narrow intercept (0.4 m).
- The document explicitly states that drilling at Tarsnäs did not return any significant mineralized intercepts.
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.35 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 0.40
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
TN-2Tarsnäs · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TN-2
- Project
- Tarsnäs
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sweden
- Reported Region
- sweden
- Ticker
- MND
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.55 m
- True Width
- 0.48 m
- From
- 48.5 m
- To
- 49.05 m
- Hole Depth
- 250.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 44.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TN-2:48.5-49.05
Location
- Easting
- 760659
- Northing
- 7205902
- Elevation
- 194 m
- Azimuth
- 305 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- CRS Laboratories Oy and MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a narrow, low-grade intercept from a new exploration target, explicitly stated as not significant by the company, which limits its materiality.
Positive factors
- Intercept from a new exploration target (Tarsnäs).
- True width estimated.
Negative factors
- Low grade (1.7 g/t Au is weak for gold).
- Very narrow intercept (0.55 m).
- The document explicitly states that drilling at Tarsnäs did not return any significant mineralized intercepts.
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
True Width DisclosedRejected · positive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Reason: The estimated true width of 0.48 m is stated for the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.48”
Context: 0.55
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.
Evidence · text
“Mandalay's rigorous QA/QC program included the use of standard reference samples, blanks, duplicates, repeats, and internal laboratory quality assurance procedures.”
Deleterious Elements PresentRejected · negative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Reason: The document mentions arsenopyrite-bearing veins in the context of mineralization, indicating the presence of arsenic.
Evidence · text
“Mineralization at Lapptjärn is associated with structurally controlled lodes of disseminated arsenopyrite or irregular, arsenopyrite-bearing, Quartz-Carbonate veins.”
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.