Metals Creek Returns High-Grade Mineralization with 115.51 g/t Gold over 9.85 meters including 2050 g/t Gold over 0.50 meters at Ogden Gold Project in Timmins, Ontario
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Metals Creek Resources Corp.
- Ticker
- MEK
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Timmins, Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 10:40:10 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Metals Creek Resources Corp. announced exceptional high-grade gold drill results from the Ogden Gold Project in Timmins, Ontario. Hole TOG-26-76 returned 115.51 g/t gold over 9.85 meters, including a bonanza intercept of 2050 g/t gold over 0.50 meters. These results represent the second highest grade intercept to date on the project and significantly exceed previous best grade-width products, confirming strong mineralization within the TOG fold structure.
Reasoning: The drill results from hole TOG-26-76 are exceptionally high-grade, with a bonanza intercept of 2050 g/t Au over 0.50m and a broader intercept of 115.51 g/t Au over 9.85m. These grades are significantly higher than the project's prior bests, indicating strong mineralization and potential for resource expansion. The comprehensive QA/QC disclosure supports the reliability of the results. However, the unknown true width and noted nugget effect introduce some uncertainty.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grades, including a bonanza intercept of 2050 g/t Au over 0.50m, significantly exceeding prior best results.
- The main intercept of 115.51 g/t Au over 9.85m represents a substantial grade-width product, far surpassing previous bests for the project.
- The results confirm high-grade gold mineralization within the TOG fold structure, indicating strong continuity.
- Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure, including QP sign-off, certified lab, and multiple assay methods, enhances data credibility.
Negative factors
- True width of the mineralization is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness of the intercept.
- The presence of visible gold suggests a strong nugget effect, which can lead to high variability in assay results and requires systematic drilling.
Facts used in scoring: 18
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 2050 g/t Au over 0.50m is an exceptionally high-grade zone, far exceeding the deposit-type norm for orogenic gold.
Evidence · text
“2050 g/t Au over 0.50 meters”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning a Qualified Person sign-off, a named laboratory (Activation Laboratories), and stated methods (check assays, standards, blanks).
Evidence · text
“Michael MacIsaac, P.Geo and VP Exploration for the Corporation and a qualified person as defined in National Instrument 43-101, is responsible for this release... All split core samples were sent to Activation Laboratories located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. As part of the Corporations QAQC protocol, approximately 10% of the samples submitted for assay were also sent for check assays. Standards and blanks were inserted randomly into the sample shipments as part of the sampling protocol.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, meaning the apparent width may overstate the true thickness.
Evidence · text
“At this time, true thickness/widths of the mineralization are unknown”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (18)
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 115.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 115.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.85 m
- From
- 296.95 m
- To
- 306.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:296.95-306.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is an exceptionally high-grade and significant intercept, with a grade-width product far exceeding the project's prior best, indicating strong mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade of 115.51 g/t, significantly above the orogenic gold exceptional threshold of 5 g/t.
- Strong grade-width product (1137.5 g/t*m) far exceeding the gold exceptional GT threshold of 300 g/t*m.
- Intercept length of 9.85m indicates moderate continuity.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · text
“115.51 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au) over 9.85m (296.95 - 306.80m)”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 356.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 356.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 301.85 m
- To
- 304.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:301.85-304.95
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptionally high gold grade over a moderate width, contributing significantly to the overall intercept's materiality.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade of 356.85 g/t, far exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold of 5 g/t.
- Strong grade-width product (1106.2 g/t*m) significantly above the gold exceptional GT threshold of 300 g/t*m.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · text
“including 3.10m (301.85 - 304.95m) of 356.85 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 2050Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 2050
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 304.45 m
- To
- 304.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:304.45-304.95
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is an extremely high-grade, bonanza intercept that significantly boosts the overall prospectivity of the project, despite its narrow width.
Positive factors
- Bonanza gold grade of 2050 g/t, far exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold of 5 g/t.
- Strong grade-width product (1025 g/t*m) significantly above the gold exceptional GT threshold of 300 g/t*m.
- Presence of visible gold confirms high-grade mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
- Narrow intercept length of 0.5m, though extremely high-grade.
Evidence · text
“including 0.50m (304.45 - 304.95m) of 2050 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 7.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 296.95 m
- To
- 297.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:296.95-297.35
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade of 7.41 g/t, exceeding the orogenic gold strong threshold of 7 g/t.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 0.4m.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“7.41”
Context: 0.40
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 7.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 297.35 m
- To
- 297.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:297.35-297.95
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade of 7.33 g/t, exceeding the orogenic gold strong threshold of 7 g/t.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 0.6m.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“7.33”
Context: 0.60
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 8.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 297.95 m
- To
- 298.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:297.95-298.95
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade of 8.03 g/t, exceeding the orogenic gold strong threshold of 7 g/t.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 1.0m.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“8.03”
Context: 1.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
- From
- 298.95 m
- To
- 300 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:298.95-300
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating a barren or low-grade zone within the broader mineralized interval.
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade of 0.09 g/t, below the orogenic gold weak threshold of 2.5 g/t.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“0.09”
Context: 1.05
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 8.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.45 m
- From
- 300 m
- To
- 300.45 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:300-300.45
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade of 8.56 g/t, exceeding the orogenic gold strong threshold of 7 g/t.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 0.45m.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“8.56”
Context: 0.45
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- From
- 300.45 m
- To
- 301.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:300.45-301.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade, indicating a barren or low-grade zone within the broader mineralized interval.
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade of 0.87 g/t, below the orogenic gold moderate threshold of 4 g/t.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: 0.65
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 5.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 301.1 m
- To
- 301.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:301.1-301.85
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade of 5.66 g/t, exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold of 5 g/t.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 0.75m.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“5.66”
Context: 0.75
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 301.85 m
- To
- 302.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:301.85-302.35
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing significantly to the overall high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade of 31.0 g/t, far exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold of 15 g/t.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 0.5m.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“31.00”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 33.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 33.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
- From
- 302.35 m
- To
- 303.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:302.35-303.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing significantly to the overall high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade of 33.6 g/t, far exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold of 15 g/t.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 1.05m.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“33.60”
Context: 1.05
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
- From
- 303.4 m
- To
- 304.45 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:303.4-304.45
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing significantly to the overall high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade of 29.0 g/t, far exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold of 15 g/t.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 1.05m.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“29.00”
Context: 1.05
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 4.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 304.95 m
- To
- 305.45 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:304.95-305.45
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade of 4.07 g/t, exceeding the orogenic gold moderate threshold of 4 g/t.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 0.5m.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“4.07”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 2.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 305.45 m
- To
- 305.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:305.45-305.95
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade, indicating a barren or low-grade zone within the broader mineralized interval.
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade of 2.01 g/t, below the orogenic gold moderate threshold of 4 g/t.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“2.01”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-26-76Ogden · goldGrade: 5.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-26-76
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.85 m
- From
- 305.95 m
- To
- 306.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 296.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TOG-26-76:305.95-306.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 471711.3
- Northing
- 5362596.2
- Elevation
- 284 m
- Azimuth
- 22.5 °
- Dip
- -53.57 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade of 5.18 g/t, exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold of 5 g/t.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length of 0.85m.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“5.18”
Context: 0.85
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
TOG-22-73Ogden · goldGrade: 4.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.61 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-22-73
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A historical moderate-grade intercept that provided context for the current drilling, but is not new information.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade of 4.24 g/t, exceeding the orogenic gold moderate threshold of 4 g/t.
Negative factors
- This is a historical result, not new information.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · text
“previously released (See News Release August 18, 2022) hole TOG-22-73 which returned a downhole intercept of 4.24 g/t gold over 5.61m”
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
TOG-13-25Ogden · goldGrade: 210.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.53 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TOG-13-25
- Project
- Ogden
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MEK
Geometry
- Grade
- 210.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.53 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, check_assays
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2013-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A historical exceptional-grade intercept that represents the highest grade to date on the project, providing important context for the current drilling.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade of 210.19 g/t, far exceeding the orogenic gold exceptional threshold of 15 g/t.
- Exceptional grade-width product (2633.9 g/t*m) far exceeding the gold exceptional GT threshold of 300 g/t*m.
Negative factors
- This is a historical result, not new information.
- True width is unknown, potentially overstating the actual thickness.
Evidence · text
“Hole TOG-13-25 retuned an intercept of 210.19 g/t Au over 12.53m (See News Release May 22, 2013)”
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
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.