Monarch Gold Intersects 783 G/T AU Over 0.2 Metres and 293 G/T AU Over 0.5 Metres at the Beaufor Property
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Monarch Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- MQR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 11:20:20 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Monarch Gold has announced high-grade gold drill results from its Beaufor Mine project in Quebec, including an exceptional intercept of 783 g/t Au over 0.2m. These results are part of an initial 21-hole set from a larger 42,500-metre exploration program targeting near-mine areas.
Reasoning: The release reports exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from the first set of assays in a large 42.5ktm drilling program targeting near-mine infrastructure.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade intercepts (783 g/t Au)
- Near-mine exploration targets
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
- QP sign-off provided
Negative factors
- Apparent width only (true width not determined)
- High-grade intersections not capped
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 783 g/t Au is exceptionally high for an underground gold target.
Evidence · text
“783 g/t Au over 0.2 metres”
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 release explicitly states that intersection widths are core lengths and true width is yet to be determined.
Evidence · text
“The intersection widths reported are core lengths and high-grade intersections have not been capped, as the vein interpretation and statistics have not been finalized for the zones.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions insertion of standards and blanks and use of ALS Canada.
Evidence · text
“Monarch uses a comprehensive QA/QC protocol, including the insertion of standards and blanks.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Christian Tessier, P.Geo. is named as the Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical and scientific content of this press release has been reviewed and approved by Christian Tessier, P.Geo., the Corporation's qualified person”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
20-122-137Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-122-137
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.05 m
- From
- 7.3 m
- To
- 9.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 22.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-122-137:7.3-9.35
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2521 m
- Azimuth
- 146 °
- Dip
- 74 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard mineralization intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.5”
Context: 2.05
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
20-122-138Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 15.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-122-138
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 22.4 m
- To
- 22.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 40.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 22.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-122-138:22.4-22.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2521 m
- Azimuth
- 137 °
- Dip
- 47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“15.8”
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
20-132-55Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 13.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-132-55
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
- From
- 44.8 m
- To
- 47.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 77.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 44.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-132-55:44.8-47.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2741 m
- Azimuth
- 328 °
- Dip
- -49 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid high-grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“13.4”
Context: 2.60
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
20-132-55Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-132-55
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.3 m
- From
- 68 m
- To
- 70.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 77.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 44.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-132-55:68-70.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2741 m
- Azimuth
- 328 °
- Dip
- -49 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid high-grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“7.0”
Context: 2.30
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
20-133-69Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 152Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-133-69
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 152
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 2.6 m
- To
- 3.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 132 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-133-69:2.6-3.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2742 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“152.0”
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
20-133-69Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 293Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-133-69
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 293
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 3.1 m
- To
- 3.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 132 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-133-69:3.1-3.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2742 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“293.0”
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
20-133-69Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-133-69
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 99.7 m
- To
- 105.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 132 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-133-69:99.7-105.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2742 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade intercept within a high-grade hole.
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 6.10
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
20-133-69Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 18.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-133-69
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 109.95 m
- To
- 110.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 132 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-133-69:109.95-110.75
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2742 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“18.1”
Context: 0.80
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
20-133-70Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 783Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-133-70
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 783
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.2 m
- From
- 64.15 m
- To
- 64.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 119.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 64.15 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-133-70:64.15-64.35
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2742 m
- Azimuth
- 69 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional bonanza grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“783.0”
Context: 0.20
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
20-133-70Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 11.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-133-70
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
- From
- 102.9 m
- To
- 105.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 119.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 64.15 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-133-70:102.9-105.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2742 m
- Azimuth
- 69 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“11.2”
Context: 2.60
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
20-151-17Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 3.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-151-17
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.15 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 5.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 5.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-151-17:0-5.15
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2741 m
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.3”
Context: 5.15
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
20-151-20Beaufor Mine · goldGrade: 172Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 20-151-20
- Project
- Beaufor Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MQR
Geometry
- Grade
- 172
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 42.78 m
- To
- 43.08 m
- Hole Depth
- 40.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 42.78 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 20-151-20:42.78-43.08
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Elevation
- 2521 m
- Azimuth
- 137 °
- Dip
- 47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“172.0”
Context: 0.30
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
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