# NORTH ARROW DISCOVERS 1.56 g/t GOLD OVER 30 METRES AT KRAAIPAN Including 4.26 g/t over 4m Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/north-arrow-discovers-1-56-g-t-gold-over-30-metres-at-kraaipan-including-4-26-g--999e6083-ffa3-410c-8624-f9d30e896fee Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NAR/news/4760802463580487/north-arrow-discovers-1-56-g-t-gold-over-30-metres-at-kraaipan-including-4-26-g- Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-11-04T13:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: North Arrow Minerals Inc. - Ticker: NAR - Exchange: TSX - Region: Botswana - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-12 15:15:03 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary North Arrow Minerals has announced a significant gold discovery at Target A of its Kraaipan Gold Project in Botswana, highlighted by an RC drill intercept of 1.56 g/t Au over 30 metres. The intercept includes high-grade zones of 7.32 g/t Au over 3m and 4.26 g/t Au over 4m, all from shallow depths. Reasoning: The discovery of a 30m intercept at 1.56 g/t Au at a new target \(Target A\) is a significant exploration breakthrough for the Kraaipan project, supported by high-grade sub-intervals and shallow cover. - Positive factor: Significant gold intercept \(1.56 g/t over 30m\) - Positive factor: High-grade sub-intervals \(7.32 g/t over 3m\) - Positive factor: Shallow overburden \(5m\) at Target A - Positive factor: Discovery of new target \(Target A\) - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed \(ALS lab, duplicates, blanks\) - Negative factor: True width estimated \(50-75% of drilled interval\) Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence No classification tags are available. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (5) ### KR25-157 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/north-arrow-discovers-1-56-g-t-gold-over-30-metres-at-kraaipan-including-4-26-g--999e6083-ffa3-410c-8624-f9d30e896fee#fact-drill-facts-0) Kraaipan · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KR25-157 - Project: Kraaipan - Commodity: gold - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: NAR #### Geometry - Grade: 1.56 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 30 m - From: 0 m - To: 30 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KR25-157:0-30 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Target A - Azimuth: 280 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong intercept at a new target. - Positive factor: Significant width and grade - Negative factor: True width estimated Evidence · text > 1.56 g/t Au over 30 m from surface #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\(TSXV: NAR\) \("North Arrow" or the "Company"\) is pleased to announce the discovery of anomalous gold from Target A at its" ### KR25-157 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/north-arrow-discovers-1-56-g-t-gold-over-30-metres-at-kraaipan-including-4-26-g--999e6083-ffa3-410c-8624-f9d30e896fee#fact-drill-facts-1) Kraaipan · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KR25-157 - Project: Kraaipan - Commodity: gold - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: NAR #### Geometry - Grade: 7.32 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 0 m - To: 3 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KR25-157:0-3 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Target A - Azimuth: 280 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade component of the main intercept. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > 7.32 g/t Au over 3 m from surface #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\(TSXV: NAR\) \("North Arrow" or the "Company"\) is pleased to announce the discovery of anomalous gold from Target A at its" ### KR25-157 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/north-arrow-discovers-1-56-g-t-gold-over-30-metres-at-kraaipan-including-4-26-g--999e6083-ffa3-410c-8624-f9d30e896fee#fact-drill-facts-2) Kraaipan · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KR25-157 - Project: Kraaipan - Commodity: gold - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: NAR #### Geometry - Grade: 4.26 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 10 m - To: 14 m - Intercept Depth: 10 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KR25-157:10-14 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Target A - Azimuth: 280 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant high-grade component. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > 4.26 g/t over 4 m from 10 m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\(TSXV: NAR\) \("North Arrow" or the "Company"\) is pleased to announce the discovery of anomalous gold from Target A at its" ### KR25-156 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/north-arrow-discovers-1-56-g-t-gold-over-30-metres-at-kraaipan-including-4-26-g--999e6083-ffa3-410c-8624-f9d30e896fee#fact-drill-facts-3) Kraaipan · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KR25-156 - Project: Kraaipan - Commodity: gold - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: NAR #### Geometry - Grade: 1.05 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9 m - From: 14 m - To: 23 m - Intercept Depth: 14 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KR25-156:14-23 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Target A - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Anomalous intercept. Evidence · text > 1.05 g/t Au over 9 m from 14 m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\(TSXV: NAR\) \("North Arrow" or the "Company"\) is pleased to announce the discovery of anomalous gold from Target A at its" ### KR25-156 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/north-arrow-discovers-1-56-g-t-gold-over-30-metres-at-kraaipan-including-4-26-g--999e6083-ffa3-410c-8624-f9d30e896fee#fact-drill-facts-4) Kraaipan · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KR25-156 - Project: Kraaipan - Commodity: gold - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: NAR #### Geometry - Grade: 2.59 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 20 m - To: 23 m - Intercept Depth: 20 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KR25-156:20-23 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Target A - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade component of the intercept. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > 2.59 g/t over 3 m from 20 m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\(TSXV: NAR\) \("North Arrow" or the "Company"\) is pleased to announce the discovery of anomalous gold from Target A at its" ## Resource Estimates (1) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/north-arrow-discovers-1-56-g-t-gold-over-30-metres-at-kraaipan-including-4-26-g--999e6083-ffa3-410c-8624-f9d30e896fee#fact-resource-facts-5) Kraaipan · gold #### Identity - Project: Kraaipan - Commodity: gold - Ticker: NAR #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Grade: 1.19 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The discovery of a 30m intercept at 1.56 g/t Au at a new target \(Target A\) is a significant exploration breakthrough for the Kraaipan project, supported by high-grade sub-intervals and shallow cover. - Positive factor: Significant gold intercept \(1.56 g/t over 30m\) - Positive factor: High-grade sub-intervals \(7.32 g/t over 3m\) - Positive factor: Shallow overburden \(5m\) at Target A - Positive factor: Discovery of new target \(Target A\) - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed \(ALS lab, duplicates, blanks\) - Negative factor: True width estimated \(50-75% of drilled interval\) Evidence · text > M&I Resources: 1.60 Moz @ 1.19 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ## 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. 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