North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- North Arrow Minerals Inc.
- Ticker
- NAR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Botswana
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 14:47:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
North Arrow Minerals has confirmed gold mineralization along approximately 700m of strike at Target A of the Kraaipan Gold Project. Rotation 1 RC drilling returned bedrock intercepts (>0.5 g/t Au) in 12 of 20 holes, validating the interpreted corridor, while Rotation 2 drilling at Targets AE and AF has been completed.
Reasoning: The results confirm a broad gold endowment along a significant strike length, though structural controls and continuity remain unconstrained.
Positive factors
- Gold mineralization confirmed along ~700 m of strike
- Bedrock gold intercepts returned in 12 of 20 holes
- Successful validation of interpreted NE-SW corridor
Negative factors
- Variable results between adjacent holes
- Lack of dip continuity established around flagship intercept
- Vein orientations not yet confidently defined
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions ALS Johannesburg, duplicates, and CRMs.
Evidence · text
“QA/QC protocols include ALS laboratory's own internal quality assurance controls as well as Rockman's field controls, including the insertion of duplicates and certified reference materials (CRM)”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True widths are estimated to be 50-75% of the drilled interval.
Evidence · table
“True widths estimated to be 50-75% of interval”
Context: Total
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
KR26-005Kraaipan · goldGrade: 1.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-005
- Project
- Kraaipan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KR26-005:0-7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 1 (south)
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- 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
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid intercept confirming mineralization in Grid 1.
Positive factors
- Includes higher grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“1.99”
Context: 7 m
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
KR26-005Kraaipan · goldGrade: 4.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-005
- Project
- Kraaipan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KR26-005:0-7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 1 (south)
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- 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
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade within the 7m intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“4.89”
Context: 7 m
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
KR26-008Kraaipan · goldGrade: 1.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-008
- Project
- Kraaipan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KR26-008:0-4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 1 (south)
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- 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
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Modest intercept confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“1.78”
Context: 4 m
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
KR26-010Kraaipan · goldGrade: 3.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-010
- Project
- Kraaipan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KR26-010:0-4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 2
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- 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
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong intercept in Grid 2.
Positive factors
- Includes higher grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“3.28”
Context: 4 m
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
KR26-010Kraaipan · goldGrade: 5.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-010
- Project
- Kraaipan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.88
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KR26-010:0-4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 2
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- 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
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“5.88”
Context: 4 m
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
KR26-011Kraaipan · goldGrade: 1.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-011
- Project
- Kraaipan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KR26-011:0-3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 2
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- 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
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Modest intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.52”
Context: 3 m
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
KR26-012Kraaipan · goldGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-012
- Project
- Kraaipan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KR26-012:0-9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 3 (around KR25-157)
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- 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
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant width providing strike continuity.
Positive factors
- Provides strike continuity
Evidence · table
“1.23”
Context: 9 m
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
KR26-012Kraaipan · goldGrade: 2.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-012
- Project
- Kraaipan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KR26-012:0-9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 3 (around KR25-157)
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- 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
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Stronger grade within the 9m intercept.
Positive factors
- Higher grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“2.23”
Context: 9 m
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
KR26-018Kraaipan · goldGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-018
- Project
- Kraaipan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KR26-018:0-6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 3 (around KR25-157)
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- 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
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Marginal intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.69”
Context: 6 m
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
KR26-001Kraaipan · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-001
- Project
- Kraaipan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KR26-001:0-1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 4 (north)
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- 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
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Narrow, low-grade bedrock intercept.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 1 m
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
KR26-002Kraaipan · goldGrade: 2.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-002
- Project
- Kraaipan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KR26-002:0-3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 4 (north)
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- 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
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept returned from overburden.
Negative factors
- In overburden
Evidence · table
“2.13”
Context: 3 m
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
KR26-007Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KR26-007
- Project
- Kraaipan Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- NAR
Geometry
- Grade
- 29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- KR26-007:0-2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Grid 1 (south)
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade overburden sample.
Positive factors
- High grade
Negative factors
- Overburden sample
Evidence · text
“29 g/t Au over 2 m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "North Arrow Drills 9 m @1.23 g/t Au and 7 m @ 1.99 g/t Au at Target A, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana North Arrow Drill"
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