North Arrow Extends Target AE Strike Length to 1000 m and Completes Rotation 3 Regional RC Drilling, 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 14:24:24 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

North Arrow Minerals has extended the interpreted strike length of Target AE to 1,000 m following surface sampling and completed its Rotation 3 regional RC drilling program. Surface samples returned high-grade gold values, including up to 27.8 g/t Au at Target AF and 13.5 g/t Au at Target A. Full assay results for the 44 completed RC holes are expected in Q3 2026.

Reasoning: Significant surface sampling results and strike length extension at Target AE, though the primary drilling results are still awaiting assay.

Positive factors

  • Target AE strike length extended to 1,000 m
  • High-grade surface samples up to 27.8 g/t Au at Target AF
  • New surface target AQ identified
  • Completion of Rotation 3 RC drilling program

Negative factors

  • RC drilling assay results still pending

Facts used in scoring: 21

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Target AE strike length extended to 1,000 m based on new surface sampling and geophysical data.

Evidence · text

“extending the potential strike length of Target AE to 1,000 m”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Surface sample at Target AF returned 27.8 g/t Au.

Evidence · table

“27.8”

Context: KR-GS_26-104

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Release details ALS laboratory, fire assay methods, and field QA/QC protocols including duplicates and CRMs.

Evidence · text

“Samples were also subjected to lithium borate fusion and acid digestion... QA/QC protocols include ALS laboratory's own internal quality assurance controls”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (21)

KR-GS_26-121Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 5.81Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-121
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
5.81
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target A
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 5.81 g/t Au is a strong surface sample for this project.

Positive factors

  • High grade surface sample

Evidence · table

“5.81”

Context: KR-GS_26-121

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-092Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.91Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-092
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
2.91
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target A
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“2.91”

Context: KR-GS_26-092

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-091Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 13.5Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-091
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
13.5
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target A
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 13.5 g/t Au is a very strong surface sample.

Positive factors

  • High grade intercept

Evidence · table

“13.5”

Context: KR-GS_26-091

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-097Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-097
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
2.34
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target A
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“2.34”

Context: KR-GS_26-097

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-125Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.36Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-125
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
3.36
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target A
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“3.36”

Context: KR-GS_26-125

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-058Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 6.65Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-058
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
6.65
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AE
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 6.65 g/t Au is a strong surface sample.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Evidence · table

“6.65”

Context: KR-GS_26-058

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-111Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-111
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
0.69
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AE
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“0.69”

Context: KR-GS_26-111

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-117Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-117
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
0.61
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AE
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“0.61”

Context: KR-GS_26-117

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-119Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-119
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AE
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: KR-GS_26-119

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-113Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-113
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AE
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“0.45”

Context: KR-GS_26-113

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-046Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.54Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-046
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
2.54
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AF
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“2.54”

Context: KR-GS_26-046

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-045Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-045
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
0.63
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AF
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“0.63”

Context: KR-GS_26-045

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-050Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 7.77Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-050
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
7.77
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AF
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 7.77 g/t Au is a strong surface sample.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Evidence · table

“7.77”

Context: KR-GS_26-050

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-038Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 4.39Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-038
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
4.39
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AF
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“4.39”

Context: KR-GS_26-038

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-039Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.93Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-039
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
1.93
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AF
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“1.93”

Context: KR-GS_26-039

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-104Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 27.8Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-104
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
27.8
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AF
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 27.8 g/t Au is an exceptional surface sample.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade

Evidence · table

“27.8”

Context: KR-GS_26-104

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-032Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-032
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
1.4
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AF
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“1.4”

Context: KR-GS_26-032

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-079Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-079
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
1.67
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AN
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“1.67”

Context: KR-GS_26-079

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-069Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-069
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
0.82
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AN
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“0.82”

Context: KR-GS_26-069

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-052Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-052
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AQ - new
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“0.45”

Context: KR-GS_26-052

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

KR-GS_26-053Kraaipan Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KR-GS_26-053
Project
Kraaipan Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
botswana
Reported Region
Botswana
Ticker
NAR

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Target AQ - new
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade surface sample.

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: KR-GS_26-053

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

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