OceanaGold Submits Permit Application and Provides Technical and Exploration Update Supporting Mine Life Extension at Macraes
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- OceanaGold Corporation
- Ticker
- OGC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- New Zealand
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Permitting
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 14:28:39 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
OceanaGold has submitted a permit application for its Macraes Phase 4 Project in New Zealand, aiming to extend the mine's life from 2032 to the late 2030s. The application is supported by recent drill results from the Innes Mills, Golden Point Underground (GPUG), Coronation, and Nunns areas, which demonstrate significant potential for resource conversion and growth. Notable intercepts include 7.9m at 5.4 g/t Au at Coronation and 8.0m at 4.2 g/t Au at Nunns, with many other strong and moderate grade-thickness results. The company expects to release an updated NI 43-101 technical report in early 2028.
Reasoning: OceanaGold has submitted a permit application for the Macraes Phase 4 Project to extend the mine life to the late 2030s, supported by recent drill results that show good grades and continuity for both resource conversion and exploration extensions. The results include several exceptional and strong grade intercepts, with transparent QA/QC and compositing details, though true widths are not provided.
Positive factors
- Permit application submitted for mine life extension
- Strong drill results supporting resource conversion and extension
- High-grade intercepts
- QA/QC disclosed and lab certified
- Compositing parameters transparent
Negative factors
- True widths not determined for drill intercepts
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 40
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 39. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (39)
DDH8273Macraes · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8273
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 171.2 m
- To
- 181.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 171.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8273:171.2-181.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: 10.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8283Macraes · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8283
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 162.2 m
- To
- 183.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 162.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8283:162.2-183.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.1”
Context: 21.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8286Macraes · goldGrade: 5.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8286
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.9 m
- From
- 150.1 m
- To
- 158 m
- Intercept Depth
- 150.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8286:150.1-158
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“5.4”
Context: 7.9
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Evidence · table
“5.4”
Context: 7.9
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8298Macraes · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8298
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 145.2 m
- To
- 157.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 145.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8298:145.2-157.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.3”
Context: 12.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8309Macraes · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8309
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 135 m
- To
- 140 m
- Intercept Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8309:135-140
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.3”
Context: 5.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8327Macraes · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8327
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 116.1 m
- To
- 122.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 116.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8327:116.1-122.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade but weak grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 6.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8336Macraes · goldGrade: 2.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8336
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 165.9 m
- To
- 168.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 165.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8336:165.9-168.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade but weak grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.8”
Context: 3.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8367Macraes · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8367
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 193.5 m
- To
- 199.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 193.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8367:193.5-199.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.7”
Context: 6.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8367Macraes · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8367
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 206.5 m
- To
- 210.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 206.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8367:206.5-210.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade but weak grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 4.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCH8390Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8390
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 88 m
- To
- 96 m
- Intercept Depth
- 88 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8390:88-96
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and weak grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 8.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8145Macraes · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8145
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 271 m
- To
- 278 m
- Intercept Depth
- 271 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8145:271-278
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade but weak grade-thickness product for an underground orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.1”
Context: 7.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8170Macraes · goldGrade: 4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8170
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 174.1 m
- To
- 188.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 174.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8170:174.1-188.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an underground orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.0”
Context: 14.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8269Macraes · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8269
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 167 m
- To
- 194 m
- Intercept Depth
- 167 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8269:167-194
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an underground orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.0”
Context: 27.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8281Macraes · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8281
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 447.4 m
- To
- 459.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 447.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8281:447.4-459.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and weak grade-thickness product for an underground orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.1”
Context: 12.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8294Macraes · goldGrade: 3.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8294
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 365.8 m
- To
- 376.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 365.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8294:365.8-376.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an underground orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.9”
Context: 11.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8302Macraes · goldGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8302
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 368.8 m
- To
- 384.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 368.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8302:368.8-384.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade but moderate grade-thickness product for an underground orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.4”
Context: 16.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8325Macraes · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8325
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 378 m
- To
- 387 m
- Intercept Depth
- 378 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8325:378-387
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade but weak grade-thickness product for an underground orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.7”
Context: 9.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8407Macraes · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8407
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30 m
- From
- 339.7 m
- To
- 369.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 339.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8407:339.7-369.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak grade and weak grade-thickness product for an underground orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- Weak grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Below weak grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.7”
Context: 30.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8412Macraes · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8412
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 326.1 m
- To
- 341.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 326.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8412:326.1-341.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and weak grade-thickness product for an underground orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- Weak grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 15.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
GDH0567Macraes · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GDH0567
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 95 m
- To
- 113 m
- Intercept Depth
- 95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GDH0567:95-113
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an underground orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.7”
Context: 18.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8224Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8224
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 243 m
- To
- 268 m
- Intercept Depth
- 243 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8224:243-268
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 25.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8241Macraes · goldGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8241
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 289.5 m
- To
- 298.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 289.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8241:289.5-298.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.2”
Context: 9.0
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Evidence · table
“4.2”
Context: 9.0
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8243Macraes · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8243
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 226 m
- To
- 244 m
- Intercept Depth
- 226 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8243:226-244
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.3”
Context: 18.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8252Macraes · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8252
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.3 m
- From
- 216.2 m
- To
- 235.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 216.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8252:216.2-235.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.7”
Context: 19.3
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8255Macraes · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8255
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.5 m
- From
- 299 m
- To
- 307.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 299 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8255:299-307.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.0”
Context: 8.5
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8255Macraes · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8255
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 239 m
- To
- 248 m
- Intercept Depth
- 239 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8255:239-248
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 9.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8262Macraes · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8262
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 273 m
- To
- 288 m
- Intercept Depth
- 273 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8262:273-288
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.6”
Context: 15.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
DDH8369Macraes · goldGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH8369
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 117.8 m
- To
- 126.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 117.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8369:117.8-126.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.2”
Context: 9.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCD8297Macraes · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCD8297
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 252.1 m
- To
- 270.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 252.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCD8297:252.1-270.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.9”
Context: 18.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCH8250Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8250
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24 m
- From
- 69 m
- To
- 93 m
- Intercept Depth
- 69 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8250:69-93
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 24.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Evidence · text
“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCH8340Macraes · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8340
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 69 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8340:62-69
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and weak grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.1”
Context: 7.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCH8343Macraes · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8343
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 65 m
- To
- 71 m
- Intercept Depth
- 65 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8343:65-71
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and weak grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.2”
Context: 6.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCH8344Macraes · goldGrade: 7.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8344
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 65 m
- To
- 69 m
- Intercept Depth
- 65 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8344:65-69
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“7.9”
Context: 4.0
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Evidence · table
“7.9”
Context: 4.0
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCH8349Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8349
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 63 m
- To
- 69 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8349:63-69
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and weak grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 6.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCH8353Macraes · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8353
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 54 m
- To
- 57 m
- Intercept Depth
- 54 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8353:54-57
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade but weak grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 3.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCH8356Macraes · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8356
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 57 m
- To
- 62 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8356:57-62
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and weak grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- Weak grade-thickness product
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.2”
Context: 5.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCH8359Macraes · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8359
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 46 m
- To
- 53 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8359:46-53
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.6”
Context: 7.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCH8374Macraes · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8374
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 50 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8374:36-50
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.5”
Context: 14.0
Tags used in scoring
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
RCH8375Macraes · goldGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RCH8375
- Project
- Macraes
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- new zealand
- Reported Region
- new zealand
- Ticker
- OGC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 25 m
- To
- 33 m
- Intercept Depth
- 25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8375:25-33
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 4.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional grade and moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit orogenic gold deposit, supporting extension drilling.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- QA/QC disclosed
- Lab certified
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.2”
Context: 8.0
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Evidence · table
“4.2”
Context: 8.0
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC") The Macraes operation sampling and analyses processes are undertaken within the framework outlined by standard operating procedures (SOPs).”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“To meet the criteria of a significant intercept for this table, composites are at least 2.0 m long and the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au. Each composite interval is allowed to contain a maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste. Intervals that meet these criteria and have a minimum grade of 0.7 g/t Au are classed as significant intercepts.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Evidence · text
“"Extension Drilling" intercepts are associated with step-out exploration drilling”
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · 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.
Reason: 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.
Evidence · text
“the scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Madambi is the Manager – Technical Services & Projects of OceanaGold. The scientific and technical information in this press release relating to exploration matters has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101.”
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