OceanaGold Submits Permit Application and Provides Technical and Exploration Update Supporting Mine Life Extension at Macraes

Original announcement by prnewswire on

Company
OceanaGold Corporation
Ticker
OGC
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
New Zealand
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Permitting
Extracted
2026-09-12 00:20:42 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

OceanaGold has submitted a permit application (MP4) to extend the mine life at its Macraes operation in New Zealand from 2032 to the late 2030s. The application is supported by recent technical studies and exploration drilling, which has confirmed and extended gold mineralization at several deposits including Innes Mills, Golden Point Underground (GPUG), Coronation, and Nunns. Notable drill intercepts include 7.9 m @ 5.4 g/t Au at Coronation and 14.0 m @ 4.0 g/t Au at GPUG, with drilling focused on both resource conversion and step-out extensions.

Reasoning: OceanaGold's drill results confirm and extend gold mineralization at Macraes, supporting a permit application for significant mine life extension and demonstrating strong potential for future resource growth at an operating mine.

Positive factors

  • Mine life extension potential
  • Strong drill grades supporting resource conversion and extension
  • Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure
  • QP sign-off
  • Transparent compositing parameters

Negative factors

  • True widths not determined for reported intercepts

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 40

Classification and evidence

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Intervals are down hole core length; true widths have not been determined.' for all reported intercepts.

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: The release includes a detailed 'Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QA/QC")' section outlining sampling, assaying, and quality control procedures.

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: The document clearly states the cut-off grade for compositing ('0.25 g/t Au') and rules for internal dilution ('maximum of 5.1 m of waste at a maximum consecutive length of 4.1 m of waste').

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.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: The scientific and technical information in the press release has been reviewed and approved by Knowell Madambi and Keenan Jennings, both qualified persons as defined by NI 43-101.

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. Mr. Jennings is the EVP, Chief Exploration Officer of OceanaGold.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Several drill holes are explicitly categorized as 'Extension' drilling, indicating mineralization extended beyond previously known limits, such as DDH8281 at GPUG stepping out 40m down dip.

Evidence · text

“In the north, DDH8281 stepped out approximately 40 m down dip of the current mine plan, intercepting 12.0 m @ 2.1 g/t Au and confirming the continuation of economic mineralization down-plunge.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: Many drill holes are explicitly categorized as 'Conversion' drilling, which aims to convert Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources, serving as confirmatory drilling.

Evidence · text

“"Conversion" drilling intercepts are intercepts converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 40. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (40)

DDH8273Macraes · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents a moderate grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Coronation.

Positive factors

  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 10.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

DDH8283Macraes · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a good width, contributing to resource conversion at Coronation.

Positive factors

  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 21.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8286Macraes · goldGrade: 5.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.9 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, supporting resource conversion and indicating a higher-grade zone at Coronation.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for orogenic gold
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“5.4”

Context: 7.9

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8298Macraes · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept demonstrates a strong gold grade over a good width, supporting resource conversion at Coronation.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Good width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.3”

Context: 12.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8309Macraes · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to resource conversion at Coronation.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.3”

Context: 5.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8327Macraes · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to resource conversion at Coronation.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over moderate width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 6.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8336Macraes · goldGrade: 2.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to resource conversion at Coronation.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.8”

Context: 3.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8367Macraes · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Coronation.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over moderate width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 6.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

DDH8367Macraes · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Coronation.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over moderate width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.8”

Context: 4.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

RCH8390Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to resource conversion at Coronation.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.8”

Context: 8.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8145Macraes · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at GPUG.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“3.1”

Context: 7.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

DDH8170Macraes · goldGrade: 4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width, significantly contributing to resource conversion at GPUG.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Good width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“4.0”

Context: 14.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8269Macraes · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a strong width, significantly contributing to resource conversion at GPUG.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Strong continuity width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“3.0”

Context: 27.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8281Macraes · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width from step-out drilling, confirming mineralization continuity down-plunge at GPUG.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Good width
  • Step-out extension confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.1”

Context: 12.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

DDH8294Macraes · goldGrade: 3.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width, significantly contributing to resource conversion at GPUG.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Good width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“3.9”

Context: 11.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8302Macraes · goldGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width, significantly contributing to resource conversion at GPUG.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Good width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.4”

Context: 16.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8325Macraes · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to resource conversion at GPUG.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Moderate width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.7”

Context: 9.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8407Macraes · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a strong width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at GPUG.

Positive factors

  • Strong continuity width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.7”

Context: 30.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

DDH8412Macraes · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good width from step-out drilling, confirming mineralization continuity at GPUG.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over good width
  • Step-out extension confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 15.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

GDH0567Macraes · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at GPUG.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Good width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.7”

Context: 18.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

DDH8224Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a strong width, contributing to resource conversion at Innes Mills.

Positive factors

  • Strong continuity width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.8”

Context: 25.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8241Macraes · goldGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, significantly contributing to resource conversion at Innes Mills.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Moderate width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“4.2”

Context: 9.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8243Macraes · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to resource conversion at Innes Mills.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over good width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 18.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8252Macraes · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.3 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to resource conversion at Innes Mills.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over good width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 19.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8255Macraes · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.5 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to resource conversion at Innes Mills.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Moderate width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.0”

Context: 8.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8255Macraes · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to resource conversion at Innes Mills.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over moderate width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.8”

Context: 9.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8262Macraes · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width, significantly contributing to resource conversion at Innes Mills.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Good width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.6”

Context: 15.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDH8369Macraes · goldGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to resource conversion at Innes Mills.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Moderate width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.2”

Context: 9.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

RCD8297Macraes · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing to resource conversion at Innes Mills.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over good width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.9”

Context: 18.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

RCH8250Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a strong width, contributing to resource conversion at Innes Mills.

Positive factors

  • Strong continuity width
  • Resource conversion drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.8”

Context: 24.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

RCH8340Macraes · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Nunns.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over moderate width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 7.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

RCH8343Macraes · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Nunns.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over moderate width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.2”

Context: 6.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

RCH8344Macraes · goldGrade: 7.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Nunns.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for orogenic gold
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“7.9”

Context: 4.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

RCH8349Macraes · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Nunns.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.8”

Context: 6.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

RCH8353Macraes · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Nunns.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.8”

Context: 3.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

RCH8356Macraes · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Nunns.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over moderate width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.2”

Context: 5.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

RCH8359Macraes · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Nunns.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Moderate width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.6”

Context: 7.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

RCH8374Macraes · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Nunns.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Good width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.5”

Context: 14.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

RCH8375Macraes · goldGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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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
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Nunns.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for orogenic gold
  • Moderate width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“4.2”

Context: 8.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

RCH8376Macraes · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RCH8376
Project
Macraes
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
OGC

Geometry

Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
From
55 m
To
62 m
Intercept Depth
55 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RCH8376:55-62
Mining Method
mixed

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
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Max Dilution
4.1 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width from exploration drilling, extending known mineralization at Nunns.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade over moderate width
  • Extension drilling confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.8”

Context: 7.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.