OceanaGold Submits Permit Application and Provides Technical and Exploration Update Supporting Mine Life Extension at Macraes
Original announcement by cnw on
- Company
- OceanaGold Corporation
- Ticker
- OGC
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- New Zealand
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Permitting, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 00:32:04 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
OceanaGold has submitted a permit application for its Macraes Phase 4 Project (MP4) in New Zealand, aiming to extend the mine life from 2032 to the late 2030s. This initiative is supported by recent technical studies and exploration drilling, which has confirmed and extended gold mineralization at the Coronation, GPUG, Innes Mills, and Nunns areas. Notable drill intercepts include 7.9 m @ 5.4 g/t Au at Coronation and 14.0 m @ 2.5 g/t Au at Nunns, with results supporting both resource conversion and step-out exploration.
Reasoning: OceanaGold has submitted a permit application to extend the Macraes mine life to the late 2030s, supported by positive drill results that confirm and extend gold mineralization, and convert inferred resources. The results include several strong to exceptional grade intercepts over good widths, with robust QA/QC disclosure.
Positive factors
- Permit application submitted for mine life extension
- Strong drill grades supporting resource conversion
- Successful extension drilling identifying new opportunities
- Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure
- Transparent compositing parameters
Negative factors
- True widths of intercepts not determined
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.'
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 procedures, certified labs, and methods.
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 criteria for significant intercepts, including a minimum length of 2.0 m, a cut-off of 0.25 g/t Au, and a maximum internal waste of 5.1 m with a consecutive length of 4.1 m.
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.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Several drill intercepts are explicitly categorized as 'Extension' activity, indicating step-out exploration drilling.
Evidence · table
“Extension”
Context: DDH8273
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Many drill intercepts are explicitly categorized as 'Conversion' activity, which is defined as 'converting Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources category'.
Evidence · table
“Conversion”
Context: DDH8283
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 press release states that 'Knowell Madambi, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101' and 'Mr. Keenan Jennings, a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101' have reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
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.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states the cut-off grade used for reporting significant intercepts as '0.25 g/t Au'.
Evidence · text
“the cut-off of waste to ore is 0.25 g/t Au”
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8273:171.2-181.2
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 10.0 m at 1.0 g/t Au represents a moderate grade for gold in an extension drilling program, contributing to the overall understanding of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Extension drilling
- Good intercept width
Negative factors
- Moderate grade for gold
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8283:162.2-183.2
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade of 1.1 g/t Au over a good width of 21.0 m supports resource conversion efforts at Coronation.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
Negative factors
- Moderate grade for gold
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8286:150.1-158
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 7.9 m at 5.4 g/t Au is an exceptional gold grade, significantly contributing to resource conversion and highlighting a higher-grade zone at Coronation.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8298:145.2-157.2
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 2.3 g/t over 12.0 m is a positive result for resource conversion at Coronation.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8309:135-140
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 5.0 m at 2.3 g/t Au shows a strong gold grade, which is positive for resource conversion at Coronation.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8327:116.1-122.1
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.5 g/t over 6.0 m supports resource conversion efforts at Coronation.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8336:165.9-168.9
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 3.0 m at 2.8 g/t Au shows a strong gold grade, which is positive for resource conversion at Coronation.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8367:193.5-199.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.7 g/t over 6.0 m from extension drilling at Coronation contributes to understanding the mineralization's extent.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8367:206.5-210.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.8 g/t over 4.0 m from extension drilling at Coronation contributes to understanding the mineralization's extent.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8390:88-96
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Coronation
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak gold grade of 0.8 g/t over 8.0 m supports resource conversion at Coronation, though the grade is low.
Positive factors
- Supports resource conversion
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8145:271-278
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 3.1 g/t over 7.0 m from extension drilling at GPUG is a positive result, indicating potential for mineralization growth.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8170:174.1-188.1
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 4.0 g/t over 14.0 m is a very positive result for resource conversion at GPUG.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8269:167-194
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 3.0 g/t over a significant width of 27.0 m is a very positive result for resource conversion at GPUG.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8281:447.4-459.4
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 2.1 g/t over 12.0 m from extension drilling at GPUG is a positive result, confirming mineralization continuity down-plunge.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8294:365.8-376.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 3.9 g/t over 11.0 m is a very positive result for resource conversion at GPUG.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8302:368.8-384.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 2.4 g/t over 16.0 m is a positive result for resource conversion at GPUG.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8325:378-387
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 2.7 g/t over 9.0 m is a positive result for resource conversion at GPUG.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8407:339.7-369.7
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak gold grade of 0.7 g/t over a significant width of 30.0 m from extension drilling at GPUG contributes to understanding the mineralization's extent.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Extension drilling
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8412:326.1-341.1
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.5 g/t over 15.0 m from extension drilling at GPUG is a positive result, supporting potential resource growth.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GDH0567:95-113
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- GPUG
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 2.7 g/t over 18.0 m from extension drilling at GPUG is a positive result, indicating potential for mineralization growth.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8224:243-268
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak gold grade of 0.8 g/t over a good width of 25.0 m supports resource conversion at Innes Mills, confirming mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8241:289.5-298.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 4.2 g/t over 9.0 m is a very positive result for resource conversion at Innes Mills.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8243:226-244
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.3 g/t over 18.0 m supports resource conversion efforts at Innes Mills.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8252:216.2-235.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.7 g/t over 19.3 m supports resource conversion efforts at Innes Mills.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8255:299-307.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 8.5 m at 2.0 g/t Au shows a strong gold grade, which is positive for resource conversion at Innes Mills.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8255:239-248
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.8 g/t over 9.0 m supports resource conversion efforts at Innes Mills.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8262:273-288
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 2.6 g/t over 15.0 m is a positive result for resource conversion at Innes Mills.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH8369:117.8-126.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 9.0 m at 2.2 g/t Au shows a strong gold grade, which is positive for resource conversion at Innes Mills.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Supports resource conversion
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCD8297:252.1-270.1
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak gold grade of 0.9 g/t over 18.0 m supports resource conversion at Innes Mills, though the grade is low.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade
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 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
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8250:69-93
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Innes Mills
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak gold grade of 0.8 g/t over a good width of 24.0 m supports resource conversion at Innes Mills, though the grade is low.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Supports resource conversion
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8340:62-69
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.1 g/t over 7.0 m from extension drilling at Nunns contributes to understanding the mineralization's extent.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8343:65-71
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.2 g/t over 6.0 m from extension drilling at Nunns contributes to understanding the mineralization's extent.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8344:65-69
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 4.0 m at 7.9 g/t Au is an exceptional gold grade from extension drilling at Nunns, indicating significant potential for mineralization growth.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8349:63-69
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak gold grade of 0.8 g/t over 6.0 m from extension drilling at Nunns contributes to understanding the mineralization's extent, though the grade is low.
Positive factors
- Extension drilling
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8353:54-57
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.8 g/t over 3.0 m from extension drilling at Nunns contributes to understanding the mineralization's extent.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8356:57-62
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.2 g/t over 5.0 m from extension drilling at Nunns contributes to understanding the mineralization's extent.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8359:46-53
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 2.6 g/t over 7.0 m from extension drilling at Nunns is a positive result, indicating potential for mineralization growth.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8374:36-50
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 2.5 g/t over 14.0 m from extension drilling at Nunns is a positive result, confirming mineralization extension.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Extension drilling
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 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8375:25-33
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold grade of 4.2 g/t over 8.0 m from extension drilling at Nunns is a very positive result, confirming mineralization extension.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Good intercept width
- Extension drilling
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 detailsHide details
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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RCH8376:55-62
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Nunns
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- 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
- 5.1 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 1.8 g/t over 7.0 m from extension drilling at Nunns contributes to understanding the mineralization's extent.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Extension drilling
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.