Opus One Gold Corp Releases All Drilling Results on Zone West Noyell Gold Property, Matagami, Québec
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Opus One Gold Corp
- Ticker
- OOR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Québec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 14:29:48 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Opus One Gold Corp has completed five shallow exploratory drill holes on the West Zone of the Noyell property in Québec. The program successfully intersected gold mineralization over an 800m strike length, with all holes returning significant results.
Reasoning: The release reports successful first-pass exploratory drilling on a previously untested zone, demonstrating continuity over a significant strike length.
Positive factors
- First drill testing of the West Zone
- Significant gold results in all 5 holes
- Mineralization extends over 800m strike
- Presence of two mineralized zones
Negative factors
- Shallow exploratory holes only
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling tested a new area (West Zone) never previously drill tested by the company.
Evidence · text
“This old gold showing area was never drill tested by Opus One before.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details sample preparation, AGAT certified laboratory, and specific QA/QC protocols including blanks and standards.
Evidence · text
“Samples are then shipped to AGAT certified Laboratory in Val D’or, Quebec province.”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The assay table explicitly provides a 'True Width' column for all reported intercepts.
Evidence · table
“6,85”
Context: 8,9
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: Results suggest continuity of mineralization from a neighboring property to the west.
Evidence · text
“This represents the probable continuity of the gold mineralization on the neighboring property to the west.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
NO-26-09Noyell · goldGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-09
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.9 m
- True Width
- 6.85 m
- From
- 240.42 m
- To
- 249.32 m
- Intercept Depth
- 240.42 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-09:240.42-249.32
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1 Ouest
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard exploratory intercept in a new zone.
Evidence · table
“1,03”
Context: 8,9
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.85
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NO-26-09Noyell · goldGrade: 3.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.19 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-09
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.19 m
- True Width
- 0.92 m
- From
- 268.06 m
- To
- 269.25 m
- Intercept Depth
- 268.06 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-09:268.06-269.25
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 2 Ouest
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade intercept in a secondary zone.
Evidence · table
“3,48”
Context: 1,19
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.92
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NO-26-16Noyell · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.41 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-16
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.41 m
- True Width
- 8.73 m
- From
- 110.17 m
- To
- 120.58 m
- Intercept Depth
- 110.17 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-16:110.17-120.58
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1 Ouest
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“0,50”
Context: 10,41
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 8.73
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NO-26-17Noyell · goldGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.96 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-17
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.96 m
- True Width
- 3.07 m
- From
- 75.29 m
- To
- 79.25 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75.29 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-17:75.29-79.25
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1 Ouest
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard exploratory intercept.
Evidence · table
“1,11”
Context: 3,96
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.07
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NO-26-20Noyell · goldGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-20
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.29 m
- True Width
- 6.43 m
- From
- 271.18 m
- To
- 279.47 m
- Intercept Depth
- 271.18 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-20:271.18-279.47
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1 Ouest
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid intercept in the main target zone.
Evidence · table
“1,34”
Context: 8,29
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.43
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NO-26-22Noyell · goldGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.07 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-22
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.07 m
- True Width
- 6.62 m
- From
- 295.13 m
- To
- 304.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 295.13 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-22:295.13-304.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 1 Ouest
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Consistent mineralization in Zone 1.
Evidence · table
“1,18”
Context: 9,07
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.62
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NO-26-22Noyell · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NO-26-22
- Project
- Noyell
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- OOR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.13 m
- True Width
- 3.77 m
- From
- 325.14 m
- To
- 330.27 m
- Intercept Depth
- 325.14 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NO-26-22:325.14-330.27
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Zone 2 Ouest
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary zone intercept.
Evidence · table
“0,71”
Context: 5,13
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.77
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
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