Orecap Consolidates Ownership at McGarry Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Orecap Invest Corp.
- Ticker
- OCI
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Agreement transaction, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 15:09:35 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Orecap Invest Corp. has consolidated 100% ownership of the McGarry Project in Ontario by acquiring the remaining 25% interest. The project features significant underground infrastructure and is located near major gold deposits, though current resource estimates are based on historical data.
Reasoning: Orecap has consolidated 100% ownership of the McGarry Project, a strategic asset with existing underground infrastructure and proximity to major deposits, though the reported resources are historical.
Positive factors
- Consolidation to 100% ownership of McGarry Project
- Existing underground infrastructure (shaft, hoist) in place
- Proximity to multi-million-ounce gold deposits (Gold Candle, Upper Beaver)
- Presence of historical tailings with potential residual gold
Negative factors
- Resource estimates are historical and not treated as current by the company
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: Project is contiguous with Gold Candle and proximal to Agnico Eagle's Upper Beaver deposits.
Evidence · text
“McGarry is contiguous with Gold Candle... and proximal to Agnico Eagle's Upper Beaver”
Historical Estimate Onlynegative
Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
Why it applies: The resource estimates provided are historical (2011 and 2004) and not treated as current.
Evidence · text
“Orecap is not treating the historical estimate above as current mineral resources.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes a QP sign-off by Charles Beaudry, P.Geo.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Charles Beaudry, P.Geo and géo., Director of Orecap Invest Corp., a Qualified Person”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
22-111AMcGarry · goldGrade: 4.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 22-111A
- Project
- McGarry
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- OCI
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.97
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 1439 m
- To
- 1449 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1439 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 22-111A:1439-1449
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept.
Evidence · table
“4.97”
Context: 3.05
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McGarry Central to Regional Consolidation Strategy McGarry is located adjacent to Gold Candle Ltd.'s Kerr Addison projec"
22-111AMcGarry · goldGrade: 23.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.58 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 22-111A
- Project
- McGarry
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- OCI
Geometry
- Grade
- 23.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.58 m
- From
- 1444 m
- To
- 1445.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1444 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 22-111A:1444-1445.9
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade historical intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · table
“23.35”
Context: 0.58
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McGarry Central to Regional Consolidation Strategy McGarry is located adjacent to Gold Candle Ltd.'s Kerr Addison projec"
22-111AMcGarry · goldGrade: 6.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.44 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 22-111A
- Project
- McGarry
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- OCI
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.44 m
- From
- 1592 m
- To
- 1600 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1592 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 22-111A:1592-1600
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept.
Evidence · table
“6.55”
Context: 2.44
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McGarry Central to Regional Consolidation Strategy McGarry is located adjacent to Gold Candle Ltd.'s Kerr Addison projec"
22-96McGarry · goldGrade: 3.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.89 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 22-96
- Project
- McGarry
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- OCI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.74
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.89 m
- From
- 2147.5 m
- To
- 2206.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2147.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 22-96:2147.5-2206.2
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.74”
Context: 17.89
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McGarry Central to Regional Consolidation Strategy McGarry is located adjacent to Gold Candle Ltd.'s Kerr Addison projec"
22-96McGarry · goldGrade: 10.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.93 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 22-96
- Project
- McGarry
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- OCI
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.93 m
- From
- 2147.5 m
- To
- 2157.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2147.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 22-96:2147.5-2157.1
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade historical intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · table
“10.42”
Context: 2.93
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McGarry Central to Regional Consolidation Strategy McGarry is located adjacent to Gold Candle Ltd.'s Kerr Addison projec"
22-96McGarry · goldGrade: 10.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.65 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 22-96
- Project
- McGarry
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- OCI
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.65 m
- From
- 2169.7 m
- To
- 2175.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2169.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 22-96:2169.7-2175.1
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade historical intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · table
“10.83”
Context: 1.65
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McGarry Central to Regional Consolidation Strategy McGarry is located adjacent to Gold Candle Ltd.'s Kerr Addison projec"
22-96McGarry · goldGrade: 6.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.71 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 22-96
- Project
- McGarry
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- OCI
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.71 m
- From
- 2197.3 m
- To
- 2206.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2197.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 22-96:2197.3-2206.2
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept.
Evidence · table
“6.24”
Context: 2.71
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McGarry Central to Regional Consolidation Strategy McGarry is located adjacent to Gold Candle Ltd.'s Kerr Addison projec"
22-107CMcGarry · goldGrade: 7.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 22-107C
- Project
- McGarry
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- OCI
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 2687 m
- To
- 2697 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2687 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 22-107C:2687-2697
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept.
Evidence · table
“7.68”
Context: 3.05
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McGarry Central to Regional Consolidation Strategy McGarry is located adjacent to Gold Candle Ltd.'s Kerr Addison projec"
Resource Estimates (2)
indicatedMcGarry Project · goldTonnes: 447000Grade: 8.57Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 123000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- McGarry Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- OCI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:989d37ce16ea05c312ad
- Deposit or zone
- McGarry
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 447000
- Grade
- 8.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 123000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical indicated resource reported.
Negative factors
- Historical data
Evidence · text
“historical NI 43-101 indicated resource of 447,000 grading 8.57 g/t gold (123,000 oz)”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 14.8 years before this release
inferredMcGarry Project · goldTonnes: 157000Grade: 5.83Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 30000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- McGarry Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- OCI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:031878ae69e7d041468b
- Deposit or zone
- McGarry
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 157000
- Grade
- 5.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 30000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred resource reported.
Negative factors
- Historical data
Evidence · text
“an inferred resource of 157,000 grading 5.83 g/t gold (30,000 oz)”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 14.8 years before this release
How Atlas produces this analysis
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