# Pirate Gold Discovers Evidence of Orogenic Gold at Scurvy Fault, 1.5 km South of Moby Dick Copper-Gold Porphyry/Epithermal Zone, and Reports Initial Visual Observations from 13 Drill Holes

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/YARR/news/6386343964720376/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of-

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-07-22T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Pirate Gold Corp.

- Ticker: YARR

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Newfoundland and Labrador

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Copper, Silver, Zinc

- Document categories: Drill results, Agreement transaction

- Extracted: 2026-09-17 06:31:51 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.20 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Pirate Gold Corp. has reported initial visual observations from 13 drill holes at the Scurvy Fault, a new orogenic gold target within its Treasure Island Project in Central Newfoundland. The observations indicate broad zones of deformation, quartz veining, and sulphide mineralization, including pyrite, arsenopyrite, chalcopyrite, and sphalerite, consistent with an orogenic gold system. The company cautions that these are visual observations and assays are pending. Additionally, Pirate Gold announced the acquisition of eight mineral licenses, expanding its land package in the region.

Reasoning: The document reports initial visual observations from 13 drill holes at a new orogenic gold target, indicating the presence of sulphides and quartz veining, but no assay results are available yet. A historical intercept with gold, silver, and copper grades is mentioned. The company also announced two property acquisitions. The lack of current assay data limits the immediate impact, but the exploration potential is highlighted.

- Positive factor: New exploration drilling at Scurvy Fault identifies visual mineralization consistent with orogenic gold system.

- Positive factor: Historical drill intercept shows gold, silver, and copper grades.

- Positive factor: QP sign-off and certified lab mentioned for future assays.

- Positive factor: Company is expanding its land package through acquisitions.

- Negative factor: Current drill results are visual observations only; no assay grades reported yet.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown for all reported intervals.

- Negative factor: Arsenopyrite and boulangerite \(containing antimony and lead\) are noted in visual observations, indicating potential deleterious elements.

- Negative factor: Acquisitions involve share issuance, leading to dilution.

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

Facts used in scoring: 41

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 39. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (39)

### CL-24-06

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-0)

Treasure Island · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL-24-06
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical intercept from the initial discovery of the Scurvy Fault, showing gold mineralization. While positive, its small size and historical nature limit its current materiality and novelty.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates presence of gold mineralization at Scurvy Fault.

- Negative factor: Small intercept length.

- Negative factor: Historical data, not new information.

Evidence · text

> The Scurvy Fault was initially discovered in 2024 with a single drill hole CL-24-06 which intersected 1.0g/t Au, 34.0g/t Ag and 0.23% Cu over 0.75m.

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### CL-24-06

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-1)

Treasure Island · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL-24-06
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 34
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical intercept from the initial discovery of the Scurvy Fault, showing silver mineralization. While positive, its small size and historical nature limit its current materiality and novelty.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates presence of silver mineralization at Scurvy Fault.

- Negative factor: Small intercept length.

- Negative factor: Historical data, not new information.

Evidence · text

> The Scurvy Fault was initially discovered in 2024 with a single drill hole CL-24-06 which intersected 1.0g/t Au, 34.0g/t Ag and 0.23% Cu over 0.75m.

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### CL-24-06

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-2)

Treasure Island · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CL-24-06
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical intercept from the initial discovery of the Scurvy Fault, showing copper mineralization. While positive, its small size and historical nature limit its current materiality and novelty.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates presence of copper mineralization at Scurvy Fault.

- Negative factor: Small intercept length.

- Negative factor: Historical data, not new information.

Evidence · text

> The Scurvy Fault was initially discovered in 2024 with a single drill hole CL-24-06 which intersected 1.0g/t Au, 34.0g/t Ag and 0.23% Cu over 0.75m.

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-079

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-3)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-079
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 314 m
- Hole Depth: 314 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561461
- Northing: 5397447
- Azimuth: 160 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-079

Context: 314

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-086

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-4)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-086
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 287 m
- Hole Depth: 287 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561370
- Northing: 5397290
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-086

Context: 287

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-093

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-5)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-093
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 281 m
- Hole Depth: 281 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561466
- Northing: 5397228
- Azimuth: 340 °
- Dip: -63 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-093

Context: 281

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-099

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-6)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-099
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 308 m
- Hole Depth: 308 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561382
- Northing: 5397241
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-099

Context: 308

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-105

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-7)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-105
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 413 m
- Hole Depth: 413 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561324
- Northing: 5397278
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-105

Context: 413

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-107

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-8)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-107
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 221 m
- Hole Depth: 221 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561469
- Northing: 5397312
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-107

Context: 221

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-109

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-9)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-109
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 224 m
- Hole Depth: 224 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561431
- Northing: 5397252
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-109

Context: 224

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-110

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-10)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-110
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 236 m
- Hole Depth: 236 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561442
- Northing: 5397205
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-110

Context: 236

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-113

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-11)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-113
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 254 m
- Hole Depth: 254 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561394
- Northing: 5397193
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-113

Context: 254

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-115

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-12)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-115
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 314 m
- Hole Depth: 314 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561346
- Northing: 5397186
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-115

Context: 314

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-119

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-13)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-119
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 272 m
- Hole Depth: 272 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561458
- Northing: 5397363
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-119

Context: 272

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-121

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-14)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-121
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 317 m
- Hole Depth: 317 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561411
- Northing: 5397353
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-121

Context: 317

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-122

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-15)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-122
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 332 m
- Hole Depth: 332 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill

#### Location

- Easting: 561373
- Northing: 5397370
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact provides collar information for a new exploration drill hole. While it contributes to the overall understanding of the drill program, the absence of assay results limits its immediate materiality.

- Positive factor: New drill hole collar information provided.

- Positive factor: Part of an exploration program targeting orogenic gold.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> PGC-26-122

Context: 332

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-079

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-16)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-079
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 1.9 m
- From: 63.4 m
- To: 65.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 63.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-079:63.4-65.3

#### Location

- Easting: 561461
- Northing: 5397447
- Azimuth: 160 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(pyrite, arsenopyrite\).

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization in a fault structure.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Brittle to ductile graphitic fault; mineralization consists of pyrite and arsenopyrite

Context: 63.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-079

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-17)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-079
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 3.6 m
- From: 193.8 m
- To: 197.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 193.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-079:193.8-197.4

#### Location

- Easting: 561461
- Northing: 5397447
- Azimuth: 160 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz vein, arsenopyrite, pyrite\).

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Brecciated quartz vein hosted in intermediate volcanic; fine grained arsenopyrite and pyrite

Context: 193.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-079

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-18)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-079
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 2.25 m
- From: 247.45 m
- To: 249.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 247.45 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-079:247.45-249.7

#### Location

- Easting: 561461
- Northing: 5397447
- Azimuth: 160 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(arsenopyrite, pyrite\).

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Graphitic sediment with arsenopyrite and pyrite, minor gouge zones

Context: 247.45

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-079

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-19)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-079
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 266 m
- To: 267.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 266 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-079:266-267.3

#### Location

- Easting: 561461
- Northing: 5397447
- Azimuth: 160 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports a visual observation with no mineralization, which is a negative indicator for this specific interval, though assays are still pending.

- Negative factor: No mineralization observed visually.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault, gouge zone in graphitic sediment, no mineralization present

Context: 266.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-086

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-20)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-086
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 0.65 m
- From: 167.6 m
- To: 168.25 m
- Intercept Depth: 167.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-086:167.6-168.25

#### Location

- Easting: 561370
- Northing: 5397290
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold and copper. However, the lack of assays reduces confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz vein, pyrite, chalcopyrite\).

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold and copper mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Brecciated quartz vein hosted in intermediate volcanic; pyrite and chalcopyrite mineralization

Context: 167.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-086

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-21)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-086
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 3.5 m
- From: 241.3 m
- To: 244.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 241.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-086:241.3-244.8

#### Location

- Easting: 561370
- Northing: 5397290
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz vein, pyrite, arsenopyrite\) within the Scurvy Fault.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault, brecciated quartz vein to 160cm in graphitic sediment, shearing and gouge, pyrite and arsenopyrite mineralization

Context: 241.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-093

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-22)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-093
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 13.3 m
- From: 131.1 m
- To: 144.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 131.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-093:131.1-144.4

#### Location

- Easting: 561466
- Northing: 5397228
- Azimuth: 340 °
- Dip: -63 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz vein, pyrite, arsenopyrite\) in a shear zone.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Shear zone in felsic volcanic, quartz vein to 10cm, pyrite and arsenopyrite mineralization

Context: 131.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-099

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-23)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-099
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 10.8 m
- From: 50.7 m
- To: 61.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 50.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-099:50.7-61.5

#### Location

- Easting: 561382
- Northing: 5397241
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: antimony, lead

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of deleterious elements reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz veins, pyrite, boulangerite\).

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of boulangerite \(deleterious elements antimony and lead\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Quartz fracture zone in felsic volcanic, quartz veins to 2cm with pyrite and boulangerite

Context: 50.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-099

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-24)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-099
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 0.3 m
- From: 176.8 m
- To: 177.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 176.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-099:176.8-177.1

#### Location

- Easting: 561382
- Northing: 5397241
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays reduces confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz vein, pyrite\).

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Brecciated quartz vein in intermediate volcanic; pyrite mineralization

Context: 176.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-099

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-25)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-099
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 208.5 m
- To: 210 m
- Intercept Depth: 208.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-099:208.5-210

#### Location

- Easting: 561382
- Northing: 5397241
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz vein, pyrite, arsenopyrite\) within the Scurvy Fault.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault in graphitic sediment. Irregular quartz vein to 15cm, shearing and gouge, pyrite and arsenopyrite mineralization

Context: 208.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-105

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-26)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-105
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 80 m
- From: 38 m
- To: 118 m
- Intercept Depth: 38 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-105:38-118

#### Location

- Easting: 561324
- Northing: 5397278
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold and other metals over a significant width. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(pyrite, arsenopyrite, sphalerite\) over a broad interval.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold, zinc, and other metals.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Intermediate volcanic with pyrite and localized arsenopyrite and sphalerite

Context: 38.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-105

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-27)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-105
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 6.1 m
- From: 278.6 m
- To: 284.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 278.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-105:278.6-284.7

#### Location

- Easting: 561324
- Northing: 5397278
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz veins, arsenopyrite, pyrite\) within the Scurvy Fault.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault in graphitic sediment, brecciated quartz veins up to 30cm, disseminated arsenopyrite and pyrite mineralization

Context: 278.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-107

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-28)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-107
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 4.9 m
- From: 176.2 m
- To: 181.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 176.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-107:176.2-181.1

#### Location

- Easting: 561469
- Northing: 5397312
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays reduces confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz vein, pyrite\) within the Scurvy Fault.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault along the margin of graphitic sediment and intermediate volcanic; gouge, breccia and shearing, quartz vein to 60cm, pyrite mineralization

Context: 176.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-107

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-29)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-107
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 0.8 m
- From: 195.1 m
- To: 195.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 195.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-107:195.1-195.9

#### Location

- Easting: 561469
- Northing: 5397312
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(arsenopyrite\).

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Graphitic sediment with disseminated arsenopyrite

Context: 195.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-109

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-30)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-109
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 5.8 m
- From: 166 m
- To: 171.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 166 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-109:166-171.8

#### Location

- Easting: 561431
- Northing: 5397252
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz vein, pyrite, arsenopyrite\) within the Scurvy Fault.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault in graphitic sediment, brecciated quartz vein to 60cm, gouge and shearing, fine grained disseminated pyrite and arsenopyrite

Context: 166.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-110

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-31)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-110
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 6.9 m
- From: 122.5 m
- To: 129.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 122.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-110:122.5-129.4

#### Location

- Easting: 561442
- Northing: 5397205
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz veins, pyrite, arsenopyrite\) within the Scurvy Fault.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault in graphitic sediment, irregular quartz veins to 5cm, numerous gouge zones and shearing, disseminated pyrite and arsenopyrite mineralization

Context: 122.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-113

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-32)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-113
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 5.9 m
- From: 156.7 m
- To: 162.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 156.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-113:156.7-162.6

#### Location

- Easting: 561394
- Northing: 5397193
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz veins, pyrite, arsenopyrite\) within the Scurvy Fault.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault in graphitic sediment, irregular quartz veins to 2cm, numerous gouge zones and shearing, disseminated pyrite and arsenopyrite mineralization

Context: 156.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-115

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-33)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-115
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 9.5 m
- From: 188.5 m
- To: 198 m
- Intercept Depth: 188.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-115:188.5-198

#### Location

- Easting: 561346
- Northing: 5397186
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays reduces confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(pyrite\) within the Scurvy Fault.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault in graphitic sediment, shearing and gouge zones, disseminated pyrite mineralization

Context: 188.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-119

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-34)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-119
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 4.3 m
- From: 223.9 m
- To: 228.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 223.9 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-119:223.9-228.2

#### Location

- Easting: 561458
- Northing: 5397363
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz vein, pyrite, arsenopyrite\) within the Scurvy Fault.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault in graphitic sediment, brecciated quartz vein up to 100cm, gouge and shearing, disseminated pyrite and arsenopyrite mineralization

Context: 223.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-121

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-35)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-121
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 20.4 m
- From: 243.2 m
- To: 263.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 243.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-121:243.2-263.6

#### Location

- Easting: 561411
- Northing: 5397353
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold over a significant width. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz veins, pyrite, arsenopyrite\) over a significant width.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Brecciated quartz vein development in the hanging wall to Scurvy Fault within intermediate volcanic sequence with veins up to 360cm. Pyrite mineralization and localized arsenopyrite

Context: 243.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-121

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-36)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-121
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 14.4 m
- From: 263.6 m
- To: 278 m
- Intercept Depth: 263.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-121:263.6-278

#### Location

- Easting: 561411
- Northing: 5397353
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of structural features in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays reduces confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of quartz veins and structural features within the Scurvy Fault.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault in graphitic sediment, irregular quartz veins to 2cm, gouge and shearing

Context: 263.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-122

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-37)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-122
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 5.4 m
- From: 240.6 m
- To: 246 m
- Intercept Depth: 240.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-122:240.6-246

#### Location

- Easting: 561373
- Northing: 5397370
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays reduces confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(pyrite\) within the Scurvy Fault shear structure.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Scurvy Fault in graphitic sediment, shear structure, pyrite mineralization

Context: 240.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

### PGC-26-122

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pirate-gold-discovers-evidence-of-orogenic-gold-at-scurvy-fault-1-5-km-south-of--9247d6b2-3920-4697-b9d8-9c7973fb9eec#fact-drill-facts-38)

Treasure Island · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: PGC-26-122
- Project: Treasure Island
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: YARR

#### Geometry

- Intercept: 7.4 m
- From: 280.1 m
- To: 287.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 280.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: PGC-26-122:280.1-287.5

#### Location

- Easting: 561373
- Northing: 5397370
- Azimuth: 77 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: Yes

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact reports visual observations of mineralization in a new drill hole, suggesting potential for gold. However, the lack of assays and presence of a deleterious element reduce confidence.

- Positive factor: Visual evidence of mineralization \(quartz veins, pyrite, arsenopyrite\) in the footwall of Scurvy Fault.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: No assay results available yet.

- Negative factor: Presence of arsenopyrite \(deleterious element\).

- Negative factor: True width unknown.

Evidence · table

> Brecciated quartz veined zone within the footwall of Scurvy Fault intermediate volcanic host, pyrite and arsenopyrite mineralization

Context: 280.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The episode features: Thirteen holes testing a 200-metre segment of the Scurvy Fault Broad deformation, brittle and duct"

## 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.
