Quadro Intersects 20.37 g/t Au over 0.5 m and 3.89 g/t Au over 2.5 m in Undercut Drill Holes at Staghorn Gold Project in the Central Newfoundland Gold Belt
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Quadro Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- QRO
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Newfoundland
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 20:04:39 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Quadro Resources completed a winter drill program at the Staghorn Gold Project, successfully extending the Marks Pond Zone by 300m to the northeast. Notable intercepts include 20.37 g/t Au over 0.5m in hole MP21-18 and 3.89 g/t Au over 2.5m in hole MP21-20.
Reasoning: The drill program successfully extended the Marks Pond zone by 300m and intersected high-grade gold via undercutting, demonstrating successful exploration vectoring.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts (20.37 g/t Au)
- Successful step-out drilling extending mineralization 300m
- Successful vectoring into higher grade zones via undercutting
- QA/QC protocols and ISO 17025 lab accreditation disclosed
Negative factors
- All widths are drill intervals (apparent widths), not true widths
Facts used in scoring: 13
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 20.37 g/t Au is exceptionally high for an exploration target.
Evidence · text
“MP21-18 intersected 20.37 g/t Au over 0.5m”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling extended the Marks Pond Zone 300 meters to the northeast.
Evidence · text
“The drilling was successful in extending the Marks Pond Zone 300 meters to the northeast.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions systematic insertion of standards and blanks and ISO 17025 accreditation.
Evidence · text
“Quadro maintains strict quality assurance/quality control protocols including the systematic insertion of certified standard reference and blank materials”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states all widths are drill intervals and not true widths.
Evidence · text
“Note - All widths quoted are drill intervals and not true widths”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: Project is located within the Cape Ray Fault Corridor near Marathon Gold's Valentine Lake deposits.
Evidence · text
“The Staghorn claims are located within the auriferous "Cape Ray Fault Corridor", 30 km southwest of Marathon Gold's Valentine Lake deposits.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
MP21-11Staghorn · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP21-11
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 59.5 m
- To
- 62 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP21-11:59.5-62
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.50”
Context: 1.5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP22-12Staghorn · goldGrade: 2.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP22-12
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 48 m
- To
- 51 m
- Intercept Depth
- 48 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP22-12:48-51
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.42”
Context: 3.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP21-13Staghorn · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP21-13
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 65 m
- To
- 73 m
- Intercept Depth
- 65 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP21-13:65-73
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 8.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP21-14Staghorn · goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP21-14
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 80 m
- To
- 81.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 80 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP21-14:80-81.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.15”
Context: 1.5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP21-15Staghorn · goldGrade: 2.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP21-15
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.55 m
- From
- 93 m
- To
- 94.55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 93 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP21-15:93-94.55
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.32”
Context: 1.55
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP21-16Staghorn · goldGrade: 2.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP21-16
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP21-16:6-8
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.41”
Context: 2.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP21-17Staghorn · goldGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.53 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP21-17
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.53 m
- From
- 59.47 m
- To
- 66 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59.47 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP21-17:59.47-66
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.13”
Context: 6.53
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP21-17Staghorn · goldGrade: 4.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.53 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP21-17
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.53 m
- From
- 59.47 m
- To
- 61 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59.47 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP21-17:59.47-61
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“4.57”
Context: 1.53
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP20-18Staghorn · goldGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP20-18
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.85 m
- From
- 79.65 m
- To
- 103.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 79.65 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP20-18:79.65-103.3
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide, low-grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.53”
Context: 23.85
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP20-18Staghorn · goldGrade: 20.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP20-18
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 82 m
- To
- 82.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP20-18:82-82.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
Evidence · table
“20.37”
Context: 0.5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP21-19Staghorn · goldGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP21-19
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 77 m
- To
- 80 m
- Intercept Depth
- 77 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP21-19:77-80
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.46”
Context: 3.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP21-20Staghorn · goldGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP21-20
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 109 m
- To
- 124 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP21-20:109-124
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide, moderate-grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.23”
Context: 15.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MP21-20Staghorn · goldGrade: 3.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MP21-20
- Project
- Staghorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- QRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
- From
- 114 m
- To
- 116.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MP21-20:114-116.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“3.89”
Context: 2.5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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