Radisson Reports Highest-Ever Assay Result at O'Brien: 1,604 g/t (1.60 kg/t) Gold over 1.0 Metre Within 316 g/t Gold over 5.1 Metres
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Radisson Mining Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- RDS
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Abitibi, Québec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 18:33:33 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Radisson Mining Resources reported a record-setting gold intercept of 1,604 g/t Au over 1.0 metre at the O'Brien Gold Project. The result, found in hole OB-26-385W4, suggests a new high-grade mineralized zone within the Pontiac Formation that lies outside the current mineral resource footprint.
Reasoning: The announcement reports a record-breaking gold intercept that suggests a new high-grade domain outside the existing mineral resource, significantly de-risking the exploration potential of the Pontiac formation.
Positive factors
- Highest-ever assay result (1,604 g/t Au) reported
- Discovery of potentially new high-grade zone in Pontiac rocks outside current resource scope
- Successful step-out drilling confirming deep extension of mineralization
- High success rate (100%) for the current drill holes
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 1,604 g/t Au is exceptionally high for the deposit type.
Evidence · text
“1,603.95 grams per tonne ("g/t") gold ("Au") over 1 metre”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling is part of an ongoing 140,000 metre step-out program targeting deep extensions.
Evidence · text
“ongoing 140,000 metre step-out drill program”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details MSALABS accreditation, use of CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS operates under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
OB-26-385W4O'Brien · goldGrade: 316.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OB-26-385W4
- Project
- O'Brien
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- RDS
Geometry
- Grade
- 316.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.1 m
- From
- 823 m
- To
- 828.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 823 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OB-26-385W4:823-828.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- O'Brien Mine East
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant high-grade intercept in a new geological domain.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept within a larger mineralized interval
- Potential for new high-grade zone outside current resource
Evidence · text
“OB-26-385W4 intersected 316.31 g/t Au over 5.1 metres (core length) including 1,603.95 g/t Au over 1.0 metre”
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
OB-26-385W4O'Brien · goldGrade: 1603.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OB-26-385W4
- Project
- O'Brien
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- RDS
Geometry
- Grade
- 1603.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 823 m
- To
- 824 m
- Intercept Depth
- 823 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OB-26-385W4:823-824
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- O'Brien Mine East
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Record-breaking grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Highest-ever assay result for the project
Evidence · text
“1,603.95 g/t Au over 1.0 metre”
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
OB-26-385W4O'Brien · goldGrade: 3.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OB-26-385W4
- Project
- O'Brien
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- RDS
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.97
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 823 m
- To
- 828 m
- Intercept Depth
- 823 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OB-26-385W4:823-828
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- O'Brien Mine East
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade component of the larger intercept.
Evidence · text
“3.97 g/t Au over 5.0 metres including 10.47 g/t Au over 1.3 metres”
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
OB-26-384W1O'Brien · goldGrade: 46.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OB-26-384W1
- Project
- O'Brien
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- RDS
Geometry
- Grade
- 46.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.9 m
- From
- 1600 m
- To
- 1603.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1600 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OB-26-384W1:1600-1603.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Trend #1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept confirming deep extension.
Positive factors
- Confirms deep extension of Trend #1
Evidence · text
“OB-26-384W1 intersected 46.22 g/t Au over 3.9 metres”
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
OB-26-384W1O'Brien · goldGrade: 132.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OB-26-384W1
- Project
- O'Brien
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- RDS
Geometry
- Grade
- 132.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 1600 m
- To
- 1601.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1600 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OB-26-384W1:1600-1601.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Trend #1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade component
Evidence · text
“including 132.28 g/t Au over 1.3 metres”
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
OB-26-386W3O'Brien · goldGrade: 8.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OB-26-386W3
- Project
- O'Brien
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- RDS
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OB-26-386W3:0-2.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Trend #1-Trend #2 Gap
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid intercept in a target gap area.
Positive factors
- Mineralization in previously under-drilled gap
Evidence · text
“OB-26-386W3 intersected 8.60 g/t Au over 2.6 metres”
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
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.