Sky Gold Corp Reports on Gold and Multi-Element Results from Drilling at Evening Star, Nevada
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Sky Gold Corp
- Ticker
- SKYG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Silver, Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 22:34:37 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Sky Gold Corp reported drill and surface sampling results from its Evening Star Project in Nevada. While drill intercepts at the High Life porphyry target were low-grade (ppb gold), surface grab sampling at Good Hope returned high-grade gold (48.56 g/t Au) and new polymetallic trends were identified at Golden Bomber.
Reasoning: The release reports a mix of results: high-grade surface grab samples and new polymetallic trends, contrasted with low-grade (ppb) drill intercepts in the High Life porphyry target and a barren hole at CRD Hill.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension at Good Hope
- High-grade surface grab samples
- Polymetallic trends identified at Golden Bomber
Negative factors
- ES-26-03 failed to return significant mineralization
- ES-26-01 and ES-26-02 grades are very low (ppb level)
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Grab sampling east of Good Hope returned 48.56 g/t Au, expanding the mineralized footprint.
Evidence · text
“further expanding on the mineralized footprint.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details use of MSA Labs, PhotonAssay technology, and insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Every 15 samples, one of each, a duplicate, blank or certified reference standard material, is inserted into the sample stream”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: Results are reported in proximity to the historic Gold Bug mine.
Evidence · text
“ES-26-04 was the first ever hole into the Gold Bug mine”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
ES-26-01Evening Star · goldGrade: 0.044Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 17.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ES-26-01
- Project
- Evening Star
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- SKYG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.044
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 17.8 m
- From
- 108.8 m
- To
- 126.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 108.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ES-26-01:108.8-126.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept is very low grade (44 ppb Au) despite significant width.
Negative factors
- Extremely low grade (ppb)
Evidence · text
“The interval carries anomalous gold, up to 44 ppb Au”
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
ES-26-01Evening Star · copperGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ES-26-01
- Project
- Evening Star
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- SKYG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 17.8 m
- From
- 108.8 m
- To
- 126.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 108.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ES-26-01:108.8-126.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Minor secondary copper reported in the same interval.
Evidence · text
“up to 0.11% Cu”
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
ES-26-02Evening Star · goldGrade: 0.084Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 13.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ES-26-02
- Project
- Evening Star
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- SKYG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.084
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 13.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept is very low grade (84 ppb Au).
Negative factors
- Extremely low grade (ppb)
Evidence · text
“up to 84 ppb Au”
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
ES-26-04Evening Star · goldGrade: 0.219Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ES-26-04
- Project
- Evening Star
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- SKYG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.219
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 10.7 m
- To
- 12.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ES-26-04:10.7-12.2
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept in a historic mine area.
Evidence · text
“returning up to 0.219 g/t Au over 1.5 m”
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
ES-26-04Evening Star · silverGrade: 5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ES-26-04
- Project
- Evening Star
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- SKYG
Geometry
- Grade
- 5
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 10.7 m
- To
- 22.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ES-26-04:10.7-22.7
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver reported as part of a polymetallic zone.
Evidence · text
“averaging 5 ppm Ag”
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
ES-26-04Evening Star · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ES-26-04
- Project
- Evening Star
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- SKYG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 10.7 m
- To
- 22.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ES-26-04:10.7-22.7
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper reported as part of a polymetallic zone.
Evidence · text
“0.13% Cu”
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
ES-26-03Evening Star · copperGrade: 2.26Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ES-26-03
- Project
- Evening Star
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- SKYG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.26
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade surface sample, but company cautions grab samples are selective.
Positive factors
- High grade surface sample
Negative factors
- Grab sample selectivity
Evidence · text
“returned 2.26% Cu”
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
ES-26-03Evening Star · zincGrade: 2.49Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ES-26-03
- Project
- Evening Star
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- SKYG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.49
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade surface sample, but company cautions grab samples are selective.
Positive factors
- High grade surface sample
Negative factors
- Grab sample selectivity
Evidence · text
“2.49% Zn”
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
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