Thunderstruck Announces Exploration and Drilling Update
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Thunderstruck Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- AWE
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Fiji
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Zinc, Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 16:25:48 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Thunderstruck Resources has commenced an IP geophysical survey at the Nakoro VMS prospect and completed one maiden drill hole (LWDD001) at the Vatuvatulevu prospect. While the drill hole did not return significant assays, the company is preparing for a productive 2023 drilling program targeting gold-silver anomalies at the Liwa project.
Reasoning: The update provides progress on geophysical surveying and drilling programs, though the single completed drill hole did not return significant assays.
Positive factors
- Commencement of IP geophysical survey at Nakoro
- High-grade surface anomalies at Liwa prospects
- Completion of maiden drill hole at Vatuvatulevu
Negative factors
- Maiden drill hole (LWDD001) reported no significant assay results
- Shipping delays impacted 2022 drilling season
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC protocols including CRM/blank insertion frequencies and lab methods.
Evidence · text
“Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QAQC) protocol for drill core samples includes: 1) field measurement of half core sample weights; 2) insertion of certified reference materials at 1 in 50 frequency; 3) insertion of Certified Reference Materials (CRM) or blank sample at 1 in 50 frequency.”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The company highlights proximity to the prolific Vatukoula Gold Mine.
Evidence · text
“Fiji has a long history of mining with over 75 years of activity at the prolific Vatukoula Gold Mine”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
LWDD001Liwa Gold/Silver ProspectView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LWDD001
- Project
- Liwa Gold/Silver Prospect
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- AWE
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 247.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Vatuvatulevu
- Easting
- 592981
- Northing
- 8003580
- CRS
- WGS84
- Elevation
- 330 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- 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
- 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden hole completed but failed to return significant mineralization.
Negative factors
- No significant assay results reported
Evidence · text
“whilst not reporting any significant assay results, has provided critical structural information”
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
NKD2Nakoro VMS Prospect · zincGrade: 12.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NKD2
- Project
- Nakoro VMS Prospect
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- AWE
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 64 m
- To
- 76 m
- Intercept Depth
- 64 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NKD2:64-76
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical high-grade intercept mentioned as context.
Positive factors
- High grade zinc intercept
Evidence · text
“12.0m @ 12.7% 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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
NKD2Nakoro VMS Prospect · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NKD2
- Project
- Nakoro VMS Prospect
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- AWE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 64 m
- To
- 76 m
- Intercept Depth
- 64 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NKD2:64-76
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical copper intercept mentioned as context.
Evidence · text
“0.3% Cu from 64m (NKD2)”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Fact 4Liwa Gold/Silver Prospect · goldGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 71.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Liwa Gold/Silver Prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- AWE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 71.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Liwa Ridge
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Surface trenching results.
Positive factors
- Wide trench intercept
Evidence · text
“71.3m at 0.61g/t Au (trench)”
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
Fact 5Liwa Gold/Silver Prospect · goldGrade: 41.6Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Liwa Gold/Silver Prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- AWE
Geometry
- Grade
- 41.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Vatuvatulevu
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade surface rock chip.
Positive factors
- High grade rock chip
Evidence · text
“41.6g/t 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
Fact 6Liwa Gold/Silver Prospect · silverGrade: 1205Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Liwa Gold/Silver Prospect
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- AWE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1205
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Vatuvatulevu
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade surface rock chip.
Positive factors
- High grade rock chip
Evidence · text
“1,205g/t 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
Fact 7Liwa Gold/Silver Prospect · goldGrade: 5.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Liwa Gold/Silver Prospect
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- fiji
- Reported Region
- fiji
- Ticker
- AWE
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Jensens
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Surface trenching results.
Positive factors
- Strong trench intercept
Evidence · text
“7m at 5.7 g/t Au (trench)”
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.