Tower Reports Initial Assay Results from Its June Diamond Drilling Program at Rabbit North, Intersects 18.8 m of 2.57 g/t Au near Top of Thunder Zone

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Tower Resources Ltd.
Ticker
TWR
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper, Molybdenum
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-17 02:31:09 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Tower Resources reported initial assay results from its June diamond drilling program at the Rabbit North property in British Columbia. The program successfully intersected the Thunder gold zone with an 18.8 m intercept at 2.57 g/t Au, including a high-grade 0.7 m at 43 g/t Au, while also encountering the Rainbow Cu-Au-Mo porphyry breccia pipe.

Reasoning: The program successfully extended the Thunder gold zone with a high-grade intercept, though structural changes prevented gold discovery in the westernmost holes.

Positive factors

  • Successful intersection of Thunder gold zone extension
  • High-grade intercept of 43 g/t Au over 0.7 m
  • Intersection of Rainbow porphyry Cu-Au-Mo breccia pipe

Negative factors

  • Holes 075 and 076 failed to encounter significant gold mineralization
  • Apparent widths reported without 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: 43 g/t Au over 0.7 m is exceptionally high grade for an orogenic gold deposit.

Evidence · text

“43 g/t Au over 0.7 m”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: True widths have not been determined for the reported intercepts.

Evidence · text

“True widths have not been determined.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Release mentions blanks, standards, and an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.

Evidence · text

“QA/QC samples including blanks and standards were inserted regularly”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling targeted the possible western extension of the Thunder gold zone.

Evidence · text

“targeted the possible western extension of the Thunder gold zone”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (13)

RN-26-074Rabbit North · goldGrade: 2.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-074
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
2.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.8 m
From
99 m
To
117.8 m
Hole Depth
155 m
Intercept Depth
99 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RN-26-074:99-117.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Thunder Au
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
336.64 °
Dip
-46.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid intercept confirming the presence of the gold zone in the target area.

Positive factors

  • Successful extension of Thunder zone

Evidence · table

“2.57”

Context: 18.80

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

RN-26-074Rabbit North · goldGrade: 5.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-074
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
5.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.3 m
From
99 m
To
106.3 m
Hole Depth
155 m
Intercept Depth
99 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RN-26-074:99-106.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Thunder Au
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
336.64 °
Dip
-46.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade component of the main intercept.

Positive factors

  • High-grade upper zone

Evidence · table

“5.74”

Context: 7.30

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

RN-26-074Rabbit North · goldGrade: 43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-074
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
43
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.7 m
From
101 m
To
101.7 m
Hole Depth
155 m
Intercept Depth
99 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RN-26-074:101-101.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Thunder Au
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
336.64 °
Dip
-46.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional grade intercept.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade

Evidence · table

“43.00”

Context: 0.70

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

RN-26-074Rabbit North · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-074
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
0.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.5 m
From
106.3 m
To
117.8 m
Hole Depth
155 m
Intercept Depth
99 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RN-26-074:106.3-117.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Thunder Au
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
336.64 °
Dip
-46.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade component of the intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.55”

Context: 11.50

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

RN-26-074Rabbit North · goldGrade: 2.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-074
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
2.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
136 m
To
137 m
Hole Depth
155 m
Intercept Depth
99 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RN-26-074:136-137
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Undetermined
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
336.64 °
Dip
-46.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Isolated mineralized interval.

Evidence · table

“2.64”

Context: 1.00

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

RN-26-075Rabbit North · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-075
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
0.71
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.3 m
From
126.2 m
To
130.5 m
Hole Depth
274.5 m
Intercept Depth
126.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RN-26-075:126.2-130.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Rainbow Cu-Au-Mo
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
279.84 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intersection of a different geological target (porphyry) rather than the gold zone.

Positive factors

  • Intersection of Rainbow porphyry

Evidence · table

“0.71”

Context: 5.30

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

RN-26-075Rabbit North · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-075
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.3 m
From
126.2 m
To
130.5 m
Hole Depth
274.5 m
Intercept Depth
126.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RN-26-075:126.2-130.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Rainbow Cu-Au-Mo
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
279.84 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the Rainbow porphyry intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 5.30

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

RN-26-075Rabbit North · molybdenumGrade: 0.015Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-075
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
0.015
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.3 m
From
126.2 m
To
130.5 m
Hole Depth
274.5 m
Intercept Depth
126.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RN-26-075:126.2-130.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Rainbow Cu-Au-Mo
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
279.84 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum component of the Rainbow porphyry intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.015”

Context: 5.30

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

RN-26-075Rabbit North · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-075
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22.6 m
From
143.9 m
To
166.5 m
Hole Depth
274.5 m
Intercept Depth
126.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RN-26-075:143.9-166.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Rainbow Cu-Au-Mo
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
279.84 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold component of the second Rainbow porphyry intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.56”

Context: 22.60

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

RN-26-075Rabbit North · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-075
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
22.6 m
From
143.9 m
To
166.5 m
Hole Depth
274.5 m
Intercept Depth
126.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RN-26-075:143.9-166.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Rainbow Cu-Au-Mo
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
279.84 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the second Rainbow porphyry intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: 22.60

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

RN-26-075Rabbit North · molybdenumGrade: 0.012Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-075
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
0.012
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
22.6 m
From
143.9 m
To
166.5 m
Hole Depth
274.5 m
Intercept Depth
126.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
RN-26-075:143.9-166.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Rainbow Cu-Au-Mo
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
279.84 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum component of the second Rainbow porphyry intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.012”

Context: 22.60

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

RN-26-075Rabbit North · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 126.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-075
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
126.2 m
Hole Depth
274.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
279.84 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 48.0 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: RN-26-075

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

RN-26-075Rabbit North · molybdenumGrade: 0.015Grade Unit: %Intercept: 126.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RN-26-075
Project
Rabbit North
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
TWR

Geometry

Grade
0.015
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
126.2 m
Hole Depth
274.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Easting
663061
Northing
5607260
Azimuth
279.84 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.015 % molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.015”

Context: RN-26-075

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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