Tudor Gold: Perfectstorm Adds Exploration Optionality to Treaty Creek's Goldstorm Development Case
Original announcement by cruxinvestor on
- Company
- Tudor Gold
- Ticker
- TUD
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Copper, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 11:18:22 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Tudor Gold reported drill results from the Perfectstorm zone at Treaty Creek, expanding the porphyry system and supporting epithermal continuity. The company is simultaneously advancing a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the large Goldstorm resource, which includes 24.9 Moz of Indicated gold.
Reasoning: The document reports significant drill intercepts at the Perfectstorm zone that expand the known porphyry system, while also providing context on the large, advancing Goldstorm resource.
Positive factors
- Expansion of porphyry system at Perfectstorm
- Continuity potential for epithermal system
- Large existing Goldstorm resource (24.9 Moz Indicated)
- Experienced management team
Negative factors
- True widths at Perfectstorm undetermined
- No defined Mineral Resource for Perfectstorm yet
Facts used in scoring: 17
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: September 17 results extend an existing program at Perfectstorm rather than opening a new discovery.
Evidence · text
“the September 17 results extend an existing program rather than opening a new discovery”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Interval lengths reflect drilled intercept lengths rather than true widths because orientation is undetermined.
Evidence · text
“interval lengths reflect drilled intercept lengths rather than true widths, because the mineralized body's orientation has not yet been determined”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Ken Konkin is named as the Qualified Person for the exploration disclosure.
Evidence · text
“Ken Konkin, the Qualified Person for Tudor Gold's exploration disclosure”
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: Goldstorm contains 24.9 million ounces of Indicated gold.
Evidence · text
“24.9 million ounces of Indicated gold”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: Goldstorm contains 4.0 million ounces of Inferred gold.
Evidence · text
“4.0 million ounces of Inferred gold”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: Metallurgical testing used flotation and leaching of flotation tails.
Evidence · text
“80.2% gold recovery with flotation and leaching of flotation tails”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
Fact 1Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 101 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Treaty Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- TUD
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 101 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard porphyry intercept.
Evidence · text
“101.00 meters grading 0.98 grams per tonne gold”
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 2Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 9.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 101 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Treaty Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- TUD
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 101 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- null:0-101
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal in porphyry intercept.
Evidence · text
“9.39 grams per tonne silver”
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 3Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 5.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Treaty Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- TUD
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- null:0-101
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade interval
Evidence · text
“4.50-meter interval of 5.15 grams per tonne gold”
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 4Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 171.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Treaty Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- TUD
Geometry
- Grade
- 171.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- null:0-101
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade silver
Evidence · text
“171.68 grams per tonne silver”
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 5Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 66.7 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Treaty Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- TUD
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 66.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard porphyry intercept.
Evidence · text
“66.70 meters at 1.12 grams per tonne gold”
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 6Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 7.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 66.7 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Treaty Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- TUD
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 66.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- null:0-66.7
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal in porphyry intercept.
Evidence · text
“7.04 grams per tonne silver”
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 7Treaty Creek · goldGrade: 44.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Treaty Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- TUD
Geometry
- Grade
- 44.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- null:0-0.8
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extremely high grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“0.80-meter interval grading 44.38 grams per tonne gold”
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 8Treaty Creek · silverGrade: 440Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Treaty Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- TUD
Geometry
- Grade
- 440
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- null:0-0.8
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extremely high grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“440.00 grams per tonne silver”
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
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedGoldstorm · goldTonnes: 0Grade: 0Contained Metal: 24.9Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Goldstorm
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TUD
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:d16dcbb05469fcc77929
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 0
- Grade
- 0
- Contained Metal
- 24.9
- Contained Unit
- moz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Major resource component for the project.
Positive factors
- Large Indicated resource
Evidence · text
“24.9 million ounces of Indicated gold”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
indicatedGoldstorm · silverTonnes: 0Grade: 0Contained Metal: 148.7Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Goldstorm
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TUD
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:d16dcbb05469fcc77929
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 0
- Grade
- 0
- Contained Metal
- 148.7
- Contained Unit
- moz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant silver byproduct.
Evidence · text
“148.7 million ounces of silver”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
indicatedGoldstorm · copperTonnes: 0Grade: 0Contained Metal: 3048Contained Unit: mlbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Goldstorm
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TUD
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:d16dcbb05469fcc77929
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 0
- Grade
- 0
- Contained Metal
- 3048
- Contained Unit
- mlb
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant copper component.
Evidence · text
“3,048.0 million pounds of copper”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
inferredGoldstorm · goldTonnes: 0Grade: 0Contained Metal: 4Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Goldstorm
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TUD
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:e250b2c4d8eac90279ae
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 0
- Grade
- 0
- Contained Metal
- 4
- Contained Unit
- moz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Speculative resource component.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · text
“4.0 million ounces of Inferred gold”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
inferredGoldstorm · silverTonnes: 0Grade: 0Contained Metal: 18.6Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Goldstorm
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TUD
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:e250b2c4d8eac90279ae
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 0
- Grade
- 0
- Contained Metal
- 18.6
- Contained Unit
- moz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal in inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“18.6 million ounces of silver”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
inferredGoldstorm · copperTonnes: 0Grade: 0Contained Metal: 327.7Contained Unit: mlbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Goldstorm
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TUD
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:e250b2c4d8eac90279ae
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 0
- Grade
- 0
- Contained Metal
- 327.7
- Contained Unit
- mlb
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal in inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“327.7 million pounds of copper”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Metallurgical Results (3)
Fact 1Goldstorm · copperRecovery: 85.8 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Goldstorm
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TUD
Recovery
- Recovery
- 85.8 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper recovery via flotation.
Evidence · text
“85.8% copper recovery”
Fact 2Goldstorm · silverRecovery: 58.1 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Goldstorm
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TUD
Recovery
- Recovery
- 58.1 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate silver recovery.
Evidence · text
“58.1% silver recovery”
Tags used in scoring
Low Recoverynegative
Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: 58.1% is below the weak band (75%)
Fact 3Goldstorm · goldRecovery: 80.2 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Goldstorm
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- TUD
Recovery
- Recovery
- 80.2 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Recovery via flotation and leaching of tails.
Evidence · text
“80.2% gold recovery with flotation and leaching of flotation tails”
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