Zodiac Gold Expands Monterra Gold System with 12m at 1.16 g/t Au from Trenching at Feh Feh and Discovers New Gold-Bearing Targets Parallel to the 16km Trend
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Zodiac Gold Inc.
- Ticker
- ZAU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Liberia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Iron ore
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 06:26:02 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Zodiac Gold has reported encouraging trenching results at the Feh Feh target, including a 1m intercept of 8.28 g/t Au. Crucially, the company identified new gold-bearing artisanal workings up to 1,450m outside the known Monterra Trend, significantly expanding the project's exploration footprint.
Reasoning: The release reports highly encouraging trenching results at the Feh Feh target and, more importantly, identifies new gold-bearing targets significantly outside the previously defined 16km Monterra Trend, expanding the exploration footprint.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension of the Monterra Trend via new artisanal workings
- High-grade gold intercept (8.28 g/t Au) in trenching
- Broad mineralized interval (23m) at Feh Feh
- QA/QC protocols disclosed including blanks and duplicates
Negative factors
- Apparent width only (trenching results are sampled lengths, not true thickness)
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Newly identified artisanal workings are up to 1,450m outside the currently defined footprint of the Monterra Trend.
Evidence · text
“Additional artisanal workings have been identified up to 1,450m outside the currently defined footprint of the Monterra Trend”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 1m interval at 8.28 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade for this exploration stage.
Evidence · text
“1m at 8.28 g/t Au”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The company explicitly states that trenching intervals are sampled lengths rather than true thicknesses.
Evidence · text
“intervals are sampled lengths rather than true thicknesses”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions addition of blank and duplicate samples and use of an accredited ALS laboratory.
Evidence · text
“QA/QC procedures included the addition of blank and duplicate samples to the sample sequence”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
FFT001Todi · goldGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FFT001
- Project
- Todi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 10 m
- To
- 11 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FFT001:10-11
Location
- Location
- Feh Feh
- Easting
- 327853
- Northing
- 719409
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 44 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- 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
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept in a trench.
Evidence · table
“0.16”
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
FFT001Todi · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FFT001
- Project
- Todi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 89 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FFT001:62-89
Location
- Location
- Feh Feh
- Easting
- 327853
- Northing
- 719409
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 44 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- 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
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broad but low grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Broad interval
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 27.00
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
FFT001Todi · goldGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FFT001
- Project
- Todi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 66 m
- To
- 67 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FFT001:66-67
Location
- Location
- Feh Feh
- Easting
- 327853
- Northing
- 719409
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 44 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- 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
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade subset of a low grade interval.
Positive factors
- Higher grade within interval
Evidence · table
“1.13”
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
FFT002Todi · goldGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FFT002
- Project
- Todi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23 m
- From
- 105 m
- To
- 128 m
- Intercept Depth
- 105 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FFT002:105-128
Location
- Location
- Feh Feh
- Easting
- 328277
- Northing
- 718427
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 43 m
- Azimuth
- 25 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- 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
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant width and decent grade for trenching.
Positive factors
- Broad mineralized interval
- Higher grade subset
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 23.00
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
FFT002Todi · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FFT002
- Project
- Todi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 105 m
- To
- 117 m
- Intercept Depth
- 105 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FFT002:105-117
Location
- Location
- Feh Feh
- Easting
- 328277
- Northing
- 718427
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 43 m
- Azimuth
- 25 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- low_confidence
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade subset of the 23m interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade and width
Evidence · table
“1.16”
Context: 12.00
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
FFT002Todi · goldGrade: 8.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FFT002
- Project
- Todi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- liberia
- Reported Region
- liberia
- Ticker
- ZAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 115 m
- To
- 116 m
- Intercept Depth
- 115 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FFT002:115-116
Location
- Location
- Feh Feh
- Easting
- 328277
- Northing
- 718427
- CRS
- UTM WGS84, 29N
- Elevation
- 43 m
- Azimuth
- 25 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- low_confidence
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade narrow intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · table
“8.28”
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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