# Lead Mining News

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## MMA: Quarterly Activities/Appendix 5B Cash Flow Report

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mma-quarterly-activities-appendix-5b-cash-flow-report--42d04c51-7a34-4154-b722-b48e1150d085) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mma-quarterly-activities-appendix-5b-cash-flow-report--42d04c51-7a34-4154-b722-b48e1150d085.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T22:22:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T23:12:41.382Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T23:12:41.382Z
- Company: Maronan Metals Limited (MMA)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155034)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Infill Drilling

Maronan Metals reported steady progress in its 40,000m infill drilling program, delivering high-grade silver-lead and copper-gold intercepts. The company also secured firm commitments for a A$20 million placement and appointed Andrew Graham as new Managing Director and CEO.

## Lynx Resources Announces Soil Sampling Results at Turner's Ridge Property

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lynx-resources-announces-soil-sampling-results-at-turner-s-ridge-property--7bc043a5-bdc2-4bf5-839b-e447fd856404) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lynx-resources-announces-soil-sampling-results-at-turner-s-ridge-property--7bc043a5-bdc2-4bf5-839b-e447fd856404.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T07:34:10.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T12:28:09.761Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T12:28:09.761Z
- Company: Lynx Resources Corp. (LYNX)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3538-cse/lynx/212847-lynx-resources-announces-soil-sampling-results-at-turner-s-ridge-property.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Nearology Play

Lynx Resources has announced soil sampling results from its Phase 1 exploration program at the Turner's Ridge Property in Newfoundland. The program identified significant lead anomalies, including a high-grade silver and lead sample, which correlate with historical 2023 data.

## Bunker Hill Mining Starts Surface Drilling at Its Recently Acquired Page Property Intersecting 15’ of Near Surface Continuous Sulfide Mineralisation With First Hole

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bunker-hill-mining-starts-surface-drilling-at-its-recently-acquired-page-propert--a118fc6a-ccf9-4abc-a621-720389e90518) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bunker-hill-mining-starts-surface-drilling-at-its-recently-acquired-page-propert--a118fc6a-ccf9-4abc-a621-720389e90518.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-05T21:14:03.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-05T12:25:27.263Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-05T12:25:27.263Z
- Company: Bunker Hill Mining Corp. (BNKR)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2120-tsx/bnkr/212266-bunker-hill-starts-surface-drilling-at-its-recently-acquired-page-property-intersecting-15-of-near-surface-continuous-sulfide-mineralisation-with-first-hole.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.195
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Bunker Hill Mining has commenced a 3,200ft surface drilling program at its newly acquired Page property in Idaho. The first drill hole has visually identified approximately 15ft of continuous Galena-Siderite and Sphalerite mineralization at a depth of roughly 200ft.

## Maronan Metals keeps the silver-lead hits rolling in Queensland

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/maronan-metals-keeps-the-silver-lead-hits-rolling-in-queensland--758e3749-c2c2-4f6c-a551-366a81f5f213) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/maronan-metals-keeps-the-silver-lead-hits-rolling-in-queensland--758e3749-c2c2-4f6c-a551-366a81f5f213.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-17T02:16:47.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-17T03:03:51.046Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-17T03:03:51.046Z
- Company: Maronan Metals (ASX:MMA)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/maronan-metals-keeps-the-silver-lead-hits-rolling-in-queensland/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.478
- Atlas tags: True Width Disclosed, Bonanza Intercept, Infill Drilling

Maronan Metals has reported strong silver-lead drill results from its namesake project in northwest Queensland. The infill drilling, part of a 40,000m program, is aimed at refining the geological model ahead of a planned resource update in Q4 FY27.

## Cantex Announces Outstanding Preliminary Flotation Results; Achieves Premium-Grade Lead and Zinc Concentrates with Strong Silver Credits at North Rackla

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cantex-announces-outstanding-preliminary-flotation-results-achieves-premium-grad--71a00359-7bae-476f-b818-3f904501d26b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cantex-announces-outstanding-preliminary-flotation-results-achieves-premium-grad--71a00359-7bae-476f-b818-3f904501d26b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-06-02T12:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Cantex Mine Development Corp. (CD)
- Original source: [yahoo_press](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/cantex-announces-outstanding-preliminary-flotation-123000695.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.296
- Atlas tags: Bench Scale Only, Mill Route

Cantex Mine Development Corp. has reported successful preliminary flotation testwork at its North Rackla project in the Yukon. The results indicate premium-grade lead and zinc concentrates with silver credits, though specific assay values were not disclosed in the release.

## LEADING EDGE MATERIALS' PROGRESS UPDATE ON ROMANIAN EXPLORATION PROJECT

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/leading-edge-materials-progress-update-on-romanian-exploration-project--96552463-77b0-4acb-8dfc-27af9b52befe) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/leading-edge-materials-progress-update-on-romanian-exploration-project--96552463-77b0-4acb-8dfc-27af9b52befe.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-02-03T07:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Leading Edge Materials Corp. (LEM)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LEM/news/8484296500753082/leading-edge-materials-progress-update-on-romanian-exploration-project)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.46
- Atlas tags: None

Leading Edge Materials provides an update on its 2025 exploration campaign in Romania, reporting new polymetallic (lead, zinc, copper) channel sample results from underground workings. The results indicate extensive mineralization with wide zones containing higher-grade cores, suggesting potential for a large, interconnected mineralized system. While the early-stage results are encouraging, further work is required to define the geometry and establish resource potential, with current limitations including unsurveyed drill collars and lack of downhole surveys.

## CANTEX DRILLS ANOTHER OUTSTANDING INTERSECTION OF 9 METRES OF 34.08% LEAD-ZINC AND 96 G/T SILVER AT ITS NORTH RACKLA PROJECT IN THE YUKON

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cantex-drills-another-outstanding-intersection-of-9-metres-of-34-08-lead-zinc-an--21c3d1b9-c210-42f0-b837-f98ba796965d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cantex-drills-another-outstanding-intersection-of-9-metres-of-34-08-lead-zinc-an--21c3d1b9-c210-42f0-b837-f98ba796965d.md)
- Original announcement: 2025-01-20T14:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Cantex Mine Development Corp. (CD)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/CD/news/5743637495685923/cantex-drills-another-outstanding-intersection-of-9-metres-of-34-08-lead-zinc-an)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.83
- Atlas tags: None

Cantex Mine Development Corp. announced outstanding drill results from its 2024 program at the North Rackla Project in Yukon, Canada, extending the Main Zone strike length by 300 meters to 2.65 km. Highlights include 9 meters of 34.08% combined lead-zinc and 96 g/t silver in hole YKDD24-315, and 2 meters of 23.27% lead-zinc and 48 g/t silver within a 25.04-meter intercept in YKDD24-312. The company also noted the presence of elevated germanium, a valuable byproduct, and robust QA/QC procedures.

## Vendetta Reports High Grade Exploration Intersections in Zone 2 and 3 at the Pegmont Lead-Zinc Project, Queensland

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vendetta-reports-high-grade-exploration-intersections-in-zone-2-and-3-at-the-peg--bac1e73f-174e-43a2-9aa1-e9871d9edc15) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vendetta-reports-high-grade-exploration-intersections-in-zone-2-and-3-at-the-peg--bac1e73f-174e-43a2-9aa1-e9871d9edc15.md)
- Original announcement: 2023-05-18T12:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Vendetta Mining Corp. (VTT)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/VTT/news/7887395329401109/vendetta-reports-high-grade-exploration-intersections-in-zone-2-and-3-at-the-peg)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.37
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension

Vendetta Mining Corp. reported high-grade exploration drill results at the Pegmont Lead-Zinc Project in Queensland, specifically in Zones 2 and 3. The results include several significant lead and zinc intercepts, although drilling at the nearby Killer Bore project was suspended due to the wet season.

## Vendetta Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement and Corporate Updates

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vendetta-announces-non-brokered-private-placement-and-corporate-updates--07d110f2-3ae8-4212-8176-7507a5433b51) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vendetta-announces-non-brokered-private-placement-and-corporate-updates--07d110f2-3ae8-4212-8176-7507a5433b51.md)
- Original announcement: 2022-11-03T16:05:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Vendetta Mining Corp. (VTT)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/VTT/news/6109604780787714/vendetta-announces-non-brokered-private-placement-and-corporate-updates)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.052
- Atlas tags: Stale Estimate, QP/CP Signed, Cut-off Disclosed

Vendetta Mining Corp. announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 16,000,000 shares to raise $800,000 for the Pegmont Lead-Zinc project. The company also provided an update on recent drilling activities and restated its 2018 Mineral Resource Estimate.

## Vendetta Commences Phase 1 Drilling Program at Its Pegmont Lead-Zinc Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vendetta-commences-phase-1-drilling-program-at-its-pegmont-lead-zinc-project--3ad31788-ae18-49f2-877f-42999c7892a0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vendetta-commences-phase-1-drilling-program-at-its-pegmont-lead-zinc-project--3ad31788-ae18-49f2-877f-42999c7892a0.md)
- Original announcement: 2022-07-05T12:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Vendetta Mining Corp. (VTT)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/VTT/news/5752483593003974/vendetta-commences-phase-1-drilling-program-at-its-pegmont-lead-zinc-project)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.226
- Atlas tags: None

Vendetta Mining Corp. has commenced a Phase 1 drilling program at its Pegmont Lead-Zinc project in Queensland, Australia. The program targets underground extension, open pit definition, and the Killer Bore Zinc prospect, aiming to upgrade Inferred resources to Indicated.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.