# Mining News in Ireland

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## Group Eleven Puts Copper First at Ireland’s Ballywire Discovery

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-puts-copper-first-at-ireland-s-ballywire-discovery--1333794b-8e56-4502-b8d6-bcf3043ce527) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-puts-copper-first-at-ireland-s-ballywire-discovery--1333794b-8e56-4502-b8d6-bcf3043ce527.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T17:05:19.963Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T17:05:19.963Z
- Company: Group Eleven Resources Corp. (ZNG)
- Original source: [cruxinvestor](https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/group-eleven-puts-copper-first-at-irelands-ballywire-discovery)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.432
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Group Eleven Resources is pivoting its focus at the Ballywire discovery in Ireland to prioritize a copper-silver system over its original zinc-lead-silver find. The company plans an extensive 70,000m drilling program through 2027 to test remaining gravity anomalies and a potential new target near Glencore's Pallas Green deposit.

## Group Eleven Resources drills 24 metres of mineralization, including 6.3 metres of 7.9% Zn+Pb and 14 g/t Ag in a 270-metre step-out at Ballywire discovery, PG West Project, Ireland

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-resources-drills-24-metres-of-mineralization-including-6-3-metres-o--7cc7e9d7-bca2-447a-943e-8feef7425251) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-resources-drills-24-metres-of-mineralization-including-6-3-metres-o--7cc7e9d7-bca2-447a-943e-8feef7425251.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T12:40:37.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T20:25:49.884Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T20:25:49.884Z
- Company: Group Eleven Resources Corp. (ZNG)
- Original source: [resourceworld](https://resourceworld.com/group-eleven-resources-drills-24-metres-of-mineralization-including-6-3-metres-of-7-9-znpb-and-14-g-t-ag-in-a-270-metre-step-out-at-ballywire-discovery-pg-west-project-ireland/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.675
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, True Width Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, No QA/QC Disclosure, Cut-off Undisclosed

Group Eleven Resources announced high-grade drill results from its Ballywire discovery in Ireland, including a 270-metre step-out that significantly extends the known mineralization. Hole 26-2654-04 returned 6.3 metres of 7.9% Zn+Pb and 14 g/t Ag, while hole 26-468-26 intersected 7.4 metres of 10.1% Zn+Pb and 36 g/t Ag. The company also noted a potential parallel zone of mineralization and is fully funded for its ongoing 67,000-metre drill campaign.

## Group Eleven Intersects 24m of Mineralization, Including 6.3m of 7.9% Zn+Pb and 14 g/t Ag in a 270m Step-Out; Plus Cuts 7.4m of 10.1% Zn+Pb and 36 g/t Ag at Ballywire

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-intersects-24m-of-mineralization-including-6-3m-of-7-9-zn-pb-and-14--40fd1b68-bb38-4bb8-9303-861389f4e9e5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-intersects-24m-of-mineralization-including-6-3m-of-7-9-zn-pb-and-14--40fd1b68-bb38-4bb8-9303-861389f4e9e5.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T09:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T09:22:57.626Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T09:22:57.626Z
- Company: Group Eleven Resources Corp. (ZNG.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/ZNG.V/press-releases/5941245681233129)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: None

Group Eleven Resources announced assay results from five drill holes at its Ballywire discovery in Ireland, highlighted by a 270m step-out hole (26-2654-04) that intersected 24.2m of 2.8% Zn+Pb, including 6.3m of 7.9% Zn+Pb and 14 g/t Ag. Another hole (26-468-26) returned 7.4m of 10.1% Zn+Pb and 36 g/t Ag, filling a 390m gap. These results extend the strike length of higher-grade mineralization by 17% to 1.87km, with mineralization now intersected over 3.2km within a 6.0km prospective trend.

## Group Eleven Extends Ballywire High-Grade Strike 17% as Southwest Trend Takes Shape

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-extends-ballywire-high-grade-strike-17-as-southwest-trend-takes-sha--a79b30b2-072d-458a-b78e-8b3545a34ea9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-extends-ballywire-high-grade-strike-17-as-southwest-trend-takes-sha--a79b30b2-072d-458a-b78e-8b3545a34ea9.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T09:48:16.433Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T09:48:16.433Z
- Company: Group Eleven Resources Corp. (ZNG)
- Original source: [cruxinvestor](https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/group-eleven-extends-ballywire-high-grade-strike-17-as-southwest-trend-takes-shape)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.504
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Nearology Play

Group Eleven Resources has extended its Ballywire zinc-lead-silver strike by 17% through successful step-out drilling into untested ground. The new intercepts also confirmed the presence of a deeper copper-silver mineralised horizon, supporting the company's stacked two-horizon deposit model.

## Group Eleven Reports Significantly Higher Germanium Grades at Ballywire with Better Accuracy Assay Method

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-reports-significantly-higher-germanium-grades-at-ballywire-with-bet--49bbb856-fb31-4c29-807d-f6b12a31b2f0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-reports-significantly-higher-germanium-grades-at-ballywire-with-bet--49bbb856-fb31-4c29-807d-f6b12a31b2f0.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-17T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-17T11:14:15.021Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-17T11:14:15.021Z
- Company: Group Eleven Resources Corp. (ZNG.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/ZNG.V/press-releases/4589356097193202)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: None

Group Eleven Resources Corp. announced significantly higher germanium grades at its Ballywire discovery in Ireland, following re-analysis of drill core samples using a new, more accurate sodium peroxide fusion assay method. The new method returned germanium grades that are 68% higher on average, with individual intercepts reaching up to 94.6 g/t Ge over wide intervals, coincident with high grades of zinc and associated metals. The company has a robust treasury and a fully funded drill program underway, with further re-analysis of samples pending.

## Group Eleven Reports Significantly Higher Germanium Grades at Ballywire with Better Accuracy Assay Method

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-reports-significantly-higher-germanium-grades-at-ballywire-with-bet--53c56a4b-7a0d-4997-b68d-d7cf6a5b19f9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-reports-significantly-higher-germanium-grades-at-ballywire-with-bet--53c56a4b-7a0d-4997-b68d-d7cf6a5b19f9.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-17T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T22:23:55.821Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T22:23:55.821Z
- Company: Group Eleven Resources Corp. (GRLVF)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/GRLVF/news/4589356097193202/group-eleven-reports-significantly-higher-germanium-grades-at-ballywire-with-bet)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.526
- Atlas tags: None

Group Eleven Resources Corp. announced significantly higher germanium grades at its Ballywire discovery in Ireland, following re-analysis of drill core samples using a new, more accurate sodium peroxide fusion assay method. The new method revealed germanium grades up to 334% higher than the previous method, with an average increase of 68% across 220 samples from five drill holes. These improved results, including high-grade intercepts up to 94 g/t Ge, are considered a key value driver for the project, although metallurgical test work is yet to be completed.

## Group Eleven Re-Assays Unlock 68% Grade Jump in Ballywire Germanium from 67,000m Drilling Campaign

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-re-assays-unlock-68-grade-jump-in-ballywire-germanium-from-67-000m--2f038850-7456-4827-a763-d0ddd5c5ccf6) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-re-assays-unlock-68-grade-jump-in-ballywire-germanium-from-67-000m--2f038850-7456-4827-a763-d0ddd5c5ccf6.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-17T23:32:51.519Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-17T23:32:51.519Z
- Company: Group Eleven Resources (ZNG)
- Original source: [cruxinvestor](https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/group-eleven-re-assays-unlock-68-grade-jump-in-ballywire-germanium-from-67-000m-drilling-campaign)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.514
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Bonanza Intercept

Group Eleven Resources has re-analysed 220 germanium samples from five Ballywire drill holes using a more accurate sodium peroxide fusion method, resulting in an average grade increase of 68%. The new results include high-grade intercepts such as 0.97m at 94.6 g/t germanium, potentially adding a strategic byproduct credit to the existing zinc-lead-silver-copper discovery.

## Group Eleven Cuts Deeper Cu-Ag Mineralization in 710m Step-Out; Drills 3.7m of 7.7% Zn+Pb, 418 g/t Ag and 1.02% Cu in a Wider 17.6m Interval; Returns Mineralization in First Hole at 'Anomaly A'

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-cuts-deeper-cu-ag-mineralization-in-710m-step-out-drills-3-7m-of-7--37759ac7-6105-467a-a8e3-5b92ed77a6a5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-cuts-deeper-cu-ag-mineralization-in-710m-step-out-drills-3-7m-of-7--37759ac7-6105-467a-a8e3-5b92ed77a6a5.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-20T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Group Eleven Resources Corp. (ZNG.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/ZNG.V/press-releases/7071452147745680)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, True Width Disclosed, Deleterious Elements Present, Metal Equivalent Opaque, Apparent Width Only, Stale Data Re-release

Group Eleven Resources announced highly positive assay results from four drill holes at its Ballywire discovery in Ireland, including a significant 710m step-out and initial mineralization at a new 'Anomaly A'. The results demonstrate substantial expansion potential for the project, with multiple high-grade intercepts of copper, silver, zinc, and lead. The company is well-funded for continued aggressive exploration.

## Group Eleven Drills 15m of New Mineralization (incl. 2.8m of 8.3% Zn+Pb) in 550m Step-Out from Stonepark MRE, 20km NNW of Ballywire Discovery

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-drills-15m-of-new-mineralization-incl-2-8m-of-8-3-zn-pb-in-550m-ste--1ee79ccd-f2df-48b1-ab10-36195174dd1a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-drills-15m-of-new-mineralization-incl-2-8m-of-8-3-zn-pb-in-550m-ste--1ee79ccd-f2df-48b1-ab10-36195174dd1a.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-07-23T07:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Group Eleven Resources Corp. (ZNG)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/GRLVF/news/4944962086769096/group-eleven-drills-15m-of-new-mineralization-incl-2-8m-of-8-3-zn-pb-in-550m-ste)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.514
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Bonanza Intercept

Group Eleven has discovered a new zone of mineralization at the Stonepark Project, 550m from the existing Mineral Resource Estimate. The step-out hole 26-2638-07 intersected high-grade zinc and lead, including an intercept of 0.95m at 21.67% Zn+Pb.

## Group Eleven Drills 6.9m of 18.3% Zn+Pb and 86 g/t Ag in 50m Step-Out, plus 4.7m of 67 g/t Ag and 0.88% Cu in 275m Step-Out Testing Deeper Cu-Ag Mineralization

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-drills-6-9m-of-18-3-zn-pb-and-86-g-t-ag-in-50m-step-out-plus-4-7m-o--a84b6f2a-a4eb-44f7-b8f5-f1f06e1cff58) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/group-eleven-drills-6-9m-of-18-3-zn-pb-and-86-g-t-ag-in-50m-step-out-plus-4-7m-o--a84b6f2a-a4eb-44f7-b8f5-f1f06e1cff58.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-07-07T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Group Eleven Resources Corp. (GRLVF)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/GRLVF/news/4591115843051619/group-eleven-drills-6-9m-of-18-3-zn-pb-and-86-g-t-ag-in-50m-step-out-plus-4-7m-o)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, True Width Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Certified Lab, Deleterious Elements Present

Group Eleven Resources announced high-grade drill results from its Ballywire discovery in Ireland, including 6.9m of 18.3% Zn+Pb and 86 g/t Ag in a 50m step-out. Additionally, a 275m step-out hole intersected 4.7m of 67 g/t Ag and 0.88% Cu, significantly extending the known strike length of deeper copper-silver mineralization to approximately 700m. These results confirm the expansion potential of the project, with true widths estimated at 90-100% of downhole intervals and robust QA/QC procedures in place.

# 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.