# Mining News in North Carolina

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## Metalsource Mining Launches Major Step Out Program With 1.1 km Northern Target to Test Broader Scale of Silver Hill

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--393aeac6-61bb-40a2-ac5f-a085c2fdc523) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--393aeac6-61bb-40a2-ac5f-a085c2fdc523.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-07T12:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-07T13:53:19.303Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-07T13:53:19.303Z
- Company: Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM.CN)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/MSM.CN/press-releases/6615648197654425)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.559
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Untested Targets, Assays Pending, Stale Data Re-release

Metalsource Mining has launched Phase 2 exploration drilling at its Silver Hill project, aiming to test the broader scale of the mineralized system beyond the previously drilled footprint. The program will target new high-priority IP anomalies located 1.1 km north of Silver Hill and follow up on surface mineralization identified 240m northeast. The company has tripled its drilling capacity with a second rig to accelerate exploration, and a recent drill hole, SH26-34, visually intersected approximately 20 metres of mineralization with assays pending.

## Metalsource Mining Extends High Grade Mineralization at Depth as Silver Hill Exploration Enters Major Expansion Phase

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-16T12:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T13:06:11.078Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T13:06:11.078Z
- Company: Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM.CN)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/MSM.CN/press-releases/6196094967092813)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.554
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Stale Data Re-release

Metalsource Mining announced additional assay results from its Silver Hill project in North Carolina, with holes SH26-22 and SH26-23 returning high-grade silver equivalent intercepts at depth, including 1.37m at 930 g/t AgEq and 1.86m at 833 g/t AgEq. These results extend known mineralization and provide geological confidence for a major expansion phase. The company plans significantly larger step-out drilling along strike and will begin testing new IP anomalies with a second drill rig, aiming to aggressively expand the mineralized footprint.

## Metalsource Mining Extends High Grade Mineralization at Depth as Silver Hill Exploration Enters Major Expansion Phase

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--7b38e727-8c37-4ef7-82b3-1a134a53ce20) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--7b38e727-8c37-4ef7-82b3-1a134a53ce20.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-16T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T15:22:02.710Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T15:22:02.710Z
- Company: Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM)
- Original source: [investingnews](https://investingnews.com/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exploration-enters-major-expansion-phase/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only

Metalsource Mining announced new assay results from its Silver Hill project, extending high-grade polymetallic mineralization at depth. Holes SH26-22 and SH26-23 returned significant silver equivalent intercepts, including high-grade sub-intervals with exceptional lead and zinc values. The company is preparing for a major expansion phase with larger step-out drilling and testing of new IP anomalies.

## 08:36 ET RTI International Receives Two New DOE Awards for Minerals Processing and Paper Recycling Technology Development Common minerals and used cardboard could become new sources of high-value materials through two projects led by RTI International, an independent...

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/08-36-et-rti-international-receives-two-new-doe-awards-for-minerals-processing-a--25531f33-39c2-49ce-ab28-8daee1701af3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/08-36-et-rti-international-receives-two-new-doe-awards-for-minerals-processing-a--25531f33-39c2-49ce-ab28-8daee1701af3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-09T13:46:41.987Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: RTI International
- Original source: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rti-international-receives-two-new-doe-awards-for-minerals-processing-and-paper-recycling-technology-development-302873227.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.382
- Atlas tags: Bench Scale Only, Mill Route, Multi-Domain Tested

RTI International has been awarded $5.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for two projects focused on minerals processing and paper recycling. One project aims to convert olivine into critical materials for manufacturing and energy, while the other explores anaerobic digestion for cardboard recycling.

## Metalsource Mining Intersects High Grade Silver Hill Mineralization to 335 Metres Below Surface with 55 Metre Down Plunge Step Outs

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-intersects-high-grade-silver-hill-mineralization-to-335-metre--641953fc-13a3-41e7-a33e-5744c906bcbe) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-intersects-high-grade-silver-hill-mineralization-to-335-metre--641953fc-13a3-41e7-a33e-5744c906bcbe.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-18T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM)
- Original source: [investingnews](https://investingnews.com/metalsource-mining-intersects-high-grade-silver-hill-mineralization-to-335-metres-below-surface-with-55-metre-down-plunge-step-outs/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.393
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Apparent Width Only, Stale Metal Equivalent Assumptions, Bonanza Intercept

Metalsource Mining announced high-grade polymetallic drill results from step-out drilling at its Silver Hill project, extending mineralization to 335 metres below surface. Holes SH26-20 and SH26-21 returned significant silver equivalent intercepts, including 2.26 metres grading 913 g/t AgEq and 2.44 metres grading 515 g/t AgEq. This drilling confirms the continuity of the high-grade system at depth and along strike, with the company planning to aggressively expand the mineralized footprint and test new targets.

## Metalsource Mining Launches Expansion Drilling Near Highest Grade Intercept at Silver Hill

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-expansion-drilling-near-highest-grade-intercept-at-s--684b72d5-929f-4fcd-b29c-8ecd04c89e46) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-expansion-drilling-near-highest-grade-intercept-at-s--684b72d5-929f-4fcd-b29c-8ecd04c89e46.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-06T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM)
- Original source: [investingnews](https://investingnews.com/metalsource-mining-launches-expansion-drilling-near-highest-grade-intercept-at-silver-hill/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.483
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed

Metalsource Mining is launching an expansion drilling program at its Silver Hill Project in North Carolina, targeting extensions of high-grade polymetallic mineralization. The program is anchored by exceptional intercepts in hole SH26-07, which included up to 16,604 g/t silver equivalent and 209.1 g/t gold.

## Metalsource Mining Intersects 1.1kg/t AgEq over 3.1m, Continues Identifying Widespread Polymetallic Mineralization While Expanding the Dip Length of the System Approximately 260m from Surface

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-intersects-1-1kg-t-ageq-over-3-1m-continues-identifying-wides--080bb68a-9f35-46bb-9972-c8650b29bd57) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-intersects-1-1kg-t-ageq-over-3-1m-continues-identifying-wides--080bb68a-9f35-46bb-9972-c8650b29bd57.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-04-16T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM)
- Original source: [yahoo_press](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/metalsource-mining-intersects-1-1kg-100000436.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension

Metalsource Mining has reported significant assay results from the Silver Hill Project, featuring a 447 g/t AgEq intercept over 13 metres in hole SH26-08. The results highlight the scale and strength of the polymetallic mineralization in the system.

## Naughty Ventures Applauds Strong Drill Results from Metalsource Mining and Highlights Upcoming Catalysts

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/naughty-ventures-applauds-strong-drill-results-from-metalsource-mining-and-highl--308a7e1f-53e7-4bcf-a226-5dd16f1321c3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/naughty-ventures-applauds-strong-drill-results-from-metalsource-mining-and-highl--308a7e1f-53e7-4bcf-a226-5dd16f1321c3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-04-14T12:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM)
- Original source: [yahoo_press](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/naughty-ventures-applauds-strong-drill-123000860.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.266
- Atlas tags: No QA/QC Disclosure

Naughty Ventures is highlighting recent drill results from Metalsource Mining's polymetallic project in North Carolina. The announcement mentions a high-grade intercept of 48.04, though specific details regarding the commodity and interval width are missing.

## RETRANSMISSION: Metalsource Mining Intersects 48.04 g/t AuEq over 12.62m, Including 210.72 g/t AuEq over 2.74m, Extends Mineralization down Dip 195m, Continues to Expand Gold, Silver and Base Metal Mineralization

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/retransmission-metalsource-mining-intersects-48-04-g-t-aueq-over-12-62m-includin--e8ea6fe0-12e7-44cb-972d-6fdb9fa6c1af) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/retransmission-metalsource-mining-intersects-48-04-g-t-aueq-over-12-62m-includin--e8ea6fe0-12e7-44cb-972d-6fdb9fa6c1af.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-04-14T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM)
- Original source: [yahoo_press](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/retransmission-metalsource-mining-intersects-48-100000137.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.462
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension

Metalsource Mining reported high-grade exploration drill results at the Silver Hill Project, headlined by an intercept of 210.72 g/t AuEq over 2.74m. The drilling extends mineralization down dip by 195m and continues to expand the gold, silver, and base metal footprint.

## Metalsource Mining Intersects 48.04 g/t AuEq over 12.62m, Including 210.72 g/t AuEq over 2.74m, Extends Mineralization down Dip 195m, Continues to Expand Gold, Silver and Base Metal Mineralization

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-intersects-48-04-g-t-aueq-over-12-62m-including-210-72-g-t-au--52f77fa3-ee31-4089-b0ae-007e4b51eefb) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-intersects-48-04-g-t-aueq-over-12-62m-including-210-72-g-t-au--52f77fa3-ee31-4089-b0ae-007e4b51eefb.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-04-13T23:14:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Metalsource Mining Inc. (MSM)
- Original source: [yahoo_press](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/metalsource-mining-intersects-48-04-231400266.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.567
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Bonanza Intercept

Metalsource Mining has reported high-grade exploration drill results at the Silver Hill Project in North Carolina. The results include a significant 12.62m intercept at 48.04 g/t AuEq, featuring high-grade sub-intervals and extending the known mineralization down dip.

# 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.