08:00 ET VIZSLA COPPER INTERSECTS 49.2 METERS GRADING 4.7% COPPER EQUIVALENT AT ITS PALMER PROJECT IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA Vizsla Copper Corp. (TSXV: VCU) (OTCQB: VCUFF) (FRANKFURT: 97E0) ("Vizsla Copper" or the "Company") is pleased to announce initial assay results from ...

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Company
Vizsla Copper Corp.
Ticker
VCU
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Southeast Alaska
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Zinc, Silver, Gold
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-03 13:35:37 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Vizsla Copper has announced high-grade drill results from its Palmer VMS Project in Alaska, featuring a 49.2m intercept at 4.7% CuEq. The results from holes CMR26-199 and CMR26-201 confirm the continuity of the high-grade copper core and extend mineralization downdip.

Reasoning: The drill results report exceptionally high-grade copper and zinc intercepts (up to 9.03% Cu) over significant widths, confirming and extending the high-grade core of the VMS deposit.

Positive factors

  • exceptional copper grades
  • significant intercept widths
  • confirmed downdip continuity
  • high-grade core confirmation

Facts used in scoring: 37

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The 13.1m intercept at 9.03% Cu is exceptionally high grade for a VMS deposit.

Evidence · text

“13.1 meters grading 9.03% copper”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release details sampling protocols, ALS laboratory usage, and the use of blanks, standards, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“The Company maintains a robust QA/QC program that includes the collection and analysis of duplicate samples and the insertion of blanks and standards”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Results from CMR26-201 confirm the high-grade core and extend the mineralized system downdip.

Evidence · text

“extend the high-grade core and improve the Company's understanding”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 37. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (37)

CMR26-199Palmer Project · copperGrade: 3.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 49.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-199
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
3.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
49.2 m
From
305 m
To
354.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-199:305.0-354.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
420925
Northing
6585158
CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade copper intercept in a VMS setting.

Positive factors

  • strong copper grade

Evidence · table

“3.05”

Context: 49.2

CMR26-199Palmer Project · zincGrade: 4.85Grade Unit: %Intercept: 49.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-199
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
4.85
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
49.2 m
From
305 m
To
354.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-199:305.0-354.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
420925
Northing
6585158
CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant zinc component in the polymetallic intercept.

Positive factors

  • strong zinc grade

Evidence · table

“4.85”

Context: 49.2

CMR26-199Palmer Project · silverGrade: 21.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 49.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-199
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
21.88
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
49.2 m
From
305 m
To
354.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-199:305.0-354.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
420925
Northing
6585158
CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver byproduct in the intercept.

Evidence · table

“21.88”

Context: 49.2

CMR26-199Palmer Project · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 49.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-199
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
49.2 m
From
305 m
To
354.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-199:305.0-354.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
420925
Northing
6585158
CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace gold component in the intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.33”

Context: 49.2

CMR26-199Palmer Project · copperGrade: 5.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-199
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
5.46
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27 m
From
327.2 m
To
354.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-199:327.2-354.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
420925
Northing
6585158
CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade copper sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • exceptional copper grade

Evidence · table

“5.46”

Context: 27.0

CMR26-199Palmer Project · copperGrade: 9.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-199
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
9.03
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.1 m
From
331.6 m
To
344.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-199:331.6-344.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
420925
Northing
6585158
CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Extremely high grade copper intercept.

Positive factors

  • bonanza grade copper

Evidence · table

“9.03”

Context: 13.1

CMR26-201Palmer Project · copperGrade: 2.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-201
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
2.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
40.4 m
From
349.3 m
To
389.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-201:349.3-389.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
420925
Northing
6585158
CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant copper intercept confirming downdip continuity.

Positive factors

  • strong copper grade

Evidence · table

“2.14”

Context: 40.4

CMR26-199Palmer Project · leadGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 49.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-199
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
49.2 m
From
305 m
To
354.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-199:305-354.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 3.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: CMR26-199

IncludingPalmer Project · copperGrade: 5.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
5.46
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27 m
From
327.2 m
To
354.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:327.2-354.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.46 % copper is exceptional against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 147.4 %·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 5.46 % copper is exceptional on the vms deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“5.46”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · zincGrade: 8.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
8.55
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27 m
From
327.2 m
To
354.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:327.2-354.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.55 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 230.9 %·m is strong (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 8.55 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“8.55”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · leadGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27 m
From
327.2 m
To
354.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:327.2-354.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 2.7 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.1 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · silverGrade: 39.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
39.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27 m
From
327.2 m
To
354.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:327.2-354.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 39.12 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1056.2 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“39.12”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · goldGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27 m
From
327.2 m
To
354.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:327.2-354.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.58 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 15.7 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.58”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · copperGrade: 9.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
9.03
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.1 m
From
331.6 m
To
344.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:331.6-344.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 9.03 % copper is exceptional against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 118.3 %·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 9.03 % copper is exceptional on the vms deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“9.03”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · zincGrade: 1.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
1.83
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.1 m
From
331.6 m
To
344.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:331.6-344.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.83 % zinc is weak against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 24.0 %·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.83”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · leadGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.1 m
From
331.6 m
To
344.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:331.6-344.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · silverGrade: 42.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
42.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.1 m
From
331.6 m
To
344.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:331.6-344.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 42.74 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 559.9 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“42.74”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · goldGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.1 m
From
331.6 m
To
344.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:331.6-344.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.78 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 10.2 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.78”

Context: Including

CMR26-201Palmer Project · zincGrade: 2.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-201
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
2.43
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
40.4 m
From
349.3 m
To
389.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-201:349.3-389.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.43 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 98.2 %·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.43”

Context: CMR26-201

CMR26-201Palmer Project · leadGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-201
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
40.4 m
From
349.3 m
To
389.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-201:349.3-389.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.05 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 2.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.05 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: CMR26-201

CMR26-201Palmer Project · silverGrade: 17.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-201
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
17.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
40.4 m
From
349.3 m
To
389.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-201:349.3-389.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 17.28 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 698.1 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“17.28”

Context: CMR26-201

CMR26-201Palmer Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-201
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
40.4 m
From
349.3 m
To
389.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-201:349.3-389.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.21 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 8.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.21 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: CMR26-201

IncludingPalmer Project · copperGrade: 3.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
3.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
25.6 m
From
349.3 m
To
374.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:349.3-374.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.14 % copper is exceptional against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 80.4 %·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 3.14 % copper is exceptional on the vms deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.14”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · zincGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
1.32
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
25.6 m
From
349.3 m
To
374.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:349.3-374.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.32 % zinc is weak against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 33.8 %·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.32”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · leadGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
25.6 m
From
349.3 m
To
374.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:349.3-374.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · silverGrade: 13.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
13.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
25.6 m
From
349.3 m
To
374.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:349.3-374.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 13.95 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 357.1 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“13.95”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
25.6 m
From
349.3 m
To
374.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:349.3-374.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.21 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 5.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.21 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · copperGrade: 4.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
4.63
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.2 m
From
349.3 m
To
361.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:349.3-361.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.63 % copper is exceptional against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 56.5 %·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 4.63 % copper is exceptional on the vms deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“4.63”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · zincGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.2 m
From
349.3 m
To
361.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:349.3-361.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.19 % zinc is below against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 2.3 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.19 % zinc is below the weak threshold (2 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · leadGrade: 0Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.2 m
From
349.3 m
To
361.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:349.3-361.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 0.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · silverGrade: 13.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
13.43
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.2 m
From
349.3 m
To
361.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:349.3-361.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 13.43 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 163.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 13.43 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“13.43”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.2 m
From
349.3 m
To
361.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:349.3-361.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.22 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 2.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.22 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · copperGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
1.03
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.3 m
From
367.9 m
To
379.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:367.9-379.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.03 % copper is moderate against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 11.6 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.03”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · zincGrade: 6.66Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
6.66
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.3 m
From
367.9 m
To
379.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:367.9-379.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.66 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 75.3 %·m is moderate.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“6.66”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · leadGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.3 m
From
367.9 m
To
379.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:367.9-379.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 1.5 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.13 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · silverGrade: 36.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
36.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.3 m
From
367.9 m
To
379.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:367.9-379.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 36.45 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 411.9 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“36.45”

Context: Including

IncludingPalmer Project · goldGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Palmer Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.3 m
From
367.9 m
To
379.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:367.9-379.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
NAD 83, Zone 8N

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.36 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 4.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.36 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: Including

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