Barksdale Resources Releases Spring 2025 Assays

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Company
Barksdale Resources Corp
Ticker
BRO
Exchange
TSX
Region
Arizona
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Zinc, Lead
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-23 02:55:02 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Barksdale Resources released additional assays from its Spring 2025 drill program at the Sunnyside project, reporting wider mineralized intervals and some improved copper grades. The results are said to expand known copper and zinc mineralization into previously untested areas. The company also provided updates on its Phase II drill campaign and corporate activities.

Reasoning: Barksdale Resources reported additional assay results from its Spring 2025 drill program at the Sunnyside project, showing wider intervals and some higher copper grades, expanding known mineralization. While QA/QC is disclosed, true widths remain unknown and many grades are modest.

Positive factors

  • Expansion of known mineralization into new areas
  • Wider intervals with higher copper grades in some holes
  • QA/QC protocols disclosed and QP sign-off

Negative factors

  • True widths are unknown for all reported intercepts
  • Many copper and zinc grades are relatively low

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 19

Classification and evidence

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 QA/QC protocols including insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicates, and mentions ALS Chemex and American Assay Labs, with QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

“Barksdale quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocol includes insertion into the sample stream of blank, certified reference material (standards) and duplicates at a 2% ratio for a total of 6%; this is in addition to AALs own QA/QC procedures.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The table explicitly states 'True widths unknown' for all reported intercepts.

Evidence · table

“True widths unknown.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The CEO commented that 'The known copper and zinc endowment at Sunnyside continues to expand into new areas previously untested by the Company'.

Evidence · text

“The known copper and zinc endowment at Sunnyside continues to expand into new areas previously untested by the Company”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (19)

SUN25-001Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-001
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.2 m
From
27.4 m
To
39.6 m
Hole Depth
446.532 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
220 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade copper intercept of 0.10% over 12.2m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 12.2

SUN25-001Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-001
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
15.2 m
From
24.4 m
To
39.6 m
Hole Depth
446.532 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
220 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade copper intercept of 0.12% over 15.2m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 15.2

SUN25-002Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-002
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.6 m
From
32 m
To
39.6 m
Hole Depth
457.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very low-grade copper intercept of 0.07% over 7.6m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Very low copper grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 7.6

SUN25-002Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-002
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
15.2 m
From
24.4 m
To
39.6 m
Hole Depth
457.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very low-grade copper intercept of 0.08% over 15.2m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Very low copper grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: 15.2

SUN25-002Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-002
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.1 m
From
63.9 m
To
70 m
Hole Depth
457.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade copper intercept of 0.10% over 6.1m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 6.1

SUN25-002Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-002
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.7 m
From
63.9 m
To
74.6 m
Hole Depth
457.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade copper intercept of 0.13% over 10.7m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 10.7

SUN25-002Sunnyside · zincGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-002
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.1 m
From
228.4 m
To
234.5 m
Hole Depth
457.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade zinc intercept of 0.28% over 6.1m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low zinc grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 6.1

SUN25-002Sunnyside · zincGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-002
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.2 m
From
228.4 m
To
240.6 m
Hole Depth
457.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade zinc intercept of 0.26% over 12.2m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low zinc grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: 12.2

SUN25-002Sunnyside · zincGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-002
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.6 m
From
298.4 m
To
303 m
Hole Depth
457.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade zinc intercept of 0.27% over 4.6m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low zinc grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 4.6

SUN25-002Sunnyside · zincGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-002
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.1 m
From
298.4 m
To
307.6 m
Hole Depth
457.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade zinc intercept of 0.20% over 9.1m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low zinc grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 9.1

SUN25-002Sunnyside · zincGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-002
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.1 m
From
325.8 m
To
331.9 m
Hole Depth
457.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade zinc intercept of 0.17% over 6.1m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low zinc grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.17”

Context: 6.1

SUN25-002Sunnyside · zincGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-002
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.1 m
From
322.8 m
To
331.9 m
Hole Depth
457.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade zinc intercept of 0.13% over 9.1m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low zinc grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 9.1

SUN25-003Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-003
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
From
7.6 m
To
10.7 m
Hole Depth
388.65 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade copper intercept of 0.17% over 3.0m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.17”

Context: 3.0

SUN25-003Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-003
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.1 m
From
4.6 m
To
10.7 m
Hole Depth
388.65 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade copper intercept of 0.13% over 6.1m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 6.1

SUN25-003Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-003
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
From
18.3 m
To
21.3 m
Hole Depth
388.65 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade copper intercept of 0.15% over 3.0m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: 3.0

SUN25-003Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-003
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16.7 m
From
18.3 m
To
35 m
Hole Depth
388.65 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade copper intercept of 0.15% over 16.7m, with true width unknown.

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: 16.7

SUN25-003Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-003
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.78
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.6 m
From
57.9 m
To
62.4 m
Hole Depth
388.65 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong copper intercept of 0.78% over 4.6m, with true width unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.78”

Context: 4.6

SUN25-003Sunnyside · copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-003
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
0.32
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.2 m
From
53.3 m
To
65.5 m
Hole Depth
388.65 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate copper intercept of 0.32% over 12.2m, with true width unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate copper grade

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.32”

Context: 12.2

SUN25-003Sunnyside · zincGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SUN25-003
Project
Sunnyside
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
BRO

Geometry

Grade
1.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
From
359.3 m
To
362.4 m
Hole Depth
388.65 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
524694
Northing
34812330
CRS
UTM
Elevation
1544 m
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate zinc intercept of 1.07% over 3.0m, with true width unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate zinc grade

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.07”

Context: 3.0

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.