# BCM Intercepts Strong Skarn Mineralization in Diamond Drill Hole TK21 at its 100% Controlled Thompson Knolls Project, Utah Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bcm-intercepts-strong-skarn-mineralization-in-diamond-drill-hole-tk21-at-its-100--93d478af-4e83-4041-97e9-551ce70d721b Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/1710-tsx-venture/b/212984-bcm-intercepts-strong-skarn-mineralization-in-diamond-drill-hole-tk21-at-its-100-controlled-thompson-knolls-project-utah.html Publisher: jmn Original announcement: 2026-10-15T13:13:03.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T18:20:51.143Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T18:20:51.143Z - Company: BCM Resources Corporation - Ticker: B - Exchange: TSXV - Region: Utah - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver, Molybdenum - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-10-15 18:20:51 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary BCM Resources completed diamond drill hole TK21 at the Thompson Knolls project in Utah, intercepting approximately 304.8 m of copper skarn mineralization. While visual observations show disseminated chalcopyrite, formal assay results are still pending. Reasoning: The release reports significant visual mineralization in a new hole \(TK21\), but actual grade confirmation is pending assay results. - Positive factor: visual confirmation of chalcopyrite - Positive factor: significant mineralized width - Positive factor: geophysical survey completion - Negative factor: assays pending - Negative factor: hole lost due to difficult drilling conditions Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 2 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release names a Qualified Person \(Richard R. Redfern\) and mentions verification of information. Evidence · text > Mr. Richard R. Redfern, M.Sc., a Certified Professional Geologist and a Company "qualified person" **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: The intercept is reported as downhole length without a stated true width or drill orientation for the specific interval. Evidence · text > intersected significant mineralized copper skarn over a down-hole length of approximately 1,000 ft \(304.8 m\) ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 2. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (2) ### TK21 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bcm-intercepts-strong-skarn-mineralization-in-diamond-drill-hole-tk21-at-its-100--93d478af-4e83-4041-97e9-551ce70d721b#fact-drill-facts-0) Thompson Knolls · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: TK21 - Project: Thompson Knolls - Commodity: copper - Region: usa\_ut - Reported Region: usa\_ut - Ticker: B #### Geometry - Intercept: 304.8 m - From: 900 m - To: 1205 m - Hole Depth: 1293 m - Intercept Depth: 900 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: skarn - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: TK21:900-1205 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Visual confirmation of chalcopyrite over a wide interval, but grades are not yet assayed. - Positive factor: significant mineralized width - Negative factor: assays pending Evidence · text > intersected significant mineralized copper skarn over a down-hole length of approximately 1,000 ft \(304.8 m\) #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### TK21 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bcm-intercepts-strong-skarn-mineralization-in-diamond-drill-hole-tk21-at-its-100--93d478af-4e83-4041-97e9-551ce70d721b#fact-drill-facts-1) Thompson Knolls · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: TK21 - Project: Thompson Knolls - Commodity: copper - Region: usa\_ut - Reported Region: usa\_ut - Ticker: B #### Geometry - Intercept: 140 m - From: 900 m - To: 1040 m - Hole Depth: 1293 m - Intercept Depth: 900 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: skarn - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: TK21:900-1040 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Sub-interval shows appreciable chalcopyrite by volume, though grade is unconfirmed. - Positive factor: high volume chalcopyrite - Negative factor: assays pending Evidence · text > sub-interval approximately 460 ft \(140 m\) long contains appreciable chalcopyrite more than 1% by volume #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## 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.