Bold Ventures Discovers Rare Earth Element System at Burchell Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Bold Ventures Inc.
- Ticker
- BOL
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Rare earth elements
- Secondary commodities
- Strontium, Barium, Calcium, Phosphorus
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-23 02:36:30 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Bold Ventures has discovered a new rare earth element system at its Burchell Project in Ontario, with initial drilling intersecting 55.2 meters averaging 1022 ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) in hole BL-26-05A. This wide intercept includes 29% Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREOs) and is associated with pathfinder elements characteristic of fertile alkaline-carbonatite systems. The mineralization remains open at depth and in all directions, indicating significant exploration potential along the 6 km Hermia Pluton.
Reasoning: Bold Ventures announced the discovery of a new rare earth element system at its Burchell Project, with drillhole BL-26-05A intersecting 55.2 meters averaging 1022 ppm TREO, including 29% MREOs. The wide intercept, presence of pathfinder elements, and open mineralization indicate significant exploration potential for critical metals.
Positive factors
- Discovery of a new rare earth element system
- Wide mineralized intercept (55.2 m)
- Significant percentage of Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREOs) (29%)
- Mineralization open at depth and in all directions
- Presence of characteristic pathfinder elements (Sr, Ba, Ca, P) suggesting a fertile alkaline-carbonatite system
- Large exploration potential along 6 km of the Hermia Pluton
- Accredited laboratory (AGAT) and QA/QC protocols disclosed
- Critical metals for EV, clean energy, aerospace, and defense applications
Negative factors
- True widths of mineralization are unknown at this time
- Significant results reported from only one drillhole (BL-26-05A) so far
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 23
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 55.2 meters at 1022 ppm TREO, including 29% MREOs, represents a significant discovery of a critical metal system over a substantial width.
Evidence · text
“Hole BL-26-05A returned a mineralized interval averaging 1022 ppm (0.1%) Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) over 55.2 meters, within syenite intruded by carbonate veining. 29% of the TREOs are composed of the Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREOs)”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The discovery of a previously unrecognized REE system in the Hermia Pluton, which occupies a 6 km stretch, indicates significant potential for extending mineralization.
Evidence · text
“The geological entity hosting the mineralization, the Hermia Pluton, occupies a 6 km stretch in the northern part of the Burchell Property, indicating an expansive, previously unrecognized REE exploration potential on the Property.”
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 the use of an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory (AGAT), insertion of blanks and standards, and duplicate analysis, with QP approval.
Evidence · text
“Core samples were cut by diamond saw under supervision of the QP, placed in sealed bags, and driven to AGAT Laboratories in Thunder Bay, an ISO / IEC 17025 accredited laboratory. Blank and standard certified reference material were inserted into the sample sequence at a rate of 4% each, with an additional 4% of samples designated for duplicate analysis of the sample reject.”
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 document explicitly states that true widths of mineralization are unknown at this time.
Evidence · text
“True widths of mineralization are unknown at this time.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (23)
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · total rare earth oxidesGrade: 1022Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- total rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1022
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a significant discovery intercept of 55.2 m at 1022 ppm TREO, including 29% MREOs, indicating a new, potentially large rare earth element system open in all directions.
Positive factors
- Discovery of a new rare earth element system
- Wide mineralized intercept (55.2 m)
- Significant percentage of Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREOs) (29%)
- Mineralization open at depth and in all directions
- Presence of characteristic pathfinder elements suggesting a fertile alkaline-carbonatite system
- Large exploration potential along 6 km of the Hermia Pluton
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
- Critical metals for EV, clean energy, aerospace, and defense applications
Negative factors
- True widths of mineralization are unknown
Evidence · text
“Hole BL-26-05A returned a mineralized interval averaging 1022 ppm (0.1%) Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) over 55.2 meters”
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · cerium oxideGrade: 438.4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- cerium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 438.4
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Cerium oxide is a component of the newly discovered REE system, contributing to the overall TREO grade over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“438.4”
Context: CeO2 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · lanthanum oxideGrade: 171.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- lanthanum oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 171.3
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lanthanum oxide is a component of the newly discovered REE system, contributing to the overall TREO grade over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“171.3”
Context: La2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · praseodymium oxideGrade: 56.5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- praseodymium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 56.5
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Praseodymium oxide is a component of the MREOs within the newly discovered REE system, contributing to its critical metal potential.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Component of Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREOs)
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“56.5”
Context: Pr6O11 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · neodymium oxideGrade: 226.7Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- neodymium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 226.7
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Neodymium oxide is a key component of the MREOs within the newly discovered REE system, highlighting its critical metal value.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Significant component of Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREOs)
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“226.7”
Context: Nd2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · samarium oxideGrade: 36Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- samarium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 36
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Samarium oxide is a component of the newly discovered REE system, contributing to the overall TREO grade over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“36”
Context: Sm2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · europium oxideGrade: 8.8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- europium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.8
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Europium oxide is a component of the newly discovered REE system, contributing to the overall TREO grade over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“8.8”
Context: Eu2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · gadolinium oxideGrade: 22.7Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- gadolinium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 22.7
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide is a component of the newly discovered REE system, contributing to the overall TREO grade over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“22.7”
Context: Gd2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · terbium oxideGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- terbium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.2
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Terbium oxide is a component of the MREOs within the newly discovered REE system, contributing to its critical metal potential.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Component of Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREOs)
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“2.2”
Context: Tb4O7 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · dysprosium oxideGrade: 9.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- dysprosium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.3
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide is a component of the MREOs within the newly discovered REE system, contributing to its critical metal potential.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Component of Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREOs)
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“9.3”
Context: Dy2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · holmium oxideGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- holmium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Holmium oxide is a component of the newly discovered REE system, contributing to the overall TREO grade over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: Ho2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · erbium oxideGrade: 3.25Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- erbium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.25
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Erbium oxide is a component of the newly discovered REE system, contributing to the overall TREO grade over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“3.25”
Context: Er2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · thulium oxideGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- thulium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Thulium oxide is a component of the newly discovered REE system, contributing to the overall TREO grade over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.4”
Context: Tm2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · ytterbium oxideGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- ytterbium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Ytterbium oxide is a component of the newly discovered REE system, contributing to the overall TREO grade over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“2.3”
Context: Yb2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · lutetium oxideGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- lutetium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lutetium oxide is a component of the newly discovered REE system, contributing to the overall TREO grade over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.3”
Context: Lu2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · yttrium oxideGrade: 42Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- yttrium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 42
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Yttrium oxide is a component of the newly discovered REE system, contributing to the overall TREO grade over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“42”
Context: Y2O3 ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · light rare earth oxidesGrade: 928.9Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- light rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 928.9
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Light Rare Earth Oxides (LREO) constitute a significant portion of the newly discovered REE system over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“928.9”
Context: LREO ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · heavy rare earth oxidesGrade: 92.75Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- heavy rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 92.75
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Heavy Rare Earth Oxides (HREO) are present in the newly discovered REE system over a wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“92.75”
Context: HREO ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · magnet rare earth oxidesGrade: 294.7Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- magnet rare earth oxides
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 294.7
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREO) are a key component of the newly discovered REE system, representing critical metals for high-tech applications.
Positive factors
- Part of a new rare earth element system discovery
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Significant component of critical Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MREOs)
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“294.7”
Context: MREO ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · calcium oxideGrade: 14.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- calcium oxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Elevated calcium oxide content is a key pathfinder element supporting the interpretation of a fertile alkaline-carbonatite REE system.
Positive factors
- Pathfinder element for fertile alkaline-carbonatite REE systems
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“14.3”
Context: CaO %
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · phosphorus pentoxideGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- phosphorus pentoxide
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Anomalous phosphorus pentoxide content is a key pathfinder element, potentially indicating REE-bearing phosphate minerals within the system.
Positive factors
- Pathfinder element for fertile alkaline-carbonatite REE systems
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.9”
Context: P2O5 %
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · strontiumGrade: 3244.6Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- strontium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 3244.6
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Elevated strontium values (>3,000 ppm) are a significant pathfinder, commonly associated with carbonatite magmatism and REE-bearing carbonate systems.
Positive factors
- Significant pathfinder element for fertile alkaline-carbonatite REE systems
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“3244.6”
Context: Sr ppm
BL-26-05ABurchell Project · bariumGrade: 2287.5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BL-26-05A
- Project
- Burchell Project
- Commodity
- barium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario
- Ticker
- BOL
Geometry
- Grade
- 2287.5
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 55.2 m
- From
- 55.8 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BL-26-05A:55.8-111
Location
- Easting
- 673935
- Northing
- 5382015
- Elevation
- 457 m
- Azimuth
- 345 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Elevated barium suggests the involvement of evolved magmatic-hydrothermal fluids capable of concentrating incompatible elements, including REEs.
Positive factors
- Pathfinder element for fertile alkaline-carbonatite REE systems
- Wide mineralized intercept
- Accredited laboratory and QA/QC protocols disclosed
Evidence · table
“2287.5”
Context: Ba ppm
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