Brixton Metals Reports 97.0% Gold Recovery in Initial Metallurgical Work from the Trapper Gold Target

Original announcement by globenewswire on

Company
Brixton Metals Corporation
Ticker
BBB
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Metallurgy, Drill results
Extracted
2026-10-20 12:41:08 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Brixton Metals announced initial metallurgical testwork results from its Trapper Gold Target, showing a combined gravity and rougher flotation gold recovery of 97.0% from a high-grade composite. The company also reported final infill drill results from two holes, THN26-393 and THN26-394, which returned wide, near-surface gold mineralization including high-grade intercepts such as 0.50 m of 37.10 g/t gold. These results will be incorporated into the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Trapper, expected in Q1 2027.

Reasoning: Brixton Metals reported excellent initial gold recovery of 97.0% from scoping-level metallurgical testwork at its Trapper Gold Target, alongside final infill drill results that confirmed wide, near-surface gold mineralization with significant high-grade intervals, supporting the upcoming maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold recovery of 97.0% from initial metallurgical testwork
  • Wide, near-surface gold mineralization confirmed by infill drilling
  • Presence of high-grade gold intervals, including 0.50 m of 37.10 g/t gold
  • Visible gold logged in drill core
  • Comprehensive QA/QC protocols disclosed

Negative factors

  • Metallurgical results are preliminary, from a single high-grade composite, and may not be representative of the entire deposit
  • True widths of mineralized drill intercepts have not yet been determined

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

Facts used in scoring: 22

Classification and evidence

High Recoverypositive

Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: Initial metallurgical testwork returned a combined gravity and rougher flotation gold recovery of 97.0%, which is at the exceptional band for gold processing.

Evidence · text

“combined gravity and rougher flotation gold recovery of 97.0%”

Bench Scale Onlynegative

Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.

Why it applies: The metallurgical testwork is described as 'initial scoping-level testwork' on a 'single high-grade composite' and is explicitly stated as 'preliminary results from a single composite' that 'may not be representative'.

Evidence · text

“Initial scoping-level testwork on a single high-grade composite from Trapper”

Single Domain Onlynegative

Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.

Why it applies: The metallurgical testwork was conducted on a 'single high-grade composite' and the document states 'These are preliminary results from a single composite. They may not be representative of the Trapper mineralization as a whole'.

Evidence · text

“preliminary results from a single composite. They may not be representative of the Trapper mineralization as a whole”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Hole THN26-394 returned 0.50 m of 37.10 g/t gold, which is well above the exceptional threshold for gold.

Evidence · table

“37.10”

Context: 0.50

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Hole THN26-393 returned 0.50 m of 18.05 g/t gold and 0.50 m of 18.55 g/t gold, both well above the exceptional threshold for gold.

Evidence · table

“18.05”

Context: 0.50

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 blanks, duplicates, and certified reference materials, and mentions ALS Minerals as an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory.

Evidence · text

“ALS Minerals Laboratories is registered to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017 accreditations for laboratory procedures.”

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The document states that 'Composite intervals were selected using gold as the lead element at a 0.30 g/t Au cut-off, built from contiguous samples with unlimited internal dilution'.

Evidence · text

“Composite intervals were selected using gold as the lead element at a 0.30 g/t Au cut-off, built from contiguous samples with unlimited internal dilution.”

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 'Reported intervals are drill core lengths; true widths of the mineralized intervals have not yet been determined'.

Evidence · text

“Reported intervals are drill core lengths; true widths of the mineralized intervals have not yet been determined.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The document states that the two holes reported are 'infill holes' and were drilled 'to include them in the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate'.

Evidence · text

“The two infill holes reported herein, THN26-393 and THN26-394, complete the Company’s 2026 drilling and assay reporting at Trapper.”

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: The processing route involves gravity concentration followed by rougher flotation, which are typical mill processes.

Evidence · text

“gravity concentration followed by rougher flotation of the gravity tailings”

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: The metallurgical testwork included gravity concentration as the first stage of processing.

Evidence · text

“Gravity concentration recovered 12.3% of the gold into a concentrate grading 1,486 g/t Au”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (20)

THN26-393Thorn · goldGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 120 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-393
Project
Thorn
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
120 m
From
19.5 m
To
139.5 m
Hole Depth
171 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-393:19.5-139.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630376
Northing
6485538
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1282 m
Azimuth
268 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide, near-surface gold intercept confirms broad mineralization, providing significant volume for the upcoming resource estimate, despite a moderate average grade.

Positive factors

  • Very wide intercept of gold mineralization
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • Moderate grade for the width
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: 120.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-393Thorn · silverGrade: 3.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 120 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-393
Project
Thorn
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
3.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
120 m
From
19.5 m
To
139.5 m
Hole Depth
171 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-393:19.5-139.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630376
Northing
6485538
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1282 m
Azimuth
268 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept of low-grade silver mineralization provides some byproduct potential within the broader gold zone.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept of silver mineralization

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“3.91”

Context: 120.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-393Thorn · goldGrade: 1.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-393
Project
Thorn
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
1.43
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
43.5 m
To
58.5 m
Hole Depth
171 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-393:43.5-58.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630376
Northing
6485538
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1282 m
Azimuth
268 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A solid gold intercept within the broader mineralized zone enhances the overall grade profile and continuity for resource modeling.

Positive factors

  • Good grade over a moderate width
  • Contributes to overall mineralization continuity

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1.43”

Context: 15.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-393Thorn · silverGrade: 3.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-393
Project
Thorn
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
3.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
43.5 m
To
58.5 m
Hole Depth
171 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-393:43.5-58.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630376
Northing
6485538
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1282 m
Azimuth
268 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade silver intercept within the gold zone offers minor byproduct potential.

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“3.33”

Context: 15.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-393Thorn · goldGrade: 18.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-393
Project
Thorn
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
18.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
56 m
To
56.5 m
Hole Depth
171 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-393:56-56.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630376
Northing
6485538
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1282 m
Azimuth
268 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high-grade gold intercept, despite its narrow width, highlights the potential for bonanza-grade zones within the broader mineralization, which is significant for selective mining potential.

Positive factors

  • Very high-grade gold intercept
  • Indicates presence of bonanza-grade zones

Negative factors

  • Very narrow width
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“18.05”

Context: 0.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-393Thorn · silverGrade: 8.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-393
Project
Thorn
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
8.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
56 m
To
56.5 m
Hole Depth
171 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-393:56-56.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630376
Northing
6485538
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1282 m
Azimuth
268 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade silver intercept provides minor byproduct potential within a high-grade gold zone.

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade
  • Very narrow width
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“8.20”

Context: 0.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-393Thorn · goldGrade: 5.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-393
Project
Thorn
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
5.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.5 m
From
70 m
To
77.5 m
Hole Depth
171 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-393:70-77.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630376
Northing
6485538
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1282 m
Azimuth
268 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong gold intercept with good grade and width enhances the overall resource potential and indicates continuity of higher-grade zones.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercept over a moderate width
  • Contributes to overall resource potential

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“5.02”

Context: 7.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-393Thorn · silverGrade: 30.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-393
Project
Thorn
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
30.58
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.5 m
From
70 m
To
77.5 m
Hole Depth
171 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-393:70-77.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630376
Northing
6485538
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1282 m
Azimuth
268 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade silver intercept over a good width adds to the byproduct potential within the high-grade gold zone.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade over a good width

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“30.58”

Context: 7.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-393Thorn · goldGrade: 18.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-393
Project
Thorn
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
18.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
76 m
To
76.5 m
Hole Depth
171 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-393:76-76.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630376
Northing
6485538
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1282 m
Azimuth
268 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high-grade gold intercept, despite its narrow width, further confirms the presence of bonanza-grade zones, which is highly positive for potential selective mining.

Positive factors

  • Very high-grade gold intercept
  • Confirms presence of bonanza-grade zones

Negative factors

  • Very narrow width
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“18.55”

Context: 0.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-393Thorn · silverGrade: 115Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-393
Project
Thorn
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
115
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
76 m
To
76.5 m
Hole Depth
171 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-393:76-76.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630376
Northing
6485538
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1282 m
Azimuth
268 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade silver intercept, despite its narrow width, adds significant byproduct value within a bonanza-grade gold zone.

Positive factors

  • High-grade silver intercept

Negative factors

  • Very narrow width
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“115.00”

Context: 0.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-394Thorn · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 138 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-394
Project
Thorn
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
138 m
From
29 m
To
167 m
Hole Depth
186 m
Intercept Depth
29 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-394:29-167
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630333
Northing
6485601
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1296 m
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptionally wide, near-surface gold intercept confirms extensive mineralization, providing substantial volume for the upcoming resource estimate, despite a moderate average grade.

Positive factors

  • Very wide intercept of gold mineralization
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • Moderate grade for the width
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“0.80”

Context: 138.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-394Thorn · silverGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 138 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-394
Project
Thorn
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
2.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
138 m
From
29 m
To
167 m
Hole Depth
186 m
Intercept Depth
29 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-394:29-167
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630333
Northing
6485601
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1296 m
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide intercept of low-grade silver mineralization provides some byproduct potential within the broader gold zone.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept of silver mineralization

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“2.34”

Context: 138.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-394Thorn · goldGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-394
Project
Thorn
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
1.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28.5 m
From
29 m
To
57.5 m
Hole Depth
186 m
Intercept Depth
29 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-394:29-57.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630333
Northing
6485601
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1296 m
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant near-surface gold intercept with good grade and width enhances the overall resource potential and continuity for resource modeling.

Positive factors

  • Good grade over a significant width
  • Near-surface mineralization

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1.28”

Context: 28.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-394Thorn · silverGrade: 2.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-394
Project
Thorn
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
2.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28.5 m
From
29 m
To
57.5 m
Hole Depth
186 m
Intercept Depth
29 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-394:29-57.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630333
Northing
6485601
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1296 m
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade silver intercept within the gold zone offers minor byproduct potential.

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“2.04”

Context: 28.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-394Thorn · goldGrade: 37.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-394
Project
Thorn
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
37.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
57 m
To
57.5 m
Hole Depth
186 m
Intercept Depth
29 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-394:57-57.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630333
Northing
6485601
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1296 m
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptional high-grade gold intercept with visible gold confirms the presence of bonanza-grade zones, which is highly significant for potential selective mining and overall project economics.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade gold intercept
  • Visible gold noted
  • Confirms bonanza-grade zones

Negative factors

  • Very narrow width
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“37.10”

Context: 0.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-394Thorn · silverGrade: 13.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-394
Project
Thorn
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
13.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
57 m
To
57.5 m
Hole Depth
186 m
Intercept Depth
29 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-394:57-57.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630333
Northing
6485601
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1296 m
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade silver intercept provides minor byproduct potential within a bonanza-grade gold zone.

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade
  • Very narrow width
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“13.90”

Context: 0.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-394Thorn · goldGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-394
Project
Thorn
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
1.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54 m
From
82 m
To
136 m
Hole Depth
186 m
Intercept Depth
29 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-394:82-136
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630333
Northing
6485601
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1296 m
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide gold intercept with good grade demonstrates significant mineralization continuity at depth, which is positive for resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Good grade over a very wide intercept
  • Demonstrates continuity of mineralization at depth

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1.09”

Context: 54.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-394Thorn · silverGrade: 3.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-394
Project
Thorn
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
3.63
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54 m
From
82 m
To
136 m
Hole Depth
186 m
Intercept Depth
29 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-394:82-136
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630333
Northing
6485601
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1296 m
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide intercept of low-grade silver mineralization provides some byproduct potential within the broader gold zone at depth.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept of silver mineralization

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“3.63”

Context: 54.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-394Thorn · goldGrade: 1.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-394
Project
Thorn
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
1.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.2 m
From
147.8 m
To
154 m
Hole Depth
186 m
Intercept Depth
29 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-394:147.8-154
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630333
Northing
6485601
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1296 m
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good gold intercept near the base of the main mineralized zone extends the known mineralization, contributing positively to resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Good grade over a moderate width
  • Extends mineralization near the base of the interval

Negative factors

  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1.21”

Context: 6.20

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

THN26-394Thorn · silverGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
THN26-394
Project
Thorn
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
BBB

Geometry

Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.2 m
From
147.8 m
To
154 m
Hole Depth
186 m
Intercept Depth
29 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
THN26-394:147.8-154
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
630333
Northing
6485601
CRS
UTM NAD83 Zone 9
Elevation
1296 m
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-66 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A low-grade silver intercept near the base of the main mineralized zone offers minor byproduct potential.

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade
  • True width not determined

Evidence · table

“1.50”

Context: 6.20

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Correction to Previous News Release Brixton has identified errors in the drill collar location table of its news release"

Metallurgical Results (2)

flotationThorn Project · goldRecovery: 96.6 %Head Grade: 10.3Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Thorn Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
BBB

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
rougher flotation of gravity tailings
Sample
single high-grade composite from Trapper (10.3 g/t Au and 27.6 g/t Ag)
Grind P80
75 µm

Recovery

Recovery
96.6 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Head Grade
10.3
Head Grade Unit
g/t
Conc. Grade
33.9
Conc. Grade Unit
g/t
Mass Pull
25.3 %

Lab

Laboratory
SGS Canada Inc.

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Rougher flotation achieved excellent gold recovery from the gravity tailings, demonstrating strong flotation amenability for the remaining gold, which is a positive indicator for the overall flowsheet.

Positive factors

  • Very high gold recovery from rougher flotation of gravity tailings
  • Good concentrate grade for a rougher stage

Negative factors

  • Rougher flotation results do not reflect final recoveries after cleaning stages

Evidence · table

“96.6*”

Context: Rougher concentrate (stages 1–2)*

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal

High Recoverypositive

Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 96.6% is at or above the exceptional band (95%)

flotationThorn Project · silverHead Grade: 27.6Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Thorn Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
BBB

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
rougher flotation of gravity tailings
Sample
single high-grade composite from Trapper (10.3 g/t Au and 27.6 g/t Ag)
Grind P80
75 µm

Recovery

Recovery Basis
actual_test
Head Grade
27.6
Head Grade Unit
g/t
Conc. Grade
91.8
Conc. Grade Unit
g/t
Mass Pull
25.3 %

Lab

Laboratory
SGS Canada Inc.

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Rougher flotation produced a good silver concentrate grade, suggesting silver is also recoverable via flotation, though overall silver recovery is yet to be determined.

Positive factors

  • Good silver grade in rougher concentrate

Negative factors

  • Final silver recoveries are pending
  • Rougher flotation results do not reflect final recoveries after cleaning stages

Evidence · table

“91.8”

Context: Rougher concentrate (stages 1–2)*

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal

How Atlas produces this analysis

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