Cambria defines Prew Zone gold, structures

Original announcement by miningnewsnorth on

Company
Cambria Gold Mines Inc.
Ticker
Unavailable
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Northern British Columbia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-18 21:23:33 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Cambria Gold Mines Inc. has reported high-grade gold drill results from its underground infill program at the Prew Zone of the Premier-Northern Light deposit in Northern B.C. The drilling confirms high-grade mineralization and provides critical data for the company's plans to restart operations at the historical Premier mine by 2027.

Reasoning: The release reports significant high-grade gold intercepts from underground infill drilling at the Prew Zone, supporting restart plans for the Premier mine.

Positive factors

  • high-grade gold intercepts
  • infill drilling confirming continuity
  • underground mining context

Facts used in scoring: 15

Classification and evidence

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The release explicitly states the company is performing underground infill drilling to support restart plans.

Evidence · text

“Cambria is completing close-spaced underground drilling to support plans to restart operations”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Hole P26U-00011 reported an exceptional grade of 483 g/t gold.

Evidence · text

“One meter averaging 483 g/t gold in hole P26U-00011”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (15)

P26U-0003Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 19.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0003
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
19.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0003:0-5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept, but noted as previously reported from the 2026 program.

Positive factors

  • strong gold grade

Evidence · text

“Five meters averaging 19.82 g/t gold in hole P26U-0003”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0007Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 14.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0007
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
14.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0007:0-6.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept, but noted as previously reported.

Positive factors

  • strong gold grade

Evidence · text

“6.3 meters averaging 14.96 g/t gold in hole P26U-0007”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0008Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 11.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0008
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
11.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0008:0-7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept, but noted as previously reported.

Positive factors

  • strong gold grade

Evidence · text

“Seven meters averaging 11.38 g/t gold in hole P26U-0008”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-00011Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 483Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-00011
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
483
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-00011:0-1
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional bonanza grade, but noted as previously reported.

Positive factors

  • bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“One meter averaging 483 g/t gold in hole P26U-00011”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-00016Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 7.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-00016
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
7.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-00016:0-9
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade, but noted as previously reported.

Positive factors

  • strong gold grade

Evidence · text

“Nine meters averaging 7.24 g/t gold in hole P26U-00016”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0014Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 7.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0014
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
7.89
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0014:0-8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result showing strong gold grade.

Positive factors

  • strong gold grade

Evidence · text

“Eight meters of 7.89 g/t gold, including three meters of 17 g/t gold in hole P26U-0014”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0014Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0014
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0014:5-8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • strong gold grade

Evidence · text

“three meters of 17 g/t gold in hole P26U-0014”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0023Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 24.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0023
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
24.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0023:0-6.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very strong gold grade intercept.

Positive factors

  • strong gold grade

Evidence · text

“6.3 meters averaging 24.36 g/t gold, including 1.8 meters of 76.7 g/t gold in hole P26U-0023”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0023Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 76.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0023
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
76.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0023:4.5-6.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“1.8 meters of 76.7 g/t gold in hole P26U-0023”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0026Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 13.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0026
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
13.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0026:0-10.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade and good width.

Positive factors

  • strong gold grade

Evidence · text

“10.6 meters averaging 13.17 g/t gold, including 1.09 meters of 64.66 g/t gold in hole P26U-0026”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0026Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 64.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.09 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0026
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
64.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.09 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0026:9.51-10.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“1.09 meters of 64.66 g/t gold in hole P26U-0026”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0033Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 8.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0033
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
8.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0033:0-11
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade and good width.

Positive factors

  • strong gold grade

Evidence · text

“11 meters averaging 8.31 g/t gold, including 2.8 meters of 22.13 g/t gold in hole P26U-0033”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0033Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 22.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0033
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
22.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0033:8.2-11
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • strong gold grade

Evidence · text

“2.8 meters of 22.13 g/t gold in hole P26U-0033”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0034Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 3.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0034
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
3.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
25 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0034:0-25
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide intercept with moderate grade.

Positive factors

  • wide intercept

Evidence · text

“25 meters averaging 3.3 g/t gold, including one meter of 42.9 g/t gold in hole P26U-0034”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

P26U-0034Premier-Northern Light · goldGrade: 42.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
P26U-0034
Project
Premier-Northern Light
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc

Geometry

Grade
42.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
P26U-0034:24-25
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Prew Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“one meter of 42.9 g/t gold in hole P26U-0034”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

How Atlas produces this analysis

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