Canstar Resources Intersects 15.6 Metres of Massive Sulphide Grading 2.3% CuEq at Mary March, Including 9.75 Metres at 3.3% CuEq
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- Canstar Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- ROX
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Newfoundland
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Lead, Zinc, Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-27 10:48:40 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Canstar Resources announced significant drill results from its Mary March VMS Project in Newfoundland, highlighted by a 15.6-meter intercept grading 2.3% copper equivalent, including higher-grade sections up to 3.9% CuEq. This represents the widest massive sulphide intercept in the project's history and confirms the geological model, with all four holes intersecting mineralization. The company plans further drilling to define the extent of the polymetallic VMS system.
Reasoning: Canstar Resources reported exceptional drill results from its Mary March VMS Project, including the widest massive sulphide intercept to date at 15.6m grading 2.3% CuEq, with higher-grade sub-intervals. The polymetallic nature and high grades are significant, and the results confirm the geological model and extend mineralization, indicating strong exploration potential. However, true width is not yet determined, and CuEq assumes 100% recovery.
Positive factors
- Widest massive sulphide intercept in project history
- High-grade copper equivalent results (up to 3.9% CuEq)
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization with significant base and precious metals
- All four holes intersected mineralization, confirming geological model
- Step-out drilling extends mineralized area
- Strong QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- True width not determined, reported as downhole length
- Metal equivalent calculation assumes 100% recovery for all metals
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 18
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 5.0 m at 3.9% CuEq is exceptionally high-grade for a VMS deposit, well above typical economic thresholds.
Evidence · table
“3.9”
Context: 5.0
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 downhole lengths and true thickness has not been determined, with the full width of the fault-bounded massive sulphide not determined.
Evidence · text
“Reported intervals are downhole lengths. The true thickness of the mineralized material that was intersected is interpreted to be less than the downhole lengths of the intervals, and the full width of the original fault-bounded massive sulphide has not been determined; both will require further drilling.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes detailed QA/QC disclosure, mentioning ALS as an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab, insertion of certified reference materials (standards and blanks), and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Samples of sawn half core were prepared at the Canstar core shed facility in Millertown, Newfoundland and Labrador, packed in bags secured with heavy-duty, tamper-evident plastic seals, and shipped by commercial carrier to ALS in Moncton, New Brunswick. ALS Canada Ltd. is independent of Canstar and is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and certified to ISO 9001:2015. Certified reference materials, consisting of four reference standards and two blanks, were inserted within every 100 samples.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drill hole MM-26-43 is described as a 'Step-out hole extends mineralized area' and the main intercept in MM-26-42 lies approximately 100 m along strike from a previously reported discovery intercept.
Evidence · text
“Step-out hole extends mineralized area: Drill hole MM-26-43 intersected the upper rhyolite contact at 478 m, approximately 130 m from hole MM-26-42 (100 m deeper and 75 m to the southwest), extending the altered rhyolite to the southwest”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (18)
MM-26-42Mary March Project · copperGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.6 m
- From
- 467.4 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:467.4-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 15.6m intercept of 0.73% copper is a good result for a VMS system, contributing to the overall polymetallic grade and representing the widest intercept to date.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
- Widest massive sulphide intercept in project history
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 15.6
MM-26-42Mary March Project · leadGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.6 m
- From
- 467.4 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:467.4-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 15.6m intercept of 0.73% lead contributes positively to the polymetallic nature of the VMS mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 15.6
MM-26-42Mary March Project · zincGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.6 m
- From
- 467.4 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:467.4-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 15.6m intercept of 2.1% zinc is a strong component of the polymetallic VMS mineralization, enhancing the overall economic potential.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good zinc grade for VMS
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.10”
Context: 15.6
MM-26-42Mary March Project · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.6 m
- From
- 467.4 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:467.4-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 15.6m intercept with 0.71 g/t gold provides valuable precious metal credit to the polymetallic VMS system.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
- Gold credit
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.71”
Context: 15.6
MM-26-42Mary March Project · silverGrade: 19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.6 m
- From
- 467.4 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:467.4-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 15.6m intercept with 19.0 g/t silver provides valuable precious metal credit to the polymetallic VMS system.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
- Silver credit
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“19.0”
Context: 15.6
MM-26-42Mary March Project · copperGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 15.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 15.6 m
- From
- 467.4 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:467.4-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.3
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 15.6m intercept grading 2.3% CuEq is a strong result for a VMS system, representing the widest intercept to date, though the 100% recovery assumption for CuEq should be noted.
Positive factors
- High copper equivalent grade for VMS
- Significant intercept length
- Widest massive sulphide intercept in project history
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Metal equivalent assumes 100% recovery
Evidence · table
“2.3”
Context: 15.6
MM-26-42Mary March Project · copperGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.75 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.75 m
- From
- 473.25 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:473.25-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 9.75m sub-interval grading 1.13% copper is a strong result for a VMS system, indicating higher-grade zones within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Good copper grade for VMS
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.13”
Context: 9.75
MM-26-42Mary March Project · leadGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.75 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.75 m
- From
- 473.25 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:473.25-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 9.75m sub-interval grading 1.14% lead contributes positively to the polymetallic nature of the VMS mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.14”
Context: 9.75
MM-26-42Mary March Project · zincGrade: 3.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.75 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.75 m
- From
- 473.25 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:473.25-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 9.75m sub-interval grading 3.27% zinc is a strong component of the polymetallic VMS mineralization, enhancing the overall economic potential.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good zinc grade for VMS
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.27”
Context: 9.75
MM-26-42Mary March Project · goldGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.75 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.75 m
- From
- 473.25 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:473.25-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 9.75m sub-interval with 0.89 g/t gold provides valuable precious metal credit to the polymetallic VMS system.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
- Gold credit
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.89”
Context: 9.75
MM-26-42Mary March Project · silverGrade: 25.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.75 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 25.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.75 m
- From
- 473.25 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:473.25-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 9.75m sub-interval with 25.5 g/t silver provides valuable precious metal credit to the polymetallic VMS system.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
- Silver credit
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“25.5”
Context: 9.75
MM-26-42Mary March Project · copperGrade: 3.3Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 9.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.3
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 9.75 m
- From
- 473.25 m
- To
- 483 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:473.25-483.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.3
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 9.75m sub-interval grading 3.3% CuEq is an exceptional result for a VMS system, indicating a high-grade core, though the 100% recovery assumption for CuEq should be noted.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper equivalent grade for VMS
- Significant intercept length
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Metal equivalent assumes 100% recovery
Evidence · table
“3.3”
Context: 9.75
MM-26-42Mary March Project · copperGrade: 1.71Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.71
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 476 m
- To
- 481 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:476.0-481.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 5.0m sub-interval grading 1.71% copper is a strong result for a VMS system, indicating a high-grade core within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for VMS
- Good intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.71”
Context: 5.0
MM-26-42Mary March Project · leadGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 476 m
- To
- 481 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:476.0-481.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 5.0m sub-interval grading 1.11% lead contributes positively to the polymetallic nature of the VMS mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.11”
Context: 5.0
MM-26-42Mary March Project · zincGrade: 3.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 476 m
- To
- 481 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:476.0-481.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 5.0m sub-interval grading 3.02% zinc is a strong component of the polymetallic VMS mineralization, enhancing the overall economic potential.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length
- Good zinc grade for VMS
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.02”
Context: 5.0
MM-26-42Mary March Project · goldGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 476 m
- To
- 481 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:476.0-481.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 5.0m sub-interval with 0.94 g/t gold provides valuable precious metal credit to the polymetallic VMS system.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
- Gold credit
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.94”
Context: 5.0
MM-26-42Mary March Project · silverGrade: 32.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 32.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 476 m
- To
- 481 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:476.0-481.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 5.0m sub-interval with 32.6 g/t silver provides valuable precious metal credit to the polymetallic VMS system.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length
- Polymetallic VMS mineralization
- Silver credit
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“32.6”
Context: 5.0
MM-26-42Mary March Project · copperGrade: 3.9Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM-26-42
- Project
- Mary March Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- ROX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.9
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 476 m
- To
- 481 m
- Hole Depth
- 576 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM-26-42:476.0-481.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 534326
- Northing
- 5408892
- CRS
- NAD27, UTM Zone 21N
- Elevation
- 191 m
- Azimuth
- 140.5 °
- Dip
- -68.31 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.9
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 5.0m sub-interval grading 3.9% CuEq is an exceptional result for a VMS system, representing a very high-grade core, though the 100% recovery assumption for CuEq should be noted.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper equivalent grade for VMS
- Good intercept length
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Metal equivalent assumes 100% recovery
Evidence · table
“3.9”
Context: 5.0
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