Canterra Minerals Drills 4.07% CuEq over 4.20 m 800 m Northeast of the Buchans Lundberg Deposit and Begins Phase 2 Drill Program
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Canterra Minerals Corporation
- Ticker
- CTM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Zinc, Lead, Silver, Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-23 06:43:29 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Canterra Minerals has reported high-grade polymetallic drill results at its Pumphouse target, located 800m northeast of the Buchans Lundberg deposit. The intercepts include up to 12.04% CuEq over 1.20m, confirming the presence of high-grade Buchans-style massive sulphide mineralization and triggering the commencement of a Phase 2 drill program.
Reasoning: The drill results show high-grade polymetallic intercepts (up to 12.04% CuEq) in a known VMS district, extending the footprint northeast of the existing Lundberg deposit.
Positive factors
- high-grade CuEq intercepts
- discovery of new mineralized zone 800m from existing deposit
- VMS deposit type confirmed
- QA/QC protocols clearly disclosed
Negative factors
- true width is only an estimate (~90% of core length)
Facts used in scoring: 37
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC protocols, including use of standards, blanks, duplicates, and accreditation of SGS Canada.
Evidence · text
“Sample batches consisted of core samples, control standards, blanks and duplicates.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 1.20m interval at 12.04% CuEq is exceptionally high grade for a VMS deposit.
Evidence · table
“12.04”
Context: 1.20
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 37. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (37)
H-25-3534Buchans Project · copperGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3534
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.35 m
- From
- 293.9 m
- To
- 296.25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3534:293.9-296.25
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.17% Cu is a strong intercept for a VMS-style deposit.
Positive factors
- solid copper grade for VMS
Evidence · table
“1.17”
Context: 2.35
H-25-3534Buchans Project · zincGrade: 11.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3534
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.35 m
- From
- 293.9 m
- To
- 296.25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3534:293.9-296.25
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 11.21% Zn is a significant grade for a base metal VMS.
Positive factors
- high zinc grade
Evidence · table
“11.21”
Context: 2.35
H-25-3534Buchans Project · leadGrade: 5.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3534
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.35 m
- From
- 293.9 m
- To
- 296.25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3534:293.9-296.25
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 5.03% Pb is a strong component of the polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- significant lead grade
Evidence · table
“5.03”
Context: 2.35
H-25-3534Buchans Project · silverGrade: 83.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3534
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 83.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.35 m
- From
- 293.9 m
- To
- 296.25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3534:293.9-296.25
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 83.4 g/t Ag provides valuable credits.
Positive factors
- silver credits present
Evidence · table
“83.40”
Context: 2.35
H-25-3534Buchans Project · goldGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3534
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.97
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.35 m
- From
- 293.9 m
- To
- 296.25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3534:293.9-296.25
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.97 g/t Au is a good credit for a base metal VMS.
Positive factors
- gold credits present
Evidence · table
“0.97”
Context: 2.35
H-25-3534Buchans Project · copperGrade: 1.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3534
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 293.9 m
- To
- 295.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3534:293.9-295.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.43% Cu is a strong sub-interval.
Positive factors
- high-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“1.43”
Context: 1.80
H-25-3536Buchans Project · copperGrade: 2.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3536
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 296.6 m
- To
- 297.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3536:296.6-297.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2.32% Cu is an exceptional grade for a VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- exceptional copper grade
Evidence · table
“2.32”
Context: 1.20
H-25-3536Buchans Project · copperGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3536
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.75
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 296.15 m
- To
- 300.35 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3536:296.15-300.35
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.75% Cu over 4.2m is a solid intercept.
Positive factors
- good width and grade combination
Evidence · table
“0.75”
Context: 4.20
incl.Buchans Project · copperGrade: 1.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 293.9 m
- To
- 295.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:293.9-295.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.43 % copper is moderate against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 2.6 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.43”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · zincGrade: 14.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 293.9 m
- To
- 295.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:293.9-295.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 14.37 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 25.9 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 14.37 % zinc is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“14.37”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · leadGrade: 6.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 293.9 m
- To
- 295.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:293.9-295.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.2 % lead is strong against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 11.2 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 6.2 % lead is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“6.20”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · silverGrade: 104.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 104.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 293.9 m
- To
- 295.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:293.9-295.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 104.46 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 188.0 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“104.46”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 293.9 m
- To
- 295.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:293.9-295.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.16 g/t gold is moderate against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 2.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.16”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · copperGrade: 1.91Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.91
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
- From
- 294.65 m
- To
- 295.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:294.65-295.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.91 % copper is strong against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 2.0 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 1.91 % copper is strong on the vms deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.91”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · zincGrade: 20.98Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.98
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
- From
- 294.65 m
- To
- 295.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:294.65-295.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 20.98 % zinc is exceptional against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 22.0 %·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 20.98 % zinc is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“20.98”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · leadGrade: 8.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
- From
- 294.65 m
- To
- 295.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:294.65-295.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.45 % lead is strong against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 8.9 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 8.45 % lead is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“8.45”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · silverGrade: 123.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 123.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
- From
- 294.65 m
- To
- 295.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:294.65-295.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 123.29 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 129.5 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“123.29”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · goldGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
- From
- 294.65 m
- To
- 295.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:294.65-295.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.34 g/t gold is moderate against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.4 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.34”
Context: incl.
H-25-3535Buchans Project · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3535
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.26 m
- From
- 332.81 m
- To
- 333.07 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3535:332.81-333.07
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.46 % copper is weak against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: H-25-3535
H-25-3535Buchans Project · zincGrade: 11.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3535
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.26 m
- From
- 332.81 m
- To
- 333.07 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3535:332.81-333.07
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 11.49 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 3.0 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 11.49 % zinc is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“11.49”
Context: H-25-3535
H-25-3535Buchans Project · leadGrade: 8.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3535
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.96
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.26 m
- From
- 332.81 m
- To
- 333.07 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3535:332.81-333.07
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.96 % lead is strong against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 2.3 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 8.96 % lead is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“8.96”
Context: H-25-3535
H-25-3535Buchans Project · silverGrade: 51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3535
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.26 m
- From
- 332.81 m
- To
- 333.07 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3535:332.81-333.07
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 51 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 13.3 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“51.00”
Context: H-25-3535
H-25-3535Buchans Project · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3535
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.26 m
- From
- 332.81 m
- To
- 333.07 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3535:332.81-333.07
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.47 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: H-25-3535
H-25-3536Buchans Project · zincGrade: 5.98Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3536
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.98
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 296.15 m
- To
- 300.35 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3536:296.15-300.35
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.98 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 25.1 %·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“5.98”
Context: H-25-3536
H-25-3536Buchans Project · leadGrade: 3.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3536
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 296.15 m
- To
- 300.35 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3536:296.15-300.35
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.01 % lead is moderate against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 12.6 %·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“3.01”
Context: H-25-3536
H-25-3536Buchans Project · silverGrade: 60.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3536
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 60.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 296.15 m
- To
- 300.35 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3536:296.15-300.35
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 60.23 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 253.0 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“60.23”
Context: H-25-3536
H-25-3536Buchans Project · goldGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- H-25-3536
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 296.15 m
- To
- 300.35 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- H-25-3536:296.15-300.35
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.96 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 4.0 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.96”
Context: H-25-3536
incl.Buchans Project · copperGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.96
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 296.6 m
- To
- 299.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:296.6-299.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.96 % copper is moderate against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 3.0 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.96”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · zincGrade: 7.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.89
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 296.6 m
- To
- 299.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:296.6-299.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.89 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 24.5 %·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“7.89”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · leadGrade: 3.98Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.98
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 296.6 m
- To
- 299.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:296.6-299.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.98 % lead is moderate against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 12.3 %·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“3.98”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · silverGrade: 62.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 62.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 296.6 m
- To
- 299.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:296.6-299.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 62.93 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 195.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“62.93”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · goldGrade: 1.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 296.6 m
- To
- 299.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:296.6-299.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.24 g/t gold is moderate against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 3.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.24”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · copperGrade: 2.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 296.6 m
- To
- 297.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:296.6-297.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.32 % copper is strong against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 2.8 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 2.32 % copper is strong on the vms deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.32”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · zincGrade: 17.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 296.6 m
- To
- 297.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:296.6-297.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 17.72 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 21.3 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 17.72 % zinc is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“17.72”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · leadGrade: 9.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 296.6 m
- To
- 297.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:296.6-297.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 9.05 % lead is strong against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 10.9 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 9.05 % lead is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“9.05”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · silverGrade: 150.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 150.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 296.6 m
- To
- 297.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:296.6-297.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 150.5 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 180.6 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“150.50”
Context: incl.
incl.Buchans Project · goldGrade: 3.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Buchans Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Ticker
- CTM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 296.6 m
- To
- 297.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:296.6-297.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.11 g/t gold is strong against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 3.7 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 3.11 g/t gold is strong on the open_pit mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“3.11”
Context: incl.
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