# Canuc Discovers New Near-Surface Gold Zone at East-West Pit Area \(Zone 2\), East Sudbury Project

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc

Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/313431/Canuc-Discovers-New-NearSurface-Gold-Zone-at-EastWest-Pit-Area-Zone-2-East-Sudbury-Project

Publisher: newsfile

Original announcement: 2026-09-09T13:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Canuc Resources Corporation

- Ticker: CDA

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: Ontario, Canada

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-09-09 13:48:26 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Canuc Resources has discovered a new near-surface gold zone, East-West Pit Area Zone 2, at its East Sudbury Project in Ontario. Initial drilling has intersected gold mineralization over a strike length of approximately 170 meters, with several holes returning significant widths and grades, including high-grade sections. The company plans to include this new zone in a maiden mineral resource estimate later in 2026.

Reasoning: The company announced the discovery of a new, near-surface gold zone with several strong intercepts over a significant strike length, supported by robust QA/QC, but some holes were weak and true widths are interpreted.

- Positive factor: New discovery of near-surface gold zone

- Positive factor: Significant strike length confirmed by multiple holes

- Positive factor: Several strong gold intercepts including high-grade sections

- Positive factor: Good widths for near-surface mineralization

- Positive factor: QP signed off on technical information

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed

- Positive factor: Targeting maiden resource estimate later in 2026

- Negative factor: Some drill holes returned only weakly elevated gold values

- Negative factor: True widths are interpreted as a range, not precisely stated for each intercept

- Negative factor: Additional assays are pending, so full picture is not yet available

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

Facts used in scoring: 16

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: Several intercepts, such as 7.58 g/t Au over 1m and 3.78 g/t Au over 5m, represent exceptionally high-grade zones for a near-surface gold project.

Evidence · text

> SM-26-151 returned 8.0 metres of 1.21 g/t Au, including 1.0 metre of 7.58 g/t Au; SM-26-153 returned 20.0 metres grading 1.51 g/t Au, including 5.0 metres of 3.78 g/t Au

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The new Zone 2 has been traced over a strike length of approximately 170 meters and is stated to be 'open to the north', indicating successful extension of mineralization.

Evidence · text

> this new zone has been traced over a strike length of approximately 170 meters... Zone 2 has been tested to vertical depths of only 50 to 75 metres along an east-west trend and remains open to the north.

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The release details the sample handling, laboratory accreditation, and insertion of control samples \(standards, duplicates, blanks\), and a Qualified Person has reviewed and approved the technical information.

Evidence · text

> All core samples were logged and split in half using a diamond saw at the Company's secure core logging facility. Split cores were then securely transported directly to the Activation Laboratory preparation laboratory in North Bay, ON and subsequently assayed for Au and multi-element ICP analysis in Actlabs' ISO accredited laboratory in Ancaster, ON. Blind control samples \(1 standard, 1 duplicate and 1 blank in each 30 samples submitted\) were routinely inserted into the sample stream before shipping. Data verification was completed successfully. The technical information in this release has been reviewed and approved by Seymour Sears, B.A., B.Sc., P.Geo, a non-independent qualified person as defined by NI 43-101

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The reported widths are drilled core lengths, and true widths are only interpreted as a range for the entire zone, not precisely stated for individual intercepts.

Evidence · text

> Note to Table 2: widths shown are drilled core lengths. True widths of the mineralized zone are interpreted to be in the range of 3 to 15 metres based on current geological interpretation.

**Maiden Resource**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.

Why it applies: The company explicitly states its objective to include the newly discovered zone in the project's first \(maiden\) mineral resource estimate.

Evidence · text

> our objective is now to include this new zone in the ESP property's maiden mineral resource estimate, which we currently expect to release later this year.

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: The newly discovered zone is positioned as 'lying immediately adjacent to the historically mined East-West Pit at the past-producing Scadding Gold Mines', leveraging proximity to known mineralization.

Evidence · text

> Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dipping gold-mineralized breccia zone lying immediately adjacent to the historically mined East-West Pit at the past-producing Scadding Gold Mines

**Historical Estimate Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.

Why it applies: The document refers to a 1983 estimate for the East-West Pit, explicitly stating it predates NI 43-101 and is not treated as a current mineral resource or reserve.

Evidence · text

> The 1983 historical estimate for the East-West Pit was 25,600 short tons grading 0.225 ounces gold per short ton \(approximating to 23,224 tonnes grading 7.03 g/t Au\)... The historical estimate predates NI 43-101 and uses terminology that is not consistent with current CIM Definition Standards. A Qualified Person has not completed sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource or mineral reserve, and the Company is not treating the historical estimate as a current mineral resource or mineral reserve.

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the document describes a mill\_cil route \("CIL"\)

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route \("gravity"\)

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (16)

### SM-26-151

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-0)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-151
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.21
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8 m
- From: 3.5 m
- To: 11.5 m
- Hole Depth: 60 m
- Intercept Depth: 3.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SM-26-151:3.5-11.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529576
- Northing: 5166494
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 302 m
- Azimuth: 160 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good gold grade and width from a near-surface new discovery, contributing positively to the project's potential.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade for near-surface mineralization

- Positive factor: Significant intercept width

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery zone

- Negative factor: True width is interpreted, not precisely stated

Evidence · table

> 1.21

Context: 8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-151

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-1)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-151
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.58
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 7.5 m
- To: 8.5 m
- Hole Depth: 60 m
- Intercept Depth: 3.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SM-26-151:7.5-8.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529576
- Northing: 5166494
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 302 m
- Azimuth: 160 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade intercept, though narrow, significantly enhances the prospectivity of the new gold zone.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercept

- Positive factor: Confirms presence of richer mineralization within the broader zone

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept width

- Negative factor: True width is interpreted, not precisely stated

Evidence · table

> 7.58

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-152

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-2)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-152
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.56
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.9 m
- From: 7.6 m
- To: 27.5 m
- Hole Depth: 48 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SM-26-152:7.6-27.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529576
- Northing: 5166493
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 302 m
- Azimuth: 161 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide, near-surface intercept, despite a moderate grade, is material for confirming the continuity and bulk tonnage potential of the new gold zone.

- Positive factor: Very wide intercept for near-surface mineralization

- Positive factor: Confirms continuity of the new gold zone

- Negative factor: Moderate gold grade

- Negative factor: True width is interpreted, not precisely stated

Evidence · table

> 0.56

Context: 19.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-152

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-3)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-152
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 8.6 m
- To: 9.6 m
- Hole Depth: 48 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SM-26-152:8.6-9.6
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529576
- Northing: 5166493
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 302 m
- Azimuth: 161 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a good gold grade within the wider mineralized zone, indicating higher-grade pockets.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade within a broader mineralized zone

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept width

- Negative factor: True width is interpreted, not precisely stated

Evidence · table

> 3.2

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-153

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-4)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-153
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.51
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 20 m
- From: 18.3 m
- To: 38.3 m
- Hole Depth: 52 m
- Intercept Depth: 18.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SM-26-153:18.3-38.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529525
- Northing: 5166485
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 308 m
- Azimuth: 190 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide, near-surface intercept with good gold grade is a strong positive for the new discovery, indicating significant potential.

- Positive factor: Excellent intercept width for near-surface gold

- Positive factor: Good gold grade

- Positive factor: Confirms continuity of the new gold zone

- Negative factor: True width is interpreted, not precisely stated

Evidence · table

> 1.51

Context: 20

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-153

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-5)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-153
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.78
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 26.3 m
- To: 31.3 m
- Hole Depth: 52 m
- Intercept Depth: 18.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SM-26-153:26.3-31.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529525
- Northing: 5166485
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 308 m
- Azimuth: 190 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width, indicating higher-grade portions within the new discovery.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade over a good width within the broader zone

- Negative factor: True width is interpreted, not precisely stated

Evidence · table

> 3.78

Context: 5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-155

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East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-155
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 51 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529500
- Northing: 5166484
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 308 m
- Azimuth: 186 °
- Dip: -47 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This hole returned only weakly elevated gold values, suggesting variable mineralization or being outside the main high-grade trend, which is a minor negative for overall continuity.

- Positive factor: Contributes to understanding the geological model and mineralization limits

- Negative factor: Only weakly elevated gold values, not a significant intercept

- Negative factor: Indicates variability in mineralization within the zone

Evidence · table

> weakly elevated gold values

Context: weakly elevated gold values

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-156

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East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-156
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.102
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14 m
- From: 79.5 m
- To: 93.5 m
- Hole Depth: 107 m
- Intercept Depth: 79.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SM-26-156:79.5-93.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529500
- Northing: 5166484
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 308 m
- Azimuth: 185 °
- Dip: -76 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very low gold grade, indicating that this part of the zone may not be economically viable, which is a minor negative.

- Positive factor: Confirms presence of gold mineralization at depth

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: True width is interpreted, not precisely stated

Evidence · table

> 0.102

Context: 14

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-157

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East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-157
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.572
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.5 m
- From: 9 m
- To: 14.5 m
- Hole Depth: 51 m
- Intercept Depth: 9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SM-26-157:9-14.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529553
- Northing: 5166485
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 305 m
- Azimuth: 152 °
- Dip: -46.7 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms near-surface gold mineralization in the new zone with a moderate grade and width, contributing to the overall understanding of the discovery.

- Positive factor: Confirms near-surface gold mineralization in the new zone

- Negative factor: Moderate gold grade

- Negative factor: True width is interpreted, not precisely stated

Evidence · table

> 0.572

Context: 5.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-158

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-9)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-158
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 101 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529549
- Northing: 5166499
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 305 m
- Azimuth: 151 °
- Dip: -65.8 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This hole returned only weakly elevated gold values, suggesting variable mineralization or being outside the main high-grade trend, which is a minor negative for overall continuity.

- Positive factor: Contributes to understanding the geological model and mineralization limits

- Negative factor: Only weakly elevated gold values, not a significant intercept

- Negative factor: Indicates variability in mineralization within the zone

Evidence · table

> weakly elevated gold values

Context: weakly elevated gold values

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-159

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-10)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-159
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 87 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529585
- Northing: 5166518
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 300 m
- Azimuth: 149 °
- Dip: -43 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This hole returned only weakly elevated gold values, suggesting variable mineralization or being outside the main high-grade trend, which is a minor negative for overall continuity.

- Positive factor: Contributes to understanding the geological model and mineralization limits

- Negative factor: Only weakly elevated gold values, not a significant intercept

- Negative factor: Indicates variability in mineralization within the zone

Evidence · table

> weakly elevated gold values

Context: weakly elevated gold values

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-160

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-11)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-160
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.29
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 35 m
- To: 36 m
- Hole Depth: 102 m
- Intercept Depth: 35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SM-26-160:35-36
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529585
- Northing: 5166518
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 300 m
- Azimuth: 149 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade, indicating high-grade potential within the new discovery, despite its narrow width.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade within the new discovery zone

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept width

- Negative factor: True width is interpreted, not precisely stated

Evidence · table

> 4.29

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-160

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-12)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-160
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.28
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 50 m
- To: 54 m
- Hole Depth: 102 m
- Intercept Depth: 35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SM-26-160:50-54
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529585
- Northing: 5166518
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 300 m
- Azimuth: 149 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good gold grade and width, further confirming mineralization within the new discovery zone.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade over a reasonable width

- Positive factor: Confirms mineralization at this depth

- Negative factor: True width is interpreted, not precisely stated

Evidence · table

> 1.28

Context: 4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-160

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-13)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-160
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.52
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 52 m
- To: 53 m
- Hole Depth: 102 m
- Intercept Depth: 35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SM-26-160:52-53
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529585
- Northing: 5166518
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 300 m
- Azimuth: 149 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade, indicating high-grade pockets within the new discovery zone.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade within a broader mineralized zone

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept width

- Negative factor: True width is interpreted, not precisely stated

Evidence · table

> 3.52

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### SM-26-161

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-14)

East Sudbury · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SM-26-161
- Project: East Sudbury
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: canada\_on
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 102 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit Area Zone 2
- Easting: 529604
- Northing: 5166513
- CRS: NAD 83 Zone 17N
- Elevation: 298 m
- Azimuth: 161 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This hole returned only weakly elevated gold values, suggesting variable mineralization or being outside the main high-grade trend, which is a minor negative for overall continuity.

- Positive factor: Contributes to understanding the geological model and mineralization limits

- Negative factor: Only weakly elevated gold values, not a significant intercept

- Negative factor: Indicates variability in mineralization within the zone

Evidence · table

> weakly elevated gold values

Context: weakly elevated gold values

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

### Fact 16

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canuc-discovers-new-near-surface-gold-zone-at-east-west-pit-area-zone-2-east-sud--a60485a3-192c-4641-b9fc-7c9395e549fc#fact-drill-facts-15)

East Sudbury Project · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: East Sudbury Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_on
- Reported Region: Ontario, Canada
- Ticker: CDA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.03
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: East-West Pit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QP Signed: No

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 2.74
- Cutoff Unit: g/t

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 1983-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical estimate provides context for the area's potential but is not compliant with modern reporting standards and cannot be relied upon as a current resource.

- Positive factor: Indicates historical presence of high-grade gold mineralization

- Positive factor: Provides exploration guidance for the current program

- Negative factor: Historical estimate, not compliant with current standards

- Negative factor: Cannot be relied upon as a current mineral resource or reserve

- Negative factor: May have been materially depleted by historical mining

Evidence · text

> The 1983 historical estimate for the East-West Pit was 25,600 short tons grading 0.225 ounces gold per short ton \(approximating to 23,224 tonnes grading 7.03 g/t Au\). This estimate was classified as open pit "diluted indicated and diluted inferred reserves". The estimate applied a 1:1 waste-to-ore dilution ratio and had a cut-off grade of 0.08 oz/ton \(2.74 g/t\) Au.

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Ten \(10\) holes have intersected the target zone Highlights New discovery: Zone 2 is a previously unrecognized, north-dip"

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.