Carolina Rush Retains 100% Interest in Brewer Gold-Copper Project Following OceanaGold Withdrawal from Earn-In Agreement

Original announcement by newsfile on

Company
Carolina Rush Corporation
Ticker
RUSH
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
South Carolina, USA
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper
Document categories
Drill results, Agreement transaction, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-21 13:23:08 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Carolina Rush Corporation has retained 100% interest in the Brewer Gold-Copper Project following OceanaGold's withdrawal from its earn-in agreement. The company benefits from US$2 million of partner-funded exploration data and has identified new priority porphyry targets and resource-growth opportunities via recent drilling.

Reasoning: The company retains full ownership and significant partner-funded data following a partner's withdrawal, while simultaneously reporting drill results that extend the known mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Retention of 100% interest and operational control
  • Receipt of US$2 million worth of partner-funded exploration data and core
  • Identification of two priority deep porphyry targets
  • Hole 39 intersection extends mineralization beyond current resource limits

Negative factors

  • Withdrawal of OceanaGold from the earn-in agreement
  • Porphyry opportunity remains at an early exploration stage

Facts used in scoring: 14

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Hole 39 intersected mineralization 50m beyond the nearest hole informing the current resource estimate.

Evidence · text

“The interval is located approximately 50 meters beyond the nearest hole informing the current mineral resource estimate.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release mentions a Qualified Person (Patrick Quigley) and refers to an NI 43-101 Technical Report.

Evidence · text

“reviewed and approved by Patrick Quigley, MSc, CPG, Vice President of Exploration for Carolina Rush and a "Qualified Person"”

Maiden Resourceneutral

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

Why it applies: The document refers to the 2025 maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Brewer.

Evidence · text

“The Company's 2025 maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Brewer includes”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (8)

B26C-038Brewer · copperGrade: 681Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 60 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-038
Project
Brewer
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
681
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
60 m
From
1027 m
To
1087 m
Intercept Depth
1027 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-038:1027-1087

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

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

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as part of the 2026 program summary.

Positive factors

  • Significant copper grade for a porphyry target

Evidence · text

“Hole 38 (B26C-038) intersected: 60 meters grading 681 ppm Cu”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-038Brewer · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-038
Project
Brewer
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60 m
From
1027 m
To
1087 m
Intercept Depth
1027 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-038:1027-1087

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

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

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as part of the 2026 program summary.

Negative factors

  • Low grade gold

Evidence · text

“60 meters grading 681 ppm Cu and 0.24 g/t Au from 1,027 meters”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-038Brewer · copperGrade: 470Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 68 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-038
Project
Brewer
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
470
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
68 m
From
936 m
To
1004 m
Intercept Depth
936 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-038:936-1004

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

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

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as part of the 2026 program summary.

Evidence · text

“68 meters grading 470 ppm Cu”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-038Brewer · goldGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 68 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-038
Project
Brewer
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
68 m
From
936 m
To
1004 m
Intercept Depth
936 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-038:936-1004

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

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

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as part of the 2026 program summary.

Negative factors

  • Low grade gold

Evidence · text

“68 meters grading 470 ppm Cu and 0.15 g/t Au from 936 meters”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-039Brewer · goldGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 51.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-039
Project
Brewer
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
0.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
51.15 m
From
214 m
To
265.15 m
Intercept Depth
214 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-039:214-265.15

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant intercept that expands the known mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Extends mineralization beyond current resource estimate

Evidence · text

“Hole 39 (B26C-039) intersected 51.15 meters grading 0.62 g/t Au and 0.22% Cu from 214.0 meters”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-039Brewer · copperGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 51.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-039
Project
Brewer
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
51.15 m
From
214 m
To
265.15 m
Intercept Depth
214 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-039:214-265.15

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant intercept that expands the known mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Extends mineralization beyond current resource estimate

Evidence · text

“51.15 meters grading 0.62 g/t Au and 0.22% Cu from 214.0 meters”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-039Brewer · goldGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-039
Project
Brewer
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
1.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.12 m
From
214 m
To
226.12 m
Intercept Depth
214 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-039:214-226.12

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within the larger intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“including 12.12 meters grading 1.04 g/t Au and 0.60% Cu”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-039Brewer · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-039
Project
Brewer
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.12 m
From
214 m
To
226.12 m
Intercept Depth
214 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-039:214-226.12

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within the larger intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“including 12.12 meters grading 1.04 g/t Au and 0.60% Cu”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

Resource Estimates (6)

indicatedBrewer · goldTonnes: 6200000Grade: 0.97Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 192000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:7d18e7b2a701319285c3
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
oxide

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
6200000
Grade
0.97
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
192000
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Baseline indicated resource component.

Evidence · text

“an Indicated mineral resource of 6.2 million tonnes grading 0.97 g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedBrewer · copperTonnes: 6200000Grade: 0.12Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:7d18e7b2a701319285c3
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
oxide

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
6200000
Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Baseline indicated resource component.

Evidence · text

“6.2 million tonnes grading 0.97 g/t gold and 0.12% copper”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredBrewer · goldTonnes: 8800000Grade: 0.74Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 210000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:b5a76186caf4801247b2
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
oxide

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
8800000
Grade
0.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
210000
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Baseline inferred resource component.

Negative factors

  • Inferred category limits confidence

Evidence · text

“an Inferred mineral resource of 8.8 million tonnes grading 0.74 g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer · copperTonnes: 8800000Grade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 8300000Contained Unit: lbsView all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:b5a76186caf4801247b2
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
oxide

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
8800000
Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
8300000
Contained Unit
lbs

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Baseline inferred resource component.

Negative factors

  • Inferred category limits confidence

Evidence · text

“8.8 million tonnes grading 0.74 g/t gold and 0.04% copper”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer · goldTonnes: 11900000Grade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 139000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:7b3ea2b88d6ff0bb5447
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
backfill

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
11900000
Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
139000
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Baseline inferred resource component (backfill).

Negative factors

  • Inferred category limits confidence

Evidence · text

“an additional Inferred backfill mineral resource of 11.9 million tonnes grading 0.36 g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer · copperTonnes: 11900000Grade: 0.03Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:7b3ea2b88d6ff0bb5447
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
backfill

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
11900000
Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Baseline inferred resource component (backfill).

Negative factors

  • Inferred category limits confidence

Evidence · text

“11.9 million tonnes grading 0.36 g/t gold and 0.03% copper”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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.