Core Nickel Announces Assay Results from Winter Drill Program at Halfway Lake and Provides Update on the Mel Deposit

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Core Nickel Corp.
Ticker
CNCO
Exchange
TSX
Region
Manitoba
Primary commodity
Nickel
Secondary commodities
Copper, Cobalt
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-21 08:03:10 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Core Nickel has reported nickel-bearing massive sulphide and ultramafic-hosted mineralization from its winter 2025 drill program at the Halfway Lake Project. The results confirm the presence of a fertile nickel-sulphide system along the HL-04 conductive trend. The company is also working toward a modern NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate for the Mel deposit.

Reasoning: The program successfully intersected nickel-bearing massive sulphides and ultramafic source rocks along a conductive trend, confirming the system's fertility. While true widths are not yet determined, the presence of high-grade sub-intervals (0.8% Ni) is a positive exploration signal.

Positive factors

  • intersection of nickel-bearing massive sulphides
  • presence of ultramafic source rocks
  • QA/QC disclosed

Negative factors

  • apparent width only (true width not disclosed)
  • historical resource requires verification

Facts used in scoring: 27

Atlas analysis — Core Nickel Corp.: Core Nickel Announces Assay Results from Winter Drill Program at Halfway Lake and Provides Update on the Mel Deposit. 0.26 % over 7.7 m; 0.15 % over 9.8 m; 0.12 % over 11.9 m

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 mentions blanks, standards, and duplicates inserted by Core Nickel and SRC.

Evidence · text

“Blanks, standard reference materials, and duplicates are inserted into the sample stream”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that all reported intervals are drillhole depths and do not represent true thicknesses.

Evidence · text

“All reported depths and intervals are drillhole depths and intervals, and do not represent true thicknesses, which have yet to be determined.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 27. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (27)

HFW-25-007Halfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-007
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
44.3 m
To
44.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-007:44.3-44.6
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Anomalous nickel enrichment in massive sulphides.

HFW-25-007Halfway Lake · copperGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-007
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
44.3 m
To
44.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-007:44.3-44.6
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace copper in massive sulphides.

HFW-25-007Halfway Lake · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-007
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
44.3 m
To
44.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-007:44.3-44.6
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace cobalt in massive sulphides.

HFW-25-007Halfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-007
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.8 m
From
72.8 m
To
82.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-007:72.8-82.6
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel in massive sulphides with pegmatite.

HFW-25-007Halfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-007
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.7 m
From
72.8 m
To
73.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-007:72.8-73.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong nickel grade in massive sulphides.

HFW-25-007Halfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-007
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.4 m
From
76.1 m
To
76.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-007:76.1-76.4
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel in massive sulphides.

HFW-25-010Halfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-010
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
From
39.2 m
To
40.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-010:39.2-40.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Anomalous nickel in semi-massive sulphides.

HFW-25-015Halfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-015
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.7 m
From
37.4 m
To
45.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-015:37.4-45.1
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel in ultramafic source rocks.

HFW-25-015Halfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-015
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.1 m
From
43 m
To
44.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-015:43.0-44.1
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade nickel in ultramafic rocks.

HFW-25-015Halfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-015
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.9 m
From
72.2 m
To
84.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-015:72.2-84.1
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel in massive sulphide with pegmatite.

HFW-25-015Halfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-015
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.5 m
From
75.3 m
To
75.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-015:75.3-75.8
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval in massive sulphide.

HFW-25-015Halfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HFW-25-015
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
From
77.9 m
To
78.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HFW-25-015:77.9-78.9
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories (SRC)
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
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval in massive sulphide.

IncludesHalfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.7 m
From
72.8 m
To
73.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:72.8-73.5
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.8 % nickel is moderate against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.80”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.7 m
From
72.8 m
To
73.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:72.8-73.5
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.15 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.15 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.7 m
From
72.8 m
To
73.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:72.8-73.5
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.4 m
From
76.1 m
To
76.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:76.1-76.4
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.47 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.4 m
From
76.1 m
To
76.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:76.1-76.4
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.4 m
From
76.1 m
To
76.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:76.1-76.4
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.1 m
From
43 m
To
44.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:43-44.1
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.65 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.65”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.1 m
From
43 m
To
44.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:43-44.1
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.1 m
From
43 m
To
44.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:43-44.1
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.5 m
From
75.3 m
To
75.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:75.3-75.8
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.48 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.48”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · copperGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.5 m
From
75.3 m
To
75.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:75.3-75.8
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.08 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.5 m
From
75.3 m
To
75.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:75.3-75.8
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · nickelGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
From
77.9 m
To
78.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:77.9-78.9
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.45 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.45”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
From
77.9 m
To
78.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:77.9-78.9
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.1 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: Includes

IncludesHalfway Lake · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Halfway Lake
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
Manitoba
Ticker
CNCO

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
From
77.9 m
To
78.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Includes:77.9-78.9
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: Includes

How Atlas produces this analysis

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