# Deeper Mt Chalmers copper-gold hits frame a striking picture for QMines Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e Original source: https://stockhead.com.au/resources/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines/ Publisher: stockhead Original announcement: 2026-10-19T01:15:26.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T03:07:43.697Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T03:07:43.697Z - Company: QMines - Ticker: QML - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: central Queensland - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Zinc - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-10-19 03:07:44 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary QMines has reported high-grade copper-gold drill results from pontoon drilling beneath the Mt Chalmers pit in Queensland. The intercepts, including a 26.2m hit at 2% CuEq, are intended to support a forthcoming mining-ready resource update and metallurgical studies. Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercepts \(up to 5.4% Cu\) in new pontoon drilling below the existing pit, providing material for a resource upgrade. - Positive factor: High-grade copper-gold intercepts below the pit - Positive factor: Consistent with VHMS deposit model - Positive factor: Supports upcoming resource update and metallurgical studies - Negative factor: Drilling difficulties led to abandonment of hole 26MCDD048 Facts used in scoring: 13 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling beneath the pit and east/southeast of previous hits extends the known mineralisation. Evidence · text > More mineralisation encountered east and southeast of the standout hit **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 mentions diamond core and high-grade assays, implying standard protocols, though specific lab names are not in this snippet. Evidence · text > the diamond core showed semi-massive sulphides ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (13) ### 26MCDD043 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-0) Mt Chalmers · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD043 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 1.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 26.2 m - From: 36.4 m - To: 62.6 m - Intercept Depth: 36.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD043:36.4-62.6 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Top hit from new pontoon drilling below the pit. - Positive factor: Significant width and high grade Evidence · text > 26.2m at 1.3% copper and 0.7g/t gold \(2% copper equivalent\) from 36.4m #### 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 **Metal Equivalent Opaque** Polarity: negative Definition: Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD043 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-1) Mt Chalmers · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD043 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26.2 m - From: 36.4 m - To: 62.6 m - Intercept Depth: 36.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD043:36.4-62.6 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Part of the primary high-grade intercept. - Positive factor: High grade for the zone Evidence · text > 26.2m at 1.3% copper and 0.7g/t gold \(2% copper equivalent\) #### 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 **Metal Equivalent Opaque** Polarity: negative Definition: Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD043 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-2) Mt Chalmers · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD043 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 5.4 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD043:sub-interval - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within the main intercept. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade copper Evidence · text > including 2.4m at 5.4% Cu #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD043 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-3) Mt Chalmers · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD043 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 3.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD043:sub-interval - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within the main intercept. - Positive factor: High grade gold Evidence · text > including 2.4m at 5.4% Cu and 3.8g/t Au #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD043 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-4) Mt Chalmers · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD043 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 10.4 m - From: 65.6 m - To: 76 m - Intercept Depth: 65.6 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD043:65.6-76 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lower grade intercept compared to the top hit. - Positive factor: Identifies further mineralisation lower in the hole Evidence · text > 10.4m at 0.7% copper from 65.6m #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD043 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-5) Mt Chalmers · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD043 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 2.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD043:sub-interval - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Sub-interval within the 10.4m intercept. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including 1.4m at 2.3% copper #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD047 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-6) Mt Chalmers · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD047 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 1.8 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7.6 m - From: 42.1 m - To: 49.7 m - Intercept Depth: 42.1 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD047:42.1-49.7 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 3.2 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade intercept east of the main intersection. - Positive factor: Strong CuEq grade Evidence · text > 7.6m at 1.8% Cu and 1.5g/t Au \(3.2% CuEq\) from 42.1m #### 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 **Metal Equivalent Opaque** Polarity: negative Definition: Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD047 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-7) Mt Chalmers · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD047 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 1.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.6 m - From: 42.1 m - To: 49.7 m - Intercept Depth: 42.1 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD047:42.1-49.7 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 3.2 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Part of the 7.6m intercept. - Positive factor: Strong gold component Evidence · text > 7.6m at 1.8% Cu and 1.5g/t Au \(3.2% CuEq\) from 42.1m #### 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 **Metal Equivalent Opaque** Polarity: negative Definition: Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD047 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-8) Mt Chalmers · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD047 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 3.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD047:sub-interval - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 4 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval in hole 26MCDD047. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > A separate 1.4m interval in the same hole ran at 3.1% Cu and 1g/t Au \(4% CuEq\) #### 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 **Metal Equivalent Opaque** Polarity: negative Definition: Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD047 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-9) Mt Chalmers · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD047 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD047:sub-interval - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 4 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Part of the 1.4m sub-interval. - Positive factor: Consistent gold grade Evidence · text > A separate 1.4m interval in the same hole ran at 3.1% Cu and 1g/t Au \(4% CuEq\) #### 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 **Metal Equivalent Opaque** Polarity: negative Definition: Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD048 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-10) Mt Chalmers · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD048 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 13 m - From: 50 m - To: 63 m - Intercept Depth: 50 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD048:50-63 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept in a hole that had to be abandoned. - Positive factor: Identifies mineralisation south-southeast - Negative factor: Drilling difficulties led to abandonment Evidence · text > returned 13m at 1% copper and 0.4g/t gold \(1.5% CuEq\) from 50m #### 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 **Metal Equivalent Opaque** Polarity: negative Definition: Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD048 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-11) Mt Chalmers · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD048 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 13 m - From: 50 m - To: 63 m - Intercept Depth: 50 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD048:50-63 - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Part of the 13m intercept in an abandoned hole. - Negative factor: Drilling difficulties led to abandonment Evidence · text > returned 13m at 1% copper and 0.4g/t gold \(1.5% CuEq\) from 50m #### 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 **Metal Equivalent Opaque** Polarity: negative Definition: Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### 26MCDD048 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/deeper-mt-chalmers-copper-gold-hits-frame-a-striking-picture-for-qmines--4dba42c4-1116-47fe-90f5-c09a65d6e97e#fact-drill-facts-12) Mt Chalmers · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 26MCDD048 - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 1.5 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: vms - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 26MCDD048:sub-interval - Mining Method: underground #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval in an abandoned hole. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval - Negative factor: Drilling difficulties led to abandonment Evidence · text > including 6m at 1.5% copper #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ## 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.