Eastport Critical Metals Intersects over 120m of Copper Mineralisation in Step-Out Diamond Drilling at NAK-East, Extending the NAK Strike Length by 5km
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Eastport Critical Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- EVI
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Botswana
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 10:26:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Eastport Critical Metals announced positive step-out diamond drill results from its NAK-East and NAK-West targets at the Matsitama Copper Project in Botswana. The drilling identified thick copper-rich mineralized zones, extending the known strike length of mineralization by up to 10 kilometres. These results provide greater confidence in the geological model and highlight significant potential for resource expansion.
Reasoning: Eastport Critical Metals announced positive step-out drill results that significantly extend the known copper mineralization at its Matsitama Project by up to 10 km. The drilling intersected long intervals of copper, including one bonanza-grade intercept, which substantially increases the project's exploration potential, despite the historical resource being non-current and non-NI 43-101 compliant.
Positive factors
- significant strike length extension
- long intercepts of mineralization
- confirmation of geological model
- potential for resource expansion
Negative factors
- historical resource is non-compliant and stale
- true width not reported for new intercepts
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 17
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (17)
NEDD25-001Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 1350Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 18.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD25-001
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1350
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 18.1 m
- From
- 109 m
- To
- 127.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD25-001:109.0-127.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept, while of moderate length, shows below weak copper grade for an open-pit scenario, but contributes to the overall step-out extension of mineralization.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
Negative factors
- apparent width only
- below weak grade
Evidence · text
“18.1 m @ 1,350 ppm Cu from 109.0 m downhole”
NEDD25-001Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 2146Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD25-001
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2146
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 109 m
- To
- 112 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD25-001:109.0-112.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a slightly higher copper grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall positive step-out results.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
Negative factors
- apparent width only
- below weak grade
Evidence · text
“3.0 m @ 2,146 ppm Cu from 109.0 m”
NEDD25-001Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 2027Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD25-001
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2027
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 122 m
- To
- 127 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD25-001:122.0-127.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a slightly higher copper grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall positive step-out results.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
Negative factors
- apparent width only
- below weak grade
Evidence · text
“5.0 m @ 2,027 ppm Cu from 122.0 m”
NEDD25-001Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 1039Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 30.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD25-001
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1039
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 30.9 m
- From
- 141 m
- To
- 171.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD25-001:141.0-171.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept, while showing below weak copper grade for an open-pit scenario, is significant for extending the known mineralization in a new area.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
- long intercept
Negative factors
- apparent width only
- below weak grade
Evidence · text
“30.9 m @ 1,039 ppm Cu from 141.0 m downhole”
NEDD25-001Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 1484Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 12.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD25-001
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1484
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 12.7 m
- From
- 141 m
- To
- 153.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD25-001:141.0-153.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows below weak copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall positive step-out results.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
Negative factors
- apparent width only
- below weak grade
Evidence · text
“12.7 m @ 1,484 ppm Cu from 141.0 m”
NEDD25-002Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 1185Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 97.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD25-002
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1185
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 97.4 m
- From
- 64.9 m
- To
- 162.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD25-002:64.9-162.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept, while showing below weak copper grade for an open-pit scenario, is highly material for extending the known mineralization in a new area.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
- long intercept
Negative factors
- apparent width only
- below weak grade
Evidence · text
“97.4 m @ 1,185 ppm Cu from 64.9m downhole”
NEDD25-002Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 2269Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD25-002
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2269
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 86 m
- To
- 113 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD25-002:86.0-113.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long sub-interval, while showing below weak copper grade for an open-pit scenario, is highly material for extending the known mineralization in a new area.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
- long intercept
Negative factors
- apparent width only
- below weak grade
Evidence · text
“27.0 m @ 2,269 ppm Cu from 86.0 m”
NEDD25-002Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 3544Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 10.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD25-002
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3544
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 10.8 m
- From
- 86 m
- To
- 96.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD25-002:86.0-96.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate copper grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the positive step-out results.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
- moderate grade
Negative factors
- apparent width only
Evidence · text
“10.8 m @ 3,544 ppm Cu from 86.0 m”
NEDD25-002Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 1975Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 9.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD25-002
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1975
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 9.9 m
- From
- 151.4 m
- To
- 161.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD25-002:151.4-161.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows below weak copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall positive step-out results.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
Negative factors
- apparent width only
- below weak grade
Evidence · text
“9.9 m @ 1,975 ppm Cu from 151.4 m”
NEDD25-002Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 3456Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD25-002
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3456
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 151.4 m
- To
- 155.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD25-002:151.4-155.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate copper grade over a narrow width, significantly contributing to the positive step-out results.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
- moderate grade
Negative factors
- apparent width only
Evidence · text
“4.0 m @ 3,456 ppm Cu from 151.4 m”
NEDD26-003Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 1118Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 122.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD26-003
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1118
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 122.4 m
- From
- 85 m
- To
- 207.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD26-003:85.0-207.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptionally long intercept, while showing below weak copper grade for an open-pit scenario, is highly material for extending the known mineralization in a new area.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
- long intercept
Negative factors
- apparent width only
- below weak grade
Evidence · text
“122.4 m @ 1,118 ppm Cu from 85.0 m downhole”
NEDD26-003Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 21230Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 35 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD26-003
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 21230
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 35 m
- From
- 138.1 m
- To
- 173.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD26-003:138.1-173.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept with an exceptional copper grade is a bonanza intercept, highly material for extending the known mineralization in a new area.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
- bonanza intercept
- long intercept
Negative factors
- apparent width only
Evidence · text
“35.0 m @ 2,1230 ppm Cu from 138.1 m”
NEDD26-003Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 3501Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NEDD26-003
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3501
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 152.1 m
- To
- 164.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NEDD26-003:152.1-164.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate copper grade over a good width, significantly contributing to the positive step-out results.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
- moderate grade
Negative factors
- apparent width only
Evidence · text
“12.0 m @ 3,501 ppm Cu from 152.1 m”
NWDD25-009Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 1527Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 10.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NWDD25-009
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1527
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 10.7 m
- From
- 148 m
- To
- 158.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NWDD25-009:148.0-158.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall positive step-out results at Nak-West.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
- weak grade
Negative factors
- apparent width only
Evidence · text
“10.7 m @ 1,527 ppm Cu from 148.0 m downhole”
NWDD25-009Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 3326Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NWDD25-009
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3326
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 155.6 m
- To
- 158.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NWDD25-009:155.6-158.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate copper grade over a narrow width, significantly contributing to the positive step-out results at Nak-West.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
- moderate grade
Negative factors
- apparent width only
Evidence · text
“3.1 m @ 3,326 ppm Cu from 155.6 m”
NWDD25-009Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 1284Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 10.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NWDD25-009
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1284
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 10.6 m
- From
- 215.6 m
- To
- 226.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NWDD25-009:215.6-226.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows below weak copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall positive step-out results at Nak-West.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
Negative factors
- apparent width only
- below weak grade
Evidence · text
“10.6 m @ 1,284 ppm Cu from 215.6 m”
NWDD25-010Matsitama Copper Project · copperGrade: 2429Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NWDD25-010
- Project
- Matsitama Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- EVI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2429
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 5.5 m
- From
- 96.6 m
- To
- 102.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NWDD25-010:96.6-102.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows below weak copper grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall positive step-out results at Nak-West.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
Negative factors
- apparent width only
- below weak grade
Evidence · text
“5.5 m @ 2,429 ppm Cu from 96.6 m downhole”
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