Emergent Metals Corp. Reports Positive Drill Results From West Santa Fe, NV

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Emergent Metals Corp.
Ticker
EMR
Exchange
TSX
Region
Nevada
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-21 10:34:33 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Emergent Metals Corp. has announced the first assay results from a 2025 maiden drilling program at its West Santa Fe property in Nevada, conducted by Lahontan Gold Corp. The results include several gold and silver intercepts from reverse circulation holes, suggesting potential satellite mineralization near the Santa Fe Mine Project.

Reasoning: The announcement reports the first modern RC drill results from the West Santa Fe property, showing gold and silver mineralization, though the company notes it has not yet verified the data provided by Lahontan.

Positive factors

  • first modern drilling results
  • presence of silver credits
  • potential satellite deposit to flagship mine

Negative factors

  • results reported by partner (Lahontan) and not yet verified by Emergent
  • grades are relatively low for exploration targets

Facts used in scoring: 26

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 26. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (26)

WSF25-02RWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-02R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
48.8 m
From
13.7 m
To
62.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-02R:13.7-62.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intercept of 48.8m at 0.39 g/t Au is relatively low grade.

Negative factors

  • low grade

Evidence · table

“0.39”

Context: 48.8

WSF25-02RWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 38.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-02R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
38.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
48.8 m
From
13.7 m
To
62.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-02R:13.7-62.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade of 38.4 g/t accompanies the gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“38.4”

Context: 48.8

WSF25-02RWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-02R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.7 m
From
47.2 m
To
57.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-02R:47.2-57.9
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval within WSF25-02R.

Evidence · table

“0.98”

Context: 10.7

WSF25-02RWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 72.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-02R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
72.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.7 m
From
47.2 m
To
57.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-02R:47.2-57.9
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher grade silver sub-interval within WSF25-02R.

Evidence · table

“72.5”

Context: 10.7

WSF25-05RWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-05R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
45.7 m
From
0 m
To
45.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-05R:0-45.7
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intercept of 45.7m at 0.36 g/t Au is relatively low grade.

Negative factors

  • low grade

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: 45.7

WSF25-05RWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 24.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-05R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
24.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
45.7 m
From
0 m
To
45.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-05R:0-45.7
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade of 24.7 g/t accompanies the gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“24.7”

Context: 45.7

WSF25-05RWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-05R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.2 m
From
33.5 m
To
42.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-05R:33.5-42.7
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval with improved gold grade.

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: 9.2

WSF25-05RWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 63.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-05R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
63.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.2 m
From
33.5 m
To
42.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-05R:33.5-42.7
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval with improved silver grade.

Evidence · table

“63.9”

Context: 9.2

WSF25-05RWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-05R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.6 m
From
68.6 m
To
76.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-05R:68.6-76.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval with improved gold grade.

Evidence · table

“0,74”

Context: 7.6

WSF25-05RWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 23.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-05R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
23.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.6 m
From
68.6 m
To
76.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-05R:68.6-76.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval with silver grade.

Evidence · table

“23.3”

Context: 7.6

WSF25-06RWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-06R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54.9 m
From
24.4 m
To
79.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-06R:24.4-79.3
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intercept of 54.9m at 0.52 g/t Au is relatively low grade.

Negative factors

  • low grade

Evidence · table

“0.52”

Context: 54.9

WSF25-06RWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 40.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-06R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
40.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54.9 m
From
24.4 m
To
79.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-06R:24.4-79.3
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade of 40.5 g/t accompanies the gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“40.5”

Context: 54.9

WSF25-06RWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-06R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.8 m
From
27.4 m
To
44.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-06R:27.4-44.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval within WSF25-06R.

Evidence · table

“0.85”

Context: 16.8

WSF25-06RWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 76.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-06R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
76.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.8 m
From
27.4 m
To
44.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-06R:27.4-44.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher grade silver sub-interval within WSF25-06R.

Evidence · table

“76.4”

Context: 16.8

WSF25-06RWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-06R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.7 m
From
64 m
To
77.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-06R:64.0-77.7
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval with improved gold grade.

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: 13.7

WSF25-06RWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 52.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WSF25-06R
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
52.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.7 m
From
64 m
To
77.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WSF25-06R:64.0-77.7
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval with silver grade.

Evidence · table

“52.2”

Context: 13.7

IncludingWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.7 m
From
47.2 m
To
57.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:47.2-57.9
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.98 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 10.5 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.98”

Context: Including

IncludingWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 72.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
72.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.7 m
From
47.2 m
To
57.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:47.2-57.9
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 72.5 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 775.8 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“72.5”

Context: Including

IncludingWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.2 m
From
33.5 m
To
42.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:33.5-42.7
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.54 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 5.0 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: Including

IncludingWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 63.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
63.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.2 m
From
33.5 m
To
42.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:33.5-42.7
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 63.9 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 587.9 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“63.9”

Context: Including

IncludingWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.6 m
From
68.6 m
To
76.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:68.6-76.2
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 74 g/t gold is exceptional against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 562.4 g/t·m is exceptional.

Positive factors

  • 74 g/t gold is exceptional on the default band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0,74”

Context: Including

IncludingWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 23.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
23.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.6 m
From
68.6 m
To
76.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:68.6-76.2
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 23.3 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 177.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 23.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“23.3”

Context: Including

IncludingWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.8 m
From
27.4 m
To
44.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:27.4-44.2
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.85 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 14.3 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.85”

Context: Including

IncludingWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 76.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
76.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.8 m
From
27.4 m
To
44.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:27.4-44.2
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 76.4 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1283.5 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“76.4”

Context: Including

IncludingWest Santa Fe · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.7 m
From
64 m
To
77.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:64-77.7
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.7 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 9.6 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: Including

IncludingWest Santa Fe · silverGrade: 52.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
West Santa Fe
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
EMR

Geometry

Grade
52.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.7 m
From
64 m
To
77.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:64-77.7
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 52.2 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 715.1 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“52.2”

Context: Including

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