Errington Metals Reports Strong 2025 Drill Results and Further Defines Expansion Potential at Errington Zone
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Errington Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- EM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Zinc, Lead, Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 22:07:49 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Errington Metals announced strong 2025 drill results from its Sudbury Basin Project, extending mineralization at the Errington Main and West zones and identifying new gold-rich areas. The company also provided details on a historical mineral resource estimate for the Errington and Vermilion deposits, which, while not current, indicates significant Measured and Indicated resources of copper, zinc, lead, gold, and silver. Robust QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off support the credibility of the new drill data.
Reasoning: Errington Metals reports strong 2025 drill results that extend known mineralization and identify new gold-rich zones, providing a solid foundation for future resource work. The detailed QA/QC and QP sign-off bolster confidence in these new results. While the accompanying resource estimate is historical, it outlines significant base and precious metal tonnes, offering a valuable context for the project's potential, despite its non-current status and older effective date.
Positive factors
- Strong drill results extend mineralization at both Errington Main and West zones, confirming continuity and identifying new gold-rich areas.
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures, including certified lab and QP sign-off, enhance the credibility of the drill results.
- The historical resource estimate provides a significant baseline for the project, with substantial Measured and Indicated tonnes across multiple commodities.
Negative factors
- The resource estimate is historical and not treated as current by the company, requiring further work for verification.
- The effective date of the historical resource estimate is over a year old, raising concerns about data currency.
Facts used in scoring: 60
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: New drill results indicate that Errington Main remains open down dip and Errington West remains open along strike, extending mineralization.
Evidence · text
“New drill results indicate that Errington Main remains open down dip and Errington West remains open along strike.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning certified lab, standards, blanks, and field duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Core samples were collected and handled in accordance with industry-standard procedures and best practices. ... Samples were submitted to MSALABS in Timmins, Ontario who meets the guidelines of ISO1702. accreditation and ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 certification. ... Certified reference material standards and blanks were inserted into the sample stream and internal standards and blanks were concurrently analysed by the lab.”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document states that true widths are expected to be 75% to 100% of drilling widths listed in the table.
Evidence · table
“True widths are expected to be 75% to 100% of drilling widths listed in the table.”
Context: 1.
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: The cut-off grade used for compositing the drill intercepts is not explicitly stated in the drill results section.
Evidence · text
“Significant Drill Intercepts from 2025 drill program include:”
Historical Estimate Onlynegative
Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
Why it applies: The resource estimate is explicitly stated as a 'historical Mineral Resource Estimate' and the company is 'not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources'.
Evidence · text
“Glencore prepared a historical mineral resource estimate for Errington and Vermilion in 2013 and reported updated historical estimates annually through 2024, as summarized in Table 2. A "qualified person" (as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources, and Errington is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources.”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The historical Mineral Resource Estimate appears to have generally followed the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Definitions Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.
Evidence · table
“The current QP notes that while this historical Mineral Resource Estimate appears to have generally followed the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Definitions Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects”
Context: 1.
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: Underground resources were reported using a cut-off grade of 1.0% Zn.
Evidence · table
“Underground resources were reported using a cut-off grade of 1.0% Zn.”
Context: 6.
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: While a current QP reviewed the historical estimate, the original QP for Glencore's estimate is not named, and the current QP has not done sufficient work to classify it as current mineral resources.
Evidence · text
“A "qualified person" (as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources”
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: The effective date of the historical Mineral Resource Estimate is December 31, 2024, while the announcement is from June 2026.
Evidence · table
“The effective date of the historical Mineral Resource Estimate is December 31, 2024.”
Context: 8.
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: The historical resource estimate includes a 'Measured' category for both Errington and Vermilion deposits.
Evidence · table
“Measured”
Context: Errington
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The historical resource estimate includes an 'Indicated' category for both Errington and Vermilion deposits.
Evidence · table
“Indicated”
Context: Errington
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 60. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (55)
EME-25-047Errington mineralized zone · copperGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-047
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 367.1 m
- To
- 372.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 399 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-047:367.1-372.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 480286
- Northing
- 5153988
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
- Elevation
- 285 m
- Azimuth
- 340 °
- Dip
- -63.3 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional copper grade, along with exceptional gold and strong silver credits, in a VMS deposit. The true width is also expected to be substantial.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for VMS deposit type.
- Exceptional gold and strong silver credits.
- True width expected to be 75-100% of reported width.
Evidence · table
“1.07”
Context: 5
EME-25-047Errington mineralized zone · zincGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-047
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 367.1 m
- To
- 372.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 399 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-047:367.1-372.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 480286
- Northing
- 5153988
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
- Elevation
- 285 m
- Azimuth
- 340 °
- Dip
- -63.3 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a very weak zinc grade, but is significantly enhanced by exceptional copper and gold grades, and strong silver credits, in a VMS deposit. The true width is also expected to be substantial.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper and gold grades, and strong silver credits.
- True width expected to be 75-100% of reported width.
Negative factors
- Weak zinc grade for VMS deposit type.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 5
EME-25-047Errington mineralized zone · leadGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-047
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 367.1 m
- To
- 372.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 399 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-047:367.1-372.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 480286
- Northing
- 5153988
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
- Elevation
- 285 m
- Azimuth
- 340 °
- Dip
- -63.3 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a weak lead grade, but is significantly enhanced by exceptional copper and gold grades, and strong silver credits, in a VMS deposit. The true width is also expected to be substantial.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper and gold grades, and strong silver credits.
- True width expected to be 75-100% of reported width.
Negative factors
- Weak lead grade for VMS deposit type.
Evidence · table
“0.24”
Context: 5
EME-25-047Errington mineralized zone · goldGrade: 3.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-047
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 367.1 m
- To
- 372.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 399 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-047:367.1-372.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 480286
- Northing
- 5153988
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
- Elevation
- 285 m
- Azimuth
- 340 °
- Dip
- -63.3 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade, along with exceptional copper and strong silver credits, in a VMS deposit. The true width is also expected to be substantial.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for VMS deposit type.
- Exceptional copper and strong silver credits.
- True width expected to be 75-100% of reported width.
Evidence · table
“3.06”
Context: 5
EME-25-047Errington mineralized zone · silverGrade: 60.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-047
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 60.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 367.1 m
- To
- 372.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 399 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-047:367.1-372.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 480286
- Northing
- 5153988
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
- Elevation
- 285 m
- Azimuth
- 340 °
- Dip
- -63.3 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong silver grade, along with exceptional copper and gold grades, in a VMS deposit. The true width is also expected to be substantial.
Positive factors
- Strong silver grade for VMS deposit type.
- Exceptional copper and gold grades.
- True width expected to be 75-100% of reported width.
Evidence · table
“60.1”
Context: 5
EME-25-039Errington mineralized zone · copperGrade: 2.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-039
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 233.6 m
- To
- 235.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-039:233.6-235.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.9 % copper is exceptional against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 6.1 %·m is below (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 2.9 % copper is exceptional on the vms deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.9”
Context: EME-25-039
EME-25-039Errington mineralized zone · zincGrade: 6.77Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-039
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.77
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 233.6 m
- To
- 235.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-039:233.6-235.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.77 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 14.2 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“6.77”
Context: EME-25-039
EME-25-039Errington mineralized zone · leadGrade: 2.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-039
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 233.6 m
- To
- 235.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-039:233.6-235.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.37 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 5.0 %·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
“2.37”
Context: EME-25-039
EME-25-039Errington mineralized zone · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-039
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 233.6 m
- To
- 235.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-039:233.6-235.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.42 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 0.9 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.42 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.42”
Context: EME-25-039
EME-25-039Errington mineralized zone · silverGrade: 121.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-039
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 121.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 233.6 m
- To
- 235.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-039:233.6-235.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 121.3 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 254.7 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“121.3”
Context: EME-25-039
EME-25-040Errington mineralized zone · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-040
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 66.5 m
- To
- 68.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-040:66.5-68.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.21 % copper is below against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 0.5 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.21 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.4 %) on the vms deposit band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: EME-25-040
EME-25-040Errington mineralized zone · zincGrade: 2.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-040
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.97
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 66.5 m
- To
- 68.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-040:66.5-68.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.97 % zinc is weak against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 6.5 %·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
“2.97”
Context: EME-25-040
EME-25-040Errington mineralized zone · leadGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-040
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 66.5 m
- To
- 68.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-040:66.5-68.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.43 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 0.9 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.43 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.43”
Context: EME-25-040
EME-25-040Errington mineralized zone · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-040
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 66.5 m
- To
- 68.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-040:66.5-68.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.35 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 0.8 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.35 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: EME-25-040
EME-25-040Errington mineralized zone · silverGrade: 26.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-040
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 26.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 66.5 m
- To
- 68.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-040:66.5-68.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 26.5 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 58.3 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 26.5 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
“26.5”
Context: EME-25-040
EME-25-040Errington mineralized zone · copperGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-040
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.9 m
- From
- 217.4 m
- To
- 226.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-040:217.4-226.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.62 % copper is weak against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 5.5 %·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
“0.62”
Context: EME-25-040
EME-25-040Errington mineralized zone · zincGrade: 6.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-040
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.67
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.9 m
- From
- 217.4 m
- To
- 226.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-040:217.4-226.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.67 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 59.4 %·m is moderate.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“6.67”
Context: EME-25-040
EME-25-040Errington mineralized zone · leadGrade: 2.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-040
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.9 m
- From
- 217.4 m
- To
- 226.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-040:217.4-226.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.32 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 20.6 %·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.32”
Context: EME-25-040
EME-25-040Errington mineralized zone · goldGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-040
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.9 m
- From
- 217.4 m
- To
- 226.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-040:217.4-226.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.85 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 7.6 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.85 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.85”
Context: EME-25-040
EME-25-040Errington mineralized zone · silverGrade: 84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-040
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.9 m
- From
- 217.4 m
- To
- 226.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-040:217.4-226.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 84 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 747.6 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“84”
Context: EME-25-040
EME-25-041Errington mineralized zone · copperGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-041
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.7 m
- From
- 50.5 m
- To
- 74.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-041:50.5-74.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.54 % copper is weak against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 12.8 %·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: EME-25-041
EME-25-041Errington mineralized zone · zincGrade: 4.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-041
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.7 m
- From
- 50.5 m
- To
- 74.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-041:50.5-74.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.51 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 106.9 %·m is strong (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 4.51 % zinc is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“4.51”
Context: EME-25-041
EME-25-041Errington mineralized zone · leadGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-041
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.7 m
- From
- 50.5 m
- To
- 74.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-041:50.5-74.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.03 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 24.4 %·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.03”
Context: EME-25-041
EME-25-041Errington mineralized zone · goldGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-041
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.7 m
- From
- 50.5 m
- To
- 74.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-041:50.5-74.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.94 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 22.3 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.94”
Context: EME-25-041
EME-25-041Errington mineralized zone · silverGrade: 61.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-041
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 61.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.7 m
- From
- 50.5 m
- To
- 74.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-041:50.5-74.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 61.1 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1448.1 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
“61.1”
Context: EME-25-041
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.4 m
- From
- 52.5 m
- To
- 58.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:52.5-58.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.4 % copper is weak against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 2.6 %·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
“0.4”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · zincGrade: 9.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.4 m
- From
- 52.5 m
- To
- 58.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:52.5-58.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 9.13 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 58.4 %·m is moderate.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“9.13”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · leadGrade: 2.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.4 m
- From
- 52.5 m
- To
- 58.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:52.5-58.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.14 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 13.7 %·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.14”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · goldGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.4 m
- From
- 52.5 m
- To
- 58.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:52.5-58.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.17 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 7.5 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1.17 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.17”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · silverGrade: 100.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 100.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.4 m
- From
- 52.5 m
- To
- 58.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:52.5-58.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 100.9 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 645.8 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“100.9”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · copperGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.6 m
- From
- 64.7 m
- To
- 74.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:64.7-74.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.94 % copper is moderate against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 9.0 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.94”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · zincGrade: 3.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.86
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.6 m
- From
- 64.7 m
- To
- 74.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:64.7-74.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.86 % zinc is weak against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 37.1 %·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“3.86”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · leadGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.6 m
- From
- 64.7 m
- To
- 74.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:64.7-74.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.82 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 7.9 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.82 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.82”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · goldGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.6 m
- From
- 64.7 m
- To
- 74.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:64.7-74.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.38 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 13.2 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.38”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · silverGrade: 64.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 64.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.6 m
- From
- 64.7 m
- To
- 74.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:64.7-74.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 64.4 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 618.2 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“64.4”
Context: Includes
EME-25-042Errington mineralized zone · copperGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-042
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.91
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 246 m
- To
- 248.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-042:246-248.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.91 % copper is moderate against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 2.0 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.91”
Context: EME-25-042
EME-25-042Errington mineralized zone · zincGrade: 3.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-042
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 246 m
- To
- 248.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-042:246-248.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.47 % zinc is weak against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 7.6 %·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
“3.47”
Context: EME-25-042
EME-25-042Errington mineralized zone · leadGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-042
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 246 m
- To
- 248.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-042:246-248.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.11 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 2.4 %·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
“1.11”
Context: EME-25-042
EME-25-042Errington mineralized zone · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-042
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 246 m
- To
- 248.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-042:246-248.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.37 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 0.8 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.37 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: EME-25-042
EME-25-042Errington mineralized zone · silverGrade: 44.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-042
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 44.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 246 m
- To
- 248.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-042:246-248.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 44.6 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 98.1 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
“44.6”
Context: EME-25-042
EME-25-046Errington mineralized zone · copperGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-046
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.8 m
- From
- 294.2 m
- To
- 308 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-046:294.2-308
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.11 % copper is moderate against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 15.3 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.11”
Context: EME-25-046
EME-25-046Errington mineralized zone · zincGrade: 2.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-046
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.8 m
- From
- 294.2 m
- To
- 308 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-046:294.2-308
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.19 % zinc is weak against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 30.2 %·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.19”
Context: EME-25-046
EME-25-046Errington mineralized zone · leadGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-046
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.8 m
- From
- 294.2 m
- To
- 308 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-046:294.2-308
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.64 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 8.8 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.64 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.64”
Context: EME-25-046
EME-25-046Errington mineralized zone · goldGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-046
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.8 m
- From
- 294.2 m
- To
- 308 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-046:294.2-308
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.02 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 14.1 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.02”
Context: EME-25-046
EME-25-046Errington mineralized zone · silverGrade: 64.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-046
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 64.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.8 m
- From
- 294.2 m
- To
- 308 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-046:294.2-308
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 64.9 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 895.6 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“64.9”
Context: EME-25-046
EME-25-047Errington mineralized zone · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-047
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 21.5 m
- From
- 355.5 m
- To
- 376.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-047:355.5-376.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 % copper is below against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 8.2 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.38 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.4 %) on the vms deposit band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: EME-25-047
EME-25-047Errington mineralized zone · zincGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-047
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 21.5 m
- From
- 355.5 m
- To
- 376.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-047:355.5-376.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 % zinc is below against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 1.7 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.08 % zinc is below the weak threshold (2 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.08”
Context: EME-25-047
EME-25-047Errington mineralized zone · leadGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-047
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 21.5 m
- From
- 355.5 m
- To
- 376.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-047:355.5-376.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 2.8 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.13 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: EME-25-047
EME-25-047Errington mineralized zone · goldGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-047
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.5 m
- From
- 355.5 m
- To
- 376.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-047:355.5-376.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.23 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 26.4 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.23”
Context: EME-25-047
EME-25-047Errington mineralized zone · silverGrade: 24.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EME-25-047
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 24.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.5 m
- From
- 355.5 m
- To
- 376.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EME-25-047:355.5-376.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 24.7 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 531.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“24.7”
Context: EME-25-047
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · copperGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 367.1 m
- To
- 372.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:367.1-372.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.07 % copper is moderate against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 5.4 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.07”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · zincGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 367.1 m
- To
- 372.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:367.1-372.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % zinc is below against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.06 % zinc is below the weak threshold (2 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · leadGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 367.1 m
- To
- 372.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:367.1-372.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.24 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 1.2 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.24 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.24”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · goldGrade: 3.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 367.1 m
- To
- 372.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:367.1-372.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.06 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 15.3 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“3.06”
Context: Includes
IncludesErrington mineralized zone · silverGrade: 60.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Includes
- Project
- Errington mineralized zone
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Geometry
- Grade
- 60.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 367.1 m
- To
- 372.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Includes:367.1-372.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Zone 17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 60.1 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 300.5 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“60.1”
Context: Includes
Resource Estimates (5)
indicatedzincTonnes: 2700000Grade: 4.5Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- EM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2700000
- Grade
- 4.5
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical Indicated resource for zinc shows a strong grade and significant tonnage, providing a valuable baseline for the project, despite its non-current status and stale effective date. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Significant Indicated resource tonnage.
- Strong zinc grade for VMS deposit type.
- NI 43-101 compliant reporting standard.
- Cut-off grade disclosed.
Negative factors
- Resource is historical and not current.
- Effective date is stale.
- No QP sign-off for the original estimate.
Evidence · table
“4.50”
Context: 2.7
indicatedleadTonnes: 2700000Grade: 1.2Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- EM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2700000
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical Indicated resource for zinc shows a strong grade and significant tonnage, providing a valuable baseline for the project, despite its non-current status and stale effective date. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Significant Indicated resource tonnage.
- Strong zinc grade for VMS deposit type.
- NI 43-101 compliant reporting standard.
- Cut-off grade disclosed.
Negative factors
- Resource is historical and not current.
- Effective date is stale.
- No QP sign-off for the original estimate.
Evidence · table
“1.20”
Context: 2.7
indicatedcopperTonnes: 2700000Grade: 1.11Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- EM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2700000
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical Indicated resource for zinc shows a strong grade and significant tonnage, providing a valuable baseline for the project, despite its non-current status and stale effective date. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Significant Indicated resource tonnage.
- Strong zinc grade for VMS deposit type.
- NI 43-101 compliant reporting standard.
- Cut-off grade disclosed.
Negative factors
- Resource is historical and not current.
- Effective date is stale.
- No QP sign-off for the original estimate.
Evidence · table
“1.11”
Context: 2.7
indicatedsilverTonnes: 2700000Grade: 53Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- EM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2700000
- Grade
- 53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical Indicated resource for zinc shows a strong grade and significant tonnage, providing a valuable baseline for the project, despite its non-current status and stale effective date. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Significant Indicated resource tonnage.
- Strong zinc grade for VMS deposit type.
- NI 43-101 compliant reporting standard.
- Cut-off grade disclosed.
Negative factors
- Resource is historical and not current.
- Effective date is stale.
- No QP sign-off for the original estimate.
Evidence · table
“53”
Context: 2.7
indicatedgoldTonnes: 2700000Grade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- EM
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2700000
- Grade
- 0.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical Indicated resource for zinc shows a strong grade and significant tonnage, providing a valuable baseline for the project, despite its non-current status and stale effective date. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Significant Indicated resource tonnage.
- Strong zinc grade for VMS deposit type.
- NI 43-101 compliant reporting standard.
- Cut-off grade disclosed.
Negative factors
- Resource is historical and not current.
- Effective date is stale.
- No QP sign-off for the original estimate.
Evidence · table
“0.84”
Context: 2.7
How Atlas produces this analysis
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