First Drill Assay Results from Tirzzit Project
Original announcement by lse on
- Company
- Talisman Metals PLC
- Ticker
- TLM
- Exchange
- LSE
- Region
- Morocco
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-21 07:06:24 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Talisman Metals PLC has announced the first drill assay results from its Tirzzit Project in Morocco, confirming copper-silver mineralisation within the Late Precambrian basal series. Highlight intercepts include 1.56% Cu and 64 g/t Ag over 2m in hole TRC01. The company is currently conducting an ongoing RC drilling program to define the extent and geometry of the strata.
Reasoning: First assay results from the Tirzzit project confirm the presence of expected copper-silver mineralisation in the basal series strata with strong initial intercepts.
Positive factors
- consistent copper mineralisation confirmed
- high grade copper-silver intercepts
- QA/QC protocols disclosed including certified lab and CRM
- Qualified Person sign-off provided
Negative factors
- limited number of field duplicates reported
Facts used in scoring: 15
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes details on blanks, field duplicates, and CRMs, and names a certified lab.
Evidence · text
“The QA/QC protocol included the systematic insertion of blank samples and field duplicates”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document notes that true width is expected to be 90 to 100% of downhole thickness.
Evidence · text
“True width is expected to be 90 to 100% of down hole thickness”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (15)
TRC01Tirzzit · silverGrade: 64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC01
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 8 m
- To
- 10 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC01:8-10
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 64 g/t Ag is a strong intercept for this project type.
Positive factors
- high grade silver intercept
Evidence · table
“64”
Context: 2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC01Tirzzit · copperGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC01
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 8 m
- To
- 10 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC01:8-10
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.56% Cu is a significant intercept for a sediment-hosted system.
Positive factors
- strong copper grade
Evidence · table
“1.56”
Context: 2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC02Tirzzit · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC02
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 2 m
- To
- 12 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC02:2-12
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.31% Cu over 10m is a solid intercept for a sediment-hosted system.
Positive factors
- good width
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 10
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC02Tirzzit · silverGrade: 15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC02
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 11 m
- To
- 12 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC02:11-12
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval within TRC02.
Evidence · table
“15”
Context: 1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC02Tirzzit · copperGrade: 2.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC02
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 11 m
- To
- 12 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC02:11-12
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2.08% Cu is a very strong intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“2.08”
Context: 1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC03Tirzzit · silverGrade: 6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC03
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 51 m
- To
- 55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 51 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC03:51-55
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade silver intercept.
Evidence · table
“6”
Context: 4
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC03Tirzzit · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC03
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 51 m
- To
- 55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 51 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC03:51-55
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.18% Cu is below the expected mineralisation threshold.
Negative factors
- low grade copper
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 4
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC04Tirzzit · silverGrade: 7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC04
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 83 m
- To
- 88 m
- Intercept Depth
- 83 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC04:83-88
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate silver intercept.
Evidence · table
“7”
Context: 5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC04Tirzzit · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC04
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 83 m
- To
- 88 m
- Intercept Depth
- 83 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC04:83-88
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.31% Cu over 5m is a consistent intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC04Tirzzit · silverGrade: 19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC04
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 87 m
- To
- 88 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC04:87-88
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 19 g/t Ag is a strong sub-interval.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“19”
Context: 1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC04Tirzzit · copperGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC04
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 87 m
- To
- 88 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC04:87-88
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.05% Cu is a strong sub-interval.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“1.05”
Context: 1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC02Tirzzit · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC02
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- -1 m
- To
- 11 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC02:-1-11
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 12.0 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1 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
“1”
Context: TRC02
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC02Tirzzit · copperGrade: 15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC02
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- -1 m
- To
- 11 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC02:-1-11
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 15 % copper is exceptional against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 180.0 %·m is strong (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 15 % copper is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“15”
Context: TRC02
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC04Tirzzit · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 88 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC04
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 88 m
- From
- -1 m
- To
- 87 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC04:-1-87
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 88.0 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1 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
“1”
Context: TRC04
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TRC04Tirzzit · copperGrade: 19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 88 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TRC04
- Project
- Tirzzit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- morocco
- Reported Region
- morocco
- Ticker
- TLM
Geometry
- Grade
- 19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 88 m
- From
- -1 m
- To
- 87 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TRC04:-1-87
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Labomine
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 19 % copper is exceptional against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1672.0 %·m is exceptional.
Positive factors
- 19 % copper is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“19”
Context: TRC04
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
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