Graphano Reports 8.61 Metres Grading 11.33% Cg from Drilling Program at the Black Pearl Graphite Project

Original announcement by tmx on Oct 7, 2025

Bullish

Company: Graphano Energy Ltd.
Ticker: GEL
Exchange: TSX
Region: Quebec
Primary commodity: Graphite
Secondary commodities: None reported
Document categories: Drill results
Extracted: 2026-08-21 05:44:49 UTC

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Graphano Energy has reported successful initial assay results from its first drilling program at the Black Pearl graphite project in Quebec. The program intersected significant graphite mineralization near the surface, including an 8.61m intercept at 11.33% Cg.

Reasoning: First-ever drill results from the Black Pearl project show strong graphite grades (up to 15.1% Cg in channel samples and 11.33% Cg in drill holes) near surface, validating the exploration model.

Positive factors

high grade intercepts
near-surface continuity
exploration success

Negative factors

low core recovery in specific interval
true width not yet defined

Facts used in scoring: 16

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (16)

BP25-01Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 15.1Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 0.49 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-01
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 15.1
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 0.49 m
From: 10.83 m
To: 11.32 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-01:10.83-11.32
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade intercept but very narrow width.

Evidence · table

“15.10”

Context: 0.49

BP25-01Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 11.33Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 8.61 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-01
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 11.33
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 8.61 m
From: 18.64 m
To: 27.25 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-01:18.64-27.25
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant intercept of high-grade graphite.

Positive factors

strong grade
good width

Evidence · table

“11.33”

Context: 8.61

BP25-01Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 6.73Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 0.85 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-01
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 6.73
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 0.85 m
From: 45.95 m
To: 46.8 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-01:45.95-46.8
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Narrow intercept.

Evidence · table

“6.73”

Context: 0.85

BP25-02Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 6.46Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 0.48 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-02
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 6.46
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 0.48 m
From: 12.73 m
To: 13.21 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-02:12.73-13.21
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very narrow intercept.

Evidence · table

“6.46”

Context: 0.48

BP25-02Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 4.53Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 5.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-02
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 4.53
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 5.5 m
From: 20.5 m
To: 26 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-02:20.5-26.0
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid width and moderate grade.

Evidence · table

“4.53”

Context: 5.50

BP25-02Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 6.65Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-02
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 6.65
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 3 m
From: 23 m
To: 26 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-02:23.0-26.0
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.

Evidence · table

“6.65”

Context: 3.00

BP25-02Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 7.95Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 3.75 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-02
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 7.95
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 3.75 m
From: 31.9 m
To: 35.65 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-02:31.9-35.65
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good grade intercept.

Evidence · table

“7.95”

Context: 3.75

BP25-03Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 7.37Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 4.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-03
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 7.37
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 4.7 m
From: 12 m
To: 16.7 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-03:12.0-16.7
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good grade but 30% core recovery noted for a sub-interval.

Negative factors

low core recovery

Evidence · table

“7.37”

Context: 4.70

BP25-03Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 8.09Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-03
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 8.09
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 1 m
From: 12 m
To: 13 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-03:12.0-13.0
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade but very low core recovery (30%).

Negative factors

low core recovery

Evidence · text

“8.09% Cg which had 30% core recovery”

BP25-03Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 9.94Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 0.5 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: BP25-03
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 9.94
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 0.5 m
From: 25.14 m
To: 25.64 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-03:25.14-25.64
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade but very narrow.

Evidence · table

“9.94”

Context: 0.50

BP25-03Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 7.01Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 3.14 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: BP25-03
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 7.01
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 3.14 m
From: 38.86 m
To: 42 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-03:38.86-42.0
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid grade and width.

Evidence · table

“7.01”

Context: 3.14

BP25-03Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 4.77Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 6.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-03
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 4.77
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 6.5 m
From: 44.5 m
To: 51 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-03:44.5-51.0
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good width with moderate grade.

Evidence · table

“4.77”

Context: 6.50

BP25-04Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 4.95Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 2.05 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-04
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 4.95
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 2.05 m
From: 8.25 m
To: 10.3 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-04:8.25-10.3
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid intercept.

Evidence · table

“4.95”

Context: 2.05

BP25-04Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 3.55Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 0.74 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-04
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 3.55
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 0.74 m
From: 30.16 m
To: 30.9 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-04:30.16-30.9
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Narrow intercept.

Evidence · table

“3.55”

Context: 0.74

BP25-04Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 4.92Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 0.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: BP25-04
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 4.92
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 0.4 m
From: 47.75 m
To: 48.15 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-04:47.75-48.15
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Narrow intercept.

Evidence · table

“4.92”

Context: 0.40

BP25-05Black Pearl · graphiteGrade: 2.43Grade Unit: % CgIntercept: 0.8 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: BP25-05
Project: Black Pearl
Commodity: graphite
Region: canada_qc
Reported Region: Quebec
Ticker: GEL

Geometry

Grade: 2.43
Grade Unit: % Cg
Intercept: 0.8 m
From: 35.9 m
To: 36.7 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: BP25-05:35.9-36.7
Mining Method: unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory: ACTLABS
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade and narrow intercept.

Evidence · table

“2.43”

Context: 0.80

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