IDEX Metals Confirms Significant Tungsten Enrichment at Freeze, Including 180.5 Metres of 0.11% WO?, 72.2 Metres of 0.13% WO?, and 1.2 Metres of 1.55% WO? in 2025 Drilling at Kismet
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- IDEX Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- IDEX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Idaho, USA
- Primary commodity
- Tungsten
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Molybdenum, Silver, Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 20:53:21 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
IDEX Metals has confirmed significant tungsten enrichment at the Freeze Property in Idaho using a more accurate sodium peroxide fusion (SPF) re-assay method. The results include high-grade internal zones and broad mineralization, adding a critical-metals dimension to the existing copper-molybdenum porphyry system.
Reasoning: The re-assay results using sodium peroxide fusion (SPF) revealed significantly higher tungsten grades than previously reported via four-acid digestion, uncovering high-grade internal zones and broad enrichment in a known Cu-Mo system.
Positive factors
- Significant tungsten enrichment confirmed via superior analytical method (SPF)
- High-grade internal zones identified within broad mineralization
- Visible coarse scheelite provides geological validation
- Adds a new critical-metal dimension to an existing Cu-Mo system
Negative factors
- Early-stage results from only two drill holes
Facts used in scoring: 5
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 mentions use of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates, and names AGAT Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“The Company’s QA/QC program includes the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks and duplicates, as appropriate.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 1.55% WO3 is exceptionally high for a tungsten porphyry-related system.
Evidence · text
“1.21 metres grading 1.55% WO 3”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
KSMT25002Freeze · tungstenGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: % WO3Intercept: 180.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KSMT25002
- Project
- Freeze
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- Idaho, USA
- Ticker
- IDEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- % WO3
- Intercept
- 180.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KSMT25002:0-180.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Azimuth
- 353 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 180.5m interval demonstrates broad tungsten enrichment.
Positive factors
- Broad mineralization width
Evidence · text
“180.5-metre interval grading 0.11% WO in KSMT25002”
KSMT25005Freeze · tungstenGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: % WO3Intercept: 72.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KSMT25005
- Project
- Freeze
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- Idaho, USA
- Ticker
- IDEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- % WO3
- Intercept
- 72.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KSMT25005:0-72.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 72.2m interval demonstrates broad tungsten enrichment.
Positive factors
- Broad mineralization width
Evidence · text
“72.2-metre interval grading 0.13% WO”
KSMT25005Freeze · tungstenGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: % WO3Intercept: 1.21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KSMT25005
- Project
- Freeze
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- Idaho, USA
- Ticker
- IDEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.55
- Grade Unit
- % WO3
- Intercept
- 1.21 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KSMT25005:0-1.21
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.21m at 1.55% WO3 is a high-grade internal zone.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“1.21 metres grading 1.55% WO 3”
KSMT25005Freeze · tungstenGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: % WO3Intercept: 3.33 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KSMT25005
- Project
- Freeze
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- Idaho, USA
- Ticker
- IDEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- % WO3
- Intercept
- 3.33 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KSMT25005:0-3.33
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade internal zone identified.
Evidence · text
“3.33 metres grading 0.71% WO”
KSMT25002Freeze · tungstenGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: % WO3Intercept: 13.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KSMT25002
- Project
- Freeze
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- Idaho, USA
- Ticker
- IDEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- % WO3
- Intercept
- 13.85 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KSMT25002:0-13.85
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Azimuth
- 353 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- AGAT Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade internal zone identified.
Evidence · text
“13.85 metres grading 0.23% WO”
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