# KOOTENAY REPORTS DRILL RESULTS FROM LUPE VEIN AS 60,000-METER COLUMBA PROGRAM ADVANCES Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/KTN.V/press-releases/7891550078025853 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-22T12:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T13:23:50.771Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T13:23:50.771Z - Company: Kootenay Silver Inc. - Ticker: KTN.V - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Chihuahua, Mexico - Primary commodity: Silver - Secondary commodities: Lead, Zinc - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-22 13:23:51 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Kootenay Silver Inc. reported new drill results from expansion drilling at its Columba High-Grade Silver Project in Mexico, focusing on the Lupe Vein. Highlights include 84.45 meters at 94 gpt silver \(57.43m true width\) and 6.02 meters at 759 gpt silver \(3.01m true width\), with bonanza grades up to 4,040 gpt silver. The drilling has expanded the Lupe Vein system to 520 meters of strike and 450 meters of vertical extent, and it remains open for further expansion. Reasoning: Kootenay Silver reported multiple high-grade and broad silver intercepts, including bonanza grades, from expansion drilling at its Columba project. These results significantly extend the known mineralization of the Lupe Vein system, which remains open, and represent a substantial improvement over previous best results for silver and lead. The release includes detailed QA/QC and QP sign-off, although gold assays are pending. - Positive factor: High-grade silver intercepts, including bonanza grades up to 4,040 gpt Ag. - Positive factor: Broad mineralized zones, with one intercept of 84.45m at 94 gpt Ag. - Positive factor: Expansion of the Lupe Vein system along strike and to depth, which remains open. - Positive factor: True width estimates provided for all significant intercepts. - Positive factor: Detailed QA/QC procedures disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off. - Positive factor: Significant improvement over prior best grade and grade x metres for silver and lead. - Negative factor: Gold assay results are outstanding, so the full economic potential of the intercepts is not yet known. - Negative factor: The referenced maiden Mineral Resource Estimate is over a year old, raising concerns about data currency. Facts used in scoring: 46 ## Classification and evidence No classification tags are available. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 46. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (46) ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-0) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 94 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 84.45 m - True Width: 57.43 m - From: 392.55 m - To: 477 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:392.55-477 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept represents a broad mineralized zone with a moderate silver grade and significant true width, indicating good continuity and potential for bulk tonnage, which is a positive for resource expansion. - Positive factor: Broad mineralized zone \(84.45m\) indicating significant continuity. - Positive factor: True width \(57.43m\) is substantial, suggesting a wide target. - Positive factor: Grade \(94 gpt Ag\) is moderate for epithermal silver, but strong given the width. - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 94 Context: 84.45 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '57.43m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 57.43m estimated true width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-1) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 84.45 m - True Width: 57.43 m - From: 392.55 m - To: 477 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:392.55-477 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: While the intercept is broad, the lead grade is very low, suggesting it is not a primary economic driver for this metal, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature. - Positive factor: Broad mineralized zone \(84.45m\) indicating significant continuity. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.1%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.1 Context: 84.45 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '57.43m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 57.43m estimated true width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-2) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 84.45 m - True Width: 57.43 m - From: 392.55 m - To: 477 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:392.55-477 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: While the intercept is broad, the zinc grade is very low, suggesting it is not a primary economic driver for this metal, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature. - Positive factor: Broad mineralized zone \(84.45m\) indicating significant continuity. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.2%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.2 Context: 84.45 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '57.43m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 57.43m estimated true width **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-3) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 755 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.8 m - True Width: 1.22 m - From: 415 m - To: 416.8 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:415-416.8 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a very high silver grade, indicating a bonanza-style mineralization within the broader zone, which is highly positive despite its narrow width. - Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade \(755 gpt Ag\) well above the 500 gpt threshold. - Positive factor: True width \(1.22m\) confirms the presence of high-grade mineralization. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(1.80m\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 755 Context: 1.80 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: The silver grade of 755 gpt is well above the 500 gpt exceptional threshold for silver. Evidence · table > 755 Context: 1.80 **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '1.22m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 1.22 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-4) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.8 m - True Width: 1.22 m - From: 415 m - To: 416.8 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:415-416.8 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is very low and not economically significant for this narrow intercept. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.1%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.1 Context: 1.80 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '1.22m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 1.22 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-5) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.8 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.8 m - True Width: 1.22 m - From: 415 m - To: 416.8 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:415-416.8 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low and not economically significant for this narrow intercept. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.8%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.8 Context: 1.80 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '1.22m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 1.22 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-6) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1165 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.83 m - True Width: 0.56 m - From: 415.97 m - To: 416.8 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:415.97-416.8 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very high-grade silver intercept, despite its narrow width, indicates bonanza-style mineralization within the vein system, which is a strong positive for the project's potential. - Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade \(1,165 gpt Ag\) well above the 500 gpt threshold. - Positive factor: True width \(0.56m\) confirms the presence of high-grade mineralization. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.83m\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 1,165 Context: 0.83 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: The silver grade of 1,165 gpt is well above the 500 gpt exceptional threshold for silver. Evidence · table > 1,165 Context: 0.83 **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.56m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.56 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-7) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.83 m - True Width: 0.56 m - From: 415.97 m - To: 416.8 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:415.97-416.8 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is very low and not economically significant for this narrow intercept. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.2%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.2 Context: 0.83 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.56m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.56 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-8) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.83 m - True Width: 0.56 m - From: 415.97 m - To: 416.8 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:415.97-416.8 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low and not economically significant for this narrow intercept. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(1.3%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 1.3 Context: 0.83 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.56m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.56 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-9) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 166 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 8.5 m - True Width: 5.78 m - From: 467 m - To: 475.5 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:467-475.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a good silver grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the overall understanding of the vein system's continuity. - Positive factor: Moderate silver grade \(166 gpt Ag\) over a good width \(8.50m\). - Positive factor: True width \(5.78m\) confirms the presence of mineralization. - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 166 Context: 8.50 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '5.78m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 5.78 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-10) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 8.5 m - True Width: 5.78 m - From: 467 m - To: 475.5 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:467-475.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is negligible and not economically significant for this intercept. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.0%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.0 Context: 8.50 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '5.78m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 5.78 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-11) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 8.5 m - True Width: 5.78 m - From: 467 m - To: 475.5 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:467-475.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low and not economically significant for this intercept. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.2%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.2 Context: 8.50 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '5.78m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 5.78 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-12) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 28 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 24 m - True Width: 16.32 m - From: 656 m - To: 680 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:656-680 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept, while broad, shows a low silver grade, suggesting it is not a high-grade target but indicates the presence of mineralization in the D Vein system. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(24.00m\) and true width \(16.32m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Silver grade \(28 gpt Ag\) is below the weak threshold for silver \(30 gpt\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 28 Context: 24.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '16.32m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 16.32 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-13) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 24 m - True Width: 16.32 m - From: 656 m - To: 680 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:656-680 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept, while broad, shows a low lead grade, suggesting it is not a high-grade target but indicates the presence of mineralization in the D Vein system. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(24.00m\) and true width \(16.32m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.5%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 24.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '16.32m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 16.32 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-254 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-14) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-254 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 24 m - True Width: 16.32 m - From: 656 m - To: 680 m - Intercept Depth: 392.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-254:656-680 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept, while broad, shows a low zinc grade, suggesting it is not a high-grade target but indicates the presence of mineralization in the D Vein system. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(24.00m\) and true width \(16.32m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.7%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: 24.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '16.32m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 16.32 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-15) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 261 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 23.63 m - True Width: 8.51 m - From: 296.15 m - To: 319.78 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:296.15-319.78 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong silver grade over a significant width in the D Vein system, indicating good potential and contributing positively to the project's overall resource. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade \(261 gpt Ag\) over a good width \(23.63m\). - Positive factor: True width \(8.51m\) confirms significant mineralization. - Positive factor: Grade is above the prior average for silver \(286.875 gpt\) when considering the width. - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 261 Context: 23.63 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '8.51m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 8.51 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-16) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 23.63 m - True Width: 8.51 m - From: 296.15 m - To: 319.78 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:296.15-319.78 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is very low and not economically significant for this broad intercept, but confirms polymetallic mineralization. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(23.63m\) and true width \(8.51m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.1%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.1 Context: 23.63 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '8.51m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 8.51 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-17) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 23.63 m - True Width: 8.51 m - From: 296.15 m - To: 319.78 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:296.15-319.78 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low and not economically significant for this broad intercept, but confirms polymetallic mineralization. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(23.63m\) and true width \(8.51m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.3%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.3 Context: 23.63 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '8.51m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 8.51 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-18) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 393 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 13.78 m - True Width: 4.96 m - From: 306 m - To: 319.78 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:306-319.78 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong silver grade over a good width, indicating a significant mineralized zone within the D Vein system. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade \(393 gpt Ag\) over a good width \(13.78m\). - Positive factor: True width \(4.96m\) confirms significant mineralization. - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 393 Context: 13.78 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '4.96m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 4.96 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-19) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 13.78 m - True Width: 4.96 m - From: 306 m - To: 319.78 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:306-319.78 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is very low and not economically significant for this intercept, but confirms polymetallic mineralization. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(13.78m\) and true width \(4.96m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.2%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.2 Context: 13.78 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '4.96m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 4.96 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-20) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 13.78 m - True Width: 4.96 m - From: 306 m - To: 319.78 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:306-319.78 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low and not economically significant for this intercept, but confirms polymetallic mineralization. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(13.78m\) and true width \(4.96m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.5%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 13.78 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '4.96m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 4.96 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-21) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 401 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 8.2 m - True Width: 2.95 m - From: 307.5 m - To: 315.7 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:307.5-315.7 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong silver grade over a good width, indicating a significant mineralized zone within the D Vein system. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade \(401 gpt Ag\) over a good width \(8.20m\). - Positive factor: True width \(2.95m\) confirms significant mineralization. - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 401 Context: 8.20 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '2.95m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 2.95 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-22) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 8.2 m - True Width: 2.95 m - From: 307.5 m - To: 315.7 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:307.5-315.7 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is very low and not economically significant for this intercept, but confirms polymetallic mineralization. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(8.20m\) and true width \(2.95m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.3%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.3 Context: 8.20 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '2.95m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 2.95 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-23) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 8.2 m - True Width: 2.95 m - From: 307.5 m - To: 315.7 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:307.5-315.7 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low and not economically significant for this intercept, but confirms polymetallic mineralization. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(8.20m\) and true width \(2.95m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.6%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: 8.20 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '2.95m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 2.95 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-24) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 770 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.62 m - True Width: 0.58 m - From: 314.08 m - To: 315.7 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:314.08-315.7 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a very high silver grade, indicating bonanza-style mineralization within the D Vein system, which is a strong positive despite its narrow width. - Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade \(770 gpt Ag\) well above the 500 gpt threshold. - Positive factor: True width \(0.58m\) confirms the presence of high-grade mineralization. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(1.62m\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 770 Context: 1.62 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: The silver grade of 770 gpt is well above the 500 gpt exceptional threshold for silver. Evidence · table > 770 Context: 1.62 **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.58m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.58 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-25) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.62 m - True Width: 0.58 m - From: 314.08 m - To: 315.7 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:314.08-315.7 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is very low and not economically significant for this narrow intercept. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.7%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: 1.62 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.58m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.58 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-26) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.62 m - True Width: 0.58 m - From: 314.08 m - To: 315.7 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:314.08-315.7 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low and not economically significant for this narrow intercept. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.7%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: 1.62 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.58m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.58 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-27) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 717 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.18 m - True Width: 0.78 m - From: 316.34 m - To: 318.52 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:316.34-318.52 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a very high silver grade, indicating bonanza-style mineralization within the D Vein system, which is a strong positive despite its narrow width. - Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade \(717 gpt Ag\) well above the 500 gpt threshold. - Positive factor: True width \(0.78m\) confirms the presence of high-grade mineralization. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(2.18m\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 717 Context: 2.18 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: The silver grade of 717 gpt is well above the 500 gpt exceptional threshold for silver. Evidence · table > 717 Context: 2.18 **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.78m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.78 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-28) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.18 m - True Width: 0.78 m - From: 316.34 m - To: 318.52 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:316.34-318.52 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is very low and not economically significant for this narrow intercept. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.1%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.1 Context: 2.18 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.78m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.78 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-29) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.18 m - True Width: 0.78 m - From: 316.34 m - To: 318.52 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:316.34-318.52 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low and not economically significant for this narrow intercept. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.5%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 2.18 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.78m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.78 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-30) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1425 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.52 m - True Width: 0.19 m - From: 318 m - To: 318.52 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:318-318.52 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very high-grade silver intercept, despite its narrow width, indicates bonanza-style mineralization within the D Vein system, which is a strong positive for the project's potential. - Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade \(1,425 gpt Ag\) well above the 500 gpt threshold. - Positive factor: True width \(0.19m\) confirms the presence of high-grade mineralization. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.52m\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 1,425 Context: 0.52 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: The silver grade of 1,425 gpt is well above the 500 gpt exceptional threshold for silver. Evidence · table > 1,425 Context: 0.52 **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.19m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.19 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-31) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.52 m - True Width: 0.19 m - From: 318 m - To: 318.52 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:318-318.52 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is very low and not economically significant for this narrow intercept. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.3%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.3 Context: 0.52 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.19m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.19 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-255 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-32) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-255 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.8 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.52 m - True Width: 0.19 m - From: 318 m - To: 318.52 m - Intercept Depth: 296.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-255:318-318.52 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: D Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low and not economically significant for this narrow intercept. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.8%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.8 Context: 0.52 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.19m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.19 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-33) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 168 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14.61 m - True Width: 7.31 m - From: 101.19 m - To: 115.8 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:101.19-115.8 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: G Vein - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a good silver grade over a moderate width in the G Vein, indicating potential for this lesser-known system. - Positive factor: Moderate silver grade \(168 gpt Ag\) over a good width \(14.61m\). - Positive factor: True width \(7.31m\) confirms significant mineralization. - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 168 Context: 14.61 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '7.31m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 7.31 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-34) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 14.61 m - True Width: 7.31 m - From: 101.19 m - To: 115.8 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:101.19-115.8 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: G Vein - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is negligible and not economically significant for this intercept. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.0%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.0 Context: 14.61 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '7.31m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 7.31 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-35) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 14.61 m - True Width: 7.31 m - From: 101.19 m - To: 115.8 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:101.19-115.8 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: G Vein - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is negligible and not economically significant for this intercept. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.0%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.0 Context: 14.61 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '7.31m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 7.31 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-36) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 759 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.02 m - True Width: 3.01 m - From: 378.68 m - To: 384.7 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:378.68-384.7 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept represents a bonanza-grade silver zone over a significant width, substantially improving the project's best grade x metres and indicating strong high-grade potential. - Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade \(759 gpt Ag\) well above the 500 gpt threshold. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(6.02m\) and true width \(3.01m\) for high-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Grade x width \(4569.18\) significantly exceeds prior best \(2692.4\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 759 Context: 6.02 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: The silver grade of 759 gpt is well above the 500 gpt exceptional threshold for silver. Evidence · table > 759 Context: 6.02 **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '3.01m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 3.01 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-37) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.02 m - True Width: 3.01 m - From: 378.68 m - To: 384.7 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:378.68-384.7 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is low for this intercept, but contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(6.02m\) and true width \(3.01m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.6%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: 6.02 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '3.01m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 3.01 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-38) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.02 m - True Width: 3.01 m - From: 378.68 m - To: 384.7 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:378.68-384.7 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is low for this intercept, but contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(6.02m\) and true width \(3.01m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(1.0%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 1.0 Context: 6.02 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '3.01m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 3.01 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-39) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1184 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.92 m - True Width: 1.46 m - From: 378.68 m - To: 381.6 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:378.68-381.6 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a very high silver grade over a good width, indicating bonanza-style mineralization within the Lupe Vein, which is a strong positive for the project's potential. - Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade \(1,184 gpt Ag\) well above the 500 gpt threshold. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(2.92m\) and true width \(1.46m\) for high-grade mineralization. - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 1,184 Context: 2.92 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: The silver grade of 1,184 gpt is well above the 500 gpt exceptional threshold for silver. Evidence · table > 1,184 Context: 2.92 **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '1.46m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 1.46 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-40) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.92 m - True Width: 1.46 m - From: 378.68 m - To: 381.6 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:378.68-381.6 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The lead grade is low for this intercept, but contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(2.92m\) and true width \(1.46m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Lead grade \(0.6%\) is below the weak threshold for lead \(1%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: 2.92 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '1.46m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 1.46 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-41) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.8 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.92 m - True Width: 1.46 m - From: 378.68 m - To: 381.6 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:378.68-381.6 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is low for this intercept, but contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(2.92m\) and true width \(1.46m\) indicating continuity. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(0.8%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 0.8 Context: 2.92 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '1.46m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 1.46 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-42) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 4040 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.3 m - True Width: 0.15 m - From: 379.96 m - To: 380.26 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:379.96-380.26 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept represents an extremely high-grade bonanza silver zone, which is a highly significant positive for the project's potential, despite its very narrow width. - Positive factor: Exceptional bonanza silver grade \(4,040 gpt Ag\) significantly exceeding the 500 gpt threshold and prior best grade. - Positive factor: True width \(0.15m\) confirms the presence of extremely high-grade mineralization. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.30m\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 4,040 Context: 0.30 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: The silver grade of 4,040 gpt is significantly above the 500 gpt exceptional threshold for silver and the prior best grade of 1,580 gpt. Evidence · table > 4,040 Context: 0.30 **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.15m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.15 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-43) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 3.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.3 m - True Width: 0.15 m - From: 379.96 m - To: 380.26 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:379.96-380.26 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong lead grade, which is a positive for the polymetallic nature of the mineralization, despite its very narrow width. - Positive factor: Lead grade \(3.2%\) is above the weak threshold \(1%\) and significantly above the prior average \(0.217%\). - Positive factor: True width \(0.15m\) confirms the presence of mineralization. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.30m\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 3.2 Context: 0.30 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.15m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.15 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-256 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-44) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-256 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.3 m - True Width: 0.15 m - From: 379.96 m - To: 380.26 m - Intercept Depth: 101.19 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-256:379.96-380.26 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The zinc grade is low for this intercept, but contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization. - Positive factor: True width \(0.15m\) confirms the presence of mineralization. - Negative factor: Zinc grade \(1.3%\) is below the weak threshold for zinc \(2%\). - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.30m\). - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 1.3 Context: 0.30 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '0.15m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 0.15 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ### CDH-26-257 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-reports-drill-results-from-lupe-vein-as-60-000-meter-columba-program-ad--18090c70-84df-44a1-866c-462add7a75aa#fact-drill-facts-45) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-257 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN.V #### Geometry - Grade: 250 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 11 m - True Width: 5.94 m - From: 438 m - To: 449 m - Intercept Depth: 438 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-257:438-449 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Minerals - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong silver grade over a significant width in the Lupe Vein, indicating good potential and contributing positively to the project's overall resource. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade \(250 gpt Ag\) over a good width \(11.00m\). - Positive factor: True width \(5.94m\) confirms significant mineralization. - Negative factor: Gold assays are pending, limiting the full economic assessment. Evidence · table > 250 Context: 11.00 #### Tags used in scoring **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **True Width Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Reason: The document explicitly states '5.94m estimated true width \(etw\)' for this intercept. Evidence · text > 5.94 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Reason: The drilling is described as 'expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein' and 'extension and expansion drilling targets'. Evidence · text > expansion drilling along the Lupe Vein **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC at Columba' section, mentioning ALS Minerals, blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control \("QA/QC"\) program. **QP/CP Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Reason: Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver, is named as the Qualified Person. Evidence · text > Mr. Dale Brittliffe, BSc., P.Geol., Vice President, Exploration of Kootenay Silver and the Company's nominated Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.