Meridian Completes Cabaçal DFS Drill Program with Strong Results and Advances Regional Exploration
Original announcement by yahoo_press on
- Company
- Meridian
- Ticker
- MNO
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 05:43:59 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Meridian has reported strong results from the final phase of its Cabaçal DFS drilling program. The highlights include multiple Au-Cu-Ag intersections with significant metal equivalent grades across several holes.
Reasoning: The drill results report multiple high-grade Au-Cu-Ag intersections, including significant sub-intervals with high metal equivalent grades, supporting the DFS phase.
Positive factors
- Strong metal equivalent grades
- High-grade sub-intervals reported
- Multiple significant intersections
Facts used in scoring: 17
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The document mentions DFS drilling results which implies standard protocols, though specific lab names are not in the snippet provided.
Evidence · text
“final phase of Cabaçal DFS drilling”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (17)
CD-760goldGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 27.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-760
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 27.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-760:0-27.5
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 27.5m at 1.9g/t AuEq is a significant intercept for a DFS program.
Positive factors
- Solid metal equivalent grade
Evidence · text
“CD-760: 27.5m @ 1.9g/t AuEq (1.4% CuEq)”
CD-760copperGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 27.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-760
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 27.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-760:0-27.5
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.4% CuEq over 27.5m is a strong intersection.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade
Evidence · text
“CD-760: 27.5m @ 1.9g/t AuEq (1.4% CuEq)”
CD-760goldGrade: 4.9Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 12.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-760
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 12.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-760:0-12.8
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 12.8m at 4.9g/t AuEq is a high-grade intersection.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · text
“12.8m @ 4.9g/t AuEq (3.6% CuEq)”
CD-760copperGrade: 3.6Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 12.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-760
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.6
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 12.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-760:0-12.8
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3.6% CuEq is a very strong grade for this interval.
Positive factors
- Very high copper equivalent grade
Evidence · text
“12.8m @ 4.9g/t AuEq (3.6% CuEq)”
CD-760goldGrade: 8.2Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 6.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-760
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 6.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-760:0-6.4
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 8.2g/t AuEq is a high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade intercept
Evidence · text
“Including 6.4m @ 8.2g/t AuEq (6.1% CuEq)”
CD-760copperGrade: 6.1Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 6.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-760
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.1
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 6.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-760:0-6.4
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 6.1% CuEq is an exceptional grade for this width.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper equivalent grade
Evidence · text
“Including 6.4m @ 8.2g/t AuEq (6.1% CuEq)”
CD-752goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 17.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-752
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 17.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-752:0-17.6
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 17.6m at 1.8g/t AuEq is a good intersection.
Positive factors
- Solid metal equivalent grade
Evidence · text
“CD-752: 17.6m @ 1.8g/t AuEq (1.3% CuEq)”
CD-752copperGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 17.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-752
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 17.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-752:0-17.6
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.3% CuEq is a strong grade for this interval.
Positive factors
- Solid copper equivalent grade
Evidence · text
“CD-752: 17.6m @ 1.8g/t AuEq (1.3% CuEq)”
CD-752goldGrade: 6.5Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-752
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-752:0-3.1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3.1m at 6.5g/t AuEq is a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“Including 3.1m @ 6.5g/t AuEq (4.8% CuEq)”
CD-752copperGrade: 4.8Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-752
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.8
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-752:0-3.1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 4.8% CuEq is a strong grade for this width.
Positive factors
- High copper equivalent grade
Evidence · text
“Including 3.1m @ 6.5g/t AuEq (4.8% CuEq)”
CD-743goldGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 24.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-743
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 24.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-743:0-24.5
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 24.5m at 1.9g/t AuEq is a significant intersection.
Positive factors
- Solid metal equivalent grade
Evidence · text
“CD-743: 24.5m @ 1.9g/t AuEq (1.4% CuEq)”
CD-743copperGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 24.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-743
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 24.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-743:0-24.5
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.4% CuEq is a strong grade for this interval.
Positive factors
- Solid copper equivalent grade
Evidence · text
“CD-743: 24.5m @ 1.9g/t AuEq (1.4% CuEq)”
CD-743goldGrade: 4.4Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 9.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-743
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Intercept
- 9.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-743:0-9.4
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 9.4m at 4.4g/t AuEq is a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“Including 9.4m @ 4.4g/t AuEq (3.3% CuEq)”
CD-743copperGrade: 3.3Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 9.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-743
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.3
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 9.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CD-743:0-9.4
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3.3% CuEq is a strong grade for this width.
Positive factors
- High copper equivalent grade
Evidence · text
“Including 9.4m @ 4.4g/t AuEq (3.3% CuEq)”
CD-748goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-748
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 16.4m at 0.9g/t Au is a moderate grade intersection.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Negative factors
- Lower grade
Evidence · text
“CD-748 hits gold dominant layer grading 16.4m @ 0.9g/t Au”
CD-748copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-748
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.1% Cu is a low grade for this interval.
Negative factors
- Low grade
Evidence · text
“CD-748 hits gold dominant layer grading 16.4m @ 0.9g/t Au, 0.1% Cu”
CD-748silverGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CD-748
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- MNO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.2g/t Ag is a very low grade.
Negative factors
- Low grade
Evidence · text
“CD-748 hits gold dominant layer grading 16.4m @ 0.9g/t Au, 0.1% Cu & 0.2g/t Ag”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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