# Meridian Completes Cabaçal DFS Drill Program with Strong Results and Advances Regional Exploration Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65 Original source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meridian-completes-caba-al-dfs-103000766.html Publisher: yahoo\_press Original announcement: 2025-10-07T10:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Strong metal equivalent grades - Positive factor: High-grade sub-intervals reported - Positive factor: Multiple significant intersections Facts used in scoring: 17 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-760 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-0) gold #### 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 factor: Solid metal equivalent grade Evidence · text > CD-760: 27.5m @ 1.9g/t AuEq \(1.4% CuEq\) ### CD-760 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-1) copper #### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade Evidence · text > CD-760: 27.5m @ 1.9g/t AuEq \(1.4% CuEq\) ### CD-760 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-2) gold #### 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 factor: High grade intercept Evidence · text > 12.8m @ 4.9g/t AuEq \(3.6% CuEq\) ### CD-760 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-3) copper #### 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 factor: Very high copper equivalent grade Evidence · text > 12.8m @ 4.9g/t AuEq \(3.6% CuEq\) ### CD-760 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-4) gold #### 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 factor: Bonanza grade intercept Evidence · text > Including 6.4m @ 8.2g/t AuEq \(6.1% CuEq\) ### CD-760 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-5) copper #### 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 factor: Exceptional copper equivalent grade Evidence · text > Including 6.4m @ 8.2g/t AuEq \(6.1% CuEq\) ### CD-752 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-6) gold #### 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 factor: Solid metal equivalent grade Evidence · text > CD-752: 17.6m @ 1.8g/t AuEq \(1.3% CuEq\) ### CD-752 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-7) copper #### 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 factor: Solid copper equivalent grade Evidence · text > CD-752: 17.6m @ 1.8g/t AuEq \(1.3% CuEq\) ### CD-752 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-8) gold #### 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 factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > Including 3.1m @ 6.5g/t AuEq \(4.8% CuEq\) ### CD-752 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-9) copper #### 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 factor: High copper equivalent grade Evidence · text > Including 3.1m @ 6.5g/t AuEq \(4.8% CuEq\) ### CD-743 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-10) gold #### 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 factor: Solid metal equivalent grade Evidence · text > CD-743: 24.5m @ 1.9g/t AuEq \(1.4% CuEq\) ### CD-743 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-11) copper #### 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 factor: Solid copper equivalent grade Evidence · text > CD-743: 24.5m @ 1.9g/t AuEq \(1.4% CuEq\) ### CD-743 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-12) gold #### 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 factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > Including 9.4m @ 4.4g/t AuEq \(3.3% CuEq\) ### CD-743 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-13) copper #### 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 factor: High copper equivalent grade Evidence · text > Including 9.4m @ 4.4g/t AuEq \(3.3% CuEq\) ### CD-748 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-14) gold #### 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 factor: Significant width - Negative factor: Lower grade Evidence · text > CD-748 hits gold dominant layer grading 16.4m @ 0.9g/t Au ### CD-748 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-15) copper #### 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 factor: Low grade Evidence · text > CD-748 hits gold dominant layer grading 16.4m @ 0.9g/t Au, 0.1% Cu ### CD-748 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/meridian-completes-cabac-al-dfs-drill-program-with-strong-results-and-advances-r--bef08d03-8a63-4bcb-85c1-9c57bbb2ee65#fact-drill-facts-16) silver #### 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 factor: 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 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.