MetalCORP Intersects High Grade Molybdenum (Mo) - Rhenium (Re) Bearing Quartz Vein on 200 metre Step-Out; 0.29% Mo, 0.6 g/t Re and 1.4 g/t Ag over 11.6 metres
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- MetalCORP Limited
- Ticker
- MTC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Molybdenum
- Secondary commodities
- Rhenium, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-25 23:28:28 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
MetalCORP announced high-grade molybdenum, rhenium, and silver intercepts at its Playter Moly Project in Northern Ontario. Drill hole 88 intersected 0.29% Mo and 0.6 g/t Re over 11.6 metres, marking a significant 200-metre step-out from previous results.
Reasoning: The drill results show high-grade molybdenum and rhenium on a 200m step-out, representing the best grades found to date at the project.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension of mineralization
- Highest grades intersected to date
- QA/QC disclosed with certified lab and QP
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The 0.29% Mo intercept was achieved on a 200 metre step-out from previous results.
Evidence · text
“on 200 metre Step-Out”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions ALS Chemex Labs for analysis and a QP (NI43-101) supervision.
Evidence · text
“Exploration on the Playter Moly Project is carried out under the supervision of Aubrey Eveleigh, P.Geo. (QP - NI43-101). MetalCORP samples are sent to ALS Chemex Labs”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
88Playter Moly Project · molybdenumGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 88
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.29
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11.6 m
- From
- 300 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 88:300-?
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.29% Mo over 11.6m is a high-grade intercept for this deposit type and represents a successful step-out.
Positive factors
- Highest grades intersected to date
- Significant step-out
Evidence · text
“Drill hole 88... intersected 0.29% Mo, 0.6 g/t Re and 1.4 g/t Ag over 11.6 metres.”
88Playter Moly Project · rheniumGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 88
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- rhenium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.6 m
- From
- 300 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 88:300-?
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Rhenium grade is high and accompanies the molybdenum intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade rhenium
Evidence · text
“Drill hole 88... intersected 0.29% Mo, 0.6 g/t Re and 1.4 g/t Ag over 11.6 metres.”
88Playter Moly Project · silverGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 88
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.6 m
- From
- 300 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 88:300-?
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver is a minor byproduct in this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Drill hole 88... intersected 0.29% Mo, 0.6 g/t Re and 1.4 g/t Ag over 11.6 metres.”
87Playter Moly Project · molybdenumGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 87
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
- From
- 200 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate molybdenum grade over a shorter interval.
Evidence · text
“Hole 87... intersected 0.13% Mo, 0.6 g/t Re and 2.6 g/t Ag over 5.4 metres.”
87Playter Moly Project · rheniumGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 87
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- rhenium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
- From
- 200 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Rhenium grade is consistent with hole 88.
Evidence · text
“Hole 87... intersected 0.13% Mo, 0.6 g/t Re and 2.6 g/t Ag over 5.4 metres.”
87Playter Moly Project · silverGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 87
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
- From
- 200 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade is slightly higher than hole 88 but interval is shorter.
Evidence · text
“Hole 87... intersected 0.13% Mo, 0.6 g/t Re and 2.6 g/t Ag over 5.4 metres.”
4Playter Moly Project · molybdenumGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 4
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2007-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a restatement of results from November 2007.
Negative factors
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“hole 4 intersecting 0.16% Mo, 1.7 g/t Re and 2.9 g/t Ag over 6.2m”
4Playter Moly Project · rheniumGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 4
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- rhenium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2007-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a restatement of results from November 2007.
Negative factors
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“hole 4 intersecting 0.16% Mo, 1.7 g/t Re and 2.9 g/t Ag over 6.2m”
4Playter Moly Project · silverGrade: 2.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 4
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2007-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a restatement of results from November 2007.
Negative factors
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“hole 4 intersecting 0.16% Mo, 1.7 g/t Re and 2.9 g/t Ag over 6.2m”
4Playter Moly Project · molybdenumGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 4
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2007-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a restatement of results from November 2007.
Negative factors
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“within a wider section yielding 0.11% Mo, 1.1 g/t Re and 1.9 g/t Ag over 12.0m”
4Playter Moly Project · rheniumGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 4
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- rhenium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2007-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a restatement of results from November 2007.
Negative factors
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“within a wider section yielding 0.11% Mo, 1.1 g/t Re and 1.9 g/t Ag over 12.0m”
4Playter Moly Project · silverGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 4
- Project
- Playter Moly Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Northern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- MTC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2007-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2008-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a restatement of results from November 2007.
Negative factors
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“within a wider section yielding 0.11% Mo, 1.1 g/t Re and 1.9 g/t Ag over 12.0m”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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