Metalsource Mining Extends High Grade Mineralization at Depth as Silver Hill Exploration Enters Major Expansion Phase

Original announcement by orestocks on Sep 16, 2026

Bullish

Company: Metalsource Mining Inc.
Ticker: MSM.CN
Exchange: Unavailable
Region: North Carolina
Primary commodity: Silver
Secondary commodities: Gold, Lead, Zinc, Copper
Document categories: Drill results
Extracted: 2026-09-16 13:06:11 UTC

Atlas analysis published: Sep 16, 2026

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Metalsource Mining announced additional assay results from its Silver Hill project in North Carolina, with holes SH26-22 and SH26-23 returning high-grade silver equivalent intercepts at depth, including 1.37m at 930 g/t AgEq and 1.86m at 833 g/t AgEq. These results extend known mineralization and provide geological confidence for a major expansion phase. The company plans significantly larger step-out drilling along strike and will begin testing new IP anomalies with a second drill rig, aiming to aggressively expand the mineralized footprint.

Reasoning: The drill results confirm high-grade polymetallic mineralization at depth, extending the known system and providing confidence for future expansion. The company's aggressive exploration strategy, including larger step-outs and testing new targets, indicates significant growth potential. However, the reliance on old metallurgical data for AgEq calculations and the lack of true width estimates introduce some uncertainty.

Positive factors

High-grade polymetallic intercepts extend mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.
Significant step-out drilling planned to expand the known mineralization footprint.
New IP targets with similar geophysical characteristics to Silver Hill proper will be tested, indicating potential for new discoveries.
Comprehensive QA/QC protocols are in place, including certified labs and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

Reported widths are core lengths, and true widths are not estimated, which may overstate actual thickness.
Metal equivalent calculations rely on metallurgical recovery data from 1988, which may not reflect current processing capabilities or economic assumptions.
Exploration results are preliminary and insufficient to define a mineral resource, requiring further drilling.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 35

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 1.37 metres grading 930 g/t AgEq in SH26-22 and 1.86 metres grading 833 g/t AgEq in SH26-23 are exceptionally high-grade, well above typical thresholds for silver equivalent.

Evidence · text

“1.37 metres grading 930 g/t AgEq”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The company explicitly states that 'ongoing drilling is currently stepping out from the known Silver Hill mineralization to test its continuation into previously untested ground' and 'preparing a subsequent phase of significantly larger step outs along strike'.

Evidence · text

“ongoing step out drilling expands Silver Hill and the Company prepares for significantly larger step outs along strike”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release details Metalsource's QA/QC protocols, including the insertion of certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, as well as chain of custody and analytical methods by certified labs.

Evidence · text

“Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material (standards), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream. The drill core is cut in half with a diamond saw, with one half placed in sealed bags and shipped to the laboratory and the other half retained on site. Chain of custody is maintained from the drill to the submittal into the laboratory preparation facility. Analytical testing is performed by ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC).”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project'.

Evidence · text

“widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.”

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: The metal recoveries used in the AgEq calculation are derived from batch metallurgical testing completed in 1988, making the basis for the equivalent grade calculation significantly outdated.

Evidence · text

“Metal recoveries used in the AgEq calculation are ... derived from batch metallurgical testing used to estimate recoveries of Silver Hill ores, completed in 1988.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 35. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (35)

SH26-22Silver Hill · goldGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-22
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 1.4
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 7.32 m
From: 245.67 m
To: 252.98 m
Hole Depth: 285 m
Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-22:245.67-252.98

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 111 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 261
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold intercept contributes to the overall polymetallic mineralization, supporting the extension of the system at depth, though its individual grade is moderate.

Positive factors

Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“1.4”

Context: 7.32

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-22Silver Hill · silverGrade: 33.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-22
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 33.7
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 7.32 m
From: 245.67 m
To: 252.98 m
Hole Depth: 285 m
Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-22:245.67-252.98

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 111 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 261
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade silver equivalent intercept demonstrates significant mineralization at depth, supporting the project's potential, despite the limitations of true width and old recovery data.

Positive factors

High-grade silver equivalent intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“261”

Context: 7.32

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-22Silver Hill · leadGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-22
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 3.7
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 7.32 m
From: 245.67 m
To: 252.98 m
Hole Depth: 285 m
Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-22:245.67-252.98

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 111 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 261
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept contributes to the overall polymetallic mineralization, supporting the extension of the system at depth, with a moderate grade.

Positive factors

Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“3.7”

Context: 7.32

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-22Silver Hill · zincGrade: 5.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-22
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 5.4
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 7.32 m
From: 245.67 m
To: 252.98 m
Hole Depth: 285 m
Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-22:245.67-252.98

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 111 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 261
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept contributes to the overall polymetallic mineralization, supporting the extension of the system at depth, with a moderate grade.

Positive factors

Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“5.4”

Context: 7.32

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-22Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-22
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 7.32 m
From: 245.67 m
To: 252.98 m
Hole Depth: 285 m
Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-22:245.67-252.98

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 111 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 261
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept contributes to the overall polymetallic mineralization, supporting the extension of the system at depth, though its individual grade is low.

Positive factors

Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“0.1”

Context: 7.32

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-22Silver Hill · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.37 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-22
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 3
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.37 m
From: 251.61 m
To: 252.98 m
Hole Depth: 285 m
Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-22:251.61-252.98

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 111 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade gold sub-interval significantly enhances the overall intercept, demonstrating very strong localized mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

High-grade gold intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“3.0”

Context: 1.37

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-22Silver Hill · silverIntercept: 1.37 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-22
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Intercept: 1.37 m
From: 251.61 m
To: 252.98 m
Hole Depth: 285 m
Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-22:251.61-252.98

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 111 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 930
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade silver equivalent sub-interval is highly material, demonstrating exceptional localized mineralization at depth and significantly enhancing the overall intercept.

Positive factors

Exceptional bonanza-grade silver equivalent intercept, indicating very strong localized mineralization.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“930”

Context: 1.37

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-22Silver Hill · leadGrade: 17.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.37 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-22
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 17.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.37 m
From: 251.61 m
To: 252.98 m
Hole Depth: 285 m
Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-22:251.61-252.98

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 111 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade lead sub-interval significantly enhances the overall intercept, demonstrating very strong localized mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

High-grade lead intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“17.1”

Context: 1.37

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-22Silver Hill · zincGrade: 23.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.37 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-22
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 23.6
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.37 m
From: 251.61 m
To: 252.98 m
Hole Depth: 285 m
Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-22:251.61-252.98

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 111 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade zinc sub-interval significantly enhances the overall intercept, demonstrating very strong localized mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

High-grade zinc intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“23.6”

Context: 1.37

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-22Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.37 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-22
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 0.4
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.37 m
From: 251.61 m
To: 252.98 m
Hole Depth: 285 m
Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-22:251.61-252.98

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 111 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper sub-interval contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the high-grade zone, adding value to the intercept.

Positive factors

Moderate-grade copper intercept within a broader mineralized zone, contributing to polymetallic nature.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“0.4”

Context: 1.37

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-23Silver Hill · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.31 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-23
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 0.9
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 12.31 m
From: 246.8 m
To: 259.11 m
Hole Depth: 288 m
Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-23:246.8-259.11

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 71 °
Dip: -87 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 140
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold intercept contributes to the overall polymetallic mineralization, supporting the extension of the system at depth, though its individual grade is moderate.

Positive factors

Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“0.9”

Context: 12.31

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-23Silver Hill · silverGrade: 12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.31 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-23
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 12
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 12.31 m
From: 246.8 m
To: 259.11 m
Hole Depth: 288 m
Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-23:246.8-259.11

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 71 °
Dip: -87 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 140
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Positive factors

High-grade silver equivalent intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“140”

Context: 12.31

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-23Silver Hill · leadGrade: 1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.31 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-23
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 12.31 m
From: 246.8 m
To: 259.11 m
Hole Depth: 288 m
Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-23:246.8-259.11

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 71 °
Dip: -87 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 140
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept contributes to the overall polymetallic mineralization, supporting the extension of the system at depth, with a moderate grade.

Positive factors

Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 12.31

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-23Silver Hill · zincGrade: 3.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.31 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-23
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 3.3
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 12.31 m
From: 246.8 m
To: 259.11 m
Hole Depth: 288 m
Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-23:246.8-259.11

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 71 °
Dip: -87 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 140
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept contributes to the overall polymetallic mineralization, supporting the extension of the system at depth, with a moderate grade.

Positive factors

Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“3.3”

Context: 12.31

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-23Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.31 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-23
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 0
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 12.31 m
From: 246.8 m
To: 259.11 m
Hole Depth: 288 m
Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-23:246.8-259.11

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 71 °
Dip: -87 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 140
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept shows negligible grade, contributing minimally to the overall polymetallic mineralization.

Positive factors

Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.
Very low copper grade.

Evidence · table

“0.0”

Context: 12.31

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-23Silver Hill · goldGrade: 5.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.86 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-23
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 5.7
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.86 m
From: 257.25 m
To: 259.11 m
Hole Depth: 288 m
Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-23:257.25-259.11

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 71 °
Dip: -87 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade gold sub-interval significantly enhances the overall intercept, demonstrating very strong localized mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

High-grade gold intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“5.7”

Context: 1.86

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-23Silver Hill · silverIntercept: 1.86 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-23
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Intercept: 1.86 m
From: 257.25 m
To: 259.11 m
Hole Depth: 288 m
Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-23:257.25-259.11

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 71 °
Dip: -87 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 833
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade silver equivalent sub-interval is highly material, demonstrating exceptional localized mineralization at depth and significantly enhancing the overall intercept.

Positive factors

Exceptional bonanza-grade silver equivalent intercept, indicating very strong localized mineralization.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“833”

Context: 1.86

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-23Silver Hill · leadGrade: 5.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.86 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-23
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 5.7
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.86 m
From: 257.25 m
To: 259.11 m
Hole Depth: 288 m
Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-23:257.25-259.11

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 71 °
Dip: -87 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade lead sub-interval significantly enhances the overall intercept, demonstrating very strong localized mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

High-grade lead intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“5.7”

Context: 1.86

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-23Silver Hill · zincGrade: 18.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.86 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-23
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 18.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.86 m
From: 257.25 m
To: 259.11 m
Hole Depth: 288 m
Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-23:257.25-259.11

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 71 °
Dip: -87 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade zinc sub-interval significantly enhances the overall intercept, demonstrating very strong localized mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

High-grade zinc intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“18.2”

Context: 1.86

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-23Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.86 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-23
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.86 m
From: 257.25 m
To: 259.11 m
Hole Depth: 288 m
Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-23:257.25-259.11

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
Elevation: 213 m
Azimuth: 71 °
Dip: -87 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper sub-interval contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the high-grade zone, adding value to the intercept.

Positive factors

Moderate-grade copper intercept within a broader mineralized zone, contributing to polymetallic nature.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“0.1”

Context: 1.86

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-06Silver Hill · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-06
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 3.1
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 0.4 m
From: 119.3 m
To: 119.69 m
Hole Depth: 154 m
Intercept Depth: 119.3 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-06:119.3-119.69

Location

Easting: 572280
Northing: 3951624
Elevation: 222 m
Azimuth: 129 °
Dip: -51 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 236
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade gold intercept is positive but its very narrow width limits its overall materiality.

Positive factors

High-grade gold intercept, indicating strong localized mineralization.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

Very narrow intercept length.
True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“3.1”

Context: 0.40

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-06Silver Hill · silverGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-06
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 2.6
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 0.4 m
From: 119.3 m
To: 119.69 m
Hole Depth: 154 m
Intercept Depth: 119.3 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-06:119.3-119.69

Location

Easting: 572280
Northing: 3951624
Elevation: 222 m
Azimuth: 129 °
Dip: -51 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 236
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade silver equivalent intercept is positive but its very narrow width limits its overall materiality.

Positive factors

High-grade silver equivalent intercept, indicating strong localized mineralization.
Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

Very narrow intercept length.
True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

“236”

Context: 0.40

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-06Silver Hill · leadGrade: 0Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-06
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 0
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 0.4 m
From: 119.3 m
To: 119.69 m
Hole Depth: 154 m
Intercept Depth: 119.3 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-06:119.3-119.69

Location

Easting: 572280
Northing: 3951624
Elevation: 222 m
Azimuth: 129 °
Dip: -51 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 236
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept shows negligible grade, contributing minimally to the overall mineralization.

Positive factors

Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

Very narrow intercept length.
True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.
Negligible lead grade.

Evidence · table

“0.0”

Context: 0.40

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-06Silver Hill · zincGrade: 0Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-06
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 0
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 0.4 m
From: 119.3 m
To: 119.69 m
Hole Depth: 154 m
Intercept Depth: 119.3 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-06:119.3-119.69

Location

Easting: 572280
Northing: 3951624
Elevation: 222 m
Azimuth: 129 °
Dip: -51 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 236
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept shows negligible grade, contributing minimally to the overall mineralization.

Positive factors

Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

Very narrow intercept length.
True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.
Negligible zinc grade.

Evidence · table

“0.0”

Context: 0.40

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SH26-06Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-06
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 0
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 0.4 m
From: 119.3 m
To: 119.69 m
Hole Depth: 154 m
Intercept Depth: 119.3 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-06:119.3-119.69

Location

Easting: 572280
Northing: 3951624
Elevation: 222 m
Azimuth: 129 °
Dip: -51 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 236
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept shows negligible grade, contributing minimally to the overall mineralization.

Positive factors

Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

Negative factors

Very narrow intercept length.
True width not estimated.
Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.
Negligible copper grade.

Evidence · table

“0.0”

Context: 0.40

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Silver Hill · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.37 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: _Including_
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 3
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.37 m
From: 251.61 m
To: 252.98 m
Intercept Depth: 251.61 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: _Including_:251.61-252.98

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 930
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3 g/t gold is strong against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 4.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

3 g/t gold is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“_3.0_”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Silver Hill · silverGrade: 157.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.37 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: _Including_
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 157.6
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.37 m
From: 251.61 m
To: 252.98 m
Intercept Depth: 251.61 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: _Including_:251.61-252.98

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 930
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 157.6 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 215.9 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“_157.6_”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Silver Hill · leadGrade: 17.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.37 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: _Including_
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 17.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.37 m
From: 251.61 m
To: 252.98 m
Intercept Depth: 251.61 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: _Including_:251.61-252.98

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 930
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 17.1 % lead is exceptional against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 23.4 %·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

17.1 % lead is exceptional on the default band.

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“_17.1_”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Silver Hill · zincGrade: 23.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.37 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: _Including_
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 23.6
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.37 m
From: 251.61 m
To: 252.98 m
Intercept Depth: 251.61 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: _Including_:251.61-252.98

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 930
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 23.6 % zinc is exceptional against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 32.3 %·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

23.6 % zinc is exceptional on the default band.

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“_23.6_”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.37 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: _Including_
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 0.4
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.37 m
From: 251.61 m
To: 252.98 m
Intercept Depth: 251.61 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: _Including_:251.61-252.98

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 930
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.4 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.5 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“_0.4_”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Silver Hill · goldGrade: 5.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.86 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: _Including_
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 5.7
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.86 m
From: 257.25 m
To: 259.11 m
Intercept Depth: 257.25 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: _Including_:257.25-259.11

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 833
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.7 g/t gold is exceptional against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 10.6 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

5.7 g/t gold is exceptional on the default band.

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“_5.7_”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Silver Hill · silverGrade: 70.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.86 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: _Including_
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 70.3
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.86 m
From: 257.25 m
To: 259.11 m
Intercept Depth: 257.25 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: _Including_:257.25-259.11

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 833
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 70.3 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 130.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“_70.3_”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Silver Hill · leadGrade: 5.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.86 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: _Including_
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 5.7
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.86 m
From: 257.25 m
To: 259.11 m
Intercept Depth: 257.25 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: _Including_:257.25-259.11

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 833
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.7 % lead is moderate against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 10.6 %·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“_5.7_”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Silver Hill · zincGrade: 18.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.86 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: _Including_
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 18.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.86 m
From: 257.25 m
To: 259.11 m
Intercept Depth: 257.25 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: _Including_:257.25-259.11

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 833
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 18.2 % zinc is exceptional against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 33.9 %·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

18.2 % zinc is exceptional on the default band.

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“_18.2_”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.86 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: _Including_
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: north carolina
Ticker: MSM.CN

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.86 m
From: 257.25 m
To: 259.11 m
Intercept Depth: 257.25 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: _Including_:257.25-259.11

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 833
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t Eq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below.

Negative factors

0.1 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“_0.1_”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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