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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c

Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/MSM.CN/press-releases/6196094967092813

Publisher: orestocks

Original announcement: 2026-09-16T12:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T13:06:11.078Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T13:06:11.078Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade polymetallic intercepts extend mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.

- Positive factor: Significant step-out drilling planned to expand the known mineralization footprint.

- Positive factor: New IP targets with similar geophysical characteristics to Silver Hill proper will be tested, indicating potential for new discoveries.

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC protocols are in place, including certified labs and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: Reported widths are core lengths, and true widths are not estimated, which may overstate actual thickness.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculations rely on metallurgical recovery data from 1988, which may not reflect current processing capabilities or economic assumptions.

- Negative factor: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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)

### SH26-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-0)

Silver Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 1.4

Context: 7.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-1)

Silver Hill · silver

#### 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 factor: High-grade silver equivalent intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 261

Context: 7.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-2)

Silver Hill · lead

#### 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 factor: Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 3.7

Context: 7.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-3)

Silver Hill · zinc

#### 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 factor: Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 5.4

Context: 7.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-4)

Silver Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 0.1

Context: 7.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-5)

Silver Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: High-grade gold intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 3.0

Context: 1.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-6)

Silver Hill · silver

#### 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 factor: Exceptional bonanza-grade silver equivalent intercept, indicating very strong localized mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 930

Context: 1.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-7)

Silver Hill · lead

#### 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 factor: High-grade lead intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 17.1

Context: 1.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-8)

Silver Hill · zinc

#### 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 factor: High-grade zinc intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 23.6

Context: 1.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-9)

Silver Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: Moderate-grade copper intercept within a broader mineralized zone, contributing to polymetallic nature.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 0.4

Context: 1.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-10)

Silver Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 0.9

Context: 12.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-11)

Silver Hill · silver

#### 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

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 factor: High-grade silver equivalent intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 140

Context: 12.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-12)

Silver Hill · lead

#### 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 factor: Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 12.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-13)

Silver Hill · zinc

#### 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 factor: Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 3.3

Context: 12.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-14)

Silver Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: Intercept extends mineralization at depth, confirming continuity.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade.

Evidence · table

> 0.0

Context: 12.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-15)

Silver Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: High-grade gold intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 5.7

Context: 1.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-16)

Silver Hill · silver

#### 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 factor: Exceptional bonanza-grade silver equivalent intercept, indicating very strong localized mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 833

Context: 1.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-17)

Silver Hill · lead

#### 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 factor: High-grade lead intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 5.7

Context: 1.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-18)

Silver Hill · zinc

#### 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 factor: High-grade zinc intercept within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong localized mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 18.2

Context: 1.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-19)

Silver Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: Moderate-grade copper intercept within a broader mineralized zone, contributing to polymetallic nature.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 0.1

Context: 1.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-06

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-20)

Silver Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: High-grade gold intercept, indicating strong localized mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 3.1

Context: 0.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-06

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-21)

Silver Hill · silver

#### 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 factor: High-grade silver equivalent intercept, indicating strong localized mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

Evidence · table

> 236

Context: 0.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-06

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Silver Hill · lead

#### 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 factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

- Negative factor: Negligible lead grade.

Evidence · table

> 0.0

Context: 0.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-06

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Silver Hill · zinc

#### 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 factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

- Negative factor: Negligible zinc grade.

Evidence · table

> 0.0

Context: 0.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### SH26-06

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Silver Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: Good QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not estimated.

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent calculation uses old recovery data.

- Negative factor: Negligible copper grade.

Evidence · table

> 0.0

Context: 0.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### \_Including\_

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Silver Hill · gold

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

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> \_3.0\_

Context: \_Including\_

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### \_Including\_

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Silver Hill · silver

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

Evidence · table

> \_157.6\_

Context: \_Including\_

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### \_Including\_

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Silver Hill · lead

#### 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 factor: 17.1 % lead is exceptional on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> \_17.1\_

Context: \_Including\_

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### \_Including\_

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Silver Hill · zinc

#### 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 factor: 23.6 % zinc is exceptional on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> \_23.6\_

Context: \_Including\_

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### \_Including\_

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Silver Hill · copper

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

Evidence · table

> \_0.4\_

Context: \_Including\_

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### \_Including\_

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Silver Hill · gold

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

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> \_5.7\_

Context: \_Including\_

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### \_Including\_

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Silver Hill · silver

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

Evidence · table

> \_70.3\_

Context: \_Including\_

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### \_Including\_

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Silver Hill · lead

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

Evidence · table

> \_5.7\_

Context: \_Including\_

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### \_Including\_

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Silver Hill · zinc

#### 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 factor: 18.2 % zinc is exceptional on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> \_18.2\_

Context: \_Including\_

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### \_Including\_

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--3a426bf6-282e-4a09-96a4-f22af5e1284c#fact-drill-facts-34)

Silver Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 0.1 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> \_0.1\_

Context: \_Including\_

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## 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.