Metalsource Mining Intersects High Grade Silver Hill Mineralization to 335 Metres Below Surface with 55 Metre Down Plunge Step Outs

Original announcement by investingnews on Aug 18, 2026

Bullish

Company: Metalsource Mining Inc.
Ticker: MSM
Exchange: CSE
Region: North Carolina
Primary commodity: Silver
Secondary commodities: Gold, Lead, Zinc, Copper
Document categories: Drill results
Extracted: 2026-08-24 04:39:51 UTC

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Metalsource Mining announced high-grade polymetallic drill results from step-out drilling at its Silver Hill project, extending mineralization to 335 metres below surface. Holes SH26-20 and SH26-21 returned significant silver equivalent intercepts, including 2.26 metres grading 913 g/t AgEq and 2.44 metres grading 515 g/t AgEq. This drilling confirms the continuity of the high-grade system at depth and along strike, with the company planning to aggressively expand the mineralized footprint and test new targets.

Reasoning: The drill results from SH26-20 and SH26-21 returned strong polymetallic intercepts, extending mineralization at depth and along plunge, with wider sections noted. The program is actively expanding the known mineralized footprint and testing new targets. However, the reported widths are core length only, the metal equivalent calculations rely on very old metallurgical test data, and the grades are lower than the average of prior best intercepts.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

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

Facts used in scoring: 60

Atlas analysis — Metalsource Mining Inc.: Metalsource Mining Intersects High Grade Silver Hill Mineralization to 335 Metres Below Surface with 55 Metre Down Plunge Step Outs. 25.2 g/t over 15.3 m; 30.2 g/t over 9.57 m; 36.9 g/t over 6.1 m

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states '55 Metre Down Plunge Step Outs' and 'step out drilling continues to improve management's understanding'.

Evidence · text

“55 Metre Down Plunge Step Outs”

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 QA/QC protocols including certified reference material, blanks, duplicates, chain of custody, and mentions ALS Geochemistry as the analytical laboratory.

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).”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: The document states that 'All scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Darcy Vis, B.Sc., P.Geo., President of Tripoint Geological Services Ltd., a contractor of the Company, and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument ("NI") 43-101'.

Evidence · text

“All scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Darcy Vis, B.Sc., P.Geo., President of Tripoint Geological Services Ltd., a contractor of the Company, and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument ("NI") 43-101”

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 are core length, as additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project'.

Evidence · text

“Widths reported are core length, as additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.”

Stale Metal Equivalent Assumptionsnegative · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The metal equivalent calculations rely on recovery values derived from batch metallurgical testing completed in 1988, which is very old data.

Evidence · text

“Metal recoveries used in the AgEq calculation are Au: 95.5%, Ag: 92.9%, Pb: 89.2%, Zn: 93.8% and Cu 90.8%. These recovery values are derived from batch metallurgical testing used to estimate recoveries of Silver Hill ores, completed in 1988.”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 2.26 metres grading 913 g/t AgEq and 2.44 metres grading 515 g/t AgEq are above the exceptional threshold for silver equivalent grades.

Evidence · table

“913”

Context: 2.26

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 60. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (60)

SH26-20Silver Hill · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.57 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 2.5
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 9.57 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 237.13 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:227.56-237.13

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the grade is lower than prior best gold intercepts and the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“2.5”

Context: 9.57

SH26-20Silver Hill · silverGrade: 30.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.57 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 30.2
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 9.57 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 237.13 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:227.56-237.13

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 364
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong silver equivalent intercept extends mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only and the AgEq calculation relies on stale metallurgical data.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“364”

Context: 9.57

SH26-20Silver Hill · leadGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.57 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 2.6
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 9.57 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 237.13 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:227.56-237.13

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“2.6”

Context: 9.57

SH26-20Silver Hill · zincGrade: 7.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.57 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 7.6
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 9.57 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 237.13 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:227.56-237.13

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“7.6”

Context: 9.57

SH26-20Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.57 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 0.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 9.57 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 237.13 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:227.56-237.13

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“0.2”

Context: 9.57

SH26-20Silver Hill · goldGrade: 8.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.26 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 8.4
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2.26 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 229.82 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:227.56-229.82

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the grade is lower than prior best gold intercepts and the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“8.4”

Context: 2.26

SH26-20Silver Hill · silverIntercept: 2.26 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Intercept: 2.26 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 229.82 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:227.56-229.82

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 913
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional silver equivalent intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only and the AgEq calculation relies on stale metallurgical data.

Positive factors

bonanza_intercept
step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“913”

Context: 2.26

SH26-20Silver Hill · leadGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.26 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 1.9
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.26 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 229.82 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:227.56-229.82

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“1.9”

Context: 2.26

SH26-20Silver Hill · zincGrade: 12.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.26 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 12.8
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.26 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 229.82 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:227.56-229.82

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“12.8”

Context: 2.26

SH26-20Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.26 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 0.6
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.26 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 229.82 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:227.56-229.82

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“0.6”

Context: 2.26

SH26-20Silver Hill · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.24 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 0.7
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 4.24 m
From: 232.9 m
To: 237.13 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:232.90-237.13

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the grade is lower than prior best gold intercepts and the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“0.7”

Context: 4.24

SH26-20Silver Hill · silverIntercept: 4.24 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Intercept: 4.24 m
From: 232.9 m
To: 237.13 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:232.90-237.13

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 308
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong silver equivalent intercept extends mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only and the AgEq calculation relies on stale metallurgical data.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“308”

Context: 4.24

SH26-20Silver Hill · leadGrade: 4.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.24 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 4.7
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.24 m
From: 232.9 m
To: 237.13 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:232.90-237.13

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“4.7”

Context: 4.24

SH26-20Silver Hill · zincGrade: 10.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.24 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 10.3
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.24 m
From: 232.9 m
To: 237.13 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:232.90-237.13

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“10.3”

Context: 4.24

SH26-20Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.24 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-20
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.24 m
From: 232.9 m
To: 237.13 m
Hole Depth: 276 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-20:232.90-237.13

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 133 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“0.1”

Context: 4.24

SH26-21Silver Hill · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 0.9
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 15.3 m
From: 247.01 m
To: 262.31 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:247.01-262.31

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the grade is lower than prior best gold intercepts and the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“0.9”

Context: 15.30

SH26-21Silver Hill · silverGrade: 25.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 25.2
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 15.3 m
From: 247.01 m
To: 262.31 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:247.01-262.31

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 207
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong silver equivalent intercept extends mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only and the AgEq calculation relies on stale metallurgical data.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“207”

Context: 15.30

SH26-21Silver Hill · leadGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 2.6
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 15.3 m
From: 247.01 m
To: 262.31 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:247.01-262.31

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“2.6”

Context: 15.30

SH26-21Silver Hill · zincGrade: 5.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 5.8
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 15.3 m
From: 247.01 m
To: 262.31 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:247.01-262.31

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“5.8”

Context: 15.30

SH26-21Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 15.3 m
From: 247.01 m
To: 262.31 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:247.01-262.31

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“0.1”

Context: 15.30

SH26-21Silver Hill · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.42 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 1.7
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 4.42 m
From: 247.65 m
To: 252.07 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:247.65-252.07

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the grade is lower than prior best gold intercepts and the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 4.42

SH26-21Silver Hill · silverIntercept: 4.42 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Intercept: 4.42 m
From: 247.65 m
To: 252.07 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:247.65-252.07

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 340
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong silver equivalent intercept extends mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only and the AgEq calculation relies on stale metallurgical data.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“340”

Context: 4.42

SH26-21Silver Hill · leadGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.42 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 4.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.42 m
From: 247.65 m
To: 252.07 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:247.65-252.07

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“4.2”

Context: 4.42

SH26-21Silver Hill · zincGrade: 8.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.42 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 8.9
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.42 m
From: 247.65 m
To: 252.07 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:247.65-252.07

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“8.9”

Context: 4.42

SH26-21Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.42 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.42 m
From: 247.65 m
To: 252.07 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:247.65-252.07

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“0.1”

Context: 4.42

SH26-21Silver Hill · goldGrade: 2.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.44 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 2.9
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2.44 m
From: 249.63 m
To: 252.07 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:249.63-252.07

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the grade is lower than prior best gold intercepts and the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“2.9”

Context: 2.44

SH26-21Silver Hill · silverIntercept: 2.44 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Intercept: 2.44 m
From: 249.63 m
To: 252.07 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:249.63-252.07

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 515
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Positive factors

bonanza_intercept
step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“515”

Context: 2.44

SH26-21Silver Hill · leadGrade: 7.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.44 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 7.3
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.44 m
From: 249.63 m
To: 252.07 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:249.63-252.07

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“7.3”

Context: 2.44

SH26-21Silver Hill · zincGrade: 11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.44 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 11
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.44 m
From: 249.63 m
To: 252.07 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:249.63-252.07

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“11.0”

Context: 2.44

SH26-21Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.44 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 0.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.44 m
From: 249.63 m
To: 252.07 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:249.63-252.07

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“0.2”

Context: 2.44

SH26-21Silver Hill · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: gold
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 0.5
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 6.1 m
From: 256.21 m
To: 262.31 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:256.21-262.31

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the grade is lower than prior best gold intercepts and the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 6.10

SH26-21Silver Hill · silverIntercept: 6.1 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: silver
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Intercept: 6.1 m
From: 256.21 m
To: 262.31 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:256.21-262.31

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade: 208
Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong silver equivalent intercept extends mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only and the AgEq calculation relies on stale metallurgical data.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“208”

Context: 6.10

SH26-21Silver Hill · leadGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 3.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6.1 m
From: 256.21 m
To: 262.31 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:256.21-262.31

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“3.1”

Context: 6.10

SH26-21Silver Hill · zincGrade: 6.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: zinc
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 6.7
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6.1 m
From: 256.21 m
To: 262.31 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:256.21-262.31

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“6.7”

Context: 6.10

SH26-21Silver Hill · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SH26-21
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: copper
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6.1 m
From: 256.21 m
To: 262.31 m
Hole Depth: 288 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SH26-21:256.21-262.31

Location

Easting: 572168
Northing: 3951658
CRS: WGS84 / UTMZ17N
Elevation: 261 m
Azimuth: 168 °
Dip: -86 °
Loc. Confidence: high

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry (Reno, NV) and ALS Canada (Vancouver, BC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: 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: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a polymetallic zone extending mineralization at depth, but the width is apparent only.

Positive factors

step_out_extension
mineralization_open_at_depth
polymetallic_system
qaqc_disclosed
wider_intercepts

Negative factors

apparent_width_only
metal_equivalent_assumptions_stale
grades_lower_than_prior_best_averages

Evidence · table

“0.1”

Context: 6.10

IncludingSilver Hill · goldGrade: 8.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.26 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

Geometry

Grade: 8.4
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2.26 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 229.82 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:227.56-229.82

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.4 g/t gold is exceptional against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 19.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“8.4”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · silverGrade: 37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.26 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

Geometry

Grade: 37
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2.26 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 229.82 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:227.56-229.82

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 37 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 83.6 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

“37.0”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · leadGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.26 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

Geometry

Grade: 1.9
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.26 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 229.82 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:227.56-229.82

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.9 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 4.3 %·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

“1.9”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · zincGrade: 12.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.26 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

Geometry

Grade: 12.8
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.26 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 229.82 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:227.56-229.82

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 12.8 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 28.9 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

12.8 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“12.8”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.26 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

Geometry

Grade: 0.6
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.26 m
From: 227.56 m
To: 229.82 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:227.56-229.82

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.6 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1.4 %·m is below (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

“0.6”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.24 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

Geometry

Grade: 0.7
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 4.24 m
From: 232.9 m
To: 237.13 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:232.9-237.13

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.7 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 3.0 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

“0.7”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · silverGrade: 47.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.24 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

Geometry

Grade: 47.9
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 4.24 m
From: 232.9 m
To: 237.13 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:232.9-237.13

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 47.9 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 203.1 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“47.9”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · leadGrade: 4.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.24 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

Geometry

Grade: 4.7
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.24 m
From: 232.9 m
To: 237.13 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:232.9-237.13

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.7 % lead is moderate against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 19.9 %·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

“4.7”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · zincGrade: 10.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.24 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

Geometry

Grade: 10.3
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.24 m
From: 232.9 m
To: 237.13 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:232.9-237.13

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 10.3 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 43.7 %·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

10.3 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“10.3”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.24 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

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.24 m
From: 232.9 m
To: 237.13 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:232.9-237.13

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·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

IncludingSilver Hill · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.42 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

Geometry

Grade: 1.7
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 4.42 m
From: 247.65 m
To: 252.07 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:247.65-252.07

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.7 g/t gold is moderate against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 7.5 g/t·m is below (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

“1.7”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · silverGrade: 28.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.42 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

Geometry

Grade: 28.6
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 4.42 m
From: 247.65 m
To: 252.07 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:247.65-252.07

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 28.6 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 126.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

28.6 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“28.6”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · leadGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.42 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

Geometry

Grade: 4.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.42 m
From: 247.65 m
To: 252.07 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:247.65-252.07

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.2 % lead is moderate against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 18.6 %·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

“4.2”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · zincGrade: 8.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.42 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

Geometry

Grade: 8.9
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.42 m
From: 247.65 m
To: 252.07 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:247.65-252.07

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.9 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 39.3 %·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

“8.9”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.42 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

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4.42 m
From: 247.65 m
To: 252.07 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:247.65-252.07

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·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

IncludingSilver Hill · goldGrade: 2.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.44 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

Geometry

Grade: 2.9
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2.44 m
From: 249.63 m
To: 252.07 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:249.63-252.07

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.9 g/t gold is strong against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 7.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“2.9”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · silverGrade: 47.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.44 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

Geometry

Grade: 47.4
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2.44 m
From: 249.63 m
To: 252.07 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:249.63-252.07

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 47.4 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 115.7 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

“47.4”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · leadGrade: 7.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.44 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

Geometry

Grade: 7.3
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.44 m
From: 249.63 m
To: 252.07 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:249.63-252.07

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.3 % lead is strong against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 17.8 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

7.3 % lead is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“7.3”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · zincGrade: 11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.44 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

Geometry

Grade: 11
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.44 m
From: 249.63 m
To: 252.07 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:249.63-252.07

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 11 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 26.8 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

11 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“11.0”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.44 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

Geometry

Grade: 0.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.44 m
From: 249.63 m
To: 252.07 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:249.63-252.07

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

0.2 % 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

“0.2”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 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

Geometry

Grade: 0.5
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 6.1 m
From: 256.21 m
To: 262.31 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:256.21-262.31

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.5 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 3.0 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

“0.5”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · silverGrade: 36.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 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

Geometry

Grade: 36.9
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 6.1 m
From: 256.21 m
To: 262.31 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:256.21-262.31

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 36.9 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 225.1 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“36.9”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · leadGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: Including
Project: Silver Hill
Commodity: lead
Region: north carolina
Reported Region: North Carolina
Ticker: MSM

Geometry

Grade: 3.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6.1 m
From: 256.21 m
To: 262.31 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:256.21-262.31

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.1 % lead is moderate against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 18.9 %·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

“3.1”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · zincGrade: 6.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 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

Geometry

Grade: 6.7
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6.1 m
From: 256.21 m
To: 262.31 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:256.21-262.31

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.7 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 40.9 %·m is moderate.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“6.7”

Context: Including

IncludingSilver Hill · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 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

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6.1 m
From: 256.21 m
To: 262.31 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: Including:256.21-262.31

Review

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

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·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

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