# Metalsource Mining Launches Major Step Out Program With 1.1 km Northern Target to Test Broader Scale of Silver Hill

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987

Original source: https://investingnews.com/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-to-test-broader-scale-of-silver-hill/

Publisher: investingnews

Original announcement: 2026-10-07T11:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-07T14:08:08.784Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-07T14:08:08.784Z

- Company: Metalsource Mining Inc.

- Ticker: MSM

- Exchange: CSE

- Region: Unavailable

- Primary commodity: Silver

- Secondary commodities: Gold, Lead, Zinc, Copper

- Document categories: Other, Metallurgy

- Extracted: 2026-10-07 14:08:09 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.30 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Metalsource Mining has commenced Phase 2 exploration drilling at its Silver Hill project, aiming to test the broader scale of the mineralized system with larger step-outs and previously undrilled targets. The program is supported by new surface sample results showing gold, silver, lead, and zinc mineralization, and a positive correlation between IP anomalies and known mineralization. The company has tripled its drilling capacity and has assays pending for drill hole SH26-34, which visually intersected approximately 20 metres of mineralization.

Reasoning: Metalsource Mining has launched a significant step-out exploration program at Silver Hill, backed by geophysical targeting and new surface sample results, to test the broader potential of the system. While new drill assays are pending, the expanded program and preliminary findings are positive for future exploration.

- Positive factor: Launch of major step-out exploration program

- Positive factor: Expanded drilling capacity with two rigs

- Positive factor: Positive correlation of IP with mineralization for targeting

- Positive factor: New surface mineralization identified

- Positive factor: Assays pending for drill hole SH26-34

- Negative factor: No new drill assays reported \(assays pending\)

- Negative factor: Surface sample results are preliminary and not from drill core

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

Facts used in scoring: 21

## Classification and evidence

**Multi-Domain Tested**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Variability across ore domains \(oxide, transition, fresh\) has been addressed.

Why it applies: 5 distinct composites were tested

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Metallurgical Results (21)

### Fact 1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-0)

Silver Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-3R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572575
- Northing: 3951748
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of gold mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 1750N-3R

### Fact 2

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Silver Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-3R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572575
- Northing: 3951748
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of silver mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 21.40

Context: 1750N-3R

### Fact 3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-2)

Silver Hill · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: lead
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-3R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572575
- Northing: 3951748
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of lead mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 12,050

Context: 1750N-3R

### Fact 4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-3)

Silver Hill · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-3R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572575
- Northing: 3951748
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of zinc mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 16,050

Context: 1750N-3R

### Fact 5

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-4)

Silver Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-3R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572575
- Northing: 3951748
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of copper mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 310

Context: 1750N-3R

### Fact 6

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-5)

Silver Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-4R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572591
- Northing: 3951751
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of gold mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 0.39

Context: 1750N-4R

### Fact 7

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-6)

Silver Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-4R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572591
- Northing: 3951751
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of silver mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 9.75

Context: 1750N-4R

### Fact 8

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-7)

Silver Hill · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: lead
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-4R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572591
- Northing: 3951751
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of lead mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 253

Context: 1750N-4R

### Fact 9

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-8)

Silver Hill · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-4R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572591
- Northing: 3951751
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of zinc mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 3,200

Context: 1750N-4R

### Fact 10

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-9)

Silver Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-4R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572591
- Northing: 3951751
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of copper mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 588

Context: 1750N-4R

### Fact 11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-10)

Silver Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-5R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572621
- Northing: 3951752
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of gold mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 0.19

Context: 1750N-5R

### Fact 12

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-11)

Silver Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-5R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572621
- Northing: 3951752
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of silver mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 3.01

Context: 1750N-5R

### Fact 13

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-12)

Silver Hill · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: lead
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-5R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572621
- Northing: 3951752
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of lead mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 365

Context: 1750N-5R

### Fact 14

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-13)

Silver Hill · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-5R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572621
- Northing: 3951752
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of zinc mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 648

Context: 1750N-5R

### Fact 15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-14)

Silver Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-5R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572621
- Northing: 3951752
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of copper mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 115.5

Context: 1750N-5R

### Fact 16

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-15)

Silver Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-6R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572637
- Northing: 3951746
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of gold mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: 1750N-6R

### Fact 17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-16)

Silver Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-6R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572637
- Northing: 3951746
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of silver mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 4.23

Context: 1750N-6R

### Fact 18

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-17)

Silver Hill · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: lead
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-6R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572637
- Northing: 3951746
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of lead mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 557

Context: 1750N-6R

### Fact 19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-18)

Silver Hill · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-6R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572637
- Northing: 3951746
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of zinc mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 2,550

Context: 1750N-6R

### Fact 20

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-19)

Silver Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1750N-6R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572637
- Northing: 3951746
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of copper mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 284

Context: 1750N-6R

### Fact 21

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-launches-major-step-out-program-with-1-1-km-northern-target-t--71282175-e13c-4141-9548-b0fb40acd987#fact-metallurgical-facts-20)

Silver Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: North Carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Test Work

- Sample: 1800N-2R

#### Lab

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry \(Reno, NV\) and ALS Canada \(Vancouver, BC\)

#### Location

- Easting: 572686
- Northing: 3951801
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Surface sample shows presence of gold mineralization, supporting the broader exploration potential of the area.

- Positive factor: Presence of mineralization

- Positive factor: Supports broader exploration targets

- Negative factor: Grades are not exceptional compared to prior drill results

- Negative factor: Surface samples are less definitive than drill results

Evidence · table

> 0.98

Context: 1800N-2R

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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