Mink Ventures Corporation Intersects 0.5745% Ni, 0.8798% Cu, 0.0756% Co Over 2.1 Meters in Massive Sulphide at Rankin Property, Timmins, Ontario
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Mink Ventures Corporation
- Ticker
- MINK.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Nickel
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Cobalt, Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-15 13:22:06 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Mink Ventures has intersected a new nickel-copper-cobalt zone, the RAK Zone, at its Rankin Property in Ontario, featuring massive and semi-massive sulphides. The best intercept reported is 0.57% Ni, 0.88% Cu, and 0.08% Co over 2.1 meters. The company plans downhole geophysics to better define the target before further drilling.
Reasoning: The company intersected a new mineralized zone (RAK) with significant Ni-Cu-Co grades in massive sulphides, representing a high-potential discovery on a relatively unexplored property, though drilling technicalities (deviation) and unknown geometry remain risks.
Positive factors
- Intersection of massive and semi-massive sulphides
- Significant critical mineral values (Ni, Cu, Co)
- Presence of elevated precious metals
- New zone (RAK Zone) discovered on property with minimal prior exploration
Negative factors
- Drill hole R26-1 deviated and was abandoned
- R26-4 failed to intersect the target anomaly
- True width of the RAK zone is currently unknown
Facts used in scoring: 21
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes details on ALS Canada Ltd. analysis, use of Oreas standards, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Oreas standards along with blank samples were submitted by the Mink Ventures Corporation as an external check and numerous quality control samples and duplicates were completed as an internal check by ALS Canada”
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 intersections are core lengths and the true width of the zone is unknown.
Evidence · text
“Intersections above are core lengths as the true width of the zone is unknown at this time.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (21)
R26-1Rankin · nickelGrade: 0.5745Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5745
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 121 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- Azimuth
- 258 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New discovery of nickel mineralization in massive sulphides.
Positive factors
- Significant nickel grade in massive sulphides
Negative factors
- Hole deviated and was abandoned
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · copperGrade: 0.8798Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8798
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 121 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- Azimuth
- 258 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New discovery of copper mineralization in massive sulphides.
Positive factors
- Significant copper grade
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · cobaltGrade: 0.0756Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.0756
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 121 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- Azimuth
- 258 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New discovery of cobalt mineralization in massive sulphides.
Positive factors
- Presence of cobalt in new zone
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · nickelGrade: 0.937Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.937
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 59.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 121 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-59.5
- Mining Method
- other
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- Azimuth
- 258 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade nickel sub-interval within the RAK zone.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · copperGrade: 0.812Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.812
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 59.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 121 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-59.5
- Mining Method
- other
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- Azimuth
- 258 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade copper sub-interval within the RAK zone.
Positive factors
- Significant copper grade in sub-interval
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · cobaltGrade: 0.121Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.121
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 59.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 121 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-59.5
- Mining Method
- other
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- Azimuth
- 258 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade cobalt sub-interval within the RAK zone.
Positive factors
- High grade cobalt sub-interval
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · nickelGrade: 0.339Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.339
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 60.5 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 121 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:60.5-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- Azimuth
- 258 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Mineralized nickel sub-interval within the RAK zone.
Positive factors
- Mineralized sub-interval
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · copperGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 60.5 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 121 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:60.5-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- Azimuth
- 258 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade copper sub-interval within the RAK zone.
Positive factors
- High grade copper sub-interval
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · cobaltGrade: 0.0462Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.0462
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 60.5 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 121 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:60.5-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- Azimuth
- 258 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Mineralized cobalt sub-interval within the RAK zone.
Positive factors
- Mineralized sub-interval
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.04 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: R26-1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · platinumGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.03 ppm platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: R26-1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · palladiumGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.05 ppm palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.05”
Context: R26-1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
R26-1Rankin · silverGrade: 3.74Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- R26-1
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.74
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 3.74 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“3.74”
Context: R26-1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
InclRankin · goldGrade: 0.028Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Incl
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.028
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 59.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Incl:59-59.5
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.028 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.028”
Context: Incl
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
InclRankin · platinumGrade: 0.013Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Incl
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.013
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 59.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Incl:59-59.5
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.013 ppm platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.013”
Context: Incl
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
InclRankin · palladiumGrade: 0.142Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Incl
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.142
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 59.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Incl:59-59.5
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.142 ppm palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.142”
Context: Incl
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
InclRankin · silverGrade: 2.9Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Incl
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.9
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 59.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Incl:59-59.5
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.9 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“2.90”
Context: Incl
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
InclRankin · goldGrade: 0.041Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Incl
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.041
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 60.5 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Incl:60.5-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.041 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.041”
Context: Incl
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
InclRankin · platinumGrade: 0.047Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Incl
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.047
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 60.5 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Incl:60.5-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.047 ppm platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.047”
Context: Incl
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
InclRankin · palladiumGrade: 0.004Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Incl
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.004
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 60.5 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Incl:60.5-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.004 ppm palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.004”
Context: Incl
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
InclRankin · silverGrade: 5.5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Incl
- Project
- Rankin
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- MINK.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.5
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 60.5 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Incl:60.5-61.1
- Mining Method
- other
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 5.5 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).
Negative factors
- Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.
Evidence · table
“5.50”
Context: Incl
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.