# 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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-mete--6203e335-7c8b-4b18-994a-908b658375f5

Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/MINK.V/press-releases/6727369557733626

Publisher: orestocks

Original announcement: 2026-10-15T12:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T13:22:05.320Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T13:22:05.320Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Intersection of massive and semi-massive sulphides

- Positive factor: Significant critical mineral values \(Ni, Cu, Co\)

- Positive factor: Presence of elevated precious metals

- Positive factor: New zone \(RAK Zone\) discovered on property with minimal prior exploration

- Negative factor: Drill hole R26-1 deviated and was abandoned

- Negative factor: R26-4 failed to intersect the target anomaly

- Negative factor: True width of the RAK zone is currently unknown

Facts used in scoring: 21

## Classification and evidence

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 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)

### R26-1

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Rankin · nickel

#### 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 factor: Significant nickel grade in massive sulphides

- Negative factor: Hole deviated and was abandoned

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · copper

#### 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 factor: Significant copper grade

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · cobalt

#### 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 factor: Presence of cobalt in new zone

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · nickel

#### 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 factor: High grade sub-interval

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · copper

#### 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 factor: Significant copper grade in sub-interval

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · cobalt

#### 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 factor: High grade cobalt sub-interval

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · nickel

#### 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 factor: Mineralized sub-interval

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · copper

#### 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 factor: High grade copper sub-interval

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · cobalt

#### 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 factor: Mineralized sub-interval

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · platinum

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: R26-1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · palladium

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: R26-1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### R26-1

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Rankin · silver

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Incl

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-mete--6203e335-7c8b-4b18-994a-908b658375f5#fact-drill-facts-13)

Rankin · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Incl

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-mete--6203e335-7c8b-4b18-994a-908b658375f5#fact-drill-facts-14)

Rankin · platinum

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.013

Context: Incl

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Incl

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-mete--6203e335-7c8b-4b18-994a-908b658375f5#fact-drill-facts-15)

Rankin · palladium

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.142

Context: Incl

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Incl

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-mete--6203e335-7c8b-4b18-994a-908b658375f5#fact-drill-facts-16)

Rankin · silver

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Incl

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-mete--6203e335-7c8b-4b18-994a-908b658375f5#fact-drill-facts-17)

Rankin · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Incl

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-mete--6203e335-7c8b-4b18-994a-908b658375f5#fact-drill-facts-18)

Rankin · platinum

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.047

Context: Incl

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Incl

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-mete--6203e335-7c8b-4b18-994a-908b658375f5#fact-drill-facts-19)

Rankin · palladium

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.004

Context: Incl

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Incl

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-mete--6203e335-7c8b-4b18-994a-908b658375f5#fact-drill-facts-20)

Rankin · silver

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.