Mink Ventures 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 jmn on
- Company
- Mink Ventures Corporation
- Ticker
- MINK
- Exchange
- TSXV
- Region
- Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Nickel
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Cobalt, Gold, Platinum, Palladium, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-15 14:23:21 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Mink Ventures has intersected a new nickel-copper-cobalt zone, named the RAK Zone, at its Rankin Property in Timmins, Ontario. The intercept in hole R26-1 returned 2.1 meters of massive and semi-massive sulphides grading 0.5745% Ni, 0.8798% Cu, and 0.0756% Co.
Reasoning: The discovery of a new massive sulphide zone (RAK Zone) with multi-commodity mineralization is a significant exploration success, though the true width and continuity remain unconfirmed due to hole deviation and lack of results in adjacent holes.
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) identified in a property with minimal prior exploration
Negative factors
- Apparent width only (true width unknown)
- Hole deviation and abandonment of R26-1
- Other holes (R26-2, R26-3, R26-4) returned no significant mineralization (NSV)
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 mentions ALS Canada Ltd. as the laboratory and details the use of standards, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Oreas standards along with blank samples were submitted”
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”
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5745
- Grade Unit
- %
- 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
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Solid nickel grade in a new sulphide zone.
Positive factors
- Massive and semi-massive sulphides
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.5745”
Context: 2.10
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8798
- Grade Unit
- %
- 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
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Strong copper grade accompanying the nickel.
Positive factors
- Significant copper value
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.8798”
Context: 2.10
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.0756
- Grade Unit
- %
- 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
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Contributes to the polymetallic nature of the discovery.
Positive factors
- Presence of cobalt in critical mineral zone
Evidence · table
“0.0756”
Context: 2.10
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
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
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Trace gold presence.
Positive factors
- Elevated precious metals noted
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 2.10
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
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
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Trace platinum presence.
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 2.10
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
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
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Trace palladium presence.
Evidence · table
“0.05”
Context: 2.10
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
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
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Trace silver presence.
Evidence · table
“3.74”
Context: 2.10
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.937
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 59.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-59.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Strong nickel grade in a narrow sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“0.9370”
Context: 0.50
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.812
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 59.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-59.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Strong copper grade in a narrow sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“0.8120”
Context: 0.50
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.121
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 59.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:59-59.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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 cobalt grade in a narrow sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“0.1210”
Context: 0.50
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.339
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 60.5 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:60.5-61.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Lower grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“0.3390”
Context: 0.60
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 60.5 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:60.5-61.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Strong copper grade in a narrow sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“1.310”
Context: 0.60
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.0462
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 60.5 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- R26-1:60.5-61.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- RAK Zone
- 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: Lower cobalt grade in sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“0.0462”
Context: 0.60
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
Incl.Rankin · 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
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
- unknown
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
Incl.Rankin · 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
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
- unknown
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
Incl.Rankin · 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
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
- unknown
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
Incl.Rankin · 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
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
- unknown
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
Incl.Rankin · 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
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
- unknown
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
Incl.Rankin · 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
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
- unknown
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
Incl.Rankin · 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
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
- unknown
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
Incl.Rankin · 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
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
- unknown
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "It has a prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers approximat"
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.