# Mink Ventures 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-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177 Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3227-tsx-venture/mink/212974-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.html Publisher: jmn Original announcement: 2026-10-15T21:32:21.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T14:23:20.492Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T14:23:20.492Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 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 \(RAK Zone\) identified in a property with minimal prior exploration - Negative factor: Apparent width only \(true width unknown\) - Negative factor: Hole deviation and abandonment of R26-1 - Negative factor: Other holes \(R26-2, R26-3, R26-4\) returned no significant mineralization \(NSV\) 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 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 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 ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (21) ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-0) Rankin · nickel #### 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 factor: Massive and semi-massive sulphides - Negative factor: True width unknown Evidence · table > 0.5745 Context: 2.10 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-1) Rankin · copper #### 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 factor: Significant copper value - Negative factor: True width unknown Evidence · table > 0.8798 Context: 2.10 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-2) Rankin · cobalt #### 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 factor: Presence of cobalt in critical mineral zone Evidence · table > 0.0756 Context: 2.10 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-3) Rankin · gold #### 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 factor: Elevated precious metals noted Evidence · table > 0.04 Context: 2.10 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-4) Rankin · platinum #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-5) Rankin · palladium #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-6) Rankin · silver #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-7) Rankin · nickel #### 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 factor: High-grade sub-interval Evidence · table > 0.9370 Context: 0.50 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-8) Rankin · copper #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-9) Rankin · cobalt #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-10) Rankin · nickel #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-11) Rankin · copper #### 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 factor: High-grade sub-interval Evidence · table > 1.310 Context: 0.60 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### R26-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-12) Rankin · cobalt #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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. [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-13) Rankin · gold #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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. [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-14) Rankin · platinum #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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. [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-15) Rankin · palladium #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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. [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-16) Rankin · silver #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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. [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-17) Rankin · gold #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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. [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-18) Rankin · platinum #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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. [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-19) Rankin · palladium #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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. [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177#fact-drill-facts-20) Rankin · silver #### 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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.