NexMetals Extends Trend of Thick Massive Sulphides to 1.45 Kilometres with Visual Intercept in Hole SMD-26-219 at Selebi Main
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- NexMetals Mining Corp.
- Ticker
- NEXM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Botswana
- Primary commodity
- Nickel
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Cobalt
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 17:22:20 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
NexMetals reports visual sulphide mineralization in hole SMD-26-219, extending a high-grade trend at the Selebi Main deposit by approximately 450 metres. The hole intersected thick intervals in both the Main and Lower Zones, with assays currently pending.
Reasoning: The hole extends a known high-grade trend by 450m with thick visual sulphide intercepts, though actual grades are not yet confirmed by assays.
Positive factors
- extension of mineralized trend
- thick massive sulphide intercepts
- step-out success
Negative factors
- assays pending
- visual only
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The hole extends the emerging high-grade mineralized trend by approximately 450 metres beyond previously reported drilling.
Evidence · text
“extending the emerging high-grade mineralized trend by approximately 450 metres beyond previously reported drilling”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes details on laboratory (ALS), standards, blanks, and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Sample preparation and lab analysis was completed at ALS Geochemistry”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
SMD-26-219Selebi Main · copperIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-219
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 1858.5 m
- To
- 1878.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-219:1858.5-1878.5
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- low_confidence
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual intercept only; grades are 'Ap' (assays pending) in the table.
Negative factors
- assays pending
Evidence · table
“Ap”
Context: 20.00
SMD-26-219Selebi Main · nickelIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-219
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 1858.5 m
- To
- 1878.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-219:1858.5-1878.5
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- low_confidence
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual intercept only; grades are 'Ap' (assays pending) in the table.
Negative factors
- assays pending
Evidence · table
“Ap”
Context: 20.00
SMD-26-219Selebi Main · cobaltIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-219
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 1858.5 m
- To
- 1878.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-219:1858.5-1878.5
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- low_confidence
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual intercept only; grades are 'Ap' (assays pending) in the table.
Negative factors
- assays pending
Evidence · table
“Ap”
Context: 20.00
SMD-26-219Selebi Main · copperIntercept: 7.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-219
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 7.55 m
- From
- 1909.2 m
- To
- 1916.75 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-219:1909.2-1916.75
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- low_confidence
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual intercept only; grades are 'Ap' (assays pending) in the table.
Negative factors
- assays pending
Evidence · table
“Ap”
Context: 7.55
SMD-26-219Selebi Main · nickelIntercept: 7.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-219
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 7.55 m
- From
- 1909.2 m
- To
- 1916.75 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-219:1909.2-1916.75
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- low_confidence
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual intercept only; grades are 'Ap' (assays pending) in the table.
Negative factors
- assays pending
Evidence · table
“Ap”
Context: 7.55
SMD-26-219Selebi Main · cobaltIntercept: 7.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-219
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 7.55 m
- From
- 1909.2 m
- To
- 1916.75 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-219:1909.2-1916.75
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- low_confidence
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual intercept only; grades are 'Ap' (assays pending) in the table.
Negative factors
- assays pending
Evidence · table
“Ap”
Context: 7.55
How Atlas produces this analysis
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