NexMetals Intersects 10.50 Metres of Sulphide Mineralization at Selebi Main in Drill Hole SMD-26-209, Expanding the Flexure Zone
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- NexMetals Mining Corp.
- Ticker
- NEXM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Botswana
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Nickel, Cobalt, Platinum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 00:47:17 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
NexMetals reported visual sulphide mineralization in drill hole SMD-26-209 at the Selebi Main deposit in Botswana. The 10.50 metre interval includes massive sulphide components and suggests expansion of the emerging Flexure Zone, with assays currently pending.
Reasoning: The hole intersected a thick 10.5m interval of sulphides, including massive sulphide components, extending the known mineralized footprint (Flexure Zone). However, actual grades are not yet reported, limiting confidence in economic materiality.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- Visual confirmation of massive sulphides
- Expansion of known mineralized zone (Flexure Zone)
Negative factors
- Assays pending
- Visual results only
Facts used in scoring: 3
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The results demonstrate expansion potential within the Flexure Zone, extending down-dip and down-plunge from Selebi Main.
Evidence · text
“demonstrating expansion potential within the Flexure Zone”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details the use of ALS Geochemistry, certified standards, and specific analytical methods.
Evidence · text
“Sample preparation and lab analysis was completed at ALS Geochemistry”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (3)
SMD-26-209Selebi Main · sulphideIntercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-209
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- sulphide
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
- From
- 1768.65 m
- To
- 1779.15 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-209:1768.65-1779.15
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 10.5m interval of blebby, stringer, and massive sulphides reported visually.
Positive factors
- Thick interval
- Massive sulphide presence
Negative factors
- Visual only
- No assay grades
Evidence · text
“intersected a 10.5 metre interval of blebby, stringer and massive sulphides”
SMD-26-209Selebi Main · sulphideIntercept: 3.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-209
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- sulphide
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-209:1768.65-1779.15
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of massive sulphides within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- Massive sulphide
Negative factors
- Visual only
Evidence · text
“3.05 metres of massive sulphides”
SMD-26-209Selebi Main · sulphideIntercept: 5.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-209
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- sulphide
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- Botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 5.95 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-209:1768.65-1779.15
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of massive sulphides within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- Massive sulphide
Negative factors
- Visual only
Evidence · text
“5.95 metres of massive sulphides”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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