NiCAN - Additional Assays from New Near Surface Gold Discovery in Thompson Manitoba, Intersecting 19.45 Meters Averaging 1.0g/t Au and 12.2 g/t Ag
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- NiCAN Limited
- Ticker
- NICN
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Manitoba
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-22 03:15:27 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
NiCAN Limited announced additional assay results from a new near-surface gold discovery in Thompson, Manitoba, highlighted by an intercept of 19.45 meters averaging 1.0 g/t gold and 12.2 g/t silver. The company completed four shallow diamond drill holes to confirm historical results and expand the mineralization, which remains open in all directions. Follow-up drilling and a geophysical program are planned to further define this emerging system.
Reasoning: NiCAN has reported additional positive drill results from a new near-surface gold discovery, including several strong gold intercepts and a significant lead byproduct. The mineralization remains open in all directions, indicating good exploration potential, and the technical information is supported by a Qualified Person. However, the presence of galena suggests potential for deleterious elements like lead and sulfur.
Positive factors
- new_discovery
- step_out_extension
- multiple_strong_intercepts
- qp_signed
Negative factors
- deleterious_elements_present
Facts used in scoring: 38
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 38. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (38)
PIPY25-04goldGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-04
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.6 m
- From
- 20.4 m
- To
- 48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-04:20.4-48.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good width and moderate gold grade, contributing to a strong grade-thickness product.
Positive factors
- strong_gt_product
- moderate_grade
Evidence · table
“1.25”
Context: 27.60
PIPY25-04silverGrade: 12.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-04
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.6 m
- From
- 20.4 m
- To
- 48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-04:20.4-48.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate silver grade over a good width, but silver is a secondary commodity.
Evidence · table
“12.5”
Context: 27.60
PIPY25-04goldGrade: 2.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-04
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.3 m
- From
- 21.4 m
- To
- 35.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-04:21.4-35.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a good width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- strong_grade
- strong_gt_product
Evidence · table
“2.14”
Context: 14.30
PIPY25-04silverGrade: 19.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-04
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 19.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.3 m
- From
- 21.4 m
- To
- 35.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-04:21.4-35.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate silver grade over a good width, but silver is a secondary commodity.
Evidence · table
“19.8”
Context: 14.30
PIPY25-04goldGrade: 5.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-04
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 33.7 m
- To
- 35.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-04:33.7-35.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high gold grade over a narrow interval, indicating a bonanza-grade zone.
Positive factors
- exceptional_grade
Negative factors
- narrow_intercept
Evidence · table
“5.39”
Context: 2.00
PIPY25-04silverGrade: 7.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-04
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 33.7 m
- To
- 35.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-04:33.7-35.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low silver grade over a narrow interval.
Evidence · table
“7.1”
Context: 2.00
PIPY25-05goldGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-05
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.5 m
- From
- 9.6 m
- To
- 19.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-05:9.6-19.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a moderate width.
Evidence · table
“0.65”
Context: 9.50
PIPY25-05silverGrade: 8.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-05
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.5 m
- From
- 9.6 m
- To
- 19.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-05:9.6-19.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low silver grade over a moderate width.
Evidence · table
“8.4”
Context: 9.50
PIPY25-07goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-07
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 30 m
- To
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-07:30.0-38.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low gold grade over a moderate width.
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 8.00
PIPY25-07silverGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-07
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 30 m
- To
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-07:30.0-38.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very low silver grade over a moderate width.
Evidence · table
“1.2”
Context: 8.00
PIPY25-07goldGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-07
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 81.5 m
- To
- 85.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-07:81.5-85.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a narrow width.
Evidence · table
“1.25”
Context: 4.00
PIPY25-07silverGrade: 3.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-07
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 81.5 m
- To
- 85.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-07:81.5-85.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low silver grade over a narrow width.
Evidence · table
“3.64”
Context: 4.00
PIPY25-08goldGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
- From
- 6.4 m
- To
- 11.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-08:6.4-11.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a narrow width.
Evidence · table
“0.69”
Context: 5.40
PIPY25-08silverGrade: 4.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
- From
- 6.4 m
- To
- 11.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-08:6.4-11.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low silver grade over a narrow width.
Evidence · table
“4.5”
Context: 5.40
PIPY25-08goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.45 m
- From
- 17.9 m
- To
- 37.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-08:17.9-37.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant width with moderate gold grade, forming a good grade-thickness product.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade
- good_width
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 19.45
PIPY25-08silverGrade: 12.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.45 m
- From
- 17.9 m
- To
- 37.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-08:17.9-37.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate silver grade over a significant width, but silver is a secondary commodity.
Evidence · table
“12.2”
Context: 19.45
PIPY25-08goldGrade: 2.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 31.8 m
- To
- 36.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-08:31.8-36.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade over a moderate width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- strong_grade
Evidence · table
“2.17”
Context: 5.00
PIPY25-08silverGrade: 28.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 31.8 m
- To
- 36.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-08:31.8-36.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate silver grade over a moderate width, but silver is a secondary commodity.
Evidence · table
“28.7”
Context: 5.00
PIPY25-08leadGrade: 2.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 31.8 m
- To
- 36.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-08:31.8-36.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong lead grade over a moderate width, adding value as a byproduct.
Positive factors
- strong_grade
Evidence · text
“5.0m near the bottom of the hole that returned 2.17g/ Au, 28.7g/t Ag and 2.07% Pb”
PIPY25-08goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade from an individual 1m sample.
Evidence · text
“Individual 1.0m assays returned 1.0g/t Au, 51.4g.t Ag and 3.74% Pb”
PIPY25-08silverGrade: 51.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 51.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak silver grade from an individual 1m sample.
Evidence · text
“Individual 1.0m assays returned 1.0g/t Au, 51.4g.t Ag and 3.74% Pb”
PIPY25-08leadGrade: 3.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.74
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong lead grade from an individual 1m sample, indicating high-grade lead mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Individual 1.0m assays returned 1.0g/t Au, 51.4g.t Ag and 3.74% Pb”
17BN01goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 17BN01
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 47 m
- From
- 27 m
- To
- 74 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 17BN01:27.0-74.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good width and moderate gold grade from a historical intercept.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade
- strong_gt_product
Negative factors
- stale_data_re_release
Evidence · table
“1.20”
Context: 47.0
17BN01silverGrade: 5.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 17BN01
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 47 m
- From
- 27 m
- To
- 74 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 17BN01:27.0-74.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low silver grade over a good width from a historical intercept.
Negative factors
- stale_data_re_release
Evidence · table
“5.90”
Context: 47.0
17BN01goldGrade: 6.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 17BN01
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.6 m
- From
- 55.4 m
- To
- 61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 17BN01:55.4-61.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high gold grade over a moderate width from a historical intercept.
Positive factors
- exceptional_grade
- strong_gt_product
Negative factors
- stale_data_re_release
Evidence · table
“6.63”
Context: 5.6
17BN01silverGrade: 10.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 17BN01
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.6 m
- From
- 55.4 m
- To
- 61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 17BN01:55.4-61.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low silver grade over a moderate width from a historical intercept.
Negative factors
- stale_data_re_release
Evidence · table
“10.13”
Context: 5.6
17BN01goldGrade: 15.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 17BN01
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 57.4 m
- To
- 59.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 17BN01:57.4-59.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extremely high gold grade over a narrow interval from a historical intercept.
Positive factors
- exceptional_grade
- strong_gt_product
Negative factors
- stale_data_re_release
Evidence · table
“15.35”
Context: 2.0
17BN01silverGrade: 14.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 17BN01
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 57.4 m
- To
- 59.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 17BN01:57.4-59.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- lead, sulfur
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low silver grade over a narrow interval from a historical intercept.
Negative factors
- stale_data_re_release
Evidence · table
“14.80”
Context: 2.0
PIPY25-04 incl.goldGrade: 2.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-04 incl.
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.3 m
- From
- 21.4 m
- To
- 35.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-04 incl.:21.4-35.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.14 g/t gold is strong against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 30.6 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 2.14 g/t gold is strong on the open_pit mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.14”
Context: PIPY25-04 incl.
PIPY25-04 incl.silverGrade: 19.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-04 incl.
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 19.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.3 m
- From
- 21.4 m
- To
- 35.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-04 incl.:21.4-35.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 19.8 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 283.1 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“19.8”
Context: PIPY25-04 incl.
PIPY25-04 incl.goldGrade: 5.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-04 incl.
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 33.7 m
- To
- 35.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-04 incl.:33.7-35.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.39 g/t gold is exceptional against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 10.8 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 5.39 g/t gold is exceptional on the open_pit mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“5.39”
Context: PIPY25-04 incl.
PIPY25-04 incl.silverGrade: 7.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-04 incl.
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 33.7 m
- To
- 35.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-04 incl.:33.7-35.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.1 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 14.2 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 7.1 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“7.1”
Context: PIPY25-04 incl.
PIPY25-08 incl.goldGrade: 2.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08 incl.
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 31.8 m
- To
- 36.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-08 incl.:31.8-36.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.17 g/t gold is strong against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 10.8 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 2.17 g/t gold is strong on the open_pit mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.17”
Context: PIPY25-08 incl.
PIPY25-08 incl.silverGrade: 28.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PIPY25-08 incl.
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 31.8 m
- To
- 36.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PIPY25-08 incl.:31.8-36.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 28.7 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 143.5 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 28.7 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“28.7”
Context: PIPY25-08 incl.
17BN01 incl.goldGrade: 6.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 17BN01 incl.
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.6 m
- From
- 55.4 m
- To
- 61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 17BN01 incl.:55.4-61
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.63 g/t gold is exceptional against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 37.1 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 6.63 g/t gold is exceptional on the open_pit mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“6.63”
Context: 17BN01 incl.
17BN01 incl.silverGrade: 10.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 17BN01 incl.
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.6 m
- From
- 55.4 m
- To
- 61 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 17BN01 incl.:55.4-61
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 10.13 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 56.7 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 10.13 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“10.13”
Context: 17BN01 incl.
17BN01 incl.goldGrade: 15.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 17BN01 incl.
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 57.4 m
- To
- 59.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 17BN01 incl.:57.4-59.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 15.35 g/t gold is exceptional against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 30.7 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 15.35 g/t gold is exceptional on the open_pit mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“15.35”
Context: 17BN01 incl.
17BN01 incl.silverGrade: 14.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 17BN01 incl.
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- NICN
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 57.4 m
- To
- 59.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 17BN01 incl.:57.4-59.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 14.8 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 29.6 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 14.8 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“14.80”
Context: 17BN01 incl.
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.