# Nickel North Discovers High-Grade Ni-Cu Sulfide Mineralization at Hawk Ridge Project up to 3.12% Nickel and 4.63% Copper, Announces Participation at AME Roundup 2023

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NNX/news/6673194721612277/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2023-01-10T14:27:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Nickel North Exploration Corporation

- Ticker: NNX

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Northern Quebec

- Primary commodity: Nickel

- Secondary commodities: Copper, Cobalt, Palladium

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-22 03:50:18 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Nickel North Exploration has discovered high-grade nickel and copper sulfide mineralization at its Hawk Ridge Project in Northern Quebec, with rock samples and shallow backpack drilling returning grades up to 3.12% nickel and 4.63% copper. These results, which also include cobalt and palladium credits, confirm the company's exploration model across four previously delineated targets. The company plans to conduct follow-up drilling in 2023 to further define the scope and scale of these high-grade 'Raglan Type' targets.

Reasoning: Nickel North Exploration announced high-grade nickel and copper sulfide mineralization from rock samples and shallow backpack drilling at multiple targets within its Hawk Ridge Project in Northern Quebec. The results confirm the exploration model and will guide planned follow-up drilling, indicating significant potential for a 'Raglan Type' deposit.

- Positive factor: High-grade nickel and copper mineralization

- Positive factor: Multiple target zones identified

- Positive factor: QP sign-off and QA/QC procedures disclosed

- Positive factor: Confirms exploration model and leads to planned follow-up drilling

- Negative factor: Early-stage rock samples and shallow backpack drilling

- Negative factor: No true width reported for backpack drilling

Facts used in scoring: 104

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Backpack drilling hole GABH-22-01 returned 3.12% Ni and 4.63% Cu over 2 meters, which are exceptional grades for an underground nickel-copper deposit.

Evidence · text

> 3.12% Ni, 4.63% Cu, 0.14% Co and 0.88 g/t Pd

**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: The news release states that samples were sent to Bureau Vista Laboratory and technical information was reviewed and approved by Tony Guo, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

> The Rock and drilling core samples were sent to the Bureau Vista Laboratory in Vancouver

**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 backpack drilling results for GABH-22-01 and GABH-22-02 are reported over '2-meters' without any mention of true width or drill orientation.

Evidence · text

> Two 2-meters backpack drilling holes from GABH-22-01 and GABH-22-02

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The Falco 7 zone rock samples confirm an undrilled, large area of mineralization, and the Pio Zone samples confirm the mineralization zone could be extended to both south and north.

Evidence · text

> Falco 7 zone Rock samples confirm an undrilled, large area \(300m X 50m in size\)

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: Rock samples were analyzed by PXRF for elements including arsenic, which is a common deleterious element.

Evidence · text

> Rock samples were analyzed by PXRF \(portable X-Ray fluorescence\) for nickel, copper, arsenic, zinc, lead, iron, etc.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 104. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (104)

### Fact 1

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0421
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.0421% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 421

Context: S786362

### Fact 2

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0471
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.0471% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground copper deposits, indicating limited prospectivity at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 471

Context: S786362

### Fact 3

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0133
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0133% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 133

Context: S786362

### Fact 4

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.019
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.019 g/t from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for palladium at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 19

Context: S786362

### Fact 5

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0361
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.0361% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 361

Context: S786363

### Fact 6

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1416
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.1416% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground copper deposits, indicating limited prospectivity at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 1416

Context: S786363

### Fact 7

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0159
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0159% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 159

Context: S786363

### Fact 8

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.031
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.031 g/t from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for palladium at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 31

Context: S786363

### Fact 9

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.18% from a surface rock sample is below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 1800

Context: S786365

### Fact 10

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.825
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.825% from a surface rock sample is within the moderate grade range for underground copper deposits, indicating some prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 8250

Context: S786365

### Fact 11

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0147
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0147% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 147

Context: S786365

### Fact 12

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.33
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.33 g/t from a surface rock sample is a moderate grade, indicating some prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 330

Context: S786365

### Fact 13

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2949
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.2949% from a surface rock sample is just below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Weak grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 2949

Context: S786366

### Fact 14

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3059
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.3059% from a surface rock sample is below the weak threshold for underground copper deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Weak grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 3059

Context: S786366

### Fact 15

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0428
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0428% from a surface rock sample is low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 428

Context: S786366

### Fact 16

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.225
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.225 g/t from a surface rock sample is a moderate grade, indicating some prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 225

Context: S786366

### Fact 17

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0408
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.0408% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 408

Context: S786369

### Fact 18

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4988
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.4988% from a surface rock sample is within the weak grade range for underground copper deposits, indicating some prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Weak grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 4988

Context: S786369

### Fact 19

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0127
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0127% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 127

Context: S786369

### Fact 20

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.008
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.008 g/t from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for palladium at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 8

Context: S786369

### Fact 21

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2223
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.2223% from a surface rock sample is below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Weak grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 2223

Context: S786360

### Fact 22

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.154
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 1.154% from a surface rock sample is within the moderate grade range for underground copper deposits, indicating some prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 11540

Context: S786360

### Fact 23

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0152
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0152% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 152

Context: S786360

### Fact 24

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.164
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 1.164 g/t from a surface rock sample is a strong grade, indicating good prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 1164

Context: S786360

### Fact 25

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.845
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 1.845% from a surface rock sample is within the strong grade range for underground nickel deposits, indicating good prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 18450

Context: S786361

### Fact 26

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.718
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 1.718% from a surface rock sample is within the strong grade range for underground copper deposits, indicating good prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 17180

Context: S786361

### Fact 27

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1249
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.1249% from a surface rock sample is a strong grade, indicating good prospectivity for cobalt.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 1249

Context: S786361

### Fact 28

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.17 g/t from a surface rock sample is a moderate grade, indicating some prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 170

Context: S786361

### Fact 29

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.056
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.056% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 560

Context: S786505

### Fact 30

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.744
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 5.744% from a surface rock sample is exceptional for an underground copper deposit, indicating high prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 57440

Context: S786505

### Fact 31

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0022
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0022% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 22

Context: S786505

### Fact 32

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.51
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.51 g/t from a surface rock sample is a strong grade, indicating good prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 510

Context: S786505

### Fact 33

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0521
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.0521% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 521

Context: S786358

### Fact 34

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.8888
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.8888% from a surface rock sample is within the moderate grade range for underground copper deposits, indicating some prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 8888

Context: S786358

### Fact 35

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0027
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0027% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 27

Context: S786358

### Fact 36

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.262
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.262 g/t from a surface rock sample is a moderate grade, indicating some prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 262

Context: S786358

### Fact 37

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0475
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.0475% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 475

Context: S786457

### Fact 38

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1502
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.1502% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground copper deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 1502

Context: S786457

### Fact 39

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-38)

Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0036
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0036% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 36

Context: S786457

### Fact 40

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-39)

Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.076
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.076 g/t from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for palladium at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 76

Context: S786457

### Fact 41

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0311
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.0311% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 311

Context: S786508

### Fact 42

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2809
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.2809% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground copper deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 2809

Context: S786508

### Fact 43

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-42)

Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0023
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0023% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 23

Context: S786508

### Fact 44

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-43)

Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.104
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.104 g/t from a surface rock sample is a weak grade, indicating some prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Weak grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 104

Context: S786508

### Fact 45

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-44)

Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0253
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.0253% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 253

Context: S786355

### Fact 46

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-45)

Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0395
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.0395% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground copper deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 395

Context: S786355

### Fact 47

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-46)

Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.01% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 100

Context: S786355

### Fact 48

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.008
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.008 g/t from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for palladium at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 8

Context: S786355

### Fact 49

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.507
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 2.507% from a surface rock sample is exceptional for an underground nickel deposit, indicating high prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 25070

Context: S786356

### Fact 50

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.889
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 4.889% from a surface rock sample is exceptional for an underground copper deposit, indicating high prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 48890

Context: S786356

### Fact 51

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1618
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.1618% from a surface rock sample is a strong grade, indicating good prospectivity for cobalt.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 1618

Context: S786356

### Fact 52

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.019
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 1.019 g/t from a surface rock sample is a strong grade, indicating good prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 1019

Context: S786356

### Fact 53

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5456
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.5456% from a surface rock sample is within the weak grade range for underground nickel deposits, indicating some prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Weak grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 5456

Context: S786357

### Fact 54

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.435
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 4.435% from a surface rock sample is exceptional for an underground copper deposit, indicating high prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 44350

Context: S786357

### Fact 55

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0239
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0239% from a surface rock sample is low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 239

Context: S786357

### Fact 56

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.497
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.497 g/t from a surface rock sample is a strong grade, indicating good prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 497

Context: S786357

### GABH-22-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-56)

Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GABH-22-01
- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.12
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 3.12% over 2 meters from backpack drilling is exceptional for an underground nickel deposit, indicating high prospectivity, though the width is narrow and true width is not stated.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade for nickel

- Positive factor: Drill core sample

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 31200

Context: S786370

### GABH-22-01

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GABH-22-01
- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.631
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 4.631% over 2 meters from backpack drilling is exceptional for an underground copper deposit, indicating high prospectivity, though the width is narrow and true width is not stated.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade for copper

- Positive factor: Drill core sample

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 46310

Context: S786370

### GABH-22-01

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GABH-22-01
- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1411
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.1411% over 2 meters from backpack drilling is a strong grade, indicating good prospectivity for cobalt, though the width is narrow and true width is not stated.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for cobalt

- Positive factor: Drill core sample

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1411

Context: S786370

### GABH-22-01

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GABH-22-01
- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.875
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.875 g/t over 2 meters from backpack drilling is a strong grade, indicating good prospectivity for palladium, though the width is narrow and true width is not stated.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for palladium

- Positive factor: Drill core sample

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 875

Context: S786370

### GABH-22-02

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GABH-22-02
- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3544
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.3544% over 2 meters from backpack drilling is within the weak grade range for an underground nickel deposit, indicating some prospectivity, though the width is narrow and true width is not stated.

- Positive factor: Weak grade for nickel

- Positive factor: Drill core sample

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 3544

Context: S786371

### GABH-22-02

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GABH-22-02
- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.917
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.917% over 2 meters from backpack drilling is within the moderate grade range for an underground copper deposit, indicating some prospectivity, though the width is narrow and true width is not stated.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for copper

- Positive factor: Drill core sample

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 9170

Context: S786371

### GABH-22-02

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GABH-22-02
- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0271
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0271% over 2 meters from backpack drilling is low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt, and the width is narrow with no true width stated.

- Positive factor: Drill core sample

- Negative factor: Low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 271

Context: S786371

### GABH-22-02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-63)

Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GABH-22-02
- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.141
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.141 g/t over 2 meters from backpack drilling is a weak grade, indicating some prospectivity for palladium, though the width is narrow and true width is not stated.

- Positive factor: Weak grade for palladium

- Positive factor: Drill core sample

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 141

Context: S786371

### Fact 65

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0859
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.0859% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 859

Context: S786403

### Fact 66

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.6465
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.6465% from a surface rock sample is within the weak grade range for underground copper deposits, indicating some prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Weak grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 6465

Context: S786403

### Fact 67

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0049
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0049% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 49

Context: S786403

### Fact 68

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.196
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.196 g/t from a surface rock sample is a moderate grade, indicating some prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 196

Context: S786403

### Fact 69

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.034
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.034% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 340

Context: S786467

### Fact 70

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.054
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 1.054% from a surface rock sample is within the moderate grade range for underground copper deposits, indicating some prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 10540

Context: S786467

### Fact 71

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0015
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0015% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 15

Context: S786467

### Fact 72

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.173
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.173 g/t from a surface rock sample is a moderate grade, indicating some prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 173

Context: S786467

### Fact 73

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0333
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.0333% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 333

Context: S786468

### Fact 74

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2899
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.2899% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground copper deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 2899

Context: S786468

### Fact 75

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0017
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0017% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 17

Context: S786468

### Fact 76

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Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.129
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.129 g/t from a surface rock sample is a weak grade, indicating some prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Weak grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 129

Context: S786468

### Fact 77

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-76)

Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.05% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 500

Context: S786351

### Fact 78

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-77)

Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3855
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.3855% from a surface rock sample is below the weak threshold for underground copper deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Weak grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 3855

Context: S786351

### Fact 79

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-78)

Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0093
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0093% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 93

Context: S786351

### Fact 80

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-79)

Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.066
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.066 g/t from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for palladium at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 66

Context: S786351

### Fact 81

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-80)

Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0252
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.0252% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 252

Context: S786472

### Fact 82

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-81)

Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1203
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.1203% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground copper deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 1203

Context: S786472

### Fact 83

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-82)

Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0079
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0079% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 79

Context: S786472

### Fact 84

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-83)

Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.002
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.002 g/t from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for palladium at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 2

Context: S786472

### Fact 85

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Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1152
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.1152% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 1152

Context: S786367

### Fact 86

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-85)

Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.8802
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.8802% from a surface rock sample is within the moderate grade range for underground copper deposits, indicating some prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 8802

Context: S786367

### Fact 87

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.006
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.006% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 60

Context: S786367

### Fact 88

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-87)

Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.259
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.259 g/t from a surface rock sample is a moderate grade, indicating some prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 259

Context: S786367

### Fact 89

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-88)

Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2525
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.2525% from a surface rock sample is below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Weak grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 2525

Context: S786354

### Fact 90

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Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.368
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 5.368% from a surface rock sample is exceptional for an underground copper deposit, indicating high prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 53680

Context: S786354

### Fact 91

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0103
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0103% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 103

Context: S786354

### Fact 92

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-91)

Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.803
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.803 g/t from a surface rock sample is a strong grade, indicating good prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 803

Context: S786354

### Fact 93

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-92)

Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.029
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.029% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground nickel deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 290

Context: S786353

### Fact 94

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-93)

Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0848
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.0848% from a surface rock sample is well below the weak threshold for underground copper deposits, indicating limited prospectivity.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 848

Context: S786353

### Fact 95

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Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0012
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0012% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 12

Context: S786353

### Fact 96

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-95)

Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.005
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.005 g/t from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for palladium at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 5

Context: S786353

### Fact 97

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-96)

Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.7622
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.7622% from a surface rock sample is within the weak grade range for underground nickel deposits, indicating some prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Weak grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 7622

Context: S786364

### Fact 98

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-97)

Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.465
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 4.465% from a surface rock sample is exceptional for an underground copper deposit, indicating high prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 44650

Context: S786364

### Fact 99

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-98)

Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.019
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.019% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 190

Context: S786364

### Fact 100

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-99)

Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.446
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.446 g/t from a surface rock sample is a strong grade, indicating good prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 446

Context: S786364

### Fact 101

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-100)

Hawk Ridge Project · nickel

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.363
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The nickel grade of 0.363% from a surface rock sample is within the weak grade range for underground nickel deposits, indicating some prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Weak grade for nickel

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 3630

Context: S786503

### Fact 102

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-101)

Hawk Ridge Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.237
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper grade of 1.237% from a surface rock sample is within the moderate grade range for underground copper deposits, indicating some prospectivity.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for copper

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 12370

Context: S786503

### Fact 103

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-102)

Hawk Ridge Project · cobalt

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.0122
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.0122% from a surface rock sample is very low, indicating limited prospectivity for cobalt at this specific point.

- Negative factor: Very low grade for cobalt

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 122

Context: S786503

### Fact 104

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nickel-north-discovers-high-grade-ni-cu-sulfide-mineralization-at-hawk-ridge-pro--7c934992-de53-43b7-bdd4-d55ab0c740da#fact-drill-facts-103)

Hawk Ridge Project · palladium

#### Identity

- Project: Hawk Ridge Project
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Northern Quebec
- Ticker: NNX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.224
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Vista Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, check\_assays

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: arsenic

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2023-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The palladium grade of 0.224 g/t from a surface rock sample is a moderate grade, indicating some prospectivity for palladium.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for palladium

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 224

Context: S786503

## 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.
