Nicola Mining Commences First-Ever Drill Program at Treasure Mountain's MB Zone and Reports Intense Mineralization
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Nicola Mining Inc.
- Ticker
- NIM.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Zinc, Copper, Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 13:20:45 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Nicola Mining has commenced its first-ever diamond drilling program at the MB target area of the Treasure Mountain project in British Columbia. While assay results for the new drilling are pending, the company reported high-grade historical surface sampling and noted intense mineralization during visual examination of the first drill core.
Reasoning: The company has transitioned from asset preservation to active exploration at a previously undrilled zone, supported by high-grade surface sampling and encouraging visual core observations.
Positive factors
- Commencement of first-ever drill program at the MB target area
- High-grade historical surface sampling results
- Visual identification of intense mineralization in first drill core
Negative factors
- Assay results for the new drilling are still pending
- Visual estimates are not a substitute for analytical results
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The program targets the MB Zone, a previously undrilled zone northwest of the historical mine.
Evidence · text
“MB target area, a previously undrilled zone approximately 1 km northwest of the historical Treasure Mountain silver mine”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Historical surface sample 2100207 returned an exceptional silver grade of 1,300 g/t Ag.
Evidence · text
“1,300 g/t Ag”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: The release does not disclose specific QA/QC protocols for the new drilling, though it mentions AGAT Laboratories will receive samples.
Evidence · text
“Core from the first hole is being sampled and submitted to AGAT Laboratories for multi-element analysis.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
Fact 1silverGrade: 813Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 813
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 813 g/t Ag is an exceptional silver grade for surface sampling.
Positive factors
- Exceptional silver grade
Evidence · text
“813 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property covering more than 10,800 hectares alon"
Fact 2goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade in a polymetallic sample.
Evidence · text
“0.52 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property covering more than 10,800 hectares alon"
Fact 3zincGrade: 19Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 19
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade in a polymetallic sample.
Evidence · text
“19% Zn”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property covering more than 10,800 hectares alon"
Fact 4copperGrade: 4.66Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.66
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper grade in a polymetallic sample.
Evidence · text
“4.66% Cu”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property covering more than 10,800 hectares alon"
Fact 5silverGrade: 105Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 105
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate silver grade.
Evidence · text
“105 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property covering more than 10,800 hectares alon"
Fact 6copperGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper grade for a surface sample.
Evidence · text
“1.18% Cu”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property covering more than 10,800 hectares alon"
Fact 7silverGrade: 1300Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1300
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1,300 g/t Ag is an exceptional silver grade.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“1,300 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property covering more than 10,800 hectares alon"
Fact 8goldGrade: 2.59Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade in a polymetallic sample.
Evidence · text
“2.59 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property covering more than 10,800 hectares alon"
Fact 9copperGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper grade in a polymetallic sample.
Evidence · text
“1.16% Cu”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property covering more than 10,800 hectares alon"
Fact 10leadGrade: 27.4Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 27.4
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very strong lead grade in a polymetallic sample.
Evidence · text
“27.4% Pb”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property covering more than 10,800 hectares alon"
Fact 11zincGrade: 27.2Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- NIM.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 27.2
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very strong zinc grade in a polymetallic sample.
Evidence · text
“27.2% Zn”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The Company owns 100% of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property covering more than 10,800 hectares alon"
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