Nine Mile Metals Announces Certified Assays from DDH-WD-25-2B of 3.17% CuEq Over 15.00 Meters (7.47 g/t Ag, 0.21 g/t Au, 2.36 % Cu, 0.35% Pb, 1.29% Zn) Including 5.99% CuEq Over 6.84 Meters (14.50 g/t Ag, 0.34 g/t Au, 4.47% Cu, 0.75% Pb 2.58% Zn)
Original announcement by yahoo_press on
- Company
- NINE MILE METALS LTD.
- Ticker
- NINE
- Exchange
- CSE
- Region
- New Brunswick
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Gold, Lead, Zinc
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 10:13:43 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Nine Mile Metals has reported high-grade certified assays from drill hole WD-25-2B at the Wedge Mine. The hole returned a significant 15.00m intercept at 3.17% CuEq, including a high-grade 6.84m zone at 5.99% CuEq.
Reasoning: The intercept of 3.17% CuEq over 15m is exceptionally strong for a VMS-style deposit, and the sub-interval of 5.99% CuEq is a bonanza-grade signal.
Positive factors
- High grade copper intercept
- Strong metal equivalent grade
- Significant width
- QA/QC disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 4.47% Cu sub-interval is exceptionally high grade for a VMS deposit.
Evidence · text
“4.47% Cu”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The company explicitly states they have received 'certified assays'.
Evidence · text
“received certified assays”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
WD-25-2BWedge Mine · copperGrade: 2.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WD-25-2B
- Project
- Wedge Mine
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- NINE
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WD-25-2B:0-15
Location
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2.36% Cu is a strong intercept for a VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
WD-25-2BWedge Mine · silverGrade: 7.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WD-25-2B
- Project
- Wedge Mine
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- NINE
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WD-25-2B:0-15
Location
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant silver credits accompanying the copper.
Positive factors
- Silver credits present
WD-25-2BWedge Mine · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WD-25-2B
- Project
- Wedge Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- NINE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WD-25-2B:0-15
Location
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace gold content.
WD-25-2BWedge Mine · leadGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WD-25-2B
- Project
- Wedge Mine
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- NINE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WD-25-2B:0-15
Location
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace lead content.
WD-25-2BWedge Mine · zincGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WD-25-2B
- Project
- Wedge Mine
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- NINE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.29
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WD-25-2B:0-15
Location
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid zinc content in the intercept.
Positive factors
- Zinc credits present
WD-25-2BWedge Mine · copperGrade: 4.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.84 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WD-25-2B
- Project
- Wedge Mine
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- NINE
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.84 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WD-25-2B:sub-6.84
Location
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 4.47% Cu is an exceptional grade for this deposit type.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade copper
WD-25-2BWedge Mine · silverGrade: 14.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.84 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WD-25-2B
- Project
- Wedge Mine
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- NINE
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.84 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WD-25-2B:sub-6.84
Location
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong silver enrichment in the high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- High silver grade
WD-25-2BWedge Mine · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.84 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WD-25-2B
- Project
- Wedge Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- NINE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.84 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WD-25-2B:sub-6.84
Location
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Slightly elevated gold in the high-grade zone.
WD-25-2BWedge Mine · leadGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.84 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WD-25-2B
- Project
- Wedge Mine
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- NINE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.75
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.84 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WD-25-2B:sub-6.84
Location
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Elevated lead in the high-grade zone.
WD-25-2BWedge Mine · zincGrade: 2.58Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.84 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WD-25-2B
- Project
- Wedge Mine
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- NINE
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.58
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.84 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WD-25-2B:sub-6.84
Location
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -50 °
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant zinc enrichment in the high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade
How Atlas produces this analysis
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