# 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 \(14.50 g/t Ag, 0.34 g/t Au, 4.47% Cu, 0.75% Pb 2.58% Zn\) Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-assays-from-ddh-wd-25-2b-of-3-17-cueq-over--359c0f6c-91be-41f2-9472-2da48609cb12 Original source: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-120000127.html Publisher: yahoo\_press Original announcement: 2026-04-02T12:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High grade copper intercept - Positive factor: Strong metal equivalent grade - Positive factor: Significant width - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed Facts used in scoring: 10 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-25-2B [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-assays-from-ddh-wd-25-2b-of-3-17-cueq-over--359c0f6c-91be-41f2-9472-2da48609cb12#fact-drill-facts-0) Wedge Mine · copper Needs review: ungrounded #### 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 factor: Strong copper grade ### WD-25-2B [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-assays-from-ddh-wd-25-2b-of-3-17-cueq-over--359c0f6c-91be-41f2-9472-2da48609cb12#fact-drill-facts-1) Wedge Mine · silver Needs review: ungrounded #### 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 factor: Silver credits present ### WD-25-2B [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-assays-from-ddh-wd-25-2b-of-3-17-cueq-over--359c0f6c-91be-41f2-9472-2da48609cb12#fact-drill-facts-2) Wedge Mine · gold Needs review: ungrounded #### 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-25-2B [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-assays-from-ddh-wd-25-2b-of-3-17-cueq-over--359c0f6c-91be-41f2-9472-2da48609cb12#fact-drill-facts-3) Wedge Mine · lead Needs review: ungrounded #### 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-25-2B [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-assays-from-ddh-wd-25-2b-of-3-17-cueq-over--359c0f6c-91be-41f2-9472-2da48609cb12#fact-drill-facts-4) Wedge Mine · zinc Needs review: ungrounded #### 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 factor: Zinc credits present ### WD-25-2B [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-assays-from-ddh-wd-25-2b-of-3-17-cueq-over--359c0f6c-91be-41f2-9472-2da48609cb12#fact-drill-facts-5) Wedge Mine · copper Needs review: ungrounded #### 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 factor: Bonanza grade copper ### WD-25-2B [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-assays-from-ddh-wd-25-2b-of-3-17-cueq-over--359c0f6c-91be-41f2-9472-2da48609cb12#fact-drill-facts-6) Wedge Mine · silver Needs review: ungrounded #### 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 factor: High silver grade ### WD-25-2B [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-assays-from-ddh-wd-25-2b-of-3-17-cueq-over--359c0f6c-91be-41f2-9472-2da48609cb12#fact-drill-facts-7) Wedge Mine · gold Needs review: ungrounded #### 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-25-2B [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-assays-from-ddh-wd-25-2b-of-3-17-cueq-over--359c0f6c-91be-41f2-9472-2da48609cb12#fact-drill-facts-8) Wedge Mine · lead Needs review: ungrounded #### 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-25-2B [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-announces-certified-assays-from-ddh-wd-25-2b-of-3-17-cueq-over--359c0f6c-91be-41f2-9472-2da48609cb12#fact-drill-facts-9) Wedge Mine · zinc Needs review: ungrounded #### 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 factor: Strong zinc grade ## 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.