Nuvau Intersects 17.37 g/t over 2.40 m, Extending Gold Mineralization 50 Metres from High-Grade Thundermine Intercept
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Nuvau Minerals Inc.
- Ticker
- NMC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Matagami, Québec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-22 10:22:49 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Nuvau Minerals announced high-grade gold drill results from its Thundermine project in Matagami, Québec, with hole TH-26-11 intersecting 17.37 g/t gold over 2.40 metres. This intercept, part of a broader 165-metre mineralized zone, extends the known mineralization 50 metres from a previous high-grade intercept. The company highlighted the continuity of the orogenic gold system, which remains open along strike and at depth, with additional assays pending.
Reasoning: Nuvau Minerals reported a high-grade gold intercept of 17.37 g/t over 2.40 metres in a 50-metre step-out hole, extending known mineralization and confirming continuity within a broader mineralized zone. The results are strong compared to both company averages and deposit-type peers, with good QA/QC disclosure, but true widths remain unknown.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (17.37 g/t Au) significantly exceeds orogenic gold exceptional threshold (15 g/t Au) and peer average (9.294 g/t Au).
- Step-out drilling successfully extended mineralization 50 metres, demonstrating continuity and potential for further expansion.
- Broad mineralized interval (165.0m @ 0.37 g/t Au) indicates bulk tonnage potential alongside high-grade veins.
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, including certified lab, specific methods (standards, blanks, duplicates), and QP sign-off, enhancing data reliability.
- The deposit is described as an orogenic gold system with significant vertical persistence, suggesting long-term potential.
Negative factors
- True widths are unknown, meaning reported intercept lengths may not represent actual thickness.
- The 2.40m high-grade interval includes 0.5m of internal dilution, which slightly reduces its overall grade compared to a continuous high-grade zone.
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 17.37 g/t Au significantly exceeds the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t Au for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · text
“17.37 g/t gold (Au) over 2.40 metres”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 39.83 g/t Au significantly exceeds the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t Au for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“39.83”
Context: 0.40
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 17.14 g/t Au significantly exceeds the exceptional threshold of 15 g/t Au for orogenic gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“17.14”
Context: 1.50
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole TH-26-11 is a 50-metre step-out from TH-26-08 and demonstrates continuity of the system, extending mineralization.
Evidence · text
“TH-26-11 is a 50-metre step-out from TH-26-08 and demonstrates continuity of the system”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicate samples, and mentions an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory (MSALABS) and a Qualified Person (Bastien Fresia, P. Geo.).
Evidence · text
“The Company's quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program includes certified reference materials, blanks and duplicate samples... MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Bastien Fresia, P. Geo. (Qc), Director of Technical Services and a "qualified person" for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document states that 'Composite grades are length-weighted, with unsampled intervals and assays below detection assigned 0 g/t Au', clearly outlining the compositing methodology.
Evidence · text
“Composite grades are length-weighted, with unsampled intervals and assays below detection assigned 0 g/t Au.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“In all figures and tables, reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (14)
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 165 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 165 m
- From
- 112.8 m
- To
- 277.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:112.8-277.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very wide, albeit lower-grade, intercept in a step-out hole indicates significant bulk tonnage potential and successful extension of the mineralized system, despite the grade being below typical high-grade orogenic thresholds.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept (165.0m) indicates significant bulk tonnage potential.
- Successful step-out drilling extends known mineralization, supporting continuity.
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.37 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold (2.5 g/t Au), suggesting lower-grade bulk mineralization.
Evidence · text
“broader 165-metre interval averaging 0.37 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 17.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.4 m
- From
- 178 m
- To
- 180.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:178-180.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade gold intercept in a step-out hole, significantly exceeding deposit-type thresholds and company averages, demonstrates strong potential for resource expansion and continuity of the mineralized system, despite the unknown true width and minor internal dilution.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (17.37 g/t Au) significantly exceeds the orogenic gold exceptional threshold (15 g/t Au) and peer average (9.294 g/t Au).
- Strong grade-thickness product (41.69 g/t·m) indicates a high-quality intercept.
- Successful 50-metre step-out extends mineralization, demonstrating continuity and potential for further expansion.
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness of the mineralization.
- The 2.40m interval includes 0.5m of internal dilution, reducing the effective high-grade continuity.
Evidence · text
“17.37 g/t gold (Au) over 2.40 metres”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 2.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 112.75 m
- To
- 113.25 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:112.75-113.25
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, weak-grade intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint but holds limited individual economic significance, though it is part of a broader exploration success.
Positive factors
- Grade (2.54 g/t Au) meets the weak threshold for orogenic gold (2.5 g/t Au).
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.5m) limits its individual economic significance.
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“2.54”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 4.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 113.25 m
- To
- 113.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:113.25-113.75
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint but holds limited individual economic significance, though it is part of a broader exploration success.
Positive factors
- Grade (4.16 g/t Au) meets the moderate threshold for orogenic gold (4 g/t Au).
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.5m) limits its individual economic significance.
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“4.16”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 2.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.25 m
- From
- 113.75 m
- To
- 115 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:113.75-115
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, sub-weak-grade intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint but holds limited individual economic significance, though it is part of a broader exploration success.
Positive factors
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Grade (2.35 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold (2.5 g/t Au).
- Narrow intercept (1.25m) limits its individual economic significance.
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“2.35”
Context: 1.25
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 2.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 126.1 m
- To
- 126.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:126.1-126.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, weak-grade intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint but holds limited individual economic significance, though it is part of a broader exploration success.
Positive factors
- Grade (2.73 g/t Au) meets the weak threshold for orogenic gold (2.5 g/t Au).
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.5m) limits its individual economic significance.
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“2.73”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 2.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 142.9 m
- To
- 143.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:142.9-143.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, sub-weak-grade intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint but holds limited individual economic significance, though it is part of a broader exploration success.
Positive factors
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Grade (2.39 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold (2.5 g/t Au).
- Very narrow intercept (0.5m) limits its individual economic significance.
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“2.39”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 17.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 178 m
- To
- 179.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:178-179.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade gold intercept, part of a larger highlighted interval, significantly exceeds deposit-type thresholds and company averages, demonstrating strong potential for resource expansion and continuity.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (17.14 g/t Au) significantly exceeds the orogenic gold exceptional threshold (15 g/t Au) and peer average (9.294 g/t Au).
- Strong grade-thickness product (25.71 g/t·m) indicates a high-quality intercept.
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“17.14”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 39.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 180 m
- To
- 180.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:180-180.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptionally high-grade gold intercept, part of a larger highlighted interval, significantly exceeds deposit-type thresholds and company averages, demonstrating strong potential for resource expansion and continuity, despite its very narrow width.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade (39.83 g/t Au) significantly exceeds the orogenic gold exceptional threshold (15 g/t Au) and peer average (9.294 g/t Au).
- Moderate grade-thickness product (15.93 g/t·m) for a very narrow intercept indicates high-quality mineralization.
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.4m) limits its individual economic significance.
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“39.83”
Context: 0.40
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 3.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 196.7 m
- To
- 197.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:196.7-197.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, weak-grade intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint but holds limited individual economic significance, though it is part of a broader exploration success.
Positive factors
- Grade (3.62 g/t Au) is above the weak threshold for orogenic gold (2.5 g/t Au).
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.5m) limits its individual economic significance.
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“3.62”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 1.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 222 m
- To
- 222.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:222-222.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, sub-weak-grade intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint but holds limited individual economic significance, though it is part of a broader exploration success.
Positive factors
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Grade (1.79 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold (2.5 g/t Au).
- Very narrow intercept (0.5m) limits its individual economic significance.
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“1.79”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 1.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 257.75 m
- To
- 258.25 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:257.75-258.25
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, sub-weak-grade intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint but holds limited individual economic significance, though it is part of a broader exploration success.
Positive factors
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Grade (1.78 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold (2.5 g/t Au).
- Very narrow intercept (0.5m) limits its individual economic significance.
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“1.78”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.55 m
- From
- 258.25 m
- To
- 258.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:258.25-258.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, sub-weak-grade intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint but holds limited individual economic significance, though it is part of a broader exploration success.
Positive factors
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Grade (2.08 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold (2.5 g/t Au).
- Very narrow intercept (0.55m) limits its individual economic significance.
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“2.08”
Context: 0.55
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 276.7 m
- To
- 277.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:276.7-277.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, sub-weak-grade intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint but holds limited individual economic significance, though it is part of a broader exploration success.
Positive factors
- QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.
Negative factors
- Grade (1.48 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold (2.5 g/t Au).
- Narrow intercept (1.0m) limits its individual economic significance.
- True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.
Evidence · table
“1.48”
Context: 1.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
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.