# Nuvau Intersects 17.37 g/t over 2.40 m, Extending Gold Mineralization 50 Metres from High-Grade Thundermine Intercept

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NMC/news/7015618017424876/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-09-17T11:06:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T10:22:48.489Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T10:22:48.489Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade gold intercept \(17.37 g/t Au\) significantly exceeds orogenic gold exceptional threshold \(15 g/t Au\) and peer average \(9.294 g/t Au\).

- Positive factor: Step-out drilling successfully extended mineralization 50 metres, demonstrating continuity and potential for further expansion.

- Positive factor: Broad mineralized interval \(165.0m @ 0.37 g/t Au\) indicates bulk tonnage potential alongside high-grade veins.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, including certified lab, specific methods \(standards, blanks, duplicates\), and QP sign-off, enhancing data reliability.

- Positive factor: The deposit is described as an orogenic gold system with significant vertical persistence, suggesting long-term potential.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown, meaning reported intercept lengths may not represent actual thickness.

- Negative factor: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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 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-26-11

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Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: Very wide intercept \(165.0m\) indicates significant bulk tonnage potential.

- Positive factor: Successful step-out drilling extends known mineralization, supporting continuity.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-1)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(17.37 g/t Au\) significantly exceeds the orogenic gold exceptional threshold \(15 g/t Au\) and peer average \(9.294 g/t Au\).

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(41.69 g/t·m\) indicates a high-quality intercept.

- Positive factor: Successful 50-metre step-out extends mineralization, demonstrating continuity and potential for further expansion.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness of the mineralization.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-2)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(2.54 g/t Au\) meets the weak threshold for orogenic gold \(2.5 g/t Au\).

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept \(0.5m\) limits its individual economic significance.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 2.54

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-3)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(4.16 g/t Au\) meets the moderate threshold for orogenic gold \(4 g/t Au\).

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept \(0.5m\) limits its individual economic significance.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 4.16

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-4)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Grade \(2.35 g/t Au\) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold \(2.5 g/t Au\).

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept \(1.25m\) limits its individual economic significance.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 2.35

Context: 1.25

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-5)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(2.73 g/t Au\) meets the weak threshold for orogenic gold \(2.5 g/t Au\).

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept \(0.5m\) limits its individual economic significance.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 2.73

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-6)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Grade \(2.39 g/t Au\) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold \(2.5 g/t Au\).

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept \(0.5m\) limits its individual economic significance.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 2.39

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-7)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(17.14 g/t Au\) significantly exceeds the orogenic gold exceptional threshold \(15 g/t Au\) and peer average \(9.294 g/t Au\).

- Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product \(25.71 g/t·m\) indicates a high-quality intercept.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 17.14

Context: 1.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-8)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade \(39.83 g/t Au\) significantly exceeds the orogenic gold exceptional threshold \(15 g/t Au\) and peer average \(9.294 g/t Au\).

- Positive factor: Moderate grade-thickness product \(15.93 g/t·m\) for a very narrow intercept indicates high-quality mineralization.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept \(0.4m\) limits its individual economic significance.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 39.83

Context: 0.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-9)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade \(3.62 g/t Au\) is above the weak threshold for orogenic gold \(2.5 g/t Au\).

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept \(0.5m\) limits its individual economic significance.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 3.62

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-10)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Grade \(1.79 g/t Au\) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold \(2.5 g/t Au\).

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept \(0.5m\) limits its individual economic significance.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 1.79

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-11)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Grade \(1.78 g/t Au\) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold \(2.5 g/t Au\).

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept \(0.5m\) limits its individual economic significance.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 1.78

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-12)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Grade \(2.08 g/t Au\) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold \(2.5 g/t Au\).

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept \(0.55m\) limits its individual economic significance.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 2.08

Context: 0.55

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### TH-26-11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-intersects-17-37-g-t-over-2-40-m-extending-gold-mineralization-50-metres-f--939be7dc-9d28-41a0-a165-0b7f027425a4#fact-drill-facts-13)

Thundermine · gold

#### 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 factor: QA/QC procedures are well-disclosed, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Grade \(1.48 g/t Au\) is below the weak threshold for orogenic gold \(2.5 g/t Au\).

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept \(1.0m\) limits its individual economic significance.

- Negative factor: True width is unknown, which may overstate the actual thickness.

Evidence · table

> 1.48

Context: 1.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: 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.