Nuvau Winter Drilling at Thundermine Returns 5.28 g/t Au over 6.1 m, Including 7.22 g/t Au over 3.1 m
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Nuvau Minerals Inc.
- Ticker
- NMC
- Exchange
- TSXV
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Zinc
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-01 02:48:18 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
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Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Nuvau Minerals reports encouraging results from its first winter drilling campaign at the Thundermine target, with hole TH-26-04 intersecting 5.28 g/t Au over 6.1 m, including 7.22 g/t Au over 3.1 m. This hole successfully extended gold mineralization approximately 200 metres below historical intercepts, confirming a gold-bearing hydrothermal system at depth. The program also identified a broad gold envelope of 45.90 m at 0.24 g/t Au, with follow-up drilling planned for the summer.
Reasoning: The first Nuvau drill hole at the Thundermine target returned high-grade gold intercepts, including 7.22 g/t Au over 3.1 m, and extended mineralization 200m below historical intercepts, confirming a significant gold-bearing hydrothermal system at depth in a historically underexplored area.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-intervals (7.22 g/t Au, 6.02 g/t Au)
- Good width on main intercept (6.1m)
- Extends mineralization at depth (200m below historical)
- First Nuvau hole at target in nearly four decades
- Confirms historical potential
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- True width unknown
- Drilling suspended early due to ground conditions
- Oblique drill angle to target
- Base metal assays pending
- Main intercept grade (5.28 g/t Au) is below project average
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 7.22 g/t Au over 3.1 m is above the 75th percentile for orogenic gold deposits (5.37 g/t Au).
Evidence · text
“7.22 g/t Au over 3.1 m”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 6.02 g/t Au over 0.4 m is above the 75th percentile for orogenic gold deposits (5.37 g/t Au).
Evidence · table
“6.024”
Context: 0.4
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling successfully intersected gold mineralization approximately 200 metres below where previous explorers stopped, suggesting a gold-bearing system continues at depth.
Evidence · text
“gold mineralization was intersected approximately 200 m below historical gold intercepts”
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 MSALABS as an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory.
Evidence · text
“The Company's quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program includes the regular inclusion of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicate samples, which represent approximately 20% of all submitted samples. Laboratory quality control procedures are also applied as part of MSALABS' accredited analytical protocols.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: The scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Bastien Fresia, P. Geo. (Qc), a 'qualified person' for NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“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.”
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 'All lengths are core lengths; true width is unknown.'
Evidence · table
“All lengths are core lengths; true width is unknown.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The document quotes historical results from the 1950s and 1980s, explicitly stating they have not been validated by Nuvau and are not compliant with NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“Note: these results have been extracted from historical information; they have not been validated by Nuvau and are not compliant with NI 43-101.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
TH-26-04Thundermine · goldGrade: 5.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-04
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 562.85 m
- To
- 568.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 588 m
- Intercept Depth
- 562.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-04:562.85-568.95
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296460
- Northing
- 5523980
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a significant length of gold mineralization at a moderate grade, extending the known system at depth in a new drill program.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length (6.1m)
- Extends mineralization at depth
- First Nuvau hole at target
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Grade (5.28 g/t Au) is below project average
- True width unknown
- Drilling suspended early
- Oblique drill angle
Evidence · table
“5.28 g/t Au”
Context: 6.10 m @ 5.28 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
TH-26-04Thundermine · goldGrade: 7.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-04
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 588 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296460
- Northing
- 5523980
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval demonstrates strong gold mineralization within the broader intercept, contributing significantly to the project's potential.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept (7.22 g/t Au) above 75th percentile for orogenic gold
- Good intercept length (3.1m)
- Extends mineralization at depth
- First Nuvau hole at target
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- True width unknown
- Drilling suspended early
- Oblique drill angle
- Exact from/to depths not specified
Evidence · text
“7.22 g/t Au over 3.1 m”
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-26-04Thundermine · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-04
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 45.9 m
- From
- 402.7 m
- To
- 448.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 588 m
- Intercept Depth
- 402.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-04:402.7-448.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296460
- Northing
- 5523980
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad, low-grade intercept indicates a significant gold-bearing envelope, suggesting potential for bulk tonnage mineralization, although the grade is below typical economic thresholds for orogenic gold.
Positive factors
- Very broad intercept length (45.9m)
- Highlights potential for more extensive gold mineralization
- Extends mineralization at depth
- First Nuvau hole at target
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Low grade (0.24 g/t Au)
- True width unknown
- Drilling suspended early
- Oblique drill angle
Evidence · table
“0.24 g/t Au”
Context: 45.90 m @ 0.24 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
TH-26-04Thundermine · goldGrade: 6.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-04
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 432.1 m
- To
- 432.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 588 m
- Intercept Depth
- 402.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-04:432.1-432.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296460
- Northing
- 5523980
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade, albeit narrow, intercept confirms the presence of significant gold mineralization within the broader low-grade envelope, indicating potential for higher-grade zones.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept (6.02 g/t Au) above 75th percentile for orogenic gold
- Part of a broader gold envelope
- Extends mineralization at depth
- First Nuvau hole at target
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length (0.4m)
- True width unknown
- Drilling suspended early
- Oblique drill angle
Evidence · table
“6.024”
Context: 0.4
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-26-04Thundermine · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-04
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.35 m
- From
- 138.55 m
- To
- 140.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 588 m
- Intercept Depth
- 138.55 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-04:138.55-140.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 296460
- Northing
- 5523980
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms gold mineralization at shallower depths, contributing to the overall understanding of the system, though the grade is low.
Positive factors
- Confirms gold mineralization
- First Nuvau hole at target
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Low grade (0.38 g/t Au)
- True width unknown
- Drilling suspended early
- Oblique drill angle
Evidence · table
“0.38 g/t Au”
Context: 2.35 m @ 0.38 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
Fact 6Thundermine · goldGrade: 78.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 78.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical high-grade intercept highlights the past potential of the project, but its lack of modern verification and detailed context limits its current materiality and confidence.
Positive factors
- Extremely high-grade intercept (78.16 g/t Au)
- Confirms historical potential
Negative factors
- Historical data, not independently verified by Nuvau
- Not NI 43-101 compliant
- True width unknown
- No hole ID or depth information
Evidence · text
“1.0 m @ 78.16 g/t”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Fact 7Thundermine · goldGrade: 26.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 26.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical high-grade intercept indicates past potential, but its lack of modern verification and detailed context limits its current materiality and confidence.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade intercept (26.40 g/t Au)
- Confirms historical potential
Negative factors
- Historical data, not independently verified by Nuvau
- Not NI 43-101 compliant
- True width unknown
- No hole ID or depth information
Evidence · text
“0.8 m @ 26.40 g/t”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Fact 8Thundermine · goldGrade: 4.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- MSALABS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good grade and width, suggesting significant past potential, but its lack of modern verification and detailed context limits its current materiality and confidence.
Positive factors
- Good grade (4.02 g/t Au) over significant length (9.4m)
- Confirms historical potential
Negative factors
- Historical data, not independently verified by Nuvau
- Not NI 43-101 compliant
- True width unknown
- No hole ID or depth information
Evidence · text
“9.40 m @ 4.02 g/t”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
How Atlas produces this analysis
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