Osisko Intersects 1117.5 Metres Averaging 0.25% Cu at Gaspé
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Osisko Metals Incorporated
- Ticker
- OM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Eastern Québec
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-26 03:10:42 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Osisko Metals announced new drill results from its Gaspé Copper Project in Eastern Québec, featuring a record 1117.5-metre intercept averaging 0.25% Cu, 1.81 g/t Ag, and 0.022% Mo (0.35% CuEq). The program includes both infill drilling to upgrade resources and expansion drilling to extend mineralization, with an updated MRE planned for Q1 2026. The results confirm the project's potential as a large, undeveloped copper resource, supported by robust QA/QC and transparent reporting.
Reasoning: Osisko Metals has reported new drill results from its Gaspé Copper Project, highlighted by exceptionally long intercepts, including a record 1117.5 metres of continuous mineralization. While copper grades are moderate for a porphyry system, the sheer scale of mineralization, combined with a strategic infill and expansion drill program, indicates significant potential for resource growth and conversion. Strong QA/QC and transparent reporting further bolster confidence in these positive results.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept lengths, including a record 1117.5 metres, indicating significant bulk tonnage potential.
- Drilling confirms and extends mineralization within and outside the existing resource model, supporting future resource growth.
- Mixed drill program strategy targets both resource conversion (infill) and expansion, de-risking and growing the project.
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified lab analysis and Qualified Person sign-off, enhancing data credibility.
- Metal equivalent calculations are transparent with disclosed prices and recoveries, allowing for informed evaluation.
Negative factors
- Individual copper grades, while moderate, are generally below the 75th percentile for porphyry copper deposits, suggesting a bulk tonnage rather than high-grade profile.
- True widths are estimated as a general percentage rather than provided precisely for each intercept, which introduces a minor degree of uncertainty.
Facts used in scoring: 23
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The release states that 'True widths are estimated at 90 – 92% of the reported core length intervals', providing a general estimate for true width.
Evidence · text
“True widths are estimated at 90 – 92% of the reported core length intervals.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a detailed 'Quality Assurance / Quality Control' section, mentioning a strict QA/QC program, insertion of blanks and standards, and analysis by ALS Canada Ltd.
Evidence · text
“Osisko Metals adheres to a strict QA/QC program for core handling, sampling, sample transportation and analyses, including insertion of blanks and standards in the sample stream.”
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 news release states that the scientific and technical content has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Bernard-Olivier Martel, P. Geo., an independent 'qualified person' as defined by NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Bernard-Olivier Martel, P. Geo. (OGQ 492), an independent “qualified person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101”
Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative
Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
Why it applies: The copper equivalent grades are calculated with explicit disclosure of metal prices, estimated recoveries, and net smelter return values.
Evidence · text
“Copper Equivalent grades are expressed for purposes of simplicity and are calculated taking into account: 1) metal grades; 2) estimated long-term prices of metals: US$4.25/lb copper, $20.00/lb molybdenum, and US$24/oz silver; 3) estimated recoveries of 92%, 70%, and 70% for Cu, Mo, and Ag respectively; and 4) net smelter return value of metals as percentage of the price, estimated at 86.5%, 90.7%, and 75.0% for Cu, Mo, and Ag respectively.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The release clearly states that mineralized intervals are calculated using an average 0.12% CuEq lower cut-off.
Evidence · text
“Mineralized intervals reported herein are calculated using an average 0.12% CuEq lower cut-off over contiguous 20-metre intersections”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Infill intercepts are located inside the 2024 MRE model... and are focused on upgrading inferred mineral resources to measured or indicated categories'.
Evidence · text
“Infill intercepts are located inside the 2024 MRE model ( see November 14, 2024 news release ), and are focused on upgrading inferred mineral resources to measured or indicated categories, as applicable.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Expansion intercepts are located outside the 2024 MRE model and may potentially lead to additional resources'.
Evidence · text
“Expansion intercepts are located outside the 2024 MRE model and may potentially lead to additional resources that will be classified appropriately within the next MRE update.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (23)
30-1097Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1117.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1097
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1117.5 m
- From
- 87 m
- To
- 1204.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 1224 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1097:87.0-1204.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316150
- Northing
- 5426416
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 742.3 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.35
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a new record for the project in terms of continuous mineralization length, demonstrating the significant scale of the Gaspé Copper system. The moderate copper equivalent grade over such an exceptional width is highly material for a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit, contributing to both resource definition and expansion.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length of 1117.5 metres, representing the longest continuous intersection to date for the project.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.25% Cu (0.35% CuEq) over a significant width, indicating a large bulk tonnage target.
- Mixed infill and expansion nature of the intercept contributes to both resource confidence and potential growth.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 1117.5
30-1097Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 691.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1097
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 691.5 m
- From
- 87 m
- To
- 778.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 1224 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1097:87.0-778.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316150
- Northing
- 5426416
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 742.3 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.33
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant infill intercept confirms continuity and supports resource conversion within the existing model, contributing materially to de-risking the project. The length is exceptional, even if the grade is moderate.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept of 691.5 metres, indicating substantial continuous mineralization.
- Infill drilling contributes to upgrading inferred resources to higher confidence categories.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.24% Cu (0.33% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.24”
Context: 691.5
30-1097Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 426 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1097
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 426 m
- From
- 778.5 m
- To
- 1204.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 1224 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1097:778.5-1204.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316150
- Northing
- 5426416
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 742.3 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.38
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant expansion intercept demonstrates the potential to extend mineralization deeper within the deposit, adding new ounces and contributing materially to the project's overall scale and future resource updates.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept of 426.0 metres, extending mineralization at depth and indicating potential for resource growth.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.27% Cu (0.38% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Expansion drilling outside the current MRE model adds new potential resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 426.0
30-1100Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1100
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 38 m
- From
- 81 m
- To
- 119 m
- Hole Depth
- 987 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1100:81.0-119.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 315825
- Northing
- 5426193
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 619.4 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.16
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This infill intercept, while having a weak copper grade, contributes to the overall resource definition and continuity within the existing model, supporting the goal of upgrading resource categories.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity of 38.0 metres, contributing to resource definition.
- Infill drilling supports upgrading inferred resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Weak copper grade of 0.15% Cu (0.16% CuEq) is at the lower end for a porphyry system, near the 25th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 38.0
30-1100Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 43 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1100
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 43 m
- From
- 137 m
- To
- 180 m
- Hole Depth
- 987 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1100:137.0-180.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 315825
- Northing
- 5426193
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 619.4 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.31
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This infill intercept, with a moderate copper grade over a good width, contributes to the overall resource definition and continuity within the existing model, supporting the goal of upgrading resource categories.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity of 43.0 metres, contributing to resource definition.
- Infill drilling supports upgrading inferred resources.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.25% Cu (0.31% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 43.0
30-1100Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 228.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1100
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 228.5 m
- From
- 322.5 m
- To
- 551 m
- Hole Depth
- 987 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1100:322.5-551.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 315825
- Northing
- 5426193
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 619.4 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.31
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant intercept, combining infill and expansion, materially contributes to both the definition and potential growth of the resource, demonstrating good continuity of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Long intercept of 228.5 metres, indicating substantial continuous mineralization.
- Mixed infill and expansion nature contributes to both resource confidence and potential growth.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.25% Cu (0.31% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 228.5
30-1100Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 127.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1100
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 127.2 m
- From
- 677.8 m
- To
- 805 m
- Hole Depth
- 987 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1100:677.8-805.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 315825
- Northing
- 5426193
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 619.4 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.2
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This expansion intercept, despite a weak copper grade, is material as it extends mineralization to a vertical depth of 975 metres, indicating potential for resource growth outside the current model.
Positive factors
- Long intercept of 127.2 metres, extending mineralization.
- Expansion drilling outside the current MRE model adds new potential resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Weak copper grade of 0.15% Cu (0.20% CuEq) is at the lower end for a porphyry system, near the 25th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 127.2
30-1100Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1100
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 111.7 m
- From
- 862.8 m
- To
- 974.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 987 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1100:862.8-974.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 315825
- Northing
- 5426193
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 619.4 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.22
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This expansion intercept, despite a weak copper grade, is material as it further extends mineralization to a vertical depth of 975 metres, indicating potential for resource growth outside the current model.
Positive factors
- Long intercept of 111.7 metres, extending mineralization.
- Expansion drilling outside the current MRE model adds new potential resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Weak copper grade of 0.17% Cu (0.22% CuEq) is at the lower end for a porphyry system, near the 25th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 111.7
30-1101Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 53 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1101
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 53 m
- From
- 58 m
- To
- 111 m
- Hole Depth
- 592 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1101:58.0-111.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316612
- Northing
- 5425837
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 593.3 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.27
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This infill intercept, with a moderate copper grade over a good width, contributes to the overall resource definition and continuity within the existing model, supporting the goal of upgrading resource categories.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity of 53.0 metres, contributing to resource definition.
- Infill drilling supports upgrading inferred resources.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.24% Cu (0.27% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.24”
Context: 53.0
30-1101Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1101
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 148.5 m
- From
- 156 m
- To
- 304.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 592 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1101:156.0-304.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316612
- Northing
- 5425837
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 593.3 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.34
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant infill intercept materially contributes to the definition and continuity of the resource, supporting the goal of upgrading resource categories within the existing model.
Positive factors
- Long intercept of 148.5 metres, indicating substantial continuous mineralization.
- Infill drilling supports upgrading inferred resources.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.32% Cu (0.34% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 148.5
30-1101Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1101
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27.7 m
- From
- 493.5 m
- To
- 521.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 592 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1101:493.5-521.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316612
- Northing
- 5425837
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 593.3 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.37
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This expansion intercept, with a moderate copper grade over a good width, contributes to the potential growth of the resource outside the current model, confirming mineralization at the eastern margin.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity of 27.7 metres, extending mineralization.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.36% Cu (0.37% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Expansion drilling outside the current MRE model adds new potential resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.36”
Context: 27.7
30-1102Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 51 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1102
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 51 m
- From
- 516 m
- To
- 567 m
- Hole Depth
- 930 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1102:516.0-567.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316595
- Northing
- 5426284.1
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 603.7 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.38
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This expansion intercept, with a moderate copper grade over a good width, contributes to the potential growth of the resource outside the current model, confirming mineralization at the eastern margin.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity of 51.0 metres, extending mineralization.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.36% Cu (0.38% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Expansion drilling outside the current MRE model adds new potential resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.36”
Context: 51.0
30-1102Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1102
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 76.5 m
- From
- 781.5 m
- To
- 858 m
- Hole Depth
- 930 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1102:781.5-858.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316595
- Northing
- 5426284.1
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 603.7 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.32
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: While the copper grade is very low, the significant length and contribution from molybdenum result in a moderate copper equivalent grade, making this expansion intercept still material for a bulk tonnage porphyry system. It extends mineralization at the eastern margin.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity of 76.5 metres, extending mineralization.
- Expansion drilling outside the current MRE model adds new potential resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Very weak copper grade of 0.03% Cu, significantly below the 25th percentile for porphyry copper, indicating low-grade material.
- The high molybdenum grade (0.077%) contributes significantly to the CuEq, masking the very low copper grade.
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 76.5
30-1102Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 49.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1102
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 49.5 m
- From
- 880.5 m
- To
- 930 m
- Hole Depth
- 930 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1102:880.5-930.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316595
- Northing
- 5426284.1
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 603.7 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.48
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This expansion intercept is highly material due to its strong copper grade over a significant width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the porphyry system and contributing positively to potential resource growth at the eastern margin.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade of 0.46% Cu (0.48% CuEq), which is above the strong threshold for porphyry copper.
- Strong continuity of 49.5 metres, extending mineralization.
- Expansion drilling outside the current MRE model adds new potential resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is strong but still below the 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 49.5
30-1104Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1104
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27.5 m
- From
- 4.5 m
- To
- 32 m
- Hole Depth
- 999 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1104:4.5-32.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 315700
- Northing
- 5426358
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 592.1 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.12
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This infill intercept, while having a weak copper grade at the cutoff, contributes to the overall resource definition and continuity within the existing model, supporting the goal of upgrading resource categories.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity of 27.5 metres, contributing to resource definition.
- Infill drilling supports upgrading inferred resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Weak copper grade of 0.12% Cu (0.12% CuEq) is at the 25th percentile for a porphyry system, indicating low-grade material.
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 27.5
30-1104Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 31 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1104
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 31 m
- From
- 54 m
- To
- 85 m
- Hole Depth
- 999 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1104:54.0-85.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 315700
- Northing
- 5426358
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 592.1 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.14
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This infill intercept, while having a weak copper grade, contributes to the overall resource definition and continuity within the existing model, supporting the goal of upgrading resource categories.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity of 31.0 metres, contributing to resource definition.
- Infill drilling supports upgrading inferred resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Weak copper grade of 0.14% Cu (0.14% CuEq) is at the lower end for a porphyry system, near the 25th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 31.0
30-1104Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 792 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1104
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 792 m
- From
- 177 m
- To
- 969 m
- Hole Depth
- 999 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1104:177.0-969.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 315700
- Northing
- 5426358
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 592.1 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.26
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptionally long intercept, combining infill and expansion, is highly material as it extends mineralization to a vertical depth of 969 metres, significantly contributing to the project's resource base and future growth potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length of 792.0 metres, indicating significant bulk tonnage potential.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.20% Cu (0.26% CuEq) over a very long width, consistent with a large porphyry system.
- Mixed infill and expansion nature contributes to both resource confidence and potential growth.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 792.0
30-1104Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 390.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1104
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 390.5 m
- From
- 177 m
- To
- 567.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 999 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1104:177.0-567.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 315700
- Northing
- 5426358
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 592.1 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.23
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant infill intercept materially contributes to the definition and continuity of the resource within the existing model, supporting the goal of upgrading resource categories.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept of 390.5 metres, indicating substantial continuous mineralization.
- Infill drilling supports upgrading inferred resources.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.18% Cu (0.23% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 390.5
30-1104Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 401.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1104
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 401.5 m
- From
- 567.5 m
- To
- 969 m
- Hole Depth
- 999 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1104:567.5-969.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 315700
- Northing
- 5426358
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 592.1 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.29
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant expansion intercept demonstrates the potential to extend mineralization deeper within the deposit, adding new ounces and contributing materially to the project's overall scale and future resource updates.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept of 401.5 metres, extending mineralization at depth and indicating potential for resource growth.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.22% Cu (0.29% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Expansion drilling outside the current MRE model adds new potential resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.22”
Context: 401.5
30-1105Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 63 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1105
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 63 m
- From
- 16 m
- To
- 79 m
- Hole Depth
- 819 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1105:16.0-79.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316104
- Northing
- 5425877
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 586.9 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.2
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This infill intercept, with a moderate copper grade over a good width, contributes to the overall resource definition and continuity within the existing model, supporting the goal of upgrading resource categories.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity of 63.0 metres, contributing to resource definition.
- Infill drilling supports upgrading inferred resources.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.19% Cu (0.20% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 63.0
30-1105Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 110.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1105
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 110.5 m
- From
- 122 m
- To
- 232.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 819 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1105:122.0-232.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316104
- Northing
- 5425877
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 586.9 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.21
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant infill intercept materially contributes to the definition and continuity of the resource within the existing model, supporting the goal of upgrading resource categories.
Positive factors
- Long intercept of 110.5 metres, indicating substantial continuous mineralization.
- Infill drilling supports upgrading inferred resources.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.20% Cu (0.21% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 110.5
30-1105Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 93.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1105
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 93.7 m
- From
- 261.8 m
- To
- 355.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 819 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1105:261.8-355.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316104
- Northing
- 5425877
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 586.9 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.3
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant intercept, combining infill and expansion, materially contributes to both the definition and potential growth of the resource, demonstrating good continuity of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Long intercept of 93.7 metres, indicating substantial continuous mineralization.
- Mixed infill and expansion nature contributes to both resource confidence and potential growth.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.25% Cu (0.30% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 93.7
30-1105Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 288 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1105
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 288 m
- From
- 378 m
- To
- 666 m
- Hole Depth
- 819 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1105:378.0-666.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 316104
- Northing
- 5425877
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 586.9 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant expansion intercept demonstrates the potential to extend mineralization deeper within the deposit, adding new ounces and contributing materially to the project's overall scale and future resource updates.
Positive factors
- Long intercept of 288.0 metres, extending mineralization to a vertical depth of 666 metres.
- Moderate copper grade of 0.19% Cu (0.25% CuEq) is consistent with a bulk tonnage porphyry deposit.
- Expansion drilling outside the current MRE model adds new potential resources.
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported results.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is moderate for a porphyry system, falling between the 25th and 75th percentile of peer comparisons.
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 288.0
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