Osisko Intersects 80 Metres Averaging 1.93% 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 02:37:32 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Osisko Metals has reported significant new copper intercepts at the Gaspé Copper Project, highlighted by an 80m interval averaging 1.93% Cu. These results, primarily from in-pit expansion drilling, demonstrate high-grade mineralization within the 2026 Whittle pit volume.
Reasoning: Strong copper intercepts (up to 3.49% Cu) in expansion zones, providing significant potential for resource conversion and expansion within the existing pit volume.
Positive factors
- significant copper intercept
- in-pit expansion potential
- high-grade sub-interval
- QA/QC disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 3.49% Cu intercept is exceptionally high for a porphyry-style deposit.
Evidence · table
“3.49”
Context: 30.0
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions insertion of blanks and standards and uses ALS Canada Ltd.
Evidence · text
“insertion of blanks and standards in the sample stream”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Intercepts are described as 'Expansion' intercepts located outside the 2026 MRE model.
Evidence · text
““Expansion” intercepts will be located outside the 2026 MRE model”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
30-1195Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1195
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 76.5 m
- From
- 280.5 m
- To
- 357 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1195:280.5-357.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade copper intercept in an expansion zone.
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 76.5
30-1195Gaspé Copper Project · silverGrade: 2.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 76.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1195
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 76.5 m
- From
- 280.5 m
- To
- 357 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1195:280.5-357.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct grade reported.
Evidence · table
“2.54”
Context: 76.5
30-1195Gaspé Copper Project · molybdenumGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1195
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 76.5 m
- From
- 280.5 m
- To
- 357 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1195:280.5-357.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace molybdenum grade reported.
Evidence · table
“0.020”
Context: 76.5
30-1196Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.93Grade Unit: %Intercept: 80 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1196
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.93
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 80 m
- From
- 196 m
- To
- 276 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1196:196.0-276.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper intercept in an expansion zone.
Positive factors
- strong copper grade
- significant width
Evidence · table
“1.93”
Context: 80.0
30-1196Gaspé Copper Project · silverGrade: 9.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 80 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1196
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 80 m
- From
- 196 m
- To
- 276 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1196:196.0-276.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct grade reported.
Evidence · table
“9.64”
Context: 80.0
30-1196Gaspé Copper Project · molybdenumGrade: 0.013Grade Unit: %Intercept: 80 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1196
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.013
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 80 m
- From
- 196 m
- To
- 276 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1196:196.0-276.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace molybdenum grade reported.
Evidence · table
“0.013”
Context: 80.0
30-1196Gaspé Copper Project · copperGrade: 3.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1196
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 30 m
- From
- 223.5 m
- To
- 253.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1196:223.5-253.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade copper sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · table
“3.49”
Context: 30.0
30-1196Gaspé Copper Project · silverGrade: 18.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1196
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30 m
- From
- 223.5 m
- To
- 253.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1196:223.5-253.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct grade reported.
Evidence · table
“18.4”
Context: 30.0
30-1196Gaspé Copper Project · molybdenumGrade: 0.018Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 30-1196
- Project
- Gaspé Copper Project
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Eastern Québec
- Ticker
- OM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.018
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 30 m
- From
- 223.5 m
- To
- 253.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 30-1196:223.5-253.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace molybdenum grade reported.
Evidence · table
“0.018”
Context: 30.0
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