# Osisko plots major resource increase for Gaspé Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462 Original source: https://www.northernminer.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe/1003895378/ Publisher: northernminer Original announcement: 2026-10-02T11:30:37.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-02T12:49:33.701Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-02T12:49:33.701Z - Company: Osisko Metals - Ticker: OM - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Quebec - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Molybdenum, Silver - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-10-02 12:49:34 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Osisko Metals has reported high-grade copper and silver drill intercepts at its Gaspé project in Quebec, extending mineralization beyond the current resource model. The company is also managing a massive copper resource of 1.83 billion tonnes and is planning a 50,000-metre drill program to further expand the project. Reasoning: The document reports high-grade drill intercepts that extend mineralization and discusses a massive existing copper resource with significant growth potential. - Positive factor: high-grade copper intercepts - Positive factor: extension of mineralization outside current resource model - Positive factor: significant resource scale - Positive factor: potential for westward pit expansion Facts used in scoring: 13 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Latest drilling results extended mineralization outside the current resource model around Needle Mountain. Evidence · text > extended mineralization outside the current resource model around Needle Mountain **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Drill hole 30-1236 returned 18 metres at 4.53% copper, which is exceptionally high grade. Evidence · text > including 18 metres at 4.53% copper ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (10) ### 30-1243 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-drill-facts-0) Gaspé · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 30-1243 - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.59 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 211.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 30-1243:0-211.5 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Large width intercept with moderate grade. - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · text > Drill hole 30-1243 cut 211.5 metres grading 0.59% copper #### 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 ### 30-1243 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-drill-facts-1) Gaspé · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 30-1243 - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OM #### Geometry - Grade: 2.31 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 28.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 30-1243:0-211.5 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept within a larger interval. - Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including 28.5 metres grading 2.31% copper #### 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 ### 30-1243 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-drill-facts-2) Gaspé · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: 30-1243 - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OM #### Geometry - Grade: 11.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 28.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 30-1243:0-211.5 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver credits reported within the high-grade copper interval. - Positive factor: silver credits Evidence · text > and 11.8 grams silver per tonne #### 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 ### 30-1236 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-drill-facts-3) Gaspé · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 30-1236 - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OM #### Geometry - Grade: 1.36 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 86.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 30-1236:0-86.5 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong intercept for a copper project. - Positive factor: strong grade and width Evidence · text > Drill hole 30-1236 returned 86.5 metres grading 1.36% copper #### 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 ### 30-1236 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-drill-facts-4) Gaspé · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 30-1236 - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OM #### Geometry - Grade: 4.53 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 18 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 30-1236:0-86.5 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very high grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: exceptional grade Evidence · text > including 18 metres at 4.53% copper #### 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 ### 30-1236 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-drill-facts-5) Gaspé · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: 30-1236 - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OM #### Geometry - Grade: 23.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 18 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 30-1236:0-86.5 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver credits reported within the high-grade copper interval. - Positive factor: silver credits Evidence · text > and 23.3 grams silver #### 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 ### 30-1239 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-drill-facts-6) Gaspé · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 30-1239 - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.98 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 63.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 30-1239:0-63.8 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Good intercept for a copper project. - Positive factor: solid grade and width Evidence · text > drill hole 30-1239, which cut 63.8 metres grading 0.98% copper #### 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 ### 30-1239 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-drill-facts-7) Gaspé · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 30-1239 - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OM #### Geometry - Grade: 2.54 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 16.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 30-1239:0-63.8 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong high-grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including 16.1 metres grading 2.54% copper #### 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 ### 30-1239 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-drill-facts-8) Gaspé · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: 30-1239 - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OM #### Geometry - Grade: 8.98 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 30-1239:0-63.8 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver credits reported within the high-grade copper interval. - Positive factor: silver credits Evidence · text > and 8.98 grams silver per tonne #### 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 ### 30-1236 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-drill-facts-12) Gaspé · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 30-1236 - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: OM #### Geometry - Grade: 2.54 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 16.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong intercept for a copper project. - Positive factor: strong grade and width Evidence · text > hole 30-1236 returned 86.5 metres grading 1.36% copper, including 18 metres at 4.53% copper and 23.3 grams silver. The results also included drill hole 30-1239, which cut 63.8 metres grading 0.98% copper, including 16.1 metres grading 2.54% copper #### 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 ## Resource Estimates (3) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-resource-facts-9) Gaspé · copper #### Identity - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: OM #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:3025352f6293099c3c72 - Mining method: combined #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 1830000000 - Grade: 0.27 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 10.77 - Contained Unit: billion lb. #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-04-01 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Large scale resource with significant copper content. - Positive factor: massive scale - Positive factor: doubled copper content Evidence · text > Gaspé is estimated to hold 1.83 billion measured and indicated tonnes grading 0.27% copper #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **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 **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-resource-facts-10) Gaspé · molybdenum #### Identity - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: OM #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:3025352f6293099c3c72 - Mining method: combined #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 1830000000 - Grade: 0.017 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 673.2 - Contained Unit: million lb. #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-04-01 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant molybdenum byproduct resource. - Positive factor: significant molybdenum byproduct Evidence · text > 0.017% molybdenum #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **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 **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/osisko-plots-major-resource-increase-for-gaspe--1955c55c-bace-4b37-b24a-5b95bbe53462#fact-resource-facts-11) Gaspé · silver #### Identity - Project: Gaspé - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: OM #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:3025352f6293099c3c72 - Mining method: combined #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 1830000000 - Grade: 1.57 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 92.8 - Contained Unit: million oz. #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-04-01 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant silver byproduct resource. - Positive factor: silver byproduct Evidence · text > 1.57 grams silver per tonne #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **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 **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ## 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.