Pacific Empire Reports Re-Assay Results up to 1.57m @ 0.93% Cu & 1.06 g/t Au, Updates Exploration Plan and Launches LiDAR Survey at Trident Copper-Gold Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Pacific Empire Minerals Corp.
- Ticker
- PEMC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 07:36:20 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. reported re-assay results from historical drillhole 2008-01 at its Trident Copper-Gold Project in British Columbia, including 1.57 metres grading 0.93% Cu and 1.06 g/t Au. These results confirm significant copper-gold mineralization and support the interpretation of a substantial porphyry system. The company also launched a high-resolution LiDAR survey to refine drill targeting for its upcoming 2025 diamond drill program.
Reasoning: The re-assay of historical drill core confirmed significant copper and gold grades within a porphyry system, providing confidence for the upcoming 2025 drill program, which will be supported by a new LiDAR survey for precise targeting.
Positive factors
- Confirmation of significant copper-gold mineralization
- Accredited laboratory for re-assays
- Qualified Person sign-off
- LiDAR survey to optimize future drilling
- Project identified as alkalic porphyry system
Negative factors
- Results are from historical re-assays, not new drilling
- Intercepts are relatively narrow for a porphyry system in some cases
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 25
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions ALS Canada Ltd. as an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, insertion of certified reference materials, and a Qualified Person (Kristian Whitehead, P.Geo.) sign-off.
Evidence · text
“ALS Canada Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC, an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory independent of Pacific Empire. ... The Company inserted certified reference materials into the sample stream. No QA/QC issues were noted. ... Kristian Whitehead, P.Geo., serves as a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed the scientific and technical information in this news release, approving the disclosure herein.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The reported results are from a re-assay of a historical drillhole (2008-01), indicating they are not new drilling results.
Evidence · text
“re-assay results from historical drillhole 2008-01”
Porphyry Depositneutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The project is explicitly described as an 'alkalic porphyry copper-gold-silver prospect'.
Evidence · text
“alkalic porphyry copper-gold-silver prospect”
Exploration Programneutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The company is updating its exploration plan and launching a LiDAR survey to support its 2025 diamond drill program, indicating an active exploration phase.
Evidence · text
“Updates Exploration Plan and Launches LiDAR Survey at Trident Copper-Gold Project ... 2025 diamond drill program.”
LiDAR Surveypositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The company has commissioned a high-resolution LiDAR survey to aid in drill pad planning and targeting for the upcoming exploration program.
Evidence · text
“Launches LiDAR Survey at Trident Copper-Gold Project ... commissioned a high-resolution LiDAR survey by Eagle Mapping to support final drill pad planning for its 2025 diamond drill program.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (25)
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.57 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.93
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.57 m
- From
- 20.43 m
- To
- 22 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:20.43-22.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.93% Cu over 1.57m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · text
“1.57 metres grading 0.93% Cu and 1.06 g/t Au (20.43-22.00 m)”
2008-01Trident · goldGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.57 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.57 m
- From
- 20.43 m
- To
- 22 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:20.43-22.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 1.06 g/t Au over 1.57m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · text
“1.57 metres grading 0.93% Cu and 1.06 g/t Au (20.43-22.00 m)”
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.57 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.57 m
- From
- 17 m
- To
- 29.57 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:17.00-29.57
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.45% Cu over 12.57m is a strong grade over a good width for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Moderate copper grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · text
“0.48 g/t gold & 0.45% copper over 12.57 metres (17m - 29.57m)”
2008-01Trident · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.57 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.57 m
- From
- 17 m
- To
- 29.57 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:17.00-29.57
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.48 g/t Au over 12.57m is a moderate grade over a good width for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Moderate gold grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · text
“0.48 g/t gold & 0.45% copper over 12.57 metres (17m - 29.57m)”
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 31 m
- To
- 47 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:31.00-47.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.42% Cu over 16.0m is a strong grade over a good width for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Moderate copper grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · text
“0.58 g/t gold and 0.42 % copper over 16.0 metres (31m - 47m)”
2008-01Trident · goldGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 31 m
- To
- 47 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:31.00-47.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.58 g/t Au over 16.0m is a strong grade over a good width for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Moderate gold grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · text
“0.58 g/t gold and 0.42 % copper over 16.0 metres (31m - 47m)”
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.205Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.205
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.7 m
- From
- 17 m
- To
- 18.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:17.0-18.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.205% Cu over 1.7m is a moderate grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Moderate copper grade
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“2050”
Context: 1.7
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.325Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.73 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.325
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.73 m
- From
- 18.7 m
- To
- 20.43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:18.7-20.43
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.325% Cu over 1.73m is a moderate grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Moderate copper grade
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“3250”
Context: 1.73
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.929Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.57 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.929
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.57 m
- From
- 20.43 m
- To
- 22 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:20.43-22.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.929% Cu over 1.57m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“9290”
Context: 1.57
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.719Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.48 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.719
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.48 m
- From
- 22 m
- To
- 23.48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:22.0-23.48
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.719% Cu over 1.48m is a strong grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“7190”
Context: 1.48
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.0428Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.0428
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 23.48 m
- To
- 25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:23.48-25.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.0428% Cu over 1.52m is a very weak grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Very weak copper grade
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“428”
Context: 1.52
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.00674Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.00674
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 25 m
- To
- 26.52 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:25.0-26.52
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.00674% Cu over 1.52m is a very weak grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Very weak copper grade
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“67.4”
Context: 1.52
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.536Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.48 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.536
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.48 m
- From
- 26.52 m
- To
- 28 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:26.52-28.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.536% Cu over 1.48m is a strong grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“5360”
Context: 1.48
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.886Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.57 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.886
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.57 m
- From
- 28 m
- To
- 29.57 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:28.0-29.57
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.886% Cu over 1.57m is an exceptional grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“8860”
Context: 1.57
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.62 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.62 m
- From
- 31 m
- To
- 32.62 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:31.0-32.62
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.61% Cu over 1.62m is a strong grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“6100”
Context: 1.62
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.451Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.38 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.451
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.38 m
- From
- 32.62 m
- To
- 34 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:32.62-34.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.451% Cu over 1.38m is a strong grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“4510”
Context: 1.38
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.425Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.67 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.425
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.67 m
- From
- 34 m
- To
- 35.67 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:34.0-35.67
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.425% Cu over 1.67m is a strong grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“4250”
Context: 1.67
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.564Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.33 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.564
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.33 m
- From
- 35.67 m
- To
- 37 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:35.67-37.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.564% Cu over 1.33m is a strong grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“5640”
Context: 1.33
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.548Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.548
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 37 m
- To
- 38.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:37.0-38.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.548% Cu over 1.5m is a strong grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“5480”
Context: 1.5
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.393Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.393
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 38.5 m
- To
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:38.5-40.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.393% Cu over 1.5m is a strong grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“3930”
Context: 1.5
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.457Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.457
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 40 m
- To
- 41.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:40.0-41.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.457% Cu over 1.5m is a strong grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“4570”
Context: 1.5
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.263Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.263
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 41.5 m
- To
- 43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:41.5-43.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.263% Cu over 1.5m is a moderate grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Moderate copper grade
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“2630”
Context: 1.5
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.375Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.375
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 43 m
- To
- 44.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:43.0-44.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.375% Cu over 1.5m is a moderate grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Moderate copper grade
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“3750”
Context: 1.5
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.254Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.254
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 44.5 m
- To
- 46 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:44.5-46.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.254% Cu over 1.5m is a moderate grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Moderate copper grade
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“2540”
Context: 1.5
2008-01Trident · copperGrade: 0.246Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 2008-01
- Project
- Trident
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- PEMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.246
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 46 m
- To
- 47 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 2008-01:46.0-47.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 0.246% Cu over 1.0m is a moderate grade for a porphyry deposit, confirmed by re-assay from an accredited lab, though the intercept is narrow and from a historical hole.
Positive factors
- Accredited lab QA/QC
Negative factors
- Moderate copper grade
- Narrow intercept
- Historical re-assay
Evidence · table
“2460”
Context: 1.0
How Atlas produces this analysis
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