# Perseverance Reports Drill Results from the Nasique Zone Discovery, Lac Gayot Ni-Cu-Co-PGE Project, Quebec

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/PMI/news/7421936369476436/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni-

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-01-13T12:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Perseverance Metals Inc.

- Ticker: PMI

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Quebec

- Primary commodity: Nickel

- Secondary commodities: Copper, Cobalt, Palladium, Platinum, Gold, Sulfur

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-21 03:20:53 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Perseverance Metals Inc. announced assay results from nine diamond drill holes at its Lac Gayot project in Quebec, extending the Nasique Zone Ni-Cu-Co-PGE mineralization over a 60m x 90m area. The drilling confirmed continuous mineralization, with the best intercept returning 6.25 metres of 1.33% Ni, 0.12% Cu, and 0.58 g/t PGEs. The zone remains open in all directions, highlighting significant expansion potential for this low sulphide, high-tenor mineralization style.

Reasoning: Perseverance Metals reported positive drill results from the Nasique Zone, extending the known Ni-Cu-Co-PGE mineralization over a significant area that remains open in all directions. The discovery of a low sulphide, high-tenor mineralization style is particularly encouraging for future high-grade potential, although true widths are yet to be fully determined.

- Positive factor: extension\_of\_mineralization

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_nature

- Positive factor: open\_in\_all\_directions

- Positive factor: high\_tenor\_low\_sulphide\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

Facts used in scoring: 25

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The Nasique zone is described as 'still open in all directions' with 'expansion potential' towards other mineralized zones.

Evidence · text

> The zone is still open in all directions with the higher grade portions appearing to be trending to the NE towards newly discovered and expanded mineralized zones at the Baseline Zone

**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: The release includes a detailed QA/QC section mentioning insertion of blank and standard samples, regular insertion of duplicates, and analysis by ALS Minerals.

Evidence · text

> The quality assurance and quality control protocols include insertion of blank and standard samples in the sampling. A regular insertion of blank, duplicate, and standard samples accredited by ALS Minerals during the analytical process was also completed.

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'intersections are not necessarily indicative of the true width of the zone'.

Evidence · text

> At this point in time, thicknesses and orientations of mineralized zones are still being understood, as a result, intersections are not necessarily indicative of the true width of the zone.

**Deleterious Elements Present**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Penalty elements \(arsenic, antimony, etc.\) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: Sulfur \(S\) percentages are reported in the assay table, which can be a deleterious element in nickel concentrates.

Evidence · table

> S \(%\)

Context: Ni \(%\)

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (25)

### NAS-25-001

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAS-25-001
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12 m
- From: 17 m
- To: 29 m
- Hole Depth: 117 m
- Intercept Depth: 17 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAS-25-001:17.00-29.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 369776
- Northing: 6162840
- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
- Elevation: 479 m
- Azimuth: 340 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: sulfur

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate nickel grades over a good width, contributing to the overall polymetallic mineralization in a magmatic sulphide deposit, but true width is not confirmed.

- Positive factor: moderate\_grade\_nickel

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

Evidence · table

> 1.02

Context: 12.00

### NAS-25-001

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAS-25-001
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.33
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.25 m
- From: 20.45 m
- To: 26.7 m
- Hole Depth: 117 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.45 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAS-25-001:20.45-26.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 369776
- Northing: 6162840
- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
- Elevation: 479 m
- Azimuth: 340 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: sulfur

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval demonstrates strong nickel mineralization within the broader zone, enhancing the overall prospectivity of this magmatic sulphide deposit, but true width is not confirmed.

- Positive factor: strong\_grade\_nickel

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

Evidence · table

> 1.33

Context: 6.25

### NAS-25-002

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAS-25-002
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.74
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 67 m
- To: 74 m
- Hole Depth: 141 m
- Intercept Depth: 67 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAS-25-002:67.00-74.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 369776
- Northing: 6162840
- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
- Elevation: 479 m
- Azimuth: 340 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: sulfur

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a moderate width, contributing to the overall polymetallic mineralization in a magmatic sulphide deposit, but true width is not confirmed.

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

- Negative factor: weak\_grade\_nickel

Evidence · table

> 0.74

Context: 7.00

### NAS-25-003

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAS-25-003
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.87
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 32 m
- To: 39 m
- Hole Depth: 96 m
- Intercept Depth: 32 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAS-25-003:32.00-39.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 369763
- Northing: 6162884
- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
- Elevation: 477 m
- Azimuth: 145 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: sulfur

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate nickel grades over a moderate width, contributing to the overall polymetallic mineralization in a magmatic sulphide deposit, but true width is not confirmed.

- Positive factor: moderate\_grade\_nickel

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

Evidence · table

> 0.87

Context: 7.00

### NAS-25-003

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAS-25-003
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.15 m
- From: 33.25 m
- To: 36.4 m
- Hole Depth: 96 m
- Intercept Depth: 33.25 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAS-25-003:33.25-36.40
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 369763
- Northing: 6162884
- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
- Elevation: 477 m
- Azimuth: 145 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: sulfur

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval demonstrates moderate nickel mineralization within the broader zone, enhancing the overall prospectivity of this magmatic sulphide deposit, but true width is not confirmed.

- Positive factor: moderate\_grade\_nickel

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

Evidence · table

> 1.01

Context: 3.15

### NAS-25-004

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAS-25-004
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 44.5 m
- To: 50.5 m
- Hole Depth: 81 m
- Intercept Depth: 44.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAS-25-004:44.50-50.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 369762
- Northing: 6162885
- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
- Elevation: 477 m
- Azimuth: 144 °
- Dip: -72 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: sulfur

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate nickel grades over a good width, contributing to the overall polymetallic mineralization in a magmatic sulphide deposit, but true width is not confirmed.

- Positive factor: moderate\_grade\_nickel

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

Evidence · table

> 1.02

Context: 6.00

### NAS-25-005

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAS-25-005
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.66
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.75 m
- From: 23.25 m
- To: 28 m
- Hole Depth: 72 m
- Intercept Depth: 23.25 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAS-25-005:23.25-28.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 369790
- Northing: 6162886
- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
- Elevation: 477 m
- Azimuth: 170 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: sulfur

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall polymetallic mineralization in a magmatic sulphide deposit, but true width is not confirmed.

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

- Negative factor: weak\_grade\_nickel

Evidence · table

> 0.66

Context: 4.75

### NAS-25-006

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAS-25-006
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.6
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 29.5 m
- To: 31.5 m
- Hole Depth: 51 m
- Intercept Depth: 29.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAS-25-006:29.50-31.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 369790
- Northing: 6162886
- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
- Elevation: 477 m
- Azimuth: 170 °
- Dip: -75 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: sulfur

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall polymetallic mineralization in a magmatic sulphide deposit, but true width is not confirmed.

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

- Negative factor: weak\_grade\_nickel

Evidence · table

> 0.60

Context: 2.00

### NAS-25-007

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAS-25-007
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 43 m
- To: 47 m
- Hole Depth: 93 m
- Intercept Depth: 43 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAS-25-007:43.00-47.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 369740
- Northing: 6162873
- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
- Elevation: 490 m
- Azimuth: 170 °
- Dip: -44 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: sulfur

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall polymetallic mineralization in a magmatic sulphide deposit, but true width is not confirmed.

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

- Negative factor: weak\_grade\_nickel

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 4.00

### NAS-25-008

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAS-25-008
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.34
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 63 m
- To: 67.5 m
- Hole Depth: 99 m
- Intercept Depth: 63 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAS-25-008:63.00-67.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 369740
- Northing: 6162873
- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
- Elevation: 490 m
- Azimuth: 170 °
- Dip: -78 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: sulfur

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall polymetallic mineralization in a magmatic sulphide deposit, but true width is not confirmed.

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

- Negative factor: weak\_grade\_nickel

Evidence · table

> 0.34

Context: 4.50

### NAS-25-009

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NAS-25-009
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 97.5 m
- To: 102 m
- Hole Depth: 129 m
- Intercept Depth: 97.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NAS-25-009:97.50-102.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 369737
- Northing: 6162926
- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
- Elevation: 486 m
- Azimuth: 160 °
- Dip: -62 °
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: Yes
- Deleterious Elements: sulfur

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall polymetallic mineralization in a magmatic sulphide deposit, but true width is not confirmed.

- Positive factor: polymetallic\_mineralization

- Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only

- Negative factor: weak\_grade\_nickel

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 4.50

### inc.

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Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.33
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.25 m
- From: 20.45 m
- To: 26.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:20.45-26.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.33 % nickel is moderate against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.33

Context: inc.

### inc.

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Lac Gayot · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.25 m
- From: 20.45 m
- To: 26.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:20.45-26.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.8 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.12 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-13)

Lac Gayot · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.25 m
- From: 20.45 m
- To: 26.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:20.45-26.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-14)

Lac Gayot · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.35
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.25 m
- From: 20.45 m
- To: 26.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:20.45-26.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.35 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.35

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-15)

Lac Gayot · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.25 m
- From: 20.45 m
- To: 26.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:20.45-26.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.12 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-16)

Lac Gayot · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.25 m
- From: 20.45 m
- To: 26.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:20.45-26.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.7 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.11 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-17)

Lac Gayot · sulfur

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.72
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.25 m
- From: 20.45 m
- To: 26.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:20.45-26.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.72 % sulfur. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for sulfur; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 1.72

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-18)

Lac Gayot · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.15 m
- From: 33.25 m
- To: 36.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:33.25-36.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.01 % nickel is moderate against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.01

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-19)

Lac Gayot · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.09
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.15 m
- From: 33.25 m
- To: 36.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:33.25-36.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.09 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.09 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-20)

Lac Gayot · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.15 m
- From: 33.25 m
- To: 36.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:33.25-36.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-21)

Lac Gayot · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.15 m
- From: 33.25 m
- To: 36.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:33.25-36.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.23 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-22)

Lac Gayot · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.15 m
- From: 33.25 m
- To: 36.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:33.25-36.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.07 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-23)

Lac Gayot · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.15 m
- From: 33.25 m
- To: 36.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:33.25-36.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.04 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.04 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: inc.

### inc.

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/perseverance-reports-drill-results-from-the-nasique-zone-discovery-lac-gayot-ni--b104dc34-d727-49f6-a64e-98a5756c7705#fact-drill-facts-24)

Lac Gayot · sulfur

#### Identity

- Hole ID: inc.
- Project: Lac Gayot
- Commodity: sulfur
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Quebec
- Ticker: PMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.15 m
- From: 33.25 m
- To: 36.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: inc.:33.25-36.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- CRS: UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.14 % sulfur. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for sulfur; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 1.14

Context: inc.

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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