Phenom Discovers Rare Earth and Critical Metals Deposit at Crescent Valley, Nevada

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Phenom Resources Corp.
Ticker
PHNM
Exchange
TSX
Region
Nevada
Primary commodity
Critical metals
Secondary commodities
Rubidium, Hafnium, Scandium, Neodymium, Dysprosium, Praseodymium, Cerium, Europium, Niobium, Strontium, Terbium, Yttrium
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-21 03:24:40 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Phenom Resources Corp. has discovered a significant Rare Earth Element and Critical Metals deposit at its Crescent Valley Property in Nevada. Initial drill intercepts and surface chip samples returned high-grade values for Rubidium, Hafnium, Scandium, and Neodymium, with mineralisation starting from surface. The company plans to expand its IP survey and resume drilling to further evaluate the deposit, which is presumed to have substantial dimensions.

Reasoning: Phenom Resources Corp. announced the discovery of a significant new Rare Earth Element and Critical Metals deposit at Crescent Valley, Nevada, with high-grade drill intercepts and chip samples, leading to a quadrupling of the property size and strong indications of economic value.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • significant_grades
  • multiple_critical_metals
  • large_inferred_dimensions
  • open_at_strike
  • qp_signed
  • near_surface_mineralization

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • dimensions_presumed
  • no_true_width_stated

Facts used in scoring: 28

Atlas analysis — Phenom Resources Corp.: Phenom Discovers Rare Earth and Critical Metals Deposit at Crescent Valley, Nevada. 146 ppm over 54.86 m; 132.8 ppm over 75 m

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (28)

CVN24-02rubidiumGrade: 121.5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 99.06 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
rubidium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
121.5
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
99.06 m
From
0 m
To
99.06 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:0.0-99.06
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade rubidium intercept from surface over a significant width, contributing to a new critical metals deposit discovery.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“121.5”

Context: 99.06

CVN24-02hafniumGrade: 5.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 99.06 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
hafnium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
5.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
99.06 m
From
0 m
To
99.06 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:0.0-99.06
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade hafnium intercept from surface over a significant width, contributing to a new critical metals deposit discovery.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“5.2”

Context: 99.06

CVN24-02scandiumGrade: 11.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 99.06 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
scandium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
11.3
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
99.06 m
From
0 m
To
99.06 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:0.0-99.06
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade scandium intercept from surface over a significant width, contributing to a new critical metals deposit discovery.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“11.3”

Context: 99.06

CVN24-02neodymiumGrade: 31.6Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 99.06 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
neodymium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
31.6
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
99.06 m
From
0 m
To
99.06 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:0.0-99.06
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade neodymium intercept from surface over a significant width, contributing to a new critical metals deposit discovery.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“31.6”

Context: 99.06

CVN24-02rubidiumGrade: 160.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 38.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
rubidium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
160.3
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
38.1 m
From
0 m
To
38.1 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:0.0-38.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade rubidium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“160.3”

Context: 38.1

CVN24-02hafniumGrade: 6.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 38.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
hafnium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
6.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
38.1 m
From
0 m
To
38.1 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:0.0-38.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade hafnium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“6.1”

Context: 38.1

CVN24-02scandiumGrade: 8.5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 38.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
scandium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
8.5
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
38.1 m
From
0 m
To
38.1 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:0.0-38.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade scandium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“8.5”

Context: 38.1

CVN24-02neodymiumGrade: 20.8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 38.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
neodymium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
20.8
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
38.1 m
From
0 m
To
38.1 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:0.0-38.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade neodymium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“20.8”

Context: 38.1

CVN24-02rubidiumGrade: 168.8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.09 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
rubidium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
168.8
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
6.09 m
From
48.77 m
To
54.86 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:48.77-54.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade rubidium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“168.8”

Context: 6.09

CVN24-02hafniumGrade: 6.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.09 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
hafnium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
6.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
6.09 m
From
48.77 m
To
54.86 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:48.77-54.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade hafnium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“6.1”

Context: 6.09

CVN24-02scandiumGrade: 17.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.09 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
scandium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
17.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
6.09 m
From
48.77 m
To
54.86 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:48.77-54.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade scandium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“17.1”

Context: 6.09

CVN24-02neodymiumGrade: 37.9Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6.09 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
neodymium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
37.9
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
6.09 m
From
48.77 m
To
54.86 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:48.77-54.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade neodymium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“37.9”

Context: 6.09

CVN24-02rubidiumGrade: 162.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 16.76 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
rubidium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
162.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
16.76 m
From
64.01 m
To
80.77 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:64.01-80.77
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade rubidium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“162.2”

Context: 16.76

CVN24-02hafniumGrade: 3.9Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 16.76 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
hafnium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
3.9
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
16.76 m
From
64.01 m
To
80.77 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:64.01-80.77
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade hafnium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“3.9”

Context: 16.76

CVN24-02scandiumGrade: 9.5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 16.76 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
scandium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
9.5
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
16.76 m
From
64.01 m
To
80.77 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:64.01-80.77
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade scandium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“9.5”

Context: 16.76

CVN24-02neodymiumGrade: 30.9Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 16.76 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN24-02
Commodity
neodymium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
30.9
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
16.76 m
From
64.01 m
To
80.77 m
Hole Depth
99.06 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN24-02:64.01-80.77
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563755
Northing
4485756
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade neodymium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“30.9”

Context: 16.76

CVN25-04rubidiumGrade: 146Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 54.86 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN25-04
Commodity
rubidium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
146
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
54.86 m
From
0 m
To
54.86 m
Hole Depth
294.13 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN25-04:0.0-54.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563695
Northing
4485902
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade rubidium intercept from surface over a significant width, contributing to a new critical metals deposit discovery.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“146.0”

Context: 54.86

CVN25-04hafniumGrade: 6.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 54.86 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN25-04
Commodity
hafnium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
6.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
54.86 m
From
0 m
To
54.86 m
Hole Depth
294.13 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN25-04:0.0-54.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563695
Northing
4485902
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade hafnium intercept from surface over a significant width, contributing to a new critical metals deposit discovery.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“6.1”

Context: 54.86

CVN25-04scandiumGrade: 14.7Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 54.86 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN25-04
Commodity
scandium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
14.7
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
54.86 m
From
0 m
To
54.86 m
Hole Depth
294.13 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN25-04:0.0-54.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563695
Northing
4485902
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade scandium intercept from surface over a significant width, contributing to a new critical metals deposit discovery.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“14.7”

Context: 54.86

CVN25-04neodymiumGrade: 29.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 54.86 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN25-04
Commodity
neodymium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
29.3
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
54.86 m
From
0 m
To
54.86 m
Hole Depth
294.13 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN25-04:0.0-54.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563695
Northing
4485902
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade neodymium intercept from surface over a significant width, contributing to a new critical metals deposit discovery.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“29.3”

Context: 54.86

CVN25-04rubidiumGrade: 193.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 22.86 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN25-04
Commodity
rubidium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
193.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
22.86 m
From
0 m
To
22.86 m
Hole Depth
294.13 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN25-04:0.0-22.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563695
Northing
4485902
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade rubidium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“193.1”

Context: 22.86

CVN25-04hafniumGrade: 6.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 22.86 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN25-04
Commodity
hafnium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
6.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
22.86 m
From
0 m
To
22.86 m
Hole Depth
294.13 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN25-04:0.0-22.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563695
Northing
4485902
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade hafnium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“6.2”

Context: 22.86

CVN25-04scandiumGrade: 15.6Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 22.86 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN25-04
Commodity
scandium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
15.6
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
22.86 m
From
0 m
To
22.86 m
Hole Depth
294.13 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN25-04:0.0-22.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563695
Northing
4485902
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade scandium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“15.6”

Context: 22.86

CVN25-04neodymiumGrade: 30.9Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 22.86 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CVN25-04
Commodity
neodymium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
30.9
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
22.86 m
From
0 m
To
22.86 m
Hole Depth
294.13 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CVN25-04:0.0-22.86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563695
Northing
4485902
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade neodymium sub-interval within the main intercept, indicating strong mineralization.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • higher_grade_sub_interval
  • near_surface

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation
  • no_true_width_stated

Evidence · table

“30.9”

Context: 22.86

75m chiprubidiumGrade: 132.8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 75 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
75m chip
Commodity
rubidium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
132.8
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
75 m
From
0 m
To
75 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface
Group ID
75m chip:0.0-75.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563681
Northing
4485911
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
0 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade rubidium from a continuous surface chip sample, confirming near-surface mineralization and contributing to the new critical metals deposit discovery.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface
  • continuous_sample

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation

Evidence · table

“132.8”

Context: 75.0

75m chiphafniumGrade: 5.8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 75 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
75m chip
Commodity
hafnium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
5.8
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
75 m
From
0 m
To
75 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface
Group ID
75m chip:0.0-75.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563681
Northing
4485911
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
0 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade hafnium from a continuous surface chip sample, confirming near-surface mineralization and contributing to the new critical metals deposit discovery.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface
  • continuous_sample

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation

Evidence · table

“5.8”

Context: 75.0

75m chipscandiumGrade: 11.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 75 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
75m chip
Commodity
scandium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
11.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
75 m
From
0 m
To
75 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface
Group ID
75m chip:0.0-75.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563681
Northing
4485911
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
0 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade scandium from a continuous surface chip sample, confirming near-surface mineralization and contributing to the new critical metals deposit discovery.

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface
  • continuous_sample

Negative factors

  • early_stage_evaluation

Evidence · table

“11.2”

Context: 75.0

75m chipneodymiumGrade: 38.5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 75 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
75m chip
Commodity
neodymium
Ticker
PHNM

Geometry

Grade
38.5
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
75 m
From
0 m
To
75 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface
Group ID
75m chip:0.0-75.0
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
563681
Northing
4485911
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
0 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Positive factors

  • new_deposit_discovery
  • critical_metals
  • significant_tenor
  • near_surface

How Atlas produces this analysis

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