# PolarX drills 24.8m of 9.8% copper in Alaska

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/polarx-drills-24-8m-of-9-8-copper-in-alaska--a17ea6e9-217a-4841-91c9-cf2e68488a2d

Original source: https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2026/09/11/news-nuggets/polarx-drills-248m-of-98-percent-copper-in-alaska/9858.html

Publisher: miningnewsnorth

Original announcement: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T15:47:00.017Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T15:47:00.017Z

- Company: PolarX Ltd.

- Ticker: Unavailable

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: Alaska

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Silver, Gold

- Document categories: Drill results, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-09-16 15:47:00 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

PolarX has reported high-grade 2026 drill results at the Caribou Dome deposit in Alaska, including a 24.8m intercept at 9.8% copper. These results, obtained from holes twinning 1960s-era drilling, suggest significant resource expansion and upgrade potential.

Reasoning: Exceptional copper grades \(up to 13.6%\) and wide intercepts in 2026 twin holes demonstrate significant resource growth potential and validate historical mineralization.

- Positive factor: Bonanza-grade copper intercepts

- Positive factor: True width disclosed

- Positive factor: Step-out extension potential

- Positive factor: High-grade twin holes

Facts used in scoring: 18

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Intercepts of 12.4% and 13.6% Cu are exceptionally high grade.

Evidence · text

> including 5.8 meters of 12.4% copper and 21.3 g/t silver

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: True widths of 16m and 16.6m are explicitly stated for the 2026 twin holes.

Evidence · text

> 22.6 meters \(16 meters true-width\)

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Company is awaiting results from holes tapping zones beyond the current resource.

Evidence · text

> awaiting the results from holes that tapped zones of visually observed massive sulfide mineralization beyond the current resource

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (18)

### CD26-004

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Caribou Dome · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD26-004
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 22.6 m
- True Width: 16 m
- From: 3.7 m
- To: 26.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 3.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD26-004:3.7-26.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 8.1% Cu over 22.6m is an exceptional intercept for a copper deposit.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: True Width Disclosed

Evidence · text

> 22.6 meters \(16 meters true-width\) averaging 8.1% copper and 13.5 g/t silver from a depth of 3.7 meters in hole CD26-004

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD26-004

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Caribou Dome · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD26-004
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 22.6 m
- True Width: 16 m
- From: 3.7 m
- To: 26.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 3.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD26-004:3.7-26.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant silver credits accompanying high-grade copper.

Evidence · text

> 22.6 meters \(16 meters true-width\) averaging 8.1% copper and 13.5 g/t silver from a depth of 3.7 meters in hole CD26-004

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD26-004

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/polarx-drills-24-8m-of-9-8-copper-in-alaska--a17ea6e9-217a-4841-91c9-cf2e68488a2d#fact-drill-facts-2)

Caribou Dome · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD26-004
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD26-004:sub-interval
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Extremely high grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · text

> including 5.8 meters of 12.4% copper and 21.3 g/t silver

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD26-007

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Caribou Dome · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD26-007
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.8
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 24.8 m
- True Width: 16.6 m
- From: 2.4 m
- To: 27.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 2.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD26-007:2.4-27.2
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 9.8% Cu over 24.8m is an exceptional intercept.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: True Width Disclosed

Evidence · text

> 24.8 meters \(16.6 meters true-width\) averaging 9.8% copper and 14.5 g/t silver from a depth of 2.4 meters in hole CD26-007

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD26-007

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Caribou Dome · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD26-007
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 14.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 24.8 m
- True Width: 16.6 m
- From: 2.4 m
- To: 27.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 2.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD26-007:2.4-27.2
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant silver credits.

Evidence · text

> 24.8 meters \(16.6 meters true-width\) averaging 9.8% copper and 14.5 g/t silver from a depth of 2.4 meters in hole CD26-007

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD26-007

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Caribou Dome · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD26-007
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.6
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD26-007:sub-interval
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Extremely high grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · text

> including 4.9 meters of13.6% copper and 20.4 g/t silver

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD24-002

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Caribou Dome · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD24-002
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD24-002:0-8.7
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### 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: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper intercept from 2024-25 drilling.

Evidence · text

> 8.7 meters averaging 4.3% copper and 10.5 g/t silver in hole CD24-002

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD24-002

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Caribou Dome · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD24-002
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD24-002:0-8.7
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### 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: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver credits in 2024-25 drilling.

Evidence · text

> 8.7 meters averaging 4.3% copper and 10.5 g/t silver in hole CD24-002

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD24-003

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Caribou Dome · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD24-003
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD24-003:0-15.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### 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: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper intercept from 2024-25 drilling.

Evidence · text

> 15.5 meters averaging 7.4% copper and 21.4 g/t silver in hole CD24-003

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD24-003

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Caribou Dome · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD24-003
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 21.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD24-003:0-15.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### 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: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant silver credits.

Evidence · text

> 15.5 meters averaging 7.4% copper and 21.4 g/t silver in hole CD24-003

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD25-003

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Caribou Dome · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD25-003
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.55
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD25-003:0-10.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate copper intercept.

Evidence · text

> 10. 5 meters averaging 3.55% copper and 4.66 g/t silver in hole CD25-003

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD25-003

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Caribou Dome · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD25-003
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.66
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD25-003:0-10.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver grade.

Evidence · text

> 10. 5 meters averaging 3.55% copper and 4.66 g/t silver in hole CD25-003

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD25-004

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Caribou Dome · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD25-004
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.49
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 11.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD25-004:0-11.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate copper intercept.

Evidence · text

> 11.3 meters averaging 3.49% copper and 4.89 g/t silver in hole CD25-004

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD25-004

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Caribou Dome · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD25-004
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.89
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD25-004:0-11.3
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver grade.

Evidence · text

> 11.3 meters averaging 3.49% copper and 4.89 g/t silver in hole CD25-004

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD25-005

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Caribou Dome · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD25-005
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.84
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 18 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD25-005:0-18.0
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate copper intercept.

Evidence · text

> 18 meters averaging 2.84% copper and 3.65 g/t silver in hole CD25-005

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD25-005

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/polarx-drills-24-8m-of-9-8-copper-in-alaska--a17ea6e9-217a-4841-91c9-cf2e68488a2d#fact-drill-facts-15)

Caribou Dome · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD25-005
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.65
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD25-005:0-18.0
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver grade.

Evidence · text

> 18 meters averaging 2.84% copper and 3.65 g/t silver in hole CD25-005

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD25-008

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/polarx-drills-24-8m-of-9-8-copper-in-alaska--a17ea6e9-217a-4841-91c9-cf2e68488a2d#fact-drill-facts-16)

Caribou Dome · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD25-008
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.23
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD25-008:0-3.0
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade intercept, though narrow.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · text

> Three meters averaging 11.23% copper and 12.63 g/t silver in hole CD25-008

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CD25-008

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/polarx-drills-24-8m-of-9-8-copper-in-alaska--a17ea6e9-217a-4841-91c9-cf2e68488a2d#fact-drill-facts-17)

Caribou Dome · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CD25-008
- Project: Caribou Dome
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_ak
- Reported Region: usa\_ak

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.63
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CD25-008:0-3.0
- Mining Method: unknown

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant silver credits.

Evidence · text

> Three meters averaging 11.23% copper and 12.63 g/t silver in hole CD25-008

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.