# QMines punches into broad copper zone as Mt Chalmers restart advances Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193 Original source: https://stockhead.com.au/resources/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances/ Publisher: stockhead Original announcement: 2026-09-23T02:41:25.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T03:05:42.749Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T03:05:42.749Z - Company: QMines - Ticker: QML - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Central Queensland - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver, Zinc, Lead - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-23 03:05:43 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary QMines has reported strong copper-gold-silver drill results at the Mt Chalmers project in Central Queensland, including a 44m intercept at 1.03% Cu. The drilling is part of a campaign to support the project's Definitive Feasibility Study \(DFS\) and provide metallurgical samples for processing tests. Reasoning: Significant copper-rich intercepts reported beside the historic pit, supporting the ongoing DFS and providing fresh metallurgical samples. - Positive factor: Strong copper grades in broad zone - Positive factor: High-grade sub-intervals reported - Positive factor: Polymetallic hits including zinc and lead - Positive factor: Drilling supports DFS geometallurgical program - Negative factor: One hole abandoned due to stuck rods Facts used in scoring: 12 ## Classification and evidence **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 document mentions core recovery of 99.8% and that drilling is part of a multi-rig campaign, though specific lab/method details are sparse in this snippet. Evidence · text > Core recovery across the 44m interval was 99.8%. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (12) ### Fact 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-0) Mt Chalmers · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 1.03 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 44 m - From: 103 m - To: 147 m - Intercept Depth: 103 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:103-147 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 44m at 1.03% Cu is a significant intercept in a broad copper zone. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade for the zone Evidence · text > Diamond drilling returned 44m at 1.03% copper, 0.15g/t gold and 2.3g/t silver from 103m #### 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 ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-1) Mt Chalmers · gold Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 44 m - From: 103 m - To: 147 m - Intercept Depth: 103 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:103-147 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low grade gold associated with copper intercept. Evidence · text > 44m at 1.03% copper, 0.15g/t gold and 2.3g/t silver from 103m #### 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 ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-2) Mt Chalmers · silver Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: silver - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 2.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 44 m - From: 103 m - To: 147 m - Intercept Depth: 103 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:103-147 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver associated with copper intercept. Evidence · text > 44m at 1.03% copper, 0.15g/t gold and 2.3g/t silver from 103m #### 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 ### Fact 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-3) Mt Chalmers · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 2.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 10 m - From: 103 m - To: 113 m - Intercept Depth: 103 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:103-113 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong copper grade within the broader intercept. - Positive factor: High grade copper intercept Evidence · text > 10m at 2.20% copper from 103m #### 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 ### Fact 5 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-4) Mt Chalmers · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 5.52 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2 m - From: 108 m - To: 110 m - Intercept Depth: 108 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:108-110 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very high grade copper sub-interval. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade copper Evidence · text > including 2m at 5.52% copper from 108m #### 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 ### Fact 6 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-5) Mt Chalmers · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 1.02 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7 m - From: 111 m - To: 118 m - Intercept Depth: 111 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:111-118 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Consistent copper mineralization found 57m south of the main hit. - Positive factor: Solid copper grade Evidence · text > another hole returned 7m at 1.02% copper from 111m #### 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 ### Fact 7 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-6) Mt Chalmers · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 0.46 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 24 m - From: 121 m - To: 145 m - Intercept Depth: 121 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:121-145 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lower grade copper intercept. Evidence · text > a separate 24m at 0.46% copper from 121m #### 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 ### Fact 8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-7) Mt Chalmers · zinc Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: zinc - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 11.73 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.5 m - From: 53.9 m - To: 55.4 m - Intercept Depth: 53.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:53.9-55.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Polymetallic hit with high zinc grade. - Positive factor: High grade zinc hit Evidence · text > polymetallic hit of 1.5m at 11.73% zinc, 6.85% lead, 1.35% copper, 7.11g/t gold and 60.6g/t silver from 53.9m #### 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 ### Fact 9 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-8) Mt Chalmers · lead Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: lead - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 6.85 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.5 m - From: 53.9 m - To: 55.4 m - Intercept Depth: 53.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:53.9-55.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant lead component in polymetallic intercept. - Positive factor: Strong lead grade Evidence · text > 1.5m at 11.73% zinc, 6.85% lead, 1.35% copper, 7.11g/t gold and 60.6g/t silver from 53.9m #### 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 ### Fact 10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-9) Mt Chalmers · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 1.35 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.5 m - From: 53.9 m - To: 55.4 m - Intercept Depth: 53.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:53.9-55.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Copper component in polymetallic intercept. Evidence · text > 1.5m at 11.73% zinc, 6.85% lead, 1.35% copper, 7.11g/t gold and 60.6g/t silver from 53.9m #### 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 ### Fact 11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-10) Mt Chalmers · gold Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 7.11 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.5 m - From: 53.9 m - To: 55.4 m - Intercept Depth: 53.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:53.9-55.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong gold grade in a narrow polymetallic interval. - Positive factor: High grade gold in polymetallic hit Evidence · text > 1.5m at 11.73% zinc, 6.85% lead, 1.35% copper, 7.11g/t gold and 60.6g/t silver from 53.9m #### 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 ### Fact 12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qmines-punches-into-broad-copper-zone-as-mt-chalmers-restart-advances--d7178a64-3e48-4037-970c-ac644b919193#fact-drill-facts-11) Mt Chalmers · silver Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Mt Chalmers - Commodity: silver - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: QML #### Geometry - Grade: 60.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.5 m - From: 53.9 m - To: 55.4 m - Intercept Depth: 53.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: unknown:53.9-55.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver component in polymetallic intercept. Evidence · text > 1.5m at 11.73% zinc, 6.85% lead, 1.35% copper, 7.11g/t gold and 60.6g/t silver from 53.9m #### 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. 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