# Route 109 Commences Winter Drill Program at Dunlop Bay Targeting VMS and Gold Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/RTE/news/5203749780936745/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-02-05T12:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Route 109 Resources Inc. - Ticker: RTE - Exchange: TSX - Region: Quebec - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Copper, Zinc, Molybdenum, Silver - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-08-21 08:49:47 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.20 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Route 109 Resources Inc. has commenced a 3,000 to 4,000 m winter drill program at the Dunlop Bay project in Quebec, targeting VMS and gold mineralization. The program will test electromagnetic conductors and extend known historical showings. Reasoning: The announcement marks the start of a new drilling campaign, but the specific drill intercepts provided are historical references used to justify the new targets. - Positive factor: Commencement of new winter drill program - Positive factor: Targeting multiple commodities \(VMS and Gold\) - Positive factor: Use of electromagnetic borehole surveys to refine targets - Negative factor: Primary results are historical restatements rather than new assays - Negative factor: QP notes insufficient work to verify historical data 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 release mentions previous QA/QC procedures and that the QP has reviewed the geological information. Evidence · text > reviewed, and approved the geological information reported in this news release **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: Multiple historical intercepts include estimated true thickness. Evidence · text > 5.11 m estimated true thickness ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (12) ### ME-10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-0) Dunlop Bay · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: ME-10 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: zinc - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 1.08 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.55 m - From: 45.72 m - To: 52.27 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ME-10:45.72-52.27 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Zn intercept reported as part of target justification. - Positive factor: Significant Zn intercept - Negative factor: Historical data Evidence · text > 6.55 m returning 1.08% Zn ### ME-10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-1) Dunlop Bay · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: ME-10 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 0.18 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.55 m - From: 45.72 m - To: 52.27 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ME-10:45.72-52.27 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Cu intercept reported as part of target justification. - Negative factor: Historical data Evidence · text > 0.18% Cu from 45.72 to 52.27 m ### ME-10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-2) Dunlop Bay · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: ME-10 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: zinc - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 1.15 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.57 m - From: 57.91 m - To: 62.48 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ME-10:57.91-62.48 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Zn intercept reported as part of target justification. - Positive factor: Zn intercept - Negative factor: Historical data Evidence · text > 4.57 m at 1.15% Zn ### ME-10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-3) Dunlop Bay · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: ME-10 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 0.11 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.57 m - From: 57.91 m - To: 62.48 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ME-10:57.91-62.48 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Cu intercept reported as part of target justification. - Negative factor: Historical data Evidence · text > 0.11% Cu from 57.91 to 62.48 m ### G4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-4) Dunlop Bay · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: G4 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 1.24 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 18.29 m - True Width: 5.11 m - From: 30.94 m - To: 49.22 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: G4:30.94-49.22 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant historical Cu intercept used to define target. - Positive factor: Strong Cu grade and width - Negative factor: Historical data Evidence · text > 18.29 m \(5.11 m estimated true thickness\) at 1.24% Cu ### G4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-5) Dunlop Bay · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: G4 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 1.32 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 18.29 m - True Width: 5.11 m - From: 30.94 m - To: 49.22 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: G4:30.94-49.22 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Au intercept reported as part of target justification. - Positive factor: Gold presence in intercept - Negative factor: Historical data Evidence · text > 1.32 g/t Au ### G4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-6) Dunlop Bay · molybdenum Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: G4 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 1032 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 18.29 m - True Width: 5.11 m - From: 30.94 m - To: 49.22 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: G4:30.94-49.22 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical MoS2 reported in intercept. - Negative factor: Historical data Evidence · text > 1032 ppm MoS2 ### G4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-7) Dunlop Bay · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: G4 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 14.36 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 18.29 m - True Width: 5.11 m - From: 30.94 m - To: 49.22 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: G4:30.94-49.22 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Ag reported in intercept. - Negative factor: Historical data Evidence · text > 14.36 g/t Ag ### BD-22-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-8) Dunlop Bay · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: BD-22-01 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 0.39 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.7 m - True Width: 6.37 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BD-22-01:unknown-unknown #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Cu intercept from previous program. - Negative factor: Historical data Evidence · text > 6.70 m \(6.37 m estimated true thickness\) at 0.39% Cu ### BD-22-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-9) Dunlop Bay · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: BD-22-01 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.7 m - True Width: 6.37 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BD-22-01:unknown-unknown #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Au intercept from previous program. - Negative factor: Historical data - Negative factor: Low grade Evidence · text > 0.12 g/t Au ### BD-22-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-10) Dunlop Bay · molybdenum Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: BD-22-01 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 170 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 6.7 m - True Width: 6.37 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BD-22-01:unknown-unknown #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Mo reported in intercept. - Negative factor: Historical data Evidence · text > 170 ppm Mo ### BD-22-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/route-109-commences-winter-drill-program-at-dunlop-bay-targeting-vms-and-gold--a15e96e1-d653-4072-8cf4-51f1c4d81810#fact-drill-facts-11) Dunlop Bay · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: BD-22-01 - Project: Dunlop Bay - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: RTE #### Geometry - Grade: 5.56 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.7 m - True Width: 6.37 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BD-22-01:unknown-unknown #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Ag reported in intercept. - Negative factor: Historical data Evidence · text > 5.56 g/t Ag ## 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.