Slam Drills 74.80 meter Copper, Nickel Cobalt Core Interval at Goodwin
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- SLAM Exploration Ltd.
- Ticker
- SXL
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- New Brunswick
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Nickel, Cobalt, Silver, Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 03:55:21 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
SLAM Exploration has drilled a significant 74.80 meter interval at the Goodwin Project in New Brunswick, grading 0.96% copper equivalent. The drill hole, GW25-19, extends the strike length of the Farquharson zone to 360 meters.
Reasoning: The 74.8m intercept at 0.96% CuEq is a strong exploration result that extends the known strike of the Farquharson zone.
Positive factors
- significant width of 74.8m
- step-out extension of strike length
- QA/QC disclosed with certified lab
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The true width is estimated at 50 meters.
Evidence · text
“the true width is estimated at 50 meters”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes details on lab (Actlabs), blanks, and standards.
Evidence · text
“Blanks and standards are included in each sample series.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling extended the strike length of the Farquharson Zone to 360 meters.
Evidence · text
“Drilling extended the strike length of the Farquharson Zone to 360 meters”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (4)
GW25-19Goodwin Copper-Nickel-Cobalt Project · copperGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 74.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW25-19
- Project
- Goodwin Copper-Nickel-Cobalt Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 74.8 m
- True Width
- 50 m
- From
- 76.1 m
- To
- 150.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GW25-19:76.10-150.90
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 698094
- Northing
- 5238571
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 501 m
- Azimuth
- 44 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.37% Cu over 74.8m is a solid exploration intercept for a base metal project.
Positive factors
- significant width
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 74.80m
GW25-19Goodwin Copper-Nickel-Cobalt Project · nickelGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 74.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW25-19
- Project
- Goodwin Copper-Nickel-Cobalt Project
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 74.8 m
- True Width
- 50 m
- From
- 76.1 m
- To
- 150.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GW25-19:76.10-150.90
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 698094
- Northing
- 5238571
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 501 m
- Azimuth
- 44 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.38% Ni over 74.8m contributes to a strong polymetallic intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 74.80m
GW25-19Goodwin Copper-Nickel-Cobalt Project · cobaltGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 74.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW25-19
- Project
- Goodwin Copper-Nickel-Cobalt Project
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 74.8 m
- True Width
- 50 m
- From
- 76.1 m
- To
- 150.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GW25-19:76.10-150.90
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 698094
- Northing
- 5238571
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 501 m
- Azimuth
- 44 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.05% Co is a minor component of the polymetallic intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.05”
Context: 74.80m
GW25-19Goodwin Copper-Nickel-Cobalt Project · copperGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: % Cu EqIntercept: 74.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW25-19
- Project
- Goodwin Copper-Nickel-Cobalt Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.96
- Grade Unit
- % Cu Eq
- Intercept
- 74.8 m
- True Width
- 50 m
- From
- 76.1 m
- To
- 150.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GW25-19:76.10-150.90
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 698094
- Northing
- 5238571
- CRS
- UTM
- Elevation
- 501 m
- Azimuth
- 44 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.96
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.96% CuEq over 74.8m is a high-quality exploration intercept.
Positive factors
- strong equivalent grade over wide interval
Evidence · text
“grading 0.96% copper equivalent (Cu Eq) in hole GW25-19”
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