SLAM Drills Over 30 Meters of Massive Sulphide Beneath VTEM Conductor on the Goodwin Copper Nickel Cobalt Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- SLAM Exploration Ltd.
- Ticker
- SXL
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Nickel, Cobalt
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 21:46:11 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
SLAM Exploration has drilled over 30 meters of massive sulphide mineralization in hole GW26-29 at the Goodwin project. The intercepts include a continuous 26.1m zone, following up on VTEM geophysical conductors. Assay results for these intercepts are currently pending.
Reasoning: The drill hole GW26-29 intersected over 30m of massive sulphide, which is a significant discovery for an exploration-stage project, though grades are not yet confirmed.
Positive factors
- discovery of massive sulphide
- significant width of mineralization
- consistent with magmatic Ni-Cu-Co deposit styles
Negative factors
- assay results are still pending
Facts used in scoring: 5
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions eighteen quality control samples (certified reference standards and blanks) were inserted.
Evidence · text
“Eighteen quality control samples (certified reference standards and blanks) were inserted”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The holes were designed to test VTEM conductors which are potential extensions to known zones.
Evidence · text
“All of these models are potential extensions to the known zones of mineralization”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
GW26-29Goodwin · massive sulphideIntercept: 26.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW26-29
- Project
- Goodwin
- Commodity
- massive sulphide
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Intercept
- 26.1 m
- From
- 18.7 m
- To
- 44.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GW26-29:18.7-44.8
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 26.1m of massive sulphide is a significant intercept for an exploration target.
Positive factors
- large continuous width
Evidence · text
“26.1 m of massive sulfide mineralization”
GW26-29Goodwin · massive sulphideIntercept: 1.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW26-29
- Project
- Goodwin
- Commodity
- massive sulphide
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Intercept
- 1.85 m
- From
- 46.75 m
- To
- 48.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GW26-29:46.75-48.6
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Small intercept of massive sulphide.
Negative factors
- narrow width
Evidence · text
“1.85 m zone from 46.75-48.60 m”
GW26-29Goodwin · massive sulphideIntercept: 2.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW26-29
- Project
- Goodwin
- Commodity
- massive sulphide
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Intercept
- 2.15 m
- From
- 57.9 m
- To
- 60.05 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GW26-29:57.9-60.05
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Small intercept of massive sulphide.
Negative factors
- narrow width
Evidence · text
“2.15 m zone of massive sulphides from 57.9-60.05 m”
GW26-26Goodwin · pyrrhotiteIntercept: 0.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW26-26
- Project
- Goodwin
- Commodity
- pyrrhotite
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Intercept
- 0.05 m
- From
- 148.15 m
- To
- 148.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very narrow massive seam of pyrrhotite.
Evidence · text
“massive seams from 148.15 to 148.20”
GW26-26Goodwin · pyrrhotiteIntercept: 0.33 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW26-26
- Project
- Goodwin
- Commodity
- pyrrhotite
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Intercept
- 0.33 m
- From
- 149.27 m
- To
- 149.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very narrow massive seam of pyrrhotite.
Evidence · text
“149.27 149.60”
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