Spartan Metals Reports Significant Silver-Antimony-Copper Assays with Grades up to 1,927 g/t Ag, 0.67% Sb, and 1.83% Cu from Past Producing Antelope Mine, Nevada

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
Spartan Metals Corp.
Ticker
W
Exchange
TSXV
Region
Nevada
Primary commodity
Silver
Secondary commodities
Antimony, Copper, Arsenic
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-10-01 03:45:13 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Spartan Metals has reported high-grade silver, antimony, and copper assays from surface sampling and backpack drilling at the Antelope Mine in Nevada. The results define a mineralized area of 1.3 km by 0.6 km, significantly larger than the historical 50 m strike extent.

Reasoning: The results show exceptionally high silver grades and a massive increase in the known mineralized footprint at a past-producing mine, though true widths and arsenic levels require further assessment.

Positive factors

  • High-grade silver intercepts exceeding 1,000 g/t
  • Significant lateral expansion of mineralized footprint (1.3 km vs 50 m)
  • Presence of strategic critical mineral antimony
  • QA/QC protocols disclosed with certified lab

Negative factors

  • True width of mineralization remains unknown
  • Presence of arsenic (deleterious element)

Facts used in scoring: 12

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Silver grades up to 1,927 g/t Ag are exceptionally high.

Evidence · text

“Grades up to 1,927 g/t Ag”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release mentions certified lab (American Assay Lab) and QA/QC methods (standards, duplicates, blanks).

Evidence · text

“American Assay Lab (AAL) ... is a certified and accredited laboratory”

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: Arsenic levels up to 4,210 ppm are reported in the assay results.

Evidence · table

“4,210”

Context: TG-RK-GA-004

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (12)

STS-26-008Eagle · silverGrade: 688Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-008
Project
Eagle
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
688
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.3 m
From
0 m
To
0.3 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-008:0-0.3

Location

Location
Antelope vein
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 688 g/t Ag is a strong intercept for silver, though the width is very narrow (0.3m).

Negative factors

  • arsenic present

Evidence · text

“Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m)”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

STS-26-008Eagle · copperGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-008
Project
Eagle
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
0 m
To
0.3 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-008:0-0.3

Location

Location
Antelope vein
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.67% Cu is a moderate grade for this context.

Evidence · text

“with 0.67% copper (Cu)”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

STS-26-008Eagle · antimonyGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-008
Project
Eagle
Commodity
antimony
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
0 m
To
0.3 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-008:0-0.3

Location

Location
Antelope vein
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.3% Sb is a notable presence for a critical mineral.

Evidence · text

“and 0.30% antimony (Sb)”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

An-2026-001Eagle Project · silverGrade: 1510Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
An-2026-001
Project
Eagle Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
1510
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Location
near historic workings
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, duplicates, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1,510 g/t Ag is an exceptional grade for surface sampling.

Positive factors

  • Exceptionally high silver grade

Negative factors

  • arsenic present

Evidence · table

“1,510”

Context: An-2026-001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

An-2026-001Eagle Project · copperGrade: 1.64Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
An-2026-001
Project
Eagle Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
1.64
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Location
near historic workings
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, duplicates, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1.64% Cu is a strong grade for surface/channel sampling.

Evidence · table

“1.64”

Context: An-2026-001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

An-2026-001Eagle Project · antimonyGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
An-2026-001
Project
Eagle Project
Commodity
antimony
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Location
near historic workings
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, duplicates, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.67% Sb is a very high grade for antimony.

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: An-2026-001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

An-25001Eagle Project · silverGrade: 1779Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
An-25001
Project
Eagle Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
1779
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Rock chips/mine dump
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, duplicates, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1,779 g/t Ag is an exceptional grade.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade

Negative factors

  • arsenic present

Evidence · table

“1,779”

Context: An-25001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

An-25001Eagle Project · copperGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
An-25001
Project
Eagle Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
1.46
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Rock chips/mine dump
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, duplicates, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1.46% Cu is a strong grade.

Evidence · table

“1.46”

Context: An-25001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

An-25001Eagle Project · antimonyGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
An-25001
Project
Eagle Project
Commodity
antimony
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.61
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Rock chips/mine dump
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, duplicates, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.61% Sb is a high grade.

Evidence · table

“0.61”

Context: An-25001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

TG-RK-GA-001Eagle Project · silverGrade: 1927Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TG-RK-GA-001
Project
Eagle Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
1927
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Rock chip/mine dump
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, duplicates, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1,927 g/t Ag is an exceptional bonanza grade.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade silver

Negative factors

  • arsenic present

Evidence · table

“1,927”

Context: TG-RK-GA-001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

TG-RK-GA-001Eagle Project · copperGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TG-RK-GA-001
Project
Eagle Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
1.48
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Rock chip/mine dump
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, duplicates, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1.48% Cu is a strong grade.

Evidence · table

“1.48”

Context: TG-RK-GA-001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

TG-RK-GA-001Eagle Project · antimonyGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TG-RK-GA-001
Project
Eagle Project
Commodity
antimony
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Rock chip/mine dump
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Lab (AAL)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, duplicates, blanks

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.58% Sb is a high grade.

Evidence · table

“0.58”

Context: TG-RK-GA-001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights: Backpack core drill sample returned 688 g/t silver (Ag) over 0.3 meters (m), with 0.67% copper (Cu) , 1,336 "

How Atlas produces this analysis

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