# Spotlight: Exploration in Quebec

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50

Original source: https://www.northernminer.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec/1003895623/

Publisher: northernminer

Original announcement: 2026-10-12T15:15:54.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-12T16:53:49.905Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-12T16:53:49.905Z

- Company: The Northern Miner

- Ticker: Unavailable

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: Quebec

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Copper, Lithium, Silver, Zinc, Nickel, Antimony

- Document categories: Other, Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-10-12 16:53:50 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.30 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

A spotlight article covering exploration activities in Quebec, highlighting key projects from Auriginal Mining, Azimut Exploration, Bullion Gold Discoveries, and Cartier Resources. It provides a mix of historical resource data, recent drill highlights, and upcoming project developments.

Reasoning: The document is a market roundup/spotlight article summarizing various companies and projects rather than a single corporate announcement.

- Positive factor: Overview of multiple exploration projects in Quebec

- Positive factor: High-grade drill results mentioned for Bullion Gold and Cartier Resources

Facts used in scoring: 27

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

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

Why it applies: BO-26-03 returned 109.51 g/t gold over 2m.

Evidence · text

> 2 metres of 109.51 grams gold

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

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

Why it applies: CA25-536 returned 111.5 g/t gold over 2m.

Evidence · text

> 2-metre interval of 111.5 grams gold

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 27. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (27)

### AUR-26-03

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-0)

Roger · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUR-26-03
- Project: Roger
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.64
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 669.3 m
- To: 673.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 669.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AUR-26-03:669.3-673.3

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intercept of 1.64 g/t Au over 4m.

- Positive factor: Gold grade reported

Evidence · text

> hole AUR-26-03, which cut 4 metres grading 1.64 grams gold

#### 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

### AUR-26-03

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-1)

Roger · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUR-26-03
- Project: Roger
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 669.3 m
- To: 673.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 669.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AUR-26-03:669.3-673.3

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade reported in AUR-26-03.

- Positive factor: Silver credits reported

Evidence · text

> 11.7 grams silver

#### 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

### AUR-26-03

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-2)

Roger · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUR-26-03
- Project: Roger
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.29
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 669.3 m
- To: 673.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 669.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AUR-26-03:669.3-673.3

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper grade reported in AUR-26-03.

- Positive factor: Copper credits reported

Evidence · text

> 0.29% copper

#### 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

### AUR-26-03

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-3)

Roger · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUR-26-03
- Project: Roger
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 669.3 m
- To: 673.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 669.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AUR-26-03:669.3-673.3

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc grade reported in AUR-26-03.

- Positive factor: Zinc credits reported

Evidence · text

> 0.11% zinc

#### 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

### AUR-26-05

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-4)

Roger · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUR-26-05
- Project: Roger
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.65
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12 m
- From: 222 m
- To: 234 m
- Intercept Depth: 222 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AUR-26-05:222-234

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intercept of 1.65 g/t Au over 12m.

- Positive factor: Gold grade reported

Evidence · text

> Hole AUR-26-05 cut 12 metres of 1.65 grams gold

#### 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

### WR26-43

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-5)

Rosa · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WR26-43
- Project: Rosa
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.84
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 23 m
- To: 29 m
- Intercept Depth: 23 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WR26-43:23-29

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade intercept of 4.84 g/t Au.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade

Evidence · text

> 6 metres of 4.84 grams gold from 23 metres depth in drillhole WR26-43

#### 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

### WS26-104

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-6)

Fortin South · antimony

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WS26-104
- Project: Fortin South
- Commodity: antimony
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.41
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 30.5 m
- From: 212.35 m
- To: 242.85 m
- Intercept Depth: 212.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WS26-104:212.35-242.85

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Antimony grade reported in WS26-104.

- Positive factor: Antimony grade reported

Evidence · text

> 30.5 metres grading 0.41% antimony \(Sb\)

#### 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

### WS26-104

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-7)

Fortin South · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WS26-104
- Project: Fortin South
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 30.5 m
- From: 212.35 m
- To: 242.85 m
- Intercept Depth: 212.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WS26-104:212.35-242.85

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade reported in WS26-104.

Evidence · text

> 0.13 gram gold from 212.35 metres

#### 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

### WS26-104

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-8)

Fortin South · antimony

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WS26-104
- Project: Fortin South
- Commodity: antimony
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.24
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 230 m
- To: 231 m
- Intercept Depth: 230 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WS26-104:230-231

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade antimony intercept.

- Positive factor: High grade antimony

Evidence · text

> 1 metre of 2.24% Sb

#### 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

### WS26-104

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-9)

Fortin South · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WS26-104
- Project: Fortin South
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 230 m
- To: 231 m
- Intercept Depth: 230 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WS26-104:230-231

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade reported in WS26-104.

Evidence · text

> 0.13 gram gold from 230 metres downhole

#### 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

### WS26-6-101

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-10)

Fortin South · antimony

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WS26-6-101
- Project: Fortin South
- Commodity: antimony
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.87
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12.5 m
- From: 62 m
- To: 74.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 62 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WS26-6-101:62-74.5

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Antimony grade reported in WS26-6-101.

- Positive factor: Antimony grade reported

Evidence · text

> WS26-6-101 cut 12.5 metres of 0.87% Sb

#### 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

### WS26-6-101

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-11)

Fortin South · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WS26-6-101
- Project: Fortin South
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.5 m
- From: 62 m
- To: 74.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 62 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WS26-6-101:62-74.5

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade reported in WS26-6-101.

Evidence · text

> 0.13 gram gold from 62 metres

#### 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

### WS26-6-101

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-12)

Fortin South · antimony

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WS26-6-101
- Project: Fortin South
- Commodity: antimony
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.98
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 65 m
- To: 69 m
- Intercept Depth: 65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WS26-6-101:65-69

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval of antimony.

- Positive factor: High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

> including 4 metres of 1.98% Sb

#### 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

### WS26-6-101

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-13)

Fortin South · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WS26-6-101
- Project: Fortin South
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 65 m
- To: 69 m
- Intercept Depth: 65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WS26-6-101:65-69

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade reported in WS26-6-101 sub-interval.

Evidence · text

> 0.14 gram gold from 65 metres

#### 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

### WS25-54

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-14)

Fortin South · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WS25-54
- Project: Fortin South
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.24
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.5 m
- From: 72 m
- To: 74.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 72 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WS25-54:72-74.5

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade gold intercept.

- Positive factor: High grade intercept

Evidence · text

> WS25-54 intersected 2.5 metres grading 6.24 grams gold from 72 metres

#### 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

### WS25-67

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-15)

Fortin South · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WS25-67
- Project: Fortin South
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.4 m
- From: 67 m
- To: 70.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 67 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WS25-67:67-70.4

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade reported in WS25-67.

- Positive factor: Gold grade reported

Evidence · text

> WS25-67 cut 3.4 metres of 2.10 grams gold from 67 metres

#### 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

### WL25-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-16)

Wabamisk East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL25-01
- Project: Wabamisk East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.87
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36.3 m
- From: 41 m
- To: 77.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 41 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL25-01:41-77.3

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade lithium intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong lithium grade

Evidence · text

> 36.3 metres grading 1.87% lithium oxide \(Li 2 0\) from 41 metres depth in drillhole WL25-01

#### 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

### WL25-02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-17)

Wabamisk East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL25-02
- Project: Wabamisk East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7.4 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 19.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL25-02:11.7-19.1

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lithium grade reported in WL25-02.

- Positive factor: Lithium grade reported

Evidence · text

> 7.4 metres averaging 1.18% Li 2 0 from 11.7 metres in WL25-02

#### 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

### WL25-03

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-18)

Wabamisk East · lithium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL25-03
- Project: Wabamisk East
- Commodity: lithium
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.25
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.45 m
- From: 44 m
- To: 50.45 m
- Intercept Depth: 44 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL25-03:44-50.45

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lithium grade reported in WL25-03.

- Positive factor: Lithium grade reported

Evidence · text

> 6.45 metres of 1.25% Li 2 0 from 44 metres in WL25-03

#### 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

### BO-26-03

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Bousquet · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BO-26-03
- Project: Bousquet
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17.29
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.4 m
- From: 172.5 m
- To: 191.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 172.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: BO-26-03:172.5-191.9

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptionally high grade gold intercept.

- Positive factor: Bonanza intercept

Evidence · text

> 19.4-metre intercept grading 17.29 grams gold from 172.5 metres depth in drillhole BO-26-03

#### 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

### BO-26-03

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Bousquet · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BO-26-03
- Project: Bousquet
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 41.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.5 m
- From: 182 m
- To: 189.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 182 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: BO-26-03:182-189.5

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval of gold.

- Positive factor: Bonanza sub-interval

Evidence · text

> including 7.5 metres of 41.8 grams gold starting from 182 metres

#### 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

### BO-26-03

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-21)

Bousquet · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: BO-26-03
- Project: Bousquet
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 109.51
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 182.7 m
- To: 184.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 182.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: BO-26-03:182.7-184.7

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Extremely high grade sub-interval of gold.

- Positive factor: Bonanza sub-interval

Evidence · text

> 2 metres of 109.51 grams gold from 182.70 metres downhole

#### 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

### CA25-524

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Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-524
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.7 m
- From: 228 m
- To: 235.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 228 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-524:228-235.7

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade

Evidence · text

> drillhole CA25-524, which returned 7.7 metres grading 5.9 grams gold starting from 228 metres

#### 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

### CA25-530

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Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-530
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9 m
- From: 280 m
- To: 289 m
- Intercept Depth: 280 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-530:280-289

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade

Evidence · text

> drillhole CA25-530 which cut 9 metres of 11 grams gold from 280 metres depth

#### 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

### CA25-536

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-24)

Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA25-536
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 111.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 226 m
- To: 228 m
- Intercept Depth: 226 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA25-536:226-228

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade gold intercept.

- Positive factor: Bonanza intercept

Evidence · text

> drillhole CA25-536 returned a very high-grade 2-metre interval of 111.5 grams gold from 226 metres downhole

#### 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

### CA26-314

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Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA26-314
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8 m
- From: 127 m
- To: 135 m
- Intercept Depth: 127 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA26-314:127-135

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade

Evidence · text

> drillhole CA26-314 intersected 8 metres averaging 7.1 grams gold from 127 metres

#### 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

### CA26-330

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/spotlight-exploration-in-quebec--8922b99d-a569-4d3b-b07b-400c1ba65a50#fact-drill-facts-26)

Cadillac · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: CA26-330
- Project: Cadillac
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 25.5 m
- From: 165 m
- To: 190.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 165 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: CA26-330:165-190.5

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold intercept in new porphyritic intrusion-related system.

- Positive factor: Discovery of new system

Evidence · text

> 25.5 metres of 1.2 grams gold from 165 metres in drillhole CA26-330

#### 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

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