# STARR PEAK REPORTS 9.49% ZINC-EQUIVALENT OVER 5.90 METERS INCLUDING 3.05 METERS OF 4.17% COPPER AND 17.17% ZINC-EQUIVALENT

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/STE/news/5045092800935213/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2022-05-26T12:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Starr Peak Mining Ltd.

- Ticker: STE

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Québec

- Primary commodity: Zinc

- Secondary commodities: Copper, Silver, Gold

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-26 11:33:34 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Starr Peak Mining reported high-grade drill results from its NewMétal property in Québec, specifically from the Deep zone. Hole STE-22-092-W3 returned 5.90m at 9.49% ZnEq, including a high-grade 3.05m interval at 4.17% Cu and 17.17% ZnEq.

Reasoning: The intercept features exceptionally high copper \(4.17%\) and zinc equivalent \(17.17%\) grades in a deep zone, representing a significant discovery-style result for a massive sulphide target.

- Positive factor: High-grade copper intercept

- Positive factor: Strong zinc equivalent grade

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Facts used in scoring: 14

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (14)

### STE-22-092-W3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-0)

NewMétal · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: STE-22-092-W3
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.9 m
- From: 1040.85 m
- To: 1046.75 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: STE-22-092-W3:1040.85-1046.75
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Base zinc grade is low, but part of a high-grade polymetallic interval.

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 5.90

### STE-22-092-W3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-1)

NewMétal · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: STE-22-092-W3
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.31
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.9 m
- From: 1040.85 m
- To: 1046.75 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: STE-22-092-W3:1040.85-1046.75
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade for a deep intercept.

Evidence · table

> 2.31

Context: 5.90

### STE-22-092-W3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-2)

NewMétal · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: STE-22-092-W3
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 24.94
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.9 m
- From: 1040.85 m
- To: 1046.75 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: STE-22-092-W3:1040.85-1046.75
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade is present but secondary to base metals.

Evidence · table

> 24.94

Context: 5.90

### STE-22-092-W3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-3)

NewMétal · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: STE-22-092-W3
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.86
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.9 m
- From: 1040.85 m
- To: 1046.75 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: STE-22-092-W3:1040.85-1046.75
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid gold grade accompanying base metals.

Evidence · table

> 0.86

Context: 5.90

### STE-22-092-W3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-4)

NewMétal · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: STE-22-092-W3
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.49
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.9 m
- From: 1040.85 m
- To: 1046.75 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: STE-22-092-W3:1040.85-1046.75
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very strong zinc equivalent grade for this depth.

Evidence · table

> 9.49

Context: 5.90

### STE-22-092-W3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-5)

NewMétal · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: STE-22-092-W3
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 1041.6 m
- To: 1044.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: STE-22-092-W3:1041.60-1044.65
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low zinc grade in the high-grade copper section.

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 3.05

### STE-22-092-W3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-6)

NewMétal · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: STE-22-092-W3
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 1041.6 m
- To: 1044.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: STE-22-092-W3:1041.60-1044.65
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional copper grade in a high-grade section.

Evidence · table

> 4.17

Context: 3.05

### STE-22-092-W3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-7)

NewMétal · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: STE-22-092-W3
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 45.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 1041.6 m
- To: 1044.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: STE-22-092-W3:1041.60-1044.65
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade accompanying the copper.

Evidence · table

> 45.20

Context: 3.05

### STE-22-092-W3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-8)

NewMétal · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: STE-22-092-W3
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.61
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 1041.6 m
- To: 1044.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: STE-22-092-W3:1041.60-1044.65
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade in the high-grade section.

Evidence · table

> 1.61

Context: 3.05

### STE-22-092-W3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-9)

NewMétal · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: STE-22-092-W3
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 1041.6 m
- To: 1044.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: STE-22-092-W3:1041.60-1044.65
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Extremely high zinc equivalent grade.

Evidence · table

> 17.17

Context: 3.05

### Including

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-10)

NewMétal · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Including
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 1041.6 m
- To: 1044.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: Including:1041.6-1044.65
- Mining Method: underground

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.1 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: Including

### Including

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-11)

NewMétal · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Including
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 1041.6 m
- To: 1044.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: Including:1041.6-1044.65
- Mining Method: underground

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.17 % copper is exceptional against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 12.7 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\).

- Positive factor: 4.17 % copper is exceptional on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 4.17

Context: Including

### Including

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-12)

NewMétal · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Including
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 45.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 1041.6 m
- To: 1044.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: Including:1041.6-1044.65
- Mining Method: underground

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 45.2 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 137.9 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 45.20

Context: Including

### Including

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/starr-peak-reports-9-49-zinc-equivalent-over-5-90-meters-including-3-05-meters-o--d62c93d5-8c77-4dd8-9738-9b9e47955859#fact-drill-facts-13)

NewMétal · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Including
- Project: NewMétal
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: Québec
- Ticker: STE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.61
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 1041.6 m
- To: 1044.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: Including:1041.6-1044.65
- Mining Method: underground

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2022-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.61 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band \[15, 7, 4, 2.5\] g/t. Grade×width 4.9 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 1.61 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(2.5 g/t\) on the underground mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.61

Context: Including

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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