# Sterling Metals Expands Bornite Zone within Large Porphyry Copper System Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SAG/news/8127140881239187/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-01-15T13:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Sterling Metals Corp. - Ticker: SAG - Exchange: TSX - Region: Ontario - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Molybdenum, Gold, Silver - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-08-21 03:16:14 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Sterling Metals announced new assay results from its 2025 drilling program at the Soo Copper Project, revealing wide and high-grade copper intercepts, including bonanza-grade bornite mineralization. The program successfully expanded the mineralized footprint by approximately 300m to the south and 250m to the west, defining a higher-grade core within the large porphyry system. These results are expected to significantly impact resource development potential and plans for a larger 2026 resource exploration program. Reasoning: Sterling Metals reported exceptional drill results from its Soo Copper Project, including bonanza-grade copper, gold, and silver intercepts within a large porphyry system. The program successfully expanded the known mineralized footprint to the south and west, defining a higher-grade bornite core. While true widths are not yet known and CuEq assumptions are from another project, the overall scale and grade of the new discoveries are highly material and novel. - Positive factor: bonanza\_grade - Positive factor: high\_grade\_width - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Positive factor: step\_out\_extension - Positive factor: qaqc\_disclosed - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 431 ## Classification and evidence No classification tags are available. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 431. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (431) ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-0) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 480.1 m - From: 3.9 m - To: 484 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:3.9-484 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.2 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.20% is weak for a porphyry deposit, but the intercept length of 480.1m is continuous, indicating broad mineralization. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.20 Context: 480.1 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-1) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 480.1 m - From: 3.9 m - To: 484 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:3.9-484 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 4.3 ppm is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 4.3 Context: 480.1 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-2) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.016 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 480.1 m - From: 3.9 m - To: 484 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:3.9-484 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.016 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.016 Context: 480.1 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-3) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.79 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 480.1 m - From: 3.9 m - To: 484 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:3.9-484 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.79 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.79 Context: 480.1 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-4) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 186.63 m - From: 194.7 m - To: 381.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:194.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.3 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.30% is moderate for a porphyry deposit over a significant width of 186.63m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.30 Context: 186.63 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-5) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.6 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 186.63 m - From: 194.7 m - To: 381.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:194.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 3.6 ppm is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 3.6 Context: 186.63 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-6) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.022 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 186.63 m - From: 194.7 m - To: 381.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:194.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.022 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.022 Context: 186.63 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-7) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 186.63 m - From: 194.7 m - To: 381.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:194.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.12 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 1.12 Context: 186.63 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-8) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.44 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 47.5 m - From: 213 m - To: 260.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:213-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.44 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.44% is strong for a porphyry deposit over a moderate width of 47.5m. - Positive factor: strong\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.44 Context: 47.5 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-9) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 47.5 m - From: 213 m - To: 260.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:213-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 4.1 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 4.1 Context: 47.5 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-10) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.019 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 47.5 m - From: 213 m - To: 260.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:213-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.019 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.019 Context: 47.5 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-11) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.77 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 47.5 m - From: 213 m - To: 260.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:213-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.77 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 1.77 Context: 47.5 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-12) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 6.5 m - From: 254 m - To: 260.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:254-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.7 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.70% is strong for a porphyry deposit over a narrow width of 6.5m. - Positive factor: strong\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.70 Context: 6.5 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-13) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.9 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 6.5 m - From: 254 m - To: 260.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:254-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 3.9 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 3.9 Context: 6.5 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-14) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.032 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.5 m - From: 254 m - To: 260.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:254-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.032 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.032 Context: 6.5 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-15) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.87 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.5 m - From: 254 m - To: 260.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:254-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.87 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 1.87 Context: 6.5 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-16) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.58 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 26.8 m - From: 354.7 m - To: 381.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:354.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.58 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.58% is strong for a porphyry deposit over a moderate width of 26.8m. - Positive factor: strong\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.58 Context: 26.8 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-17) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 8.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 26.8 m - From: 354.7 m - To: 381.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:354.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 8.5 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 8.5 Context: 26.8 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-18) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.088 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26.8 m - From: 354.7 m - To: 381.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:354.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.088 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.088 Context: 26.8 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-19) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.34 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26.8 m - From: 354.7 m - To: 381.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:354.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.34 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 1.34 Context: 26.8 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-20) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.07 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 10 m - From: 370.5 m - To: 380.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:370.5-380.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.07 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 1.07% is exceptional for a porphyry deposit over a moderate width of 10m. - Positive factor: exceptional\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 1.07 Context: 10 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-21) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 17.6 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 10 m - From: 370.5 m - To: 380.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:370.5-380.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 17.6 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 17.6 Context: 10 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-22) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.19 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10 m - From: 370.5 m - To: 380.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:370.5-380.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.19 g/t is weak for a porphyry deposit over a moderate width of 10m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.19 Context: 10 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-23) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.35 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10 m - From: 370.5 m - To: 380.5 m - Hole Depth: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:370.5-380.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681062 - Northing: 5212466 - Elevation: 455 m - Azimuth: 158 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.35 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 2.35 Context: 10 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-24) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.83 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 336 m - From: 5 m - To: 341 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:5-341 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.83 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.83% is exceptional for a porphyry deposit over a continuous width of 336m. - Positive factor: exceptional\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.83 Context: 336 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-25) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 43.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 336 m - From: 5 m - To: 341 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:5-341 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 43.5 ppm is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 43.5 Context: 336 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-26) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.39 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 336 m - From: 5 m - To: 341 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:5-341 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.39 g/t is moderate for a porphyry deposit over a continuous width of 336m. - Positive factor: moderate\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.39 Context: 336 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-27) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.75 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 336 m - From: 5 m - To: 341 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:5-341 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.75 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 2.75 Context: 336 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-28) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.02 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 262.5 m - From: 47.5 m - To: 310 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:47.5-310 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.02 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 1.02% is exceptional for a porphyry deposit over a continuous width of 262.5m. - Positive factor: exceptional\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 1.02 Context: 262.5 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-29) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 46.6 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 262.5 m - From: 47.5 m - To: 310 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:47.5-310 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 46.6 ppm is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 46.6 Context: 262.5 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-30) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.49 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 262.5 m - From: 47.5 m - To: 310 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:47.5-310 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.49 g/t is moderate for a porphyry deposit over a continuous width of 262.5m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.49 Context: 262.5 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-31) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.15 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 262.5 m - From: 47.5 m - To: 310 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:47.5-310 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 3.15 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 3.15 Context: 262.5 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-32) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.13 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 68.28 m - From: 179.72 m - To: 248 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:179.72-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 3.13 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 3.13% is exceptional for a porphyry deposit over a significant width of 68.28m, resulting in a strong GT product of 216.9 %m. - Positive factor: exceptional\_grade - Positive factor: high\_grade\_width - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 3.13 Context: 68.28 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-33) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 71 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 68.28 m - From: 179.72 m - To: 248 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:179.72-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 71 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 71 Context: 68.28 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-34) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.83 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 68.28 m - From: 179.72 m - To: 248 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:179.72-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 1.83 g/t is strong for a porphyry deposit over a significant width of 68.28m. - Positive factor: strong\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 1.83 Context: 68.28 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-35) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 8.46 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 68.28 m - From: 179.72 m - To: 248 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:179.72-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 8.46 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 8.46 Context: 68.28 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-36) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 14.5 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 0.4 m - From: 181.25 m - To: 181.65 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:181.25-181.65 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 14.5 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 14.5% is bonanza for a porphyry deposit, though over a very narrow width of 0.4m. - Positive factor: bonanza\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 14.5 Context: 0.4 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-37) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.4 m - From: 181.25 m - To: 181.65 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:181.25-181.65 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 3 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 3 Context: 0.4 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-38) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.03 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.4 m - From: 181.25 m - To: 181.65 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:181.25-181.65 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 1.03 g/t is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, though over a very narrow width of 0.4m. - Positive factor: exceptional\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 1.03 Context: 0.4 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-39) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 22.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.4 m - From: 181.25 m - To: 181.65 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:181.25-181.65 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 22.9 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 22.9 Context: 0.4 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-40) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 18.92 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 9.15 m - From: 215.6 m - To: 224.75 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:215.6-224.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 18.92 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 18.92% is bonanza for a porphyry deposit over a moderate width of 9.15m, resulting in an exceptional GT product of 173.1 %m. - Positive factor: bonanza\_grade - Positive factor: high\_grade\_width - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 18.92 Context: 9.15 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-41) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 80.6 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 9.15 m - From: 215.6 m - To: 224.75 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:215.6-224.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 80.6 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 80.6 Context: 9.15 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-42) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 13.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.15 m - From: 215.6 m - To: 224.75 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:215.6-224.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 13.2 g/t is bonanza for a porphyry deposit over a moderate width of 9.15m, resulting in a strong GT product of 120.78 g/t\*m. - Positive factor: bonanza\_grade - Positive factor: high\_grade\_width - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 13.2 Context: 9.15 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-43) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 46.26 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.15 m - From: 215.6 m - To: 224.75 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:215.6-224.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 46.26 g/t is weak for a porphyry deposit over a moderate width of 9.15m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 46.26 Context: 9.15 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-44) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 193.85 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 0.6 m - From: 219.85 m - To: 220.45 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:219.85-220.45 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 193.85 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 193.85% is bonanza for a porphyry deposit, though over a very narrow width of 0.6m. - Positive factor: bonanza\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 193.85 Context: 0.6 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-45) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.6 m - From: 219.85 m - To: 220.45 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:219.85-220.45 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 2 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 2 Context: 0.6 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-46) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 196 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m - From: 219.85 m - To: 220.45 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:219.85-220.45 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 196 g/t is bonanza for a porphyry deposit, though over a very narrow width of 0.6m. - Positive factor: bonanza\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 196 Context: 0.6 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-47) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 168 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m - From: 219.85 m - To: 220.45 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:219.85-220.45 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 168 g/t is moderate for a porphyry deposit, though over a very narrow width of 0.6m. - Positive factor: moderate\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 168 Context: 0.6 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-48) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 36.04 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 0.55 m - From: 220.45 m - To: 221 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:220.45-221 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 36.04 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 36.04% is bonanza for a porphyry deposit, though over a very narrow width of 0.55m. - Positive factor: bonanza\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 36.04 Context: 0.55 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-49) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.55 m - From: 220.45 m - To: 221 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:220.45-221 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 2 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 2 Context: 0.55 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-50) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.342 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.55 m - From: 220.45 m - To: 221 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:220.45-221 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.342 g/t is moderate for a porphyry deposit, though over a very narrow width of 0.55m. - Positive factor: moderate\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.342 Context: 0.55 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-51) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 210 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.55 m - From: 220.45 m - To: 221 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:220.45-221 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 210 g/t is strong for a porphyry deposit, though over a very narrow width of 0.55m. - Positive factor: strong\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 210 Context: 0.55 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-52) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.31 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 120 m - From: 341 m - To: 461 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:341-461 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.31 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.31% is moderate for a porphyry deposit over a significant width of 120m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.31 Context: 120 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-53) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 460.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 120 m - From: 341 m - To: 461 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:341-461 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 460.1 ppm is moderate for a porphyry deposit over a significant width of 120m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 460.1 Context: 120 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-54) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.008 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 120 m - From: 341 m - To: 461 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:341-461 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.008 g/t is weak for a porphyry deposit over a significant width of 120m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: weak\_grade - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.008 Context: 120 ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-55) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.57 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 120 m - From: 341 m - To: 461 m - Hole Depth: 597 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:341-461 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.57 g/t is weak for a porphyry deposit over a significant width of 120m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: weak\_grade - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.57 Context: 120 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-56) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 316.88 m - From: 1.12 m - To: 318 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:1.12-318 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.2 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.20% is weak for a porphyry deposit, but the intercept length of 316.88m is continuous, indicating broad mineralization. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.20 Context: 316.88 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-57) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 33.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 316.88 m - From: 1.12 m - To: 318 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:1.12-318 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 33.1 ppm is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 33.1 Context: 316.88 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-58) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.017 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 316.88 m - From: 1.12 m - To: 318 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:1.12-318 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.017 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.017 Context: 316.88 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-59) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 316.88 m - From: 1.12 m - To: 318 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:1.12-318 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.5 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: 316.88 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-60) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.32 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 68.75 m - From: 78.25 m - To: 147 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:78.25-147 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.32 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.32% is moderate for a porphyry deposit over a significant width of 68.75m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: 68.75 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-61) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 13 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 68.75 m - From: 78.25 m - To: 147 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:78.25-147 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 13 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 13 Context: 68.75 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-62) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.023 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 68.75 m - From: 78.25 m - To: 147 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:78.25-147 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.023 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.023 Context: 68.75 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-63) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.89 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 68.75 m - From: 78.25 m - To: 147 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:78.25-147 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.89 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.89 Context: 68.75 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-64) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.51 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 26.75 m - From: 98.25 m - To: 125 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:98.25-125 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.51 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.51% is strong for a porphyry deposit over a moderate width of 26.75m. - Positive factor: strong\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.51 Context: 26.75 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-65) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 14.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 26.75 m - From: 98.25 m - To: 125 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:98.25-125 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 14.3 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 14.3 Context: 26.75 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-66) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.037 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26.75 m - From: 98.25 m - To: 125 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:98.25-125 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.037 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.037 Context: 26.75 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-67) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.49 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26.75 m - From: 98.25 m - To: 125 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:98.25-125 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.49 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 1.49 Context: 26.75 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-68) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.06 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 6 m - From: 105 m - To: 111 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:105-111 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.06 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 1.06% is exceptional for a porphyry deposit over a narrow width of 6m. - Positive factor: exceptional\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 1.06 Context: 6.0 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-69) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 7.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 6 m - From: 105 m - To: 111 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:105-111 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 7.3 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 7.3 Context: 6.0 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-70) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.079 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 105 m - To: 111 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:105-111 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.079 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.079 Context: 6.0 ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-71) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.86 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 105 m - To: 111 m - Hole Depth: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:105-111 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681061 - Northing: 5212471 - Elevation: 457 m - Azimuth: 330 ° - Dip: -80 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 3.86 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 3.86 Context: 6.0 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-72) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.28 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 347.58 m - From: 12.42 m - To: 360 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:12.42-360 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.28 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.28% is moderate for a porphyry deposit over a continuous width of 347.58m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.28 Context: 347.58 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-73) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 75.9 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 347.58 m - From: 12.42 m - To: 360 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:12.42-360 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 75.9 ppm is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 75.9 Context: 347.58 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-74) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.022 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 347.58 m - From: 12.42 m - To: 360 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:12.42-360 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.022 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.022 Context: 347.58 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-75) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.42 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 347.58 m - From: 12.42 m - To: 360 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:12.42-360 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.42 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 1.42 Context: 347.58 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-76) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.52 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 21 m - From: 14 m - To: 35 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:14-35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.52 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.52% is strong for a porphyry deposit over a significant width of 21m. - Positive factor: strong\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.52 Context: 21 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-77) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 126.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 21 m - From: 14 m - To: 35 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:14-35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 126.1 ppm is moderate for a porphyry deposit over a significant width of 21m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 126.1 Context: 21 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-78) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.058 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 21 m - From: 14 m - To: 35 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:14-35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.058 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.058 Context: 21 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-79) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.04 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 21 m - From: 14 m - To: 35 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:14-35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.04 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 2.04 Context: 21 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-80) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.36 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Intercept: 166 m - From: 162 m - To: 328 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:162-328 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.36 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The CuEq grade of 0.36% is moderate for a porphyry deposit over a significant width of 166m. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.36 Context: 166 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-81) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 18 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 166 m - From: 162 m - To: 328 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:162-328 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 18 ppm is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 18 Context: 166 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-82) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.029 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 166 m - From: 162 m - To: 328 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:162-328 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.029 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.029 Context: 166 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-83) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 166 m - From: 162 m - To: 328 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:162-328 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.23 g/t is low, but consistent with broad mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 2.23 Context: 166 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-84) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.97 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 16.5 m - From: 220.5 m - To: 237 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:220.5-237 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.97% is exceptional for a porphyry deposit over a moderate width of 16.5m. - Positive factor: exceptional\_grade - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.97 Context: 16.5 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-85) Soo Copper Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 34 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 16.5 m - From: 220.5 m - To: 237 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:220.5-237 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 34 ppm is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 34 Context: 16.5 ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-86) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.091 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16.5 m - From: 220.5 m - To: 237 m - Hole Depth: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:220.5-237 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 681154 - Northing: 5212669 - Elevation: 421 m - Azimuth: 224 ° - Dip: -46 ° - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates, check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.091 g/t is low, but consistent with mineralization in a porphyry system. - Positive factor: porphyry\_deposit\_type - Negative factor: apparent\_width\_only - Negative factor: metal\_equivalent\_assumptions\_not\_project\_specific - Negative factor: grade\_capping\_not\_applied Evidence · table > 0.091 Context: 16.5 ### MEPS-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-87) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 480.1 m - From: 3.9 m - To: 484 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-01:3.9-484 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4.3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 4.3 Context: MEPS-25-01 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-88) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.26 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 186.63 m - From: 194.7 m - To: 381.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:194.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.26 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 48.5 %·m is weak \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.26 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-89) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.6 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 186.63 m - From: 194.7 m - To: 381.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:194.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 3.6 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 3.6 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-90) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.022 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 186.63 m - From: 194.7 m - To: 381.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:194.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.022 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 4.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.022 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.022 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-91) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 186.63 m - From: 194.7 m - To: 381.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:194.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.12 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 209.0 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.12 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-92) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 47.5 m - From: 213 m - To: 260.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:213-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.4 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 19.0 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.4 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.40 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-93) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 47.5 m - From: 213 m - To: 260.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:213-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 4.1 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-94) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.019 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 47.5 m - From: 213 m - To: 260.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:213-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.019 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.9 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.019 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.019 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-95) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.77 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 47.5 m - From: 213 m - To: 260.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:213-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.77 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 84.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.77 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.77 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-96) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.64 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.5 m - From: 254 m - To: 260.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:254-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.64 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 4.2 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.64 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.64 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-97) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.9 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 6.5 m - From: 254 m - To: 260.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:254-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 3.9 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 3.9 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-98) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.032 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.5 m - From: 254 m - To: 260.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:254-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.032 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.032 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.032 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-99) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.87 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.5 m - From: 254 m - To: 260.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:254-260.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.87 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 12.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.87 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.87 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-100) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.48 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 26.8 m - From: 354.7 m - To: 381.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:354.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.48 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 12.9 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.48 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.48 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-101) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 8.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 26.8 m - From: 354.7 m - To: 381.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:354.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 8.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 8.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-102) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.088 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26.8 m - From: 354.7 m - To: 381.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:354.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.088 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 2.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.088 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.088 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-103) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.34 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26.8 m - From: 354.7 m - To: 381.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:354.7-381.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.34 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 35.9 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.34 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.34 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-104) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.87 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 10 m - From: 370.5 m - To: 380.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:370.5-380.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.87 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 8.7 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.87 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.87 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-105) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 17.6 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 10 m - From: 370.5 m - To: 380.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:370.5-380.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 17.6 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 17.6 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-106) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.19 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10 m - From: 370.5 m - To: 380.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:370.5-380.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.19 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 1.9 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 > 0.19 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-107) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.35 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10 m - From: 370.5 m - To: 380.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:370.5-380.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.35 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 23.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 2.35 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.35 Context: Including ### MEPS-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-108) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-02 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 43.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 336 m - From: 5 m - To: 341 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-02:5-341 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 43.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 43.5 Context: MEPS-25-02 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-109) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.52 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 262.5 m - From: 47.5 m - To: 310 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:47.5-310 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.52 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 136.5 %·m is moderate \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.52 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.52 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-110) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 46.6 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 262.5 m - From: 47.5 m - To: 310 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:47.5-310 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 46.6 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 46.6 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-111) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.49 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 262.5 m - From: 47.5 m - To: 310 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:47.5-310 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.49 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 128.6 g/t·m is strong \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.49 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.49 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-112) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.15 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 262.5 m - From: 47.5 m - To: 310 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:47.5-310 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.15 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 826.9 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 3.15 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-113) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.39 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 68.28 m - From: 179.72 m - To: 248 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:179.72-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.39 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 94.9 %·m is moderate \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.39 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.39 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-114) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 71 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 68.28 m - From: 179.72 m - To: 248 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:179.72-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 71 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 71 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-115) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.83 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 68.28 m - From: 179.72 m - To: 248 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:179.72-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.83 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 125.0 g/t·m is strong \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.83 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.83 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-116) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 8.46 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 68.28 m - From: 179.72 m - To: 248 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:179.72-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.46 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 577.6 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 8.46 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-117) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 13.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.4 m - From: 181.25 m - To: 181.65 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:181.25-181.65 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 13.3 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 5.3 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 13.3 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 13.3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-118) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.4 m - From: 181.25 m - To: 181.65 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:181.25-181.65 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-119) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.03 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.4 m - From: 181.25 m - To: 181.65 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:181.25-181.65 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.03 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.03 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.03 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-120) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 22.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.4 m - From: 181.25 m - To: 181.65 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:181.25-181.65 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 22.9 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 9.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 22.9 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 22.9 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-121) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 6.8 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 9.15 m - From: 215.6 m - To: 224.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:215.6-224.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.8 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 62.2 %·m is moderate \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 6.8 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 6.8 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-122) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 80.6 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 9.15 m - From: 215.6 m - To: 224.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:215.6-224.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 80.6 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 80.6 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-123) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 13.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.15 m - From: 215.6 m - To: 224.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:215.6-224.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 13.2 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 120.8 g/t·m is strong \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 13.2 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 13.2 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-124) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 46.26 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.15 m - From: 215.6 m - To: 224.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:215.6-224.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 46.26 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 423.3 g/t·m is weak. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 46.26 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-125) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 21.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.6 m - From: 219.85 m - To: 220.45 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:219.85-220.45 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 21.3 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 12.8 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 21.3 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 21.3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-126) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.6 m - From: 219.85 m - To: 220.45 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:219.85-220.45 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 2 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-127) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 196 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m - From: 219.85 m - To: 220.45 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:219.85-220.45 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 196 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 117.6 g/t·m is strong \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 196 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 196 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-128) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 168 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m - From: 219.85 m - To: 220.45 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:219.85-220.45 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 168 g/t silver is moderate against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 100.8 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 168 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-129) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 33 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.55 m - From: 220.45 m - To: 221 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:220.45-221 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 33 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 18.2 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 33 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 33 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-130) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.55 m - From: 220.45 m - To: 221 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:220.45-221 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 2 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-131) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.342 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.55 m - From: 220.45 m - To: 221 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:220.45-221 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.342 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.342 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-132) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 210 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.55 m - From: 220.45 m - To: 221 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:220.45-221 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 210 g/t silver is strong against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 115.5 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 210 g/t silver is strong on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 210 Context: Including ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-133) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: And - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.06 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 120 m - From: 341 m - To: 461 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: And:341-461 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 7.2 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.06 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.15 %\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.06 Context: And ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-134) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: And - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 460.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 120 m - From: 341 m - To: 461 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: And:341-461 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 460.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 460.1 Context: And ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-135) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: And - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.008 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 120 m - From: 341 m - To: 461 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: And:341-461 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.008 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 1.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.008 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.008 Context: And ### And [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-136) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: And - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.57 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 120 m - From: 341 m - To: 461 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: And:341-461 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.57 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 68.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.57 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.57 Context: And ### MEPS-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-137) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-03 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 33.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 316.88 m - From: 1.12 m - To: 318 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-03:1.12-318 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 33.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 33.1 Context: MEPS-25-03 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-138) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.28 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 68.75 m - From: 78.25 m - To: 147 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:78.25-147 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.28 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 19.3 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.28 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-139) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 13 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 68.75 m - From: 78.25 m - To: 147 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:78.25-147 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 13 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 13 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-140) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.023 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 68.75 m - From: 78.25 m - To: 147 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:78.25-147 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.023 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 1.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.023 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.023 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-141) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.89 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 68.75 m - From: 78.25 m - To: 147 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:78.25-147 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.89 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 61.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.89 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.89 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-142) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.45 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 26.75 m - From: 98.25 m - To: 125 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:98.25-125 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.45 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 12.0 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.45 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.45 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-143) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 14.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 26.75 m - From: 98.25 m - To: 125 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:98.25-125 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 14.3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 14.3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-144) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.037 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26.75 m - From: 98.25 m - To: 125 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:98.25-125 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.037 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 1.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.037 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.037 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-145) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.49 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 26.75 m - From: 98.25 m - To: 125 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:98.25-125 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.49 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 39.9 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.49 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.49 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-146) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.94 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6 m - From: 105 m - To: 111 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:105-111 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.94 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 5.6 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.94 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.94 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-147) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 7.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 6 m - From: 105 m - To: 111 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:105-111 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 7.3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 7.3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-148) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.079 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 105 m - To: 111 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:105-111 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.079 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.079 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.079 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-149) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.86 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 105 m - To: 111 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:105-111 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.86 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 23.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 3.86 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 3.86 Context: Including ### MEPS-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-150) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-04 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 75.9 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 347.58 m - From: 12.42 m - To: 360 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-04:12.42-360 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 75.9 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 75.9 Context: MEPS-25-04 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-151) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.37 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 21 m - From: 14 m - To: 35 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:14-35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.37 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 7.8 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.37 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-152) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 126.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 21 m - From: 14 m - To: 35 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:14-35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 126.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 126.1 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-153) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.058 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 21 m - From: 14 m - To: 35 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:14-35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.058 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 1.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.058 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.058 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-154) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.04 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 21 m - From: 14 m - To: 35 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:14-35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.04 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 42.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 2.04 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.04 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-155) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 166 m - From: 162 m - To: 328 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:162-328 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 49.8 %·m is weak \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.30 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-156) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 18 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 166 m - From: 162 m - To: 328 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:162-328 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 18 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 18 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-157) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.029 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 166 m - From: 162 m - To: 328 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:162-328 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.029 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 4.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.029 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.029 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-158) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 166 m - From: 162 m - To: 328 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:162-328 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.23 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 370.2 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.23 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-159) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.97 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 16.5 m - From: 220.5 m - To: 237 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:220.5-237 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.97 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 16.0 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.97 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.97 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-160) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 34 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 16.5 m - From: 220.5 m - To: 237 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:220.5-237 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 34 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 34 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-161) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.091 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16.5 m - From: 220.5 m - To: 237 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:220.5-237 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.091 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 1.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.091 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.091 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-162) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 10.07 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16.5 m - From: 220.5 m - To: 237 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:220.5-237 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 10.07 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 166.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 10.07 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 10.07 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-163) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.62 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5.5 m - From: 231.5 m - To: 237 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:231.5-237 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.62 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 8.9 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.62 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.62 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-164) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 21.4 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 5.5 m - From: 231.5 m - To: 237 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:231.5-237 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 21.4 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 21.4 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-165) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.16 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5.5 m - From: 231.5 m - To: 237 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:231.5-237 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.16 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.9 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 > 0.16 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-166) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 20.14 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5.5 m - From: 231.5 m - To: 237 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:231.5-237 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 20.14 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 110.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 20.14 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 20.14 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-167) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 8.31 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 231.5 m - To: 231.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:231.5-231.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.31 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 2.1 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 8.31 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 8.31 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-168) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 231.5 m - To: 231.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:231.5-231.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-169) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.39 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 231.5 m - To: 231.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:231.5-231.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.39 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.39 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-170) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 75.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 231.5 m - To: 231.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:231.5-231.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 75.3 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 18.8 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 > 75.3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-171) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.27 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.5 m - From: 233.5 m - To: 236 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:233.5-236 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.27 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 5.7 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 2.27 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.27 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-172) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 13.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 2.5 m - From: 233.5 m - To: 236 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:233.5-236 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 13.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 13.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-173) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.26 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.5 m - From: 233.5 m - To: 236 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:233.5-236 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.26 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.7 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 > 0.26 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-174) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 34.94 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.5 m - From: 233.5 m - To: 236 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:233.5-236 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 34.94 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 87.3 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 > 34.94 Context: Including ### MEPS-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-175) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-05 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.06 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 250.75 m - From: 1.25 m - To: 252 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-05:1.25-252 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 15.0 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.06 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.15 %\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.06 Context: MEPS-25-05 ### MEPS-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-176) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-05 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.4 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 250.75 m - From: 1.25 m - To: 252 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-05:1.25-252 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.4 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 1.4 Context: MEPS-25-05 ### MEPS-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-177) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-05 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.01 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 250.75 m - From: 1.25 m - To: 252 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-05:1.25-252 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 2.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.01 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.010 Context: MEPS-25-05 ### MEPS-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-178) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-05 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.34 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 250.75 m - From: 1.25 m - To: 252 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-05:1.25-252 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.34 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 85.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.34 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.34 Context: MEPS-25-05 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-179) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.58 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.7 m - From: 49 m - To: 51.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:49-51.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.58 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 1.6 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.58 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.58 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-180) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 2.7 m - From: 49 m - To: 51.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:49-51.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-181) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.035 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.7 m - From: 49 m - To: 51.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:49-51.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.035 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.035 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.035 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-182) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.78 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.7 m - From: 49 m - To: 51.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:49-51.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.78 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 7.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 2.78 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.78 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-183) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.15 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.46 m - From: 190.77 m - To: 191.23 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:190.77-191.23 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.15 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 1.0 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 2.15 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.15 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-184) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 6 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.46 m - From: 190.77 m - To: 191.23 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:190.77-191.23 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 6 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 6 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-185) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.46 m - From: 190.77 m - To: 191.23 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:190.77-191.23 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 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 > 0.2 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-186) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 9.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.46 m - From: 190.77 m - To: 191.23 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:190.77-191.23 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 9.9 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 4.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 9.9 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 9.9 Context: Including ### MEPS-25-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-187) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-06 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.08 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 332.3 m - From: 4.7 m - To: 337 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-06:4.7-337 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 26.6 %·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.08 Context: MEPS-25-06 ### MEPS-25-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-188) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-06 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 332.3 m - From: 4.7 m - To: 337 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-06:4.7-337 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 2.3 Context: MEPS-25-06 ### MEPS-25-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-189) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-06 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.009 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 332.3 m - From: 4.7 m - To: 337 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-06:4.7-337 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.009 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 3.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.009 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.009 Context: MEPS-25-06 ### MEPS-25-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-190) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-06 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.34 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 332.3 m - From: 4.7 m - To: 337 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-06:4.7-337 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.34 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 113.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.34 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.34 Context: MEPS-25-06 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-191) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.95 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.2 m - From: 151.3 m - To: 151.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:151.3-151.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.95 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.95 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.95 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-192) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 8 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.2 m - From: 151.3 m - To: 151.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:151.3-151.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 8 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 8 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-193) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.21 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.2 m - From: 151.3 m - To: 151.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:151.3-151.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.21 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 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 > 0.21 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-194) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 7.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.2 m - From: 151.3 m - To: 151.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:151.3-151.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.6 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 1.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 7.6 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 7.6 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-195) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.48 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2 m - From: 221 m - To: 223 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:221-223 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.48 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 1.0 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.48 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.48 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-196) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 2 m - From: 221 m - To: 223 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:221-223 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 4 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-197) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.038 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 221 m - To: 223 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:221-223 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.038 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.038 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.038 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-198) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.35 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 221 m - To: 223 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:221-223 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.35 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 2.7 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.35 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.35 Context: Including ### MEPS-25-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-199) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-07 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.13 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 417.2 m - From: 0.8 m - To: 418 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-07:0.8-418 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 54.2 %·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.13 Context: MEPS-25-07 ### MEPS-25-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-200) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-07 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 22.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 417.2 m - From: 0.8 m - To: 418 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-07:0.8-418 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 22.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 22.1 Context: MEPS-25-07 ### MEPS-25-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-201) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-07 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.017 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 417.2 m - From: 0.8 m - To: 418 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-07:0.8-418 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.017 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 7.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.017 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.017 Context: MEPS-25-07 ### MEPS-25-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-202) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-07 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.72 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 417.2 m - From: 0.8 m - To: 418 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-07:0.8-418 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.72 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 300.4 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.72 Context: MEPS-25-07 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-203) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.18 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 227.4 m - From: 156 m - To: 383.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:156-383.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.18 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 40.9 %·m is weak. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.18 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-204) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 12.6 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 227.4 m - From: 156 m - To: 383.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:156-383.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 12.6 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 12.6 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-205) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.021 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 227.4 m - From: 156 m - To: 383.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:156-383.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.021 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 4.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.021 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.021 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-206) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.08 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 227.4 m - From: 156 m - To: 383.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:156-383.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.08 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 245.6 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.08 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-207) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.32 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 48.4 m - From: 335 m - To: 383.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:335-383.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.32 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 15.5 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-208) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 38.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 48.4 m - From: 335 m - To: 383.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:335-383.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 38.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 38.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-209) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.043 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 48.4 m - From: 335 m - To: 383.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:335-383.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.043 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 2.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.043 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.043 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-210) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.89 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 48.4 m - From: 335 m - To: 383.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:335-383.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.89 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 91.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.89 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.89 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-211) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.94 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.4 m - From: 335.6 m - To: 340 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:335.6-340 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.94 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 4.1 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.94 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.94 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-212) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 128.8 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 4.4 m - From: 335.6 m - To: 340 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:335.6-340 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 128.8 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 128.8 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-213) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.089 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.4 m - From: 335.6 m - To: 340 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:335.6-340 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.089 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.089 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.089 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-214) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.99 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.4 m - From: 335.6 m - To: 340 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:335.6-340 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.99 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 22.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 4.99 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.99 Context: Including ### MEPS-25-08 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-215) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-08 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 347.39 m - From: 0.61 m - To: 348 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-08:0.61-348 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 48.6 %·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.14 Context: MEPS-25-08 ### MEPS-25-08 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-216) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-08 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.7 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 347.39 m - From: 0.61 m - To: 348 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-08:0.61-348 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.7 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 2.7 Context: MEPS-25-08 ### MEPS-25-08 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-217) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-08 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.015 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 347.39 m - From: 0.61 m - To: 348 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-08:0.61-348 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.015 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 5.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.015 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.015 Context: MEPS-25-08 ### MEPS-25-08 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-218) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-08 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.52 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 347.39 m - From: 0.61 m - To: 348 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-08:0.61-348 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.52 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 180.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.52 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.52 Context: MEPS-25-08 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-219) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.19 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 232 m - From: 51 m - To: 283 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:51-283 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.19 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 44.1 %·m is weak. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.19 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-220) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 232 m - From: 51 m - To: 283 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:51-283 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-221) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 232 m - From: 51 m - To: 283 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:51-283 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 4.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.020 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-222) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.65 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 232 m - From: 51 m - To: 283 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:51-283 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.65 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 150.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.65 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.65 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-223) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 35 m - From: 51 m - To: 86 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:51-86 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 7.0 %·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 > 0.20 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-224) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.8 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 35 m - From: 51 m - To: 86 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:51-86 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.8 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.8 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-225) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.036 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 35 m - From: 51 m - To: 86 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:51-86 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.036 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 1.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.036 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.036 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-226) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 35 m - From: 51 m - To: 86 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:51-86 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.6 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 21.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.6 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-227) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 31.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 283 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-283 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.6 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 18.8 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.6 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.60 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-228) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 31.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 283 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-283 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 4.1 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-229) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.019 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 31.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 283 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-283 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.019 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.019 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.019 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-230) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.51 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 31.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 283 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-283 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.51 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 47.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.51 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.51 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-231) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.41 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 259 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-259 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.41 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 10.2 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.41 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.41 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-232) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 8.9 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 7.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 259 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-259 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 8.9 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 8.9 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-233) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.035 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 259 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-259 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.035 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.035 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.035 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-234) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.31 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 259 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-259 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.31 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 24.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 3.31 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 3.31 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-235) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.17 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.61 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 254.36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-254.36 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.17 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 8.3 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 3.17 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 3.17 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-236) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 8.2 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 2.61 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 254.36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-254.36 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 8.2 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 8.2 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-237) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.073 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.61 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 254.36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-254.36 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.073 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.073 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.073 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-238) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 6.95 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.61 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 254.36 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-254.36 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.95 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 18.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 6.95 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 6.95 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-239) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 8.82 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 252 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-252 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.82 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 2.2 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 8.82 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 8.82 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-240) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 252 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-252 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-241) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.24 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 252 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-252 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.24 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 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 > 0.24 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-242) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 19.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 251.75 m - To: 252 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:251.75-252 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 19.3 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 4.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 19.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 19.3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-243) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.87 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7 m - From: 274 m - To: 281 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:274-281 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.87 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 6.1 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.87 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.87 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-244) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 7 m - From: 274 m - To: 281 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:274-281 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 2 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-245) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.035 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 274 m - To: 281 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:274-281 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.035 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.035 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.035 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-246) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.13 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 274 m - To: 281 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:274-281 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.13 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 14.9 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 2.13 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.13 Context: Including ### MEPS-25-09 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-247) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-09 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 378.16 m - From: 3.04 m - To: 381.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-09:3.04-381.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 52.9 %·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.14 Context: MEPS-25-09 ### MEPS-25-09 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-248) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-09 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 7.8 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 378.16 m - From: 3.04 m - To: 381.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-09:3.04-381.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 7.8 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 7.8 Context: MEPS-25-09 ### MEPS-25-09 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-249) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-09 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.011 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 378.16 m - From: 3.04 m - To: 381.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-09:3.04-381.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.011 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 4.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.011 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.011 Context: MEPS-25-09 ### MEPS-25-09 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-250) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-09 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.56 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 378.16 m - From: 3.04 m - To: 381.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-09:3.04-381.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.56 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 211.8 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.56 Context: MEPS-25-09 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-251) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.18 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 255.34 m - From: 125.86 m - To: 381.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:125.86-381.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.18 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 46.0 %·m is weak. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.18 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-252) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 11.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 255.34 m - From: 125.86 m - To: 381.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:125.86-381.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 11.3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 11.3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-253) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.013 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 255.34 m - From: 125.86 m - To: 381.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:125.86-381.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.013 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 3.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.013 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.013 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-254) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.68 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 255.34 m - From: 125.86 m - To: 381.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:125.86-381.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.68 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 173.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.68 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.68 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-255) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.42 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 47 m - From: 223 m - To: 270 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:223-270 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.42 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 19.7 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.42 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.42 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-256) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 31.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 47 m - From: 223 m - To: 270 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:223-270 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 31.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 31.1 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-257) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 47 m - From: 223 m - To: 270 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:223-270 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.9 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.020 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-258) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.08 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 47 m - From: 223 m - To: 270 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:223-270 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.08 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 50.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.08 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.08 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-259) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.91 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m - From: 223 m - To: 227 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:223-227 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.91 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 3.6 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.91 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.91 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-260) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 10.8 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 4 m - From: 223 m - To: 227 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:223-227 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 10.8 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 10.8 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-261) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.037 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 223 m - To: 227 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:223-227 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.037 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.037 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.037 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-262) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.09 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 223 m - To: 227 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:223-227 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.09 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 8.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 2.09 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.09 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-263) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.62 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 14.3 m - From: 255.7 m - To: 270 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:255.7-270 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.62 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 8.9 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.62 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.62 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-264) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 90.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 14.3 m - From: 255.7 m - To: 270 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:255.7-270 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 90.3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 90.3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-265) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.026 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14.3 m - From: 255.7 m - To: 270 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:255.7-270 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.026 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.026 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.026 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-266) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.36 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14.3 m - From: 255.7 m - To: 270 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:255.7-270 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.36 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 19.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.36 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.36 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-267) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 14.9 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.3 m - From: 255.7 m - To: 256 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:255.7-256 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 14.9 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 4.5 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 14.9 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 14.9 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-268) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.3 m - From: 255.7 m - To: 256 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:255.7-256 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 4 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-269) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.56 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.3 m - From: 255.7 m - To: 256 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:255.7-256 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.56 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.56 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.56 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-270) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 26.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.3 m - From: 255.7 m - To: 256 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:255.7-256 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 26.6 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 8.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 26.6 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 26.6 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-271) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.34 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 19.15 m - From: 346 m - To: 365.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:346-365.15 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.34 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 6.5 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.34 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-272) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 8 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 19.15 m - From: 346 m - To: 365.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:346-365.15 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 8 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 8 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-273) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 19.15 m - From: 346 m - To: 365.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:346-365.15 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.020 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-274) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.37 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 19.15 m - From: 346 m - To: 365.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:346-365.15 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.37 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 26.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.37 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.37 Context: Including ### MEPS-25-10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-275) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-10 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 442.45 m - From: 1.55 m - To: 444 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-10:1.55-444 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 53.1 %·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: MEPS-25-10 ### MEPS-25-10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-276) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-10 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 16.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 442.45 m - From: 1.55 m - To: 444 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-10:1.55-444 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 16.3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 16.3 Context: MEPS-25-10 ### MEPS-25-10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-277) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-10 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.017 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 442.45 m - From: 1.55 m - To: 444 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-10:1.55-444 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.017 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 7.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.017 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.017 Context: MEPS-25-10 ### MEPS-25-10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-278) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-10 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 442.45 m - From: 1.55 m - To: 444 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-10:1.55-444 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.6 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 265.5 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.6 Context: MEPS-25-10 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-279) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.16 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 40.5 m - From: 45.5 m - To: 86 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:45.5-86 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.16 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 6.5 %·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 > 0.16 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-280) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 40.5 m - From: 45.5 m - To: 86 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:45.5-86 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 1.1 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-281) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.032 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 40.5 m - From: 45.5 m - To: 86 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:45.5-86 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.032 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 1.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.032 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.032 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-282) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.62 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 40.5 m - From: 45.5 m - To: 86 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:45.5-86 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.62 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 25.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.62 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.62 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-283) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.56 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5 m - From: 68 m - To: 73 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:68-73 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.56 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 2.8 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.56 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.56 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-284) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 5 m - From: 68 m - To: 73 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:68-73 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-285) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.032 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 68 m - To: 73 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:68-73 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.032 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.032 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.032 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-286) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.78 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 68 m - To: 73 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:68-73 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.78 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 8.9 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.78 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.78 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-287) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.18 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 181 m - From: 221 m - To: 402 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:221-402 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.18 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 32.6 %·m is weak. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.18 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-288) Soo Copper Project · mo Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 9 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 181 m - From: 221 m - To: 402 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:221-402 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-09-29T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 9 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 9 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-289) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 181 m - From: 221 m - To: 402 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:221-402 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 3.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.020 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-290) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.89 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 181 m - From: 221 m - To: 402 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:221-402 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.89 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 161.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.89 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.89 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-291) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.27 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 29 m - From: 373 m - To: 402 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:373-402 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.27 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 7.8 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.27 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-292) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 19 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 29 m - From: 373 m - To: 402 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:373-402 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 19 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 19 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-293) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.047 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 29 m - From: 373 m - To: 402 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:373-402 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.047 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 1.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.047 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.047 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-294) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.33 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 29 m - From: 373 m - To: 402 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:373-402 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.33 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 38.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.33 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.33 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-295) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.68 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.6 m - From: 393 m - To: 397.6 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:393-397.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.68 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 3.1 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.68 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.68 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-296) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 6.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 4.6 m - From: 393 m - To: 397.6 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:393-397.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 6.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 6.1 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-297) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.18 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.6 m - From: 393 m - To: 397.6 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:393-397.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.18 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.8 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 > 0.18 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-298) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.25 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.6 m - From: 393 m - To: 397.6 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:393-397.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.25 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 14.9 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 3.25 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 3.25 Context: Including ### MEPS-25-11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-299) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-11 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.19 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 438.95 m - From: 2.05 m - To: 441 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-11:2.05-441 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.19 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 83.4 %·m is moderate \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.19 Context: MEPS-25-11 ### MEPS-25-11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-300) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-11 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 22 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 438.95 m - From: 2.05 m - To: 441 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-11:2.05-441 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 22 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 22 Context: MEPS-25-11 ### MEPS-25-11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-301) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-11 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.026 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 438.95 m - From: 2.05 m - To: 441 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-11:2.05-441 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.026 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 11.4 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.026 Context: MEPS-25-11 ### MEPS-25-11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-302) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-11 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 438.95 m - From: 2.05 m - To: 441 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-11:2.05-441 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.12 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 491.6 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.12 Context: MEPS-25-11 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-303) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.25 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 279.52 m - From: 135.23 m - To: 414.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:135.23-414.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.25 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 69.9 %·m is moderate. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.25 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-304) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 25.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 279.52 m - From: 135.23 m - To: 414.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:135.23-414.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 25.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 25.1 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-305) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.034 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 279.52 m - From: 135.23 m - To: 414.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:135.23-414.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.034 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 9.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.034 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.034 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-306) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.39 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 279.52 m - From: 135.23 m - To: 414.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:135.23-414.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.39 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 388.5 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.39 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-307) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.98 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 18.75 m - From: 336.75 m - To: 355.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:336.75-355.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.98 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 18.4 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.98 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.98 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-308) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 33.6 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 18.75 m - From: 336.75 m - To: 355.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:336.75-355.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 33.6 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 33.6 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-309) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 18.75 m - From: 336.75 m - To: 355.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:336.75-355.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 2.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.12 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-310) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.93 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 18.75 m - From: 336.75 m - To: 355.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:336.75-355.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.93 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 92.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 4.93 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.93 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-311) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.42 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 11.38 m - From: 344.12 m - To: 355.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:344.12-355.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.42 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 16.2 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.42 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.42 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-312) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 39.7 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 11.38 m - From: 344.12 m - To: 355.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:344.12-355.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 39.7 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 39.7 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-313) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.18 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 11.38 m - From: 344.12 m - To: 355.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:344.12-355.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.18 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 2.0 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 > 0.18 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-314) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 6.63 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 11.38 m - From: 344.12 m - To: 355.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:344.12-355.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.63 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 75.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 6.63 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 6.63 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-315) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 13.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.28 m - From: 349.55 m - To: 349.83 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:349.55-349.83 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 13.1 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 3.7 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 13.1 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 13.1 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-316) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 338 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.28 m - From: 349.55 m - To: 349.83 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:349.55-349.83 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 338 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 338 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-317) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.28 m - From: 349.55 m - To: 349.83 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:349.55-349.83 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 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 > 0.2 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-318) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 22 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.28 m - From: 349.55 m - To: 349.83 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:349.55-349.83 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 22 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 6.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 22 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 22 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-319) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.72 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3.8 m - From: 410.3 m - To: 414.1 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:410.3-414.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.72 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 2.7 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.72 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.72 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-320) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 90.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 3.8 m - From: 410.3 m - To: 414.1 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:410.3-414.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 90.3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 90.3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-321) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.11 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.8 m - From: 410.3 m - To: 414.1 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:410.3-414.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.11 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.11 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-322) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.28 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.8 m - From: 410.3 m - To: 414.1 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:410.3-414.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.28 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 16.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 4.28 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.28 Context: Including ### MEPS-25-12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-323) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-12 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.24 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 435.85 m - From: 2.15 m - To: 438 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-12:2.15-438 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.24 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 104.6 %·m is moderate \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.24 Context: MEPS-25-12 ### MEPS-25-12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-324) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-12 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 53.8 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 435.85 m - From: 2.15 m - To: 438 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-12:2.15-438 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 53.8 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 53.8 Context: MEPS-25-12 ### MEPS-25-12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-325) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-12 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.035 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 435.85 m - From: 2.15 m - To: 438 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-12:2.15-438 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.035 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 15.3 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.035 Context: MEPS-25-12 ### MEPS-25-12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-326) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MEPS-25-12 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.32 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 435.85 m - From: 2.15 m - To: 438 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MEPS-25-12:2.15-438 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.32 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 575.3 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.32 Context: MEPS-25-12 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-327) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 300.45 m - From: 131.55 m - To: 432 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:131.55-432 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 90.1 %·m is moderate. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.30 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-328) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 69.7 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 300.45 m - From: 131.55 m - To: 432 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:131.55-432 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 69.7 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 69.7 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-329) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.046 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 300.45 m - From: 131.55 m - To: 432 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:131.55-432 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.046 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 13.8 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.046 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-330) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.67 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 300.45 m - From: 131.55 m - To: 432 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:131.55-432 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.67 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 501.8 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.67 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-331) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.32 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 277.6 m - From: 131.55 m - To: 409.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:131.55-409.15 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.32 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 88.8 %·m is moderate. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-332) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 73.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 277.6 m - From: 131.55 m - To: 409.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:131.55-409.15 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 73.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 73.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-333) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.048 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 277.6 m - From: 131.55 m - To: 409.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:131.55-409.15 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.048 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 13.3 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.048 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-334) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.75 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 277.6 m - From: 131.55 m - To: 409.15 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:131.55-409.15 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.75 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 485.8 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.75 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-335) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.89 m - From: 177 m - To: 183.89 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:177-183.89 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.1 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 7.6 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.1 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.10 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-336) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 57.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 6.89 m - From: 177 m - To: 183.89 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:177-183.89 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 57.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 57.1 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-337) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.18 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.89 m - From: 177 m - To: 183.89 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:177-183.89 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.18 g/t gold is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 1.2 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 > 0.18 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-338) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.82 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.89 m - From: 177 m - To: 183.89 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:177-183.89 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.82 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 33.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 4.82 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.82 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-339) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.67 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 49.89 m - From: 315.46 m - To: 365.35 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:315.46-365.35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.67 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 33.4 %·m is weak \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.67 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.67 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-340) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 150 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 49.89 m - From: 315.46 m - To: 365.35 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:315.46-365.35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 150 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 150 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-341) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 49.89 m - From: 315.46 m - To: 365.35 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:315.46-365.35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 6.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.12 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-342) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.37 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 49.89 m - From: 315.46 m - To: 365.35 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:315.46-365.35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.37 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 218.0 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.37 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-343) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.46 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 15 m - From: 343 m - To: 358 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-358 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.46 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 21.9 %·m is weak \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.46 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.46 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-344) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 151 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 15 m - From: 343 m - To: 358 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-358 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 151 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 151 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-345) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.32 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 15 m - From: 343 m - To: 358 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-358 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.32 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 4.8 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-346) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 9.63 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 15 m - From: 343 m - To: 358 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-358 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 9.63 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 144.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 9.63 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 9.63 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-347) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.81 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 9.9 m - From: 343 m - To: 352.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-352.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.81 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 17.9 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.81 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.81 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-348) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 155.8 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 9.9 m - From: 343 m - To: 352.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-352.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 155.8 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 155.8 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-349) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.43 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.9 m - From: 343 m - To: 352.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-352.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.43 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 4.3 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.43 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-350) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 11.84 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.9 m - From: 343 m - To: 352.9 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-352.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 11.84 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 117.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 11.84 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 11.84 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-351) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.56 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.2 m - From: 343 m - To: 349.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-349.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.56 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 15.9 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 2.56 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.56 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-352) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 236.9 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 6.2 m - From: 343 m - To: 349.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-349.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 236.9 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 236.9 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-353) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.67 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.2 m - From: 343 m - To: 349.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-349.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.67 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 4.2 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 0.67 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.67 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-354) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 17.75 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.2 m - From: 343 m - To: 349.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:343-349.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 17.75 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 110.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 17.75 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 17.75 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-355) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.92 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.4 m - From: 346.8 m - To: 349.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:346.8-349.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.92 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 11.8 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 4.92 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.92 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-356) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 377 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 2.4 m - From: 346.8 m - To: 349.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:346.8-349.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 377 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 377 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-357) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.62 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.4 m - From: 346.8 m - To: 349.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:346.8-349.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.62 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 3.9 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.62 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.62 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-358) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 38.42 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.4 m - From: 346.8 m - To: 349.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:346.8-349.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 38.42 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 92.2 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 > 38.42 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-359) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 8.62 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 348.2 m - To: 348.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:348.2-348.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.62 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 4.3 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 8.62 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 8.62 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-360) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 18 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 348.2 m - To: 348.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:348.2-348.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 18 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 18 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-361) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.86 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 348.2 m - To: 348.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:348.2-348.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.86 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 2.4 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 4.86 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.86 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-362) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 71.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 348.2 m - To: 348.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:348.2-348.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 71.4 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 35.7 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 > 71.4 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-363) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.06 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m - From: 391 m - To: 395 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:391-395 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.06 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 4.2 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.06 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.06 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-364) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 43.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 4 m - From: 391 m - To: 395 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:391-395 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 43.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 43.1 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-365) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 391 m - To: 395 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:391-395 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.14 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.14 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-366) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 6.05 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 391 m - To: 395 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:391-395 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.05 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 24.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 6.05 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 6.05 Context: Including ### MJ-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-367) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-05 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.09 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.3 m - From: 255.4 m - To: 255.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-05:255.4-255.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.09 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.09 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.09 Context: MJ-25-05 ### MJ-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-368) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-05 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.3 m - From: 255.4 m - To: 255.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-05:255.4-255.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: MJ-25-05 ### MJ-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-369) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-05 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.11 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.3 m - From: 255.4 m - To: 255.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-05:255.4-255.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.11 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.11 Context: MJ-25-05 ### MJ-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-370) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-05 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 5.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.3 m - From: 255.4 m - To: 255.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-05:255.4-255.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.1 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 1.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 5.1 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 5.1 Context: MJ-25-05 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-371) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 22.4 m - From: 340.6 m - To: 363 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:340.6-363 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 3.1 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.14 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.15 %\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.14 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-372) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 22.4 m - From: 340.6 m - To: 363 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:340.6-363 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 2.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-373) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.011 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 22.4 m - From: 340.6 m - To: 363 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:340.6-363 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.011 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.011 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.011 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-374) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.67 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 22.4 m - From: 340.6 m - To: 363 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:340.6-363 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.67 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 15.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.67 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.67 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-375) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.26 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.35 m - From: 348.7 m - To: 349.05 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:348.7-349.05 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.26 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.26 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.26 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-376) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.35 m - From: 348.7 m - To: 349.05 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:348.7-349.05 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-377) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.06 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.35 m - From: 348.7 m - To: 349.05 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:348.7-349.05 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.06 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.06 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-378) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.35 m - From: 348.7 m - To: 349.05 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:348.7-349.05 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.3 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 1.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 3.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 3.3 Context: Including ### MJ-25-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-379) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-06 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.066 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 385 m - From: 5 m - To: 390 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-06:5-390 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.066 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 25.4 %·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.066 Context: MJ-25-06 ### MJ-25-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-380) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-06 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.1 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 385 m - From: 5 m - To: 390 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-06:5-390 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.1 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 2.1 Context: MJ-25-06 ### MJ-25-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-381) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-06 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.015 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 385 m - From: 5 m - To: 390 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-06:5-390 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.015 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 5.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.015 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.015 Context: MJ-25-06 ### MJ-25-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-382) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-06 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.54 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 385 m - From: 5 m - To: 390 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-06:5-390 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.54 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 207.9 g/t·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.54 Context: MJ-25-06 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-383) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.019 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m - From: 74 m - To: 75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:74-75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.019 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 0.0 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.019 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.15 %\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.019 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-384) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 1 m - From: 74 m - To: 75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:74-75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-385) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.57 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 74 m - To: 75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:74-75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.57 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 2.6 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 2.57 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.57 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-386) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 74 m - To: 75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:74-75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 0.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-387) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.19 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 13.3 m - From: 168.7 m - To: 182 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:168.7-182 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.19 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 2.5 %·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 > 0.19 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-388) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.4 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 13.3 m - From: 168.7 m - To: 182 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:168.7-182 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4.4 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 4.4 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-389) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.018 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 13.3 m - From: 168.7 m - To: 182 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:168.7-182 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.018 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.018 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.018 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-390) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.78 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 13.3 m - From: 168.7 m - To: 182 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:168.7-182 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.78 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 10.4 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.78 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.78 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-391) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.03 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 168.7 m - To: 169.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:168.7-169.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.03 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 1.0 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 2.03 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.03 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-392) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 32 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 168.7 m - To: 169.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:168.7-169.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 32 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 32 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-393) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.11 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 168.7 m - To: 169.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:168.7-169.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.11 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.11 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-394) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 168.7 m - To: 169.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:168.7-169.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.7 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 1.9 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 3.7 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 3.7 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-395) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 21 m - From: 302 m - To: 323 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:302-323 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.15 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 3.1 %·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 > 0.15 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-396) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.4 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 21 m - From: 302 m - To: 323 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:302-323 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.4 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 1.4 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-397) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.012 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 21 m - From: 302 m - To: 323 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:302-323 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.012 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.012 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.012 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-398) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.57 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 21 m - From: 302 m - To: 323 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:302-323 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.57 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 12.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.57 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.57 Context: Including ### MJ-25-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-399) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-07 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.09 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 285.55 m - From: 2.45 m - To: 288 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-07:2.45-288 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.09 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 25.7 %·m is weak \(grade alone is below; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.09 Context: MJ-25-07 ### MJ-25-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-400) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-07 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.7 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 285.55 m - From: 2.45 m - To: 288 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-07:2.45-288 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4.7 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 4.7 Context: MJ-25-07 ### MJ-25-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-401) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-07 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.01 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 285.55 m - From: 2.45 m - To: 288 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-07:2.45-288 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 2.9 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.01 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.01 Context: MJ-25-07 ### MJ-25-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-402) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MJ-25-07 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.41 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 285.55 m - From: 2.45 m - To: 288 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MJ-25-07:2.45-288 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.41 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 117.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.41 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.41 Context: MJ-25-07 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-403) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.36 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 28.8 m - To: 29.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:28.8-29.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.36 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 0.7 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.36 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.36 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-404) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 5 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 28.8 m - To: 29.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:28.8-29.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 5 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-405) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.054 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 28.8 m - To: 29.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:28.8-29.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.054 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.054 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.054 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-406) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 28.8 m - To: 29.3 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:28.8-29.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.5 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 2.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 4.5 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.5 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-407) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 61.5 m - From: 80 m - To: 141.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:80-141.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.15 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 9.2 %·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 > 0.15 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-408) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 61.5 m - From: 80 m - To: 141.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:80-141.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 2.3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-409) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.012 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 61.5 m - From: 80 m - To: 141.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:80-141.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.012 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.7 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.012 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.012 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-410) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.55 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 61.5 m - From: 80 m - To: 141.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:80-141.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.55 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 33.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.55 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.55 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-411) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 70 m - From: 218 m - To: 288 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:218-288 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 8.4 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.12 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.15 %\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-412) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 9.7 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 70 m - From: 218 m - To: 288 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:218-288 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 9.7 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 9.7 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-413) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.012 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 70 m - From: 218 m - To: 288 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:218-288 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.012 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.012 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.012 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-414) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.54 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 70 m - From: 218 m - To: 288 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:218-288 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.54 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 37.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.54 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.54 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-415) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.47 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 277 m - To: 277.25 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:277-277.25 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.47 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.47 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.47 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-416) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 277 m - To: 277.25 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:277-277.25 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 2 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-417) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.13 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 277 m - To: 277.25 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:277-277.25 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.13 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.13 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-418) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 277 m - To: 277.25 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:277-277.25 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.6 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 0.7 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 2.6 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.6 Context: Including ### RB-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-419) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: RB-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.05 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 276 m - From: 3 m - To: 279 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RB-25-01:3-279 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.05 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 13.8 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.05 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.15 %\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.05 Context: RB-25-01 ### RB-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-420) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: RB-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 276 m - From: 3 m - To: 279 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RB-25-01:3-279 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 2 Context: RB-25-01 ### RB-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-421) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: RB-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.009 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 276 m - From: 3 m - To: 279 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RB-25-01:3-279 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.009 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 2.5 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.009 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.009 Context: RB-25-01 ### RB-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-422) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: RB-25-01 - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 276 m - From: 3 m - To: 279 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RB-25-01:3-279 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 82.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.3 Context: RB-25-01 ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-423) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 1.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 105.45 m - To: 105.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:105.45-105.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.1 % copper is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 1.1 % copper is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.1 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-424) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 3 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 105.45 m - To: 105.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:105.45-105.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 3 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 3 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-425) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.044 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 105.45 m - To: 105.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:105.45-105.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.044 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.044 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.044 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-426) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.25 m - From: 105.45 m - To: 105.7 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:105.45-105.7 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.7 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 1.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 4.7 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 4.7 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-427) Soo Copper Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5 m - From: 243 m - To: 248 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:243-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band \[0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15\] %. Grade×width 1.0 %·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 > 0.2 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-428) Soo Copper Project · mo #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: mo - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 4.4 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 5 m - From: 243 m - To: 248 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:243-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4.4 ppm mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder. - Negative factor: No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored. Evidence · table > 4.4 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-429) Soo Copper Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.014 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 243 m - To: 248 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:243-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.014 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band \[1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.014 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.15 g/t\) on the porphyry deposit band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.014 Context: Including ### Including [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sterling-metals-expands-bornite-zone-within-large-porphyry-copper-system--4110cfd7-a708-4596-ab41-648574754109#fact-drill-facts-430) Soo Copper Project · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: Including - Project: Soo Copper Project - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_on - Reported Region: Ontario - Ticker: SAG #### Geometry - Grade: 0.86 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 243 m - To: 248 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Including:243-248 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.86 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 4.3 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.86 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.86 Context: Including ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.