Tsodilo Resources Detects Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements Within Its Skarn Metals Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Tsodilo Resources Limited
- Ticker
- TSD
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- northwest Botswana
- Primary commodity
- Rare earth elements
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Cobalt, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 07:28:59 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Tsodilo Resources has announced significant drill results from its Gcwihaba Metals Project in Botswana, confirming high-grade rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral mineralization. Key intercepts include 1.49% TREO over 2m, with NdPr content comparable to the Mountain Pass mine. The company has defined a conceptual exploration target of 81 to 97 million tonnes and plans a 15,000m drill program to establish an initial NI43-101 compliant resource.
Reasoning: Tsodilo Resources has reported significant high-grade rare earth element and critical mineral drill intercepts, including a 1.49% TREO intercept, which validates their exploration model and has led to the definition of a large conceptual exploration target. The company plans a substantial drill program to advance towards an initial NI43-101 compliant resource statement, indicating strong potential for the Gcwihaba Project.
Positive factors
- High-grade TREO intercept (1.49% TREO)
- Polymetallic mineralization with critical minerals (REE, Cu, Co, Ag)
- NdPr content comparable to world-class Mountain Pass mine (15% of TREO)
- Large conceptual exploration target defined (81-97 Mt at 0.05-1.49% TREO)
- Planned 15,000m drill program for initial NI43-101 resource statement
- Detailed QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- All reported intervals are downhole lengths; true widths not yet determined
- Conceptual exploration target is not a mineral resource and its delineation is uncertain
Facts used in scoring: 20
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 20. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (20)
1822C27_6Gcwihaba Metals Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.49Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_6
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.49
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 159.5 m
- To
- 161.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_6:159.5-161.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents the highest TREO grade recorded at the project to date, indicating significant high-grade rare earth element mineralization within a polymetallic skarn system.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade for rare earth elements
- Highest grade recorded at the project to date
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“1.49% TREO over 2m (159.5-161.5m) in Hole 1822C27_6”
1822C27_6Gcwihaba Metals Project · neodymiumGrade: 984Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_6
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- neodymium
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 984
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 159.5 m
- To
- 161.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_6:159.5-161.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Neodymium is a critical rare earth element, and its presence at this grade within a high-grade TREO intercept adds to the overall value of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant grade for critical rare earth element (Nd)
- Part of a high-grade TREO intercept
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“984 ppm Nd”
1822C27_6Gcwihaba Metals Project · praseodymiumGrade: 388Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_6
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- praseodymium
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 388
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 159.5 m
- To
- 161.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_6:159.5-161.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Praseodymium is a critical rare earth element, and its presence at this grade within a high-grade TREO intercept adds to the overall value of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant grade for critical rare earth element (Pr)
- Part of a high-grade TREO intercept
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“388 ppm Pr”
1822C27_6Gcwihaba Metals Project · copperGrade: 92Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_6
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 92
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 159.5 m
- To
- 161.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_6:159.5-161.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: While copper is present, its grade is low within this intercept, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not as a primary value driver.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“92 ppm Cu”
1822C27_6Gcwihaba Metals Project · cobaltGrade: 36Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_6
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 36
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 159.5 m
- To
- 161.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_6:159.5-161.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Cobalt is present but at a low grade within this intercept, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not as a primary value driver.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
Negative factors
- Low grade for cobalt
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“36 ppm Co”
1822C27_6Gcwihaba Metals Project · silverGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_6
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 159.5 m
- To
- 161.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_6:159.5-161.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver is present but at a low grade within this intercept, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not as a primary value driver.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
Negative factors
- Low grade for silver
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“1.1 g/t Ag”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.23
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 146.4 m
- To
- 147.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:146.4-147.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade TREO intercept, though narrow, confirms significant rare earth element mineralization and contributes to the polymetallic potential of the project.
Positive factors
- High-grade for rare earth elements
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“1.23% TREO over 1m (146.4-147.4m) in Hole 1822C27_2”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · neodymiumGrade: 1195Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- neodymium
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 1195
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 146.4 m
- To
- 147.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:146.4-147.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Neodymium is a critical rare earth element, and its presence at this grade within a high-grade TREO intercept adds to the overall value of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant grade for critical rare earth element (Nd)
- Part of a high-grade TREO intercept
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“1,195 ppm Nd”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · praseodymiumGrade: 438Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- praseodymium
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 438
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 146.4 m
- To
- 147.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:146.4-147.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Praseodymium is a critical rare earth element, and its presence at this grade within a high-grade TREO intercept adds to the overall value of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant grade for critical rare earth element (Pr)
- Part of a high-grade TREO intercept
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“438 ppm Pr”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · copperGrade: 430Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 430
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 146.4 m
- To
- 147.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:146.4-147.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: While copper is present, its grade is low within this intercept, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not as a primary value driver.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“430 ppm Cu”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · cobaltGrade: 71Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 71
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 146.4 m
- To
- 147.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:146.4-147.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Cobalt is present but at a low grade within this intercept, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not as a primary value driver.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
Negative factors
- Low grade for cobalt
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“71 ppm Co”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · silverGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 146.4 m
- To
- 147.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:146.4-147.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver is present but at a low grade within this intercept, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not as a primary value driver.
Positive factors
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
Negative factors
- Low grade for silver
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“0.2 g/t Ag”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.29
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 45 m
- From
- 74.4 m
- To
- 243.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:74.4-243.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept of rare earth elements, with a stated cut-off, demonstrates significant mineralization continuity and polymetallic potential, supporting the project's overall prospectivity.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
- Cut-off grade disclosed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“45m @ ≥0.1% TREO (74.4-243.4m) averaging 0.29% TREO”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · neodymiumGrade: 330Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- neodymium
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 330
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 45 m
- From
- 74.4 m
- To
- 243.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:74.4-243.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Neodymium is present over a significant intercept length, contributing to the overall rare earth element potential of the project.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Presence of critical rare earth element (Nd)
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“330 ppm Nd”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · praseodymiumGrade: 123Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- praseodymium
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 123
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 45 m
- From
- 74.4 m
- To
- 243.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:74.4-243.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Praseodymium is present over a significant intercept length, contributing to the overall rare earth element potential of the project.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Presence of critical rare earth element (Pr)
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“123 ppm Pr”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · copperGrade: 517Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 517
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 45 m
- From
- 74.4 m
- To
- 243.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:74.4-243.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper is present over a significant intercept length, contributing to the polymetallic nature, but at a low grade.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
Negative factors
- Low grade for copper
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“517 ppm Cu”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · cobaltGrade: 75Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 75
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 45 m
- From
- 74.4 m
- To
- 243.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:74.4-243.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Cobalt is present over a significant intercept length, contributing to the polymetallic nature, but at a low grade.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
Negative factors
- Low grade for cobalt
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“75 ppm Co”
1822C27_2Gcwihaba Metals Project · silverGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C27_2
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 45 m
- From
- 74.4 m
- To
- 243.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C27_2:74.4-243.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver is present over a significant intercept length, contributing to the polymetallic nature, but at a low grade.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
Negative factors
- Low grade for silver
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“0.7 g/t Ag”
1822C26_1Gcwihaba Metals Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C26_1
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 77.6 m
- To
- 190.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C26_1:77.6-190.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept of rare earth elements, with a stated cut-off, demonstrates significant mineralization continuity and polymetallic potential, supporting the project's overall prospectivity.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Polymetallic nature of the intercept
- Cut-off grade disclosed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“18m @ ≥0.1% TREO (77.6-190.6m) averaging 0.16% TREO”
1822C26_1Gcwihaba Metals Project · neodymiumGrade: 214Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1822C26_1
- Project
- Gcwihaba Metals Project
- Commodity
- neodymium
- Ticker
- TSD
Geometry
- Grade
- 214
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 77.6 m
- To
- 190.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 1822C26_1:77.6-190.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals Division, South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, field_duplicates, preparation_duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % TREO
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Neodymium is present over a significant intercept length, contributing to the overall rare earth element potential of the project.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Presence of critical rare earth element (Nd)
Negative factors
- Apparent width only, true width not determined
Evidence · text
“214 ppm Nd”
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