Vanstar Reports Winter Drilling Results from Nelligan - Gold Mineralization Expanded Along Strike to the East
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Vanstar Mining Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- VSR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 11:31:45 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Vanstar has reported the first assay results from its 2023 diamond drill program at the Nelligan project, demonstrating gold mineralization extension along strike to the east. Highlights include high-grade intercepts in holes NE-22-202 and NE-22-204, although some southeastern exploration holes were unsuccessful.
Reasoning: The results demonstrate successful strike extension of the Nelligan deposit with several high-grade intercepts, although some exploration targets were barren.
Positive factors
- gold mineralization expanded along strike to the east
- high grade sub-intervals reported
- deposit remains open in all directions
Negative factors
- exploration holes in southeastern portion failed to return significant gold values
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Gold mineralization expanded along strike to the east of the Nelligan deposit.
Evidence · text
“demonstrates that gold mineralization has been extended along strike to the east of the Nelligan deposit”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions a Qualified Person (Mr. Gilles Laverdière, P.Geo) has reviewed and approved the results.
Evidence · text
“Qualified Person Mr. Gilles Laverdière, P.Geo... has reviewed and approved this press release”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Intercepts of 29.10 g/t Au and 31.9 g/t Au are exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“including 29.10 g/t Au over 0.5 m”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
NE-22-202Nelligan · goldGrade: 3.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-22-202
- Project
- Nelligan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- VSR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.76
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 42 m
- To
- 51 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-22-202:42.0-51.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold intercept demonstrating strike extension.
Positive factors
- strong grade for exploration
Evidence · text
“Hole NE-22-202 3.76 g/t Au / 9.0 m from 42.0 m depth”
NE-22-202Nelligan · goldGrade: 29.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-22-202
- Project
- Nelligan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- VSR
Geometry
- Grade
- 29.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 42 m
- To
- 42.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-22-202:42.0-42.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“including 29.10 g/t Au over 0.5 m”
NE-22-202Nelligan · goldGrade: 6.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-22-202
- Project
- Nelligan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- VSR
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.97
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.2 m
- From
- 100.5 m
- To
- 105.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-22-202:100.5-105.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“6.97 g/t Au / 5.2 m from 100.5 m depth”
NE-22-202Nelligan · goldGrade: 31.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-22-202
- Project
- Nelligan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- VSR
Geometry
- Grade
- 31.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 100.5 m
- To
- 101.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-22-202:100.5-101.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“including 31.9 g/t Au over 0.7 m”
NE-22-202Nelligan · goldGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-22-202
- Project
- Nelligan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- VSR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.7 m
- From
- 202.6 m
- To
- 214.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-22-202:202.6-214.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.63 g/t Au / 11.7 m from 202.6m depth”
NE-22-204Nelligan · goldGrade: 2.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-22-204
- Project
- Nelligan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- VSR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.3 m
- From
- 43.7 m
- To
- 55 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-22-204:43.7-55.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold intercept.
Evidence · text
“Hole NE-22-204 2.49 g/t Au / 11.3 m from 43.7 m depth”
NE-22-204Nelligan · goldGrade: 10.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-22-204
- Project
- Nelligan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- VSR
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
- From
- 120 m
- To
- 124.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-22-204:120.0-124.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“10.53 g/t Au / 4.5 m from 120.0 m depth”
NE-22-204Nelligan · goldGrade: 28.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-22-204
- Project
- Nelligan
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- VSR
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 120 m
- To
- 121.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-22-204:120.0-121.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“including 28.6 g/t Au over 1.5 m”
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