# Viridian Announces Initial Exploration Target at Kraken Main Zone

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7

Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/VRDN.CN/press-releases/6400886993441427

Publisher: orestocks

Original announcement: 2026-09-15T15:09:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-15T16:23:19.317Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-15T16:23:19.317Z

- Company: Viridian Metals Inc.

- Ticker: VRDN.CN

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: Labrador

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Nickel, Cobalt

- Document categories: Drill results, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-09-15 16:23:19 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Viridian Metals has announced a conceptual Exploration Target for the Kraken Main zone in Labrador, estimating 41 to 61 million tonnes at 0.35% to 0.52% CuEq. This target is based on historical drilling and excludes the current 2026 drilling program, which has already reported significant mineralized intervals.

Reasoning: The announcement defines a large-scale conceptual exploration target, providing a quantitative framework for the Kraken Main zone, though it lacks the geological confidence of a formal Mineral Resource.

- Positive factor: Conceptual scale of 41-61 Mt is significant

- Positive factor: Target excludes ongoing 2026 drilling which has already shown 50m+ intervals

- Positive factor: Broad conductive system with >60 conductors identified

- Negative factor: Conceptual in nature with insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource

- Negative factor: Based on sparse drilling and modelled thickness

- Negative factor: Metallurgical recoveries are assumed \(80%\) rather than project-specific

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 24

## Classification and evidence

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The Exploration Target is conceptual and lacks sufficient information to be a Mineral Resource.

Evidence · text

> There has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: The release details specific QA/QC protocols including blanks, standards, and accredited laboratory \(Activation Labs\).

Evidence · text

> Standard reference materials and blanks were inserted by Viridian personnel

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Tyrell Sutherland, P.Geo. and Roy Eccles, P.Geo. are named as Qualified Persons.

Evidence · text

> Tyrell Sutherland, P.Geo., President and CEO of Viridian Metals, who is a Qualified Person

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (21)

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-3)

copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.36
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.3 m
- From: 0.7 m
- To: 4 m
- Intercept Depth: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:0.7-4

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.68
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.36

Context: 0.36

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-4)

nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.67
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.3 m
- From: 0.7 m
- To: 4 m
- Intercept Depth: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:0.7-4

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.68
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.67

Context: 0.36

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-5)

cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.3 m
- From: 0.7 m
- To: 4 m
- Intercept Depth: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:0.7-4

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.68
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 0.36

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-6)

copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.65
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:11.7-13

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.65

Context: 0.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-7)

nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.81
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:11.7-13

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.81

Context: 0.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-8)

cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:11.7-13

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 0.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-9)

copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.44
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:17.45-18.75

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.44

Context: 0.44

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-10)

nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.83
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:17.45-18.75

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.83

Context: 0.44

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-11)

cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:17.45-18.75

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 0.44

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-12)

copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:20.7-26.9

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.38

Context: 0.38

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-13)

nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.62
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:20.7-26.9

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.62

Context: 0.38

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-14)

cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:20.7-26.9

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New assay result from ongoing 2026 drilling.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 0.38

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-15)

and represents only a portion of the broader conductive · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: and represents only a portion of the broader conductive
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.65
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:11.7-13

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.18
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.65 % copper is moderate against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.8 %·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

> 0.65

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--7164b763-85f8-41bd-985b-95c4d6438cc7#fact-drill-facts-16)

and represents only a portion of the broader conductive · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: and represents only a portion of the broader conductive
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.81
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:11.7-13

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.18
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.81 % nickel is moderate against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.81

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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and represents only a portion of the broader conductive · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: and represents only a portion of the broader conductive
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:11.7-13

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.18
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 % cobalt is weak against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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and represents only a portion of the broader conductive · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: and represents only a portion of the broader conductive
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.44
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:17.45-18.75

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.01
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.44 % copper is weak against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·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

> 0.44

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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and represents only a portion of the broader conductive · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: and represents only a portion of the broader conductive
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.83
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:17.45-18.75

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.01
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.83 % nickel is moderate against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.83

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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and represents only a portion of the broader conductive · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: and represents only a portion of the broader conductive
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:17.45-18.75

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.01
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 % cobalt is weak against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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and represents only a portion of the broader conductive · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: and represents only a portion of the broader conductive
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:20.7-26.9

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.57
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 % copper is weak against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 2.4 %·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

> 0.38

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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and represents only a portion of the broader conductive · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: and represents only a portion of the broader conductive
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.62
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:20.7-26.9

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.57
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.62 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.62

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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and represents only a portion of the broader conductive · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: and represents only a portion of the broader conductive
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:20.7-26.9

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.57
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 % cobalt is weak against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## Resource Estimates (3)

### inferred

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copper

#### Identity

- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: Labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- Resource group id: resource:6063893ec2325d69d852
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 61100000
- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: %

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Upper range of conceptual exploration target.

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 61.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### inferred

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nickel

#### Identity

- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: Labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- Resource group id: resource:6063893ec2325d69d852
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 61100000
- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: %

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Upper range of conceptual exploration target.

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: 61.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### inferred

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cobalt

#### Identity

- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: Labrador
- Ticker: VRDN.CN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- Resource group id: resource:6063893ec2325d69d852
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 61100000
- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Upper range of conceptual exploration target.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 61.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

## 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.