Viridian Intersects Over 50 Metres of Mineralization from Surface at Kraken Main

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
Viridian Metals Inc.
Ticker
VRDN.CN
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Labrador
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Nickel, Cobalt
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-08 12:48:18 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Viridian Metals Inc. announced initial assay results from its 2026 drill program at the Kraken Main Zone in Labrador, highlighted by a 50.15-meter intercept grading 0.68% CuEq from 1 meter in hole VKS25-024, extending previously reported mineralization. The program also included new holes with high-grade narrow intercepts and visually identified sulphides in large step-out holes, indicating potential for broader mineralization. The company is focused on defining the geometry and continuity of the shallow mineralized system, with further assays pending.

Reasoning: Viridian Metals reported strong drill results, including a significant 50.15-meter intercept from surface in hole VKS25-024, which extended known mineralization. High-grade sub-intervals were also encountered. While some holes are incomplete and step-out results are visual, the overall program indicates potential for expanding the shallow mineralized system at Kraken Main, supported by robust QA/QC and transparent reporting.

Positive factors

  • Significant intercept length from surface in VKS25-024
  • High-grade sub-intervals within the main intercept
  • Successful extension of previously reported mineralization
  • Visual identification of sulphides in large step-out holes indicating potential for broader mineralization
  • Clear disclosure of QA/QC procedures and metal equivalent assumptions

Negative factors

  • True thicknesses of reported intervals are not yet known
  • Some drill holes are incomplete or abandoned, with pending results
  • Step-out results are currently only visual observations, awaiting assays

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

Facts used in scoring: 44

Classification and evidence

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Reported intervals represent downhole lengths; true thicknesses are not yet known.'

Evidence · text

“Reported intervals represent downhole lengths; true thicknesses are not yet known.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures, including the use of standard reference materials and blanks, and mentions Activation Labs as an accredited facility.

Evidence · text

“Standard reference materials and blanks were inserted by Viridian personnel at regular intervals into the sample stream. Bagged samples were sealed with security tags to ensure integrity during transport. They were delivered by expeditor to Activation Labs’ facility in Ancaster, ON. Activation Labs is independent of Viridian and accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

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, President and CEO of Viridian Metals, is named as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 and approved the technical disclosure.

Evidence · text

“Tyrell Sutherland, P.Geo, President and CEO of Viridian Metals, who is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure contained in this news release.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drilling program includes testing progressively larger step-outs, with holes VKS26-059, VKS26-060, and VKS26-062 located 600m, 900m, and 1.2km from previous drilling, respectively.

Evidence · text

“Recent drilling testing progressively larger step-outs across Kraken Main. VKS26-059, VKS26-060 and VKS26-062 tested areas approximately 600 metres, 900 metres and 1.2 kilometres from previous drilling”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The 2026 drill program aims to increase the density of drilling at the Kraken Main Zone.

Evidence · text

“increasing the density of drilling at the Kraken Main Zone.”

Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document provides the metal prices and recovery assumptions used for the copper equivalent calculation.

Evidence · text

“CuEq¹ represents CuEq¹ calculated based on the following metal prices (USD): $4.00/lb Cu, $7.50/lb Ni and $15.00/lb Co, and a recovery grade of 80% for Ni and Co, consistent with comparable peers.”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: The cut-off grade of 0.1% CuEq and internal dilution rules used for calculating intercepts are clearly stated.

Evidence · text

“Intercepts are calculated based on 0.1% CuEq¹ cutoff grade corresponding to approximately $10USD NSR with no more than 1.5m of internal dilution.”

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: the document describes a mill_cil route ("CIL")

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("gravity")

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 44. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (44)

VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.68
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.15 m
From
1 m
To
51.15 m
Hole Depth
51.15 m
Intercept Depth
1 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:1-51.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446089.9
Northing
6020685.7
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
112 °
Dip
68 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.68
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents a significant extension of mineralization from surface, with a strong copper equivalent grade over a substantial width, indicating high materiality and positive implications for resource volume.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional intercept length from surface
  • Strong copper equivalent grade for an open-pit scenario
  • Extends previously reported mineralization significantly

Negative factors

  • True thickness not yet known

Evidence · table

“0.68”

Context: 50.15

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.8 m
From
12.2 m
To
31 m
Hole Depth
51.15 m
Intercept Depth
1 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:12.2-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446089.9
Northing
6020685.7
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
112 °
Dip
68 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.12
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval demonstrates a high-grade zone within the broader mineralization, enhancing the overall economic potential of the intercept.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper equivalent grade within a significant interval
  • Adds high-grade component to the overall mineralization

Negative factors

  • True thickness not yet known

Evidence · table

“1.12”

Context: 18.8

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.28
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.6 m
From
19.4 m
To
31 m
Hole Depth
51.15 m
Intercept Depth
1 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:19.4-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446089.9
Northing
6020685.7
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
112 °
Dip
68 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.28
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval represents an even higher-grade zone, reinforcing the quality of the mineralization within the extended intercept.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper equivalent grade within a significant interval
  • Further enhances the high-grade component of the mineralization

Negative factors

  • True thickness not yet known

Evidence · table

“1.28”

Context: 11.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-052
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.3 m
From
0.7 m
To
3 m
Hole Depth
30.65 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-052:0.7-3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446027.6
Northing
6020269.1
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
73 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.46
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow, strong-grade intercept from near surface is positive but its overall impact is limited by its width and the incomplete nature of the drill hole.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper equivalent grade from near surface

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True thickness not yet known
  • Hole is incomplete with remaining results pending

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 2.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-052
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.5 m
From
7.5 m
To
15 m
Hole Depth
30.65 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-052:7.5-15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446027.6
Northing
6020269.1
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
73 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.18
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper equivalent grade over a moderate width, contributing marginally to the overall prospectivity, especially given the incomplete nature of the hole.

Negative factors

  • Weak copper equivalent grade
  • True thickness not yet known
  • Hole is incomplete with remaining results pending

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 7.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-052
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.7 m
From
23 m
To
24.7 m
Hole Depth
30.65 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-052:23-24.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446027.6
Northing
6020269.1
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
73 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.25
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a weak copper equivalent grade, contributing minimally to the overall prospectivity, especially given the incomplete nature of the drill hole.

Negative factors

  • Weak copper equivalent grade
  • Narrow intercept length
  • True thickness not yet known
  • Hole is incomplete with remaining results pending

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 1.7

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-052
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.85 m
From
26.3 m
To
29.15 m
Hole Depth
30.65 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-052:26.3-29.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446027.6
Northing
6020269.1
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
73 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.4
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a strong copper equivalent grade, but its overall impact is limited by its width and the incomplete nature of the drill hole.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper equivalent grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True thickness not yet known
  • Hole is incomplete with remaining results pending

Evidence · table

“0.40”

Context: 2.85

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS26-053Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-053
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.5 m
From
1.5 m
To
5 m
Hole Depth
11.1 m
Intercept Depth
1.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-053:1.5-5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446019.5
Northing
6020362.7
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
100 °
Dip
77 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.21
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak copper equivalent grade over a narrow width, and the hole was abandoned, indicating limited positive impact and potential drilling issues.

Negative factors

  • Weak copper equivalent grade
  • Narrow intercept length
  • True thickness not yet known
  • Hole was abandoned at shallow depth

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 3.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 1.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.68
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.3 m
From
0.7 m
To
4 m
Hole Depth
30.9 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:0.7-4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446139
Northing
6020412.9
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
102 °
Dip
78 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.68
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional copper equivalent grade from near surface, confirming mineralization in a twin hole, but its narrow width and pending overlimit assays temper the immediate impact.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper equivalent grade from near surface
  • Confirms mineralization in a twin hole

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True thickness not yet known
  • Overlimit nickel analyses pending

Evidence · table

“1.68”

Context: 3.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 2.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
2.18
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.3 m
From
11.7 m
To
13 m
Hole Depth
30.9 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:11.7-13
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446139
Northing
6020412.9
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
102 °
Dip
78 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.18
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very narrow intercept shows an exceptional copper equivalent grade, indicating high-grade potential, but its limited width and pending assays reduce its immediate materiality.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper equivalent grade

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length
  • True thickness not yet known
  • Overlimit nickel analyses pending

Evidence · table

“2.18”

Context: 1.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 2.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
2.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.3 m
From
17.45 m
To
18.75 m
Hole Depth
30.9 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:17.45-18.75
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446139
Northing
6020412.9
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
102 °
Dip
78 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very narrow intercept shows an exceptional copper equivalent grade, indicating high-grade potential, but its limited width and pending assays reduce its immediate materiality.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper equivalent grade

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length
  • True thickness not yet known
  • Overlimit nickel analyses pending

Evidence · table

“2.01”

Context: 1.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.2 m
From
20.7 m
To
26.9 m
Hole Depth
30.9 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:20.7-26.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Easting
446139
Northing
6020412.9
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Azimuth
102 °
Dip
78 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.5
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
1.5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional copper equivalent grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the overall prospectivity, though pending assays for overlimit nickel temper the immediate impact.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper equivalent grade over a moderate width

Negative factors

  • True thickness not yet known
  • Overlimit nickel analyses pending

Evidence · table

“1.50”

Context: 6.2

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.15 m
From
1 m
To
51.15 m
Intercept Depth
1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:1-51.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.26 % nickel is below against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.26 % nickel is below the weak threshold (0.3 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: VKS25-024

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.15 m
From
1 m
To
51.15 m
Intercept Depth
1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:1-51.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.04 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.04 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: VKS25-024

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_including_Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_including_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.8 m
From
12.2 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
12.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_including_:12.2-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.33 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 6.2 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.33”

Context: _including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_including_Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_including_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.43
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.8 m
From
12.2 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
12.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_including_:12.2-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.43 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.43”

Context: _including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_including_Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_including_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.8 m
From
12.2 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
12.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_including_:12.2-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: _including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_Including_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.6 m
From
19.4 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
19.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_Including_:19.4-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 3.5 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.3”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_Including_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.6 m
From
19.4 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
19.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_Including_:19.4-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.5 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_Including_Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_Including_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.6 m
From
19.4 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
19.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_Including_:19.4-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.07 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: _Including_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-052
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.3 m
From
0.7 m
To
3 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-052:0.7-3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 % nickel is below against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.13 % nickel is below the weak threshold (0.3 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: VKS26-052

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-052
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.3 m
From
0.7 m
To
3 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-052:0.7-3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.03 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: VKS26-052

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.5 m
From
7.5 m
To
15 m
Intercept Depth
7.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_and_:7.5-15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.5 m
From
7.5 m
To
15 m
Intercept Depth
7.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_and_:7.5-15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % nickel is below against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 % nickel is below the weak threshold (0.3 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.5 m
From
7.5 m
To
15 m
Intercept Depth
7.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_and_:7.5-15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.09
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.7 m
From
23 m
To
24.7 m
Intercept Depth
23 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_and_:23-24.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.09 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.09 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.09”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.7 m
From
23 m
To
24.7 m
Intercept Depth
23 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_and_:23-24.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 % nickel is below against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.07 % nickel is below the weak threshold (0.3 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.7 m
From
23 m
To
24.7 m
Intercept Depth
23 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_and_:23-24.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.85 m
From
26.3 m
To
29.15 m
Intercept Depth
26.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_and_:26.3-29.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.12 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.85 m
From
26.3 m
To
29.15 m
Intercept Depth
26.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_and_:26.3-29.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.16 % nickel is below against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.16 % nickel is below the weak threshold (0.3 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.85 m
From
26.3 m
To
29.15 m
Intercept Depth
26.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
_and_:26.3-29.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

VKS26-053Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-053
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.5 m
From
1.5 m
To
5 m
Intercept Depth
1.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-053:1.5-5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 % nickel is below against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.08 % nickel is below the weak threshold (0.3 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: VKS26-053

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

VKS26-053Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-053
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.5 m
From
1.5 m
To
5 m
Intercept Depth
1.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-053:1.5-5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: VKS26-053

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main Zone
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
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.67 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: VKS26-054

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main Zone
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
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: VKS26-054

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
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
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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 factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.65”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
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
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.81”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
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
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
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
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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 factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.44”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
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
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.83”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
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
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
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
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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 factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.57
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
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.57 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.57”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

_and_Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
_and_
Project
Kraken Main Zone
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
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: _and_

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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.