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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc

Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/VRDN.CN/press-releases/6363643047888304

Publisher: orestocks

Original announcement: 2026-09-08T12:30:58.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Significant intercept length from surface in VKS25-024

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-intervals within the main intercept

- Positive factor: Successful extension of previously reported mineralization

- Positive factor: Visual identification of sulphides in large step-out holes indicating potential for broader mineralization

- Positive factor: Clear disclosure of QA/QC procedures and metal equivalent assumptions

- Negative factor: True thicknesses of reported intervals are not yet known

- Negative factor: Some drill holes are incomplete or abandoned, with pending results

- Negative factor: 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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 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 Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

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, 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the document describes a mill\_cil route \("CIL"\)

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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)

### VKS25-024

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Exceptional intercept length from surface

- Positive factor: Strong copper equivalent grade for an open-pit scenario

- Positive factor: Extends previously reported mineralization significantly

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

Evidence · table

> 0.68

Context: 50.15

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS25-024

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Exceptional copper equivalent grade within a significant interval

- Positive factor: Adds high-grade component to the overall mineralization

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

Evidence · table

> 1.12

Context: 18.8

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS25-024

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional copper equivalent grade within a significant interval

- Positive factor: Further enhances the high-grade component of the mineralization

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

Evidence · table

> 1.28

Context: 11.6

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS26-052

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade from near surface

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

- Negative factor: Hole is incomplete with remaining results pending

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: 2.3

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS26-052

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: Weak copper equivalent grade

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

- Negative factor: Hole is incomplete with remaining results pending

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 7.5

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS26-052

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: Weak copper equivalent grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

- Negative factor: Hole is incomplete with remaining results pending

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 1.7

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS26-052

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper equivalent grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

- Negative factor: Hole is incomplete with remaining results pending

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 2.85

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS26-053

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: Weak copper equivalent grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

- Negative factor: Hole was abandoned at shallow depth

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 3.5

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS26-054

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional copper equivalent grade from near surface

- Positive factor: Confirms mineralization in a twin hole

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

- Negative factor: Overlimit nickel analyses pending

Evidence · table

> 1.68

Context: 3.3

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS26-054

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional copper equivalent grade

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

- Negative factor: Overlimit nickel analyses pending

Evidence · table

> 2.18

Context: 1.3

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS26-054

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional copper equivalent grade

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

- Negative factor: Overlimit nickel analyses pending

Evidence · table

> 2.01

Context: 1.3

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS26-054

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional copper equivalent grade over a moderate width

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known

- Negative factor: Overlimit nickel analyses pending

Evidence · table

> 1.50

Context: 6.2

#### 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

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### VKS25-024

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Kraken Main Zone · nickel

#### 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 factor: 0.26 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.26

Context: VKS25-024

#### 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

### VKS25-024

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Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.04 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: VKS25-024

#### 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

### \_including\_

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

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

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: \_including\_

#### 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

### \_including\_

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Kraken Main Zone · nickel

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

Evidence · table

> 0.43

Context: \_including\_

#### 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

### \_including\_

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Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.06 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: \_including\_

#### 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

### \_Including\_

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Kraken Main Zone · copper

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

Evidence · table

> 0.3

Context: \_Including\_

#### 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

### \_Including\_

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Kraken Main Zone · nickel

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

Evidence · table

> 0.5

Context: \_Including\_

#### 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

### \_Including\_

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Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.07 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: \_Including\_

#### 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

### VKS26-052

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Kraken Main Zone · nickel

#### 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 factor: 0.13 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: VKS26-052

#### 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

### VKS26-052

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Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.03 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: VKS26-052

#### 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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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: 0.06 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.06

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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Kraken Main Zone · nickel

#### 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 factor: 0.06 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.06

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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Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.01

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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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: 0.09 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.09

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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Kraken Main Zone · nickel

#### 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 factor: 0.07 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.07

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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Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.02

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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Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 factor: 0.12 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.12

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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Kraken Main Zone · nickel

#### 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 factor: 0.16 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.16

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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Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.01

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

### VKS26-053

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Kraken Main Zone · nickel

#### 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 factor: 0.08 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: VKS26-053

#### 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

### VKS26-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-32)

Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

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

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: VKS26-053

#### 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-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-33)

Kraken Main Zone · nickel

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

Evidence · table

> 0.67

Context: VKS26-054

#### 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-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-34)

Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

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

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: VKS26-054

#### 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-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-35)

Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 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-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-36)

Kraken Main Zone · nickel

#### 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 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\_

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-37)

Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

#### 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 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\_

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-38)

Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 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\_

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-39)

Kraken Main Zone · nickel

#### 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 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\_

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-40)

Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

#### 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 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\_

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-41)

Kraken Main Zone · copper

#### 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 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\_

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-42)

Kraken Main Zone · nickel

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

Evidence · table

> 0.57

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-intersects-over-50-metres-of-mineralization-from-surface-at-kraken-main--71554a00-b3e1-4213-b1f0-c0a7b0af67cc#fact-drill-facts-43)

Kraken Main Zone · cobalt

#### 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 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

## 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.