Viridian Intersects Sulphides Throughout 3 km of Step-Out Drilling at Kraken Main
Original announcement by globenewswire on
- Company
- Viridian Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- VRDN
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Labrador
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Nickel, Cobalt
- Document categories
- Drill results, Agreement transaction, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-02 18:34:50 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Viridian Metals announced additional assay results from its 2026 drill program at the Kraken Main Zone in Labrador, highlighting a 3 km step-out drilling campaign that intersected visually identified sulphides. While many results are pending assays, some new intercepts show moderate-to-strong copper, nickel, and cobalt grades, extending the known mineralization. The company also reported an agreement with Oak Hill Financial for investor relations and achieved DTC eligibility for its shares.
Reasoning: Viridian Metals reported mixed drill results from its Kraken Main Zone, with significant step-out drilling extending the sulphide system over 3 km, but many of these results are visual only. While some new assays show moderate-to-strong polymetallic grades, other intercepts are low-grade, and true widths remain unknown. The company also announced a capital markets advisory agreement and DTC eligibility.
Positive factors
- Step-out drilling extended the sulphide system over 3 km, indicating significant scale potential.
- Some intercepts returned moderate to strong polymetallic grades, particularly in VKS26-054.
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are disclosed, and the technical disclosure is signed off by a Qualified Person.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are transparently disclosed, allowing for better evaluation.
Negative factors
- Many of the step-out drilling results are based on visual observations only, awaiting laboratory assays.
- True widths of reported mineralized intervals are not yet known, which may overstate actual thickness.
- Several reported intercepts show low grades for individual metals and copper equivalent, below typical economic thresholds.
- The extension of VKS25-025, while adding length, returned low-grade mineralization.
Facts used in scoring: 63
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling tested approximately 3 kilometres south along Kraken Main, extending the known mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Drilling tested approximately 3 kilometres south along Kraken Main”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states that standard reference materials and blanks were inserted, and Activation Labs is independent and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited.
Evidence · text
“Standard reference materials and blanks were inserted by Viridian personnel at regular intervals into the sample stream. ... 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, a Qualified Person, reviewed 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.”
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 reported intervals represent downhole lengths, and true thicknesses are not yet known.
Evidence · text
“Reported intervals represent downhole lengths; true thicknesses are not yet known.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: Intercepts are calculated using a 0.1% CuEq cut-off grade with no more than 1.5 m of internal dilution.
Evidence · text
“Intercepts are calculated using a 0.1% CuEq¹ cut-off grade corresponding to approximately $10USD NSR with no more than 1.5 m of internal dilution.”
Visual Results Onlynegative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: All eight successfully drilled holes intersected visually identified sulphides, with laboratory assays required to determine metal grades.
Evidence · text
“All eight successfully drilled holes along this trend intersected visually identified sulphides, including the same patchy net-textured and semi-massive sulphide styles encountered in the established Main Zone. Laboratory assays are required to determine metal grades.”
Low Gradenegative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: Several intercepts, such as 2.3m at 0.07% Cu, 0.13% Ni, 0.03% Co (0.46% CuEq) in VKS26-052, are below the weak thresholds for open-pit copper, nickel, and cobalt deposits.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 2.3
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 1.3m at 0.65% Cu, 0.81% Ni, 0.11% Co (2.18% CuEq) in VKS26-054 shows exceptional CuEq grade for porphyry deposits.
Evidence · table
“2.18”
Context: 1.3
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 1.3m at 0.44% Cu, 0.83% Ni, 0.11% Co (2.01% CuEq) in VKS26-054 shows exceptional CuEq grade for porphyry deposits.
Evidence · table
“2.01”
Context: 1.3
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 63. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (63)
VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-024
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 50.15 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 51.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 51.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-024:1-51.15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446089
- Northing
- 6020685
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 112 °
- Dip
- 68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 50.15m intercept at 0.19% CuEq is a broad zone but the copper grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit deposits, and true width is unknown. This is a historical result from a 2025 hole.
Negative factors
- Copper grade of 0.19% is below the weak threshold for open-pit copper deposits (0.25%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.19”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-024
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 50.15 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 51.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 51.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-024:1-51.15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446089
- Northing
- 6020685
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 112 °
- Dip
- 68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 50.15m intercept at 0.26% Ni is a broad zone but the nickel grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit deposits, and true width is unknown. This is a historical result from a 2025 hole.
Negative factors
- Nickel grade of 0.26% is below the weak threshold for open-pit nickel deposits (0.3%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.26”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-024
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 50.15 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 51.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 51.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-024:1-51.15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446089
- Northing
- 6020685
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 112 °
- Dip
- 68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 50.15m intercept at 0.04% Co is a broad zone but the cobalt grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit deposits, and true width is unknown. This is a historical result from a 2025 hole.
Negative factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.04% is below the weak threshold for open-pit cobalt deposits (0.08%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.04”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-024
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 18.8 m
- From
- 12.2 m
- To
- 31 m
- Hole Depth
- 51.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-024:12.2-31
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446089
- Northing
- 6020685
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 112 °
- Dip
- 68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An 18.8m intercept at 0.33% CuEq is a moderate grade for open-pit copper deposits, but true width is unknown. This is a historical result from a 2025 hole.
Positive factors
- Copper grade of 0.33% is moderate for open-pit copper deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.33”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-024
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 18.8 m
- From
- 12.2 m
- To
- 31 m
- Hole Depth
- 51.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-024:12.2-31
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446089
- Northing
- 6020685
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 112 °
- Dip
- 68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An 18.8m intercept at 0.43% Ni is a moderate grade for open-pit nickel deposits, but true width is unknown. This is a historical result from a 2025 hole.
Positive factors
- Nickel grade of 0.43% is moderate for open-pit nickel deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.43”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-024
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 18.8 m
- From
- 12.2 m
- To
- 31 m
- Hole Depth
- 51.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-024:12.2-31
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446089
- Northing
- 6020685
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 112 °
- Dip
- 68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An 18.8m intercept at 0.06% Co is a broad zone but the cobalt grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit deposits, and true width is unknown. This is a historical result from a 2025 hole.
Negative factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.06% is below the weak threshold for open-pit cobalt deposits (0.08%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-024
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11.6 m
- From
- 19.4 m
- To
- 31 m
- Hole Depth
- 51.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-024:19.4-31
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446089
- Northing
- 6020685
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 112 °
- Dip
- 68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An 11.6m intercept at 0.3% Cu is a moderate grade for open-pit copper deposits, but true width is unknown. This is a historical result from a 2025 hole.
Positive factors
- Copper grade of 0.3% is moderate for open-pit copper deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.3”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-024
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11.6 m
- From
- 19.4 m
- To
- 31 m
- Hole Depth
- 51.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-024:19.4-31
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446089
- Northing
- 6020685
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 112 °
- Dip
- 68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An 11.6m intercept at 0.5% Ni is a moderate grade for open-pit nickel deposits, but true width is unknown. This is a historical result from a 2025 hole.
Positive factors
- Nickel grade of 0.5% is moderate for open-pit nickel deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.5”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS25-024Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-024
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11.6 m
- From
- 19.4 m
- To
- 31 m
- Hole Depth
- 51.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-024:19.4-31
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446089
- Northing
- 6020685
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 112 °
- Dip
- 68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An 11.6m intercept at 0.07% Co is a broad zone but the cobalt grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit deposits, and true width is unknown. This is a historical result from a 2025 hole.
Negative factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.07% is below the weak threshold for open-pit cobalt deposits (0.08%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:0.7-3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2.3m intercept at 0.07% Cu is very low grade for open-pit copper deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Copper grade of 0.07% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit copper deposits (0.25%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
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
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:0.7-3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2.3m intercept at 0.13% Ni is very low grade for open-pit nickel deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Nickel grade of 0.13% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit nickel deposits (0.3%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.13”
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
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:0.7-3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2.3m intercept at 0.03% Co is very low grade for open-pit cobalt deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.03% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit cobalt deposits (0.08%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.03”
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
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:7.5-15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 7.5m intercept at 0.06% Cu is very low grade for open-pit copper deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Copper grade of 0.06% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit copper deposits (0.25%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
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
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:7.5-15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 7.5m intercept at 0.06% Ni is very low grade for open-pit nickel deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Nickel grade of 0.06% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit nickel deposits (0.3%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
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
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:7.5-15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 7.5m intercept at 0.01% Co is very low grade for open-pit cobalt deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.01% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit cobalt deposits (0.08%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.01”
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
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.09
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:23-24.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1.7m intercept at 0.09% Cu is very low grade for open-pit copper deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Copper grade of 0.09% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit copper deposits (0.25%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.09”
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
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:23-24.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1.7m intercept at 0.07% Ni is very low grade for open-pit nickel deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Nickel grade of 0.07% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit nickel deposits (0.3%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
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
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:23-24.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1.7m intercept at 0.02% Co is very low grade for open-pit cobalt deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.02% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit cobalt deposits (0.08%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.02”
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
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:26.3-29.15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2.85m intercept at 0.12% Cu is very low grade for open-pit copper deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Copper grade of 0.12% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit copper deposits (0.25%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.12”
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
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:26.3-29.15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2.85m intercept at 0.16% Ni is very low grade for open-pit nickel deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Nickel grade of 0.16% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit nickel deposits (0.3%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.16”
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
VKS26-052Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-052
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-052:26.3-29.15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446027
- Northing
- 6020269
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2.85m intercept at 0.01% Co is very low grade for open-pit cobalt deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.01% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit cobalt deposits (0.08%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.01”
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
VKS26-053Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-053
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-053:1.5-5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446019
- Northing
- 6020362
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 100 °
- Dip
- 77 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3.5m intercept at 0.05% Cu is very low grade for open-pit copper deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Copper grade of 0.05% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit copper deposits (0.25%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.05”
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
VKS26-053Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-053
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-053:1.5-5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446019
- Northing
- 6020362
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 100 °
- Dip
- 77 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3.5m intercept at 0.08% Ni is very low grade for open-pit nickel deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Nickel grade of 0.08% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit nickel deposits (0.3%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.08”
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
VKS26-053Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-053
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-053:1.5-5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446019
- Northing
- 6020362
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 100 °
- Dip
- 77 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3.5m intercept at 0.02% Co is very low grade for open-pit cobalt deposits, and true width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.02% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit cobalt deposits (0.08%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.02”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:0.7-4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3.3m intercept at 0.36% Cu and 1.68% CuEq is strong for open-pit copper deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Copper grade of 0.36% is strong for open-pit copper deposits.
- CuEq grade of 1.68% is exceptional for porphyry deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.36”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.67
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:0.7-4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3.3m intercept at 0.67% Ni is moderate for open-pit nickel deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Nickel grade of 0.67% is moderate for open-pit nickel deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.67”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:0.7-4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3.3m intercept at 0.11% Co is moderate for open-pit cobalt deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.11% is moderate for open-pit cobalt deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.11”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:11.7-13
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1.3m intercept at 0.65% Cu and 2.18% CuEq is strong to exceptional for open-pit copper deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Copper grade of 0.65% is strong for open-pit copper deposits.
- CuEq grade of 2.18% is exceptional for porphyry deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.65”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:11.7-13
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1.3m intercept at 0.81% Ni is moderate for open-pit nickel deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Nickel grade of 0.81% is moderate for open-pit nickel deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.81”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:11.7-13
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1.3m intercept at 0.11% Co is moderate for open-pit cobalt deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.11% is moderate for open-pit cobalt deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.11”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.44
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:17.45-18.75
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1.3m intercept at 0.44% Cu and 2.01% CuEq is strong to exceptional for open-pit copper deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Copper grade of 0.44% is strong for open-pit copper deposits.
- CuEq grade of 2.01% is exceptional for porphyry deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.44”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:17.45-18.75
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1.3m intercept at 0.83% Ni is moderate for open-pit nickel deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Nickel grade of 0.83% is moderate for open-pit nickel deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.83”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:17.45-18.75
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 1.3m intercept at 0.11% Co is moderate for open-pit cobalt deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.11% is moderate for open-pit cobalt deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.11”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:20.7-26.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 6.2m intercept at 0.38% Cu and 1.5% CuEq is strong to exceptional for open-pit copper deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Copper grade of 0.38% is strong for open-pit copper deposits.
- CuEq grade of 1.5% is exceptional for porphyry deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.57
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:20.7-26.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 6.2m intercept at 0.57% Ni is moderate for open-pit nickel deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Nickel grade of 0.57% is moderate for open-pit nickel deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.57”
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
VKS26-054Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-054
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- 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
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-054:20.7-26.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446139
- Northing
- 6020412
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 102 °
- Dip
- 78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 6.2m intercept at 0.08% Co is weak for open-pit cobalt deposits, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.08% is weak for open-pit cobalt deposits.
Negative factors
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.08”
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
VKS25-025Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.05 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-025
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.05 m
- From
- 21 m
- To
- 44.05 m
- Hole Depth
- 44.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 21 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-025:21-44.05
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446039
- Northing
- 6020656
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 105 °
- Dip
- 70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.24
- 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
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 23.05m intercept at 0.07% Cu is very low grade for open-pit copper deposits, and true width is unknown. This is an extension of a previously reported historical hole.
Negative factors
- Copper grade of 0.07% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit copper deposits (0.25%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 23.05
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS25-025Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.05 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-025
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.05 m
- From
- 21 m
- To
- 44.05 m
- Hole Depth
- 44.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 21 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-025:21-44.05
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446039
- Northing
- 6020656
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 105 °
- Dip
- 70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.24
- 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
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 23.05m intercept at 0.09% Ni is very low grade for open-pit nickel deposits, and true width is unknown. This is an extension of a previously reported historical hole.
Negative factors
- Nickel grade of 0.09% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit nickel deposits (0.3%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.09”
Context: 23.05
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS25-025Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.05 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-025
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.05 m
- From
- 21 m
- To
- 44.05 m
- Hole Depth
- 44.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 21 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-025:21-44.05
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446039
- Northing
- 6020656
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 105 °
- Dip
- 70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.24
- 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
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 23.05m intercept at 0.01% Co is very low grade for open-pit cobalt deposits, and true width is unknown. This is an extension of a previously reported historical hole.
Negative factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.01% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit cobalt deposits (0.08%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 23.05
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
VKS26-055Kraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-055
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 4 m
- Hole Depth
- 48.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-055:1-4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446017
- Northing
- 6020363
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.2
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3.0m intercept at 0.07% Cu is very low grade for open-pit copper deposits, and true width is unknown. This hole did not reach its intended target depth.
Negative factors
- Copper grade of 0.07% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit copper deposits (0.25%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 3.0
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
VKS26-055Kraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-055
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 4 m
- Hole Depth
- 48.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-055:1-4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446017
- Northing
- 6020363
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.2
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3.0m intercept at 0.07% Ni is very low grade for open-pit nickel deposits, and true width is unknown. This hole did not reach its intended target depth.
Negative factors
- Nickel grade of 0.07% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit nickel deposits (0.3%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 3.0
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
VKS26-055Kraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS26-055
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 4 m
- Hole Depth
- 48.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS26-055:1-4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 446017
- Northing
- 6020363
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- 80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.2
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3.0m intercept at 0.01% Co is very low grade for open-pit cobalt deposits, and true width is unknown. This hole did not reach its intended target depth.
Negative factors
- Cobalt grade of 0.01% is well below the weak threshold for open-pit cobalt deposits (0.08%).
- True thickness of the reported interval is not yet known, potentially overstating actual width.
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 3.0
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
andKraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
andKraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
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 Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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
VKS25-055 partialKraken Main Zone · copperGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-055 partial
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-055 partial:1-4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.07 % 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
“0.07”
Context: VKS25-055 partial
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
VKS25-055 partialKraken Main Zone · nickelGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-055 partial
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-055 partial:1-4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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: VKS25-055 partial
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
VKS25-055 partialKraken Main Zone · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- VKS25-055 partial
- Project
- Kraken Main Zone
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- labrador
- Reported Region
- labrador
- Ticker
- VRDN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- VKS25-055 partial:1-4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd.
- 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
- 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
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: VKS25-055 partial
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.