# Viridian Reports Continuation of Massive Sulphides at Kraken Main; First Assays Pending Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-reports-continuation-of-massive-sulphides-at-kraken-main-first-assays-p--b08c7feb-f68b-4deb-ba6d-66d371c728fa Original source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/06/3340637/0/en/viridian-reports-continuation-of-massive-sulphides-at-kraken-main-first-assays-pending.html Publisher: globenewswire Original announcement: 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Viridian Metals Inc. - Ticker: VRDN - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Labrador - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Nickel, Cobalt - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-08-20 18:45:46 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Viridian Metals reports visual evidence of massive to semi-massive sulphides in the extension of drill hole VKS25-024 at the Kraken project in Labrador. While laboratory assays are still pending, the observed sulphide continuity supports the scale of the magmatic sulphide system. Reasoning: The company reports visual continuation of massive sulphides in a drill hole extension, which is encouraging for the Kraken project, though actual assay grades are not yet available for the new interval. - Positive factor: visual observation of massive sulphides - Positive factor: extension of previously mineralized hole - Positive factor: continuity of sulphide mineralization - Negative factor: assays are still pending - Negative factor: visual observations are qualitative Facts used in scoring: 3 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release mentions analytical work being completed by Activation Laboratories and a Qualified Person \(Tyrell Sutherland\) has reviewed the disclosure. Evidence · text > Qualified Person Tyrell Sutherland, P.Geo \(Ontario\)... has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The company is drilling an extension of hole VKS25-024 to test mineralization beyond the previous termination point. Evidence · text > The extension of hole VKS25-024 was one of the highest priorities of the 2026 program ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (3) ### VKS25-024 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-reports-continuation-of-massive-sulphides-at-kraken-main-first-assays-p--b08c7feb-f68b-4deb-ba6d-66d371c728fa#fact-drill-facts-0) Kraken · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: VKS25-024 - Project: Kraken - Commodity: copper - Ticker: VRDN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.21 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 24.05 m - From: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical intercept restated from February 2025 release. Evidence · text > extension of hole VKS25-024, which previously returned 24.05 metres grading 0.77% CuEq¹ \(0.21% Cu, 0.30% Ni, 0.04% Co\) from 1 metre ### VKS25-024 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-reports-continuation-of-massive-sulphides-at-kraken-main-first-assays-p--b08c7feb-f68b-4deb-ba6d-66d371c728fa#fact-drill-facts-1) Kraken · nickel Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: VKS25-024 - Project: Kraken - Commodity: nickel - Ticker: VRDN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 24.05 m - From: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical intercept restated from February 2025 release. Evidence · text > 0.30% Ni ### VKS25-024 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viridian-reports-continuation-of-massive-sulphides-at-kraken-main-first-assays-p--b08c7feb-f68b-4deb-ba6d-66d371c728fa#fact-drill-facts-2) Kraken · cobalt Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: VKS25-024 - Project: Kraken - Commodity: cobalt - Ticker: VRDN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.04 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 24.05 m - From: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical intercept restated from February 2025 release. Evidence · text > 0.04% Co ## 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.