VIZSLA COPPER DRILLS 48.5 METERS OF 3.32% COPPER WITHIN 266.0 METERS OF 0.97% COPPER AT THE DEERHORN DEPOSIT, WOODJAM PROJECT, CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Vizsla Copper Corp.
- Ticker
- VCU.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Central British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-26 13:01:35 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Vizsla Copper announced initial drill results from its 2026 program at the Woodjam Project in central British Columbia. Hole DH26-136 at the Deerhorn deposit intersected 266.0 meters of 0.97% Cu, including a high-grade sub-interval of 48.5 meters of 3.32% Cu. These results represent the longest high-grade copper intersection to date at the project and highlight an emerging high-grade copper zone with significant follow-up potential.
Reasoning: Vizsla Copper announced exceptional high-grade copper drill results from its Woodjam Project, including the longest high-grade intersection to date, indicating significant exploration potential. The results are supported by robust QA/QC and transparent reporting.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grades for a porphyry deposit
- Longest high-grade copper intersection to date at the project
- Significant step-out potential with mineralization open in multiple directions
- Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure and certified lab usage
- Transparent metal equivalent calculations and compositing parameters
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is unknown
Facts used in scoring: 19
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (19)
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 129.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 129.9 m
- From
- 70.1 m
- To
- 200 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:70.1-200.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad, near-surface copper intercept is a moderate grade for a porphyry system, contributing to the overall resource potential and representing new information from the current drill program.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for a porphyry deposit
- Broad interval of mineralization
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 129.90
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 129.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 129.9 m
- From
- 70.1 m
- To
- 200 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:70.1-200.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This gold grade is a positive byproduct credit for the copper mineralization, adding to the overall economic potential of the broad interval.
Positive factors
- Gold as a valuable byproduct
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 129.90
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · silverGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 129.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 129.9 m
- From
- 70.1 m
- To
- 200 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:70.1-200.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver grade provides an additional byproduct credit, enhancing the overall value of the broad copper-gold interval.
Positive factors
- Silver as a valuable byproduct
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.94”
Context: 129.90
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · copperIntercept: 129.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Intercept
- 129.9 m
- From
- 70.1 m
- To
- 200 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:70.1-200.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.48
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper equivalent grade provides a comprehensive view of the economic potential of this broad interval, with transparent assumptions supporting its calculation.
Positive factors
- Combined value of copper, gold, and silver
- Assumptions for metal equivalent calculation are disclosed
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.48”
Context: 129.90
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 50 m
- From
- 150 m
- To
- 200 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:150.0-200.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong copper grade over a significant width within the broader interval enhances the overall economic potential and represents new information.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for a porphyry deposit
- Significant width for a sub-interval
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 50.00
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 50 m
- From
- 150 m
- To
- 200 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:150.0-200.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This gold grade provides a good byproduct credit within the strong copper sub-interval, contributing positively to the overall value.
Positive factors
- Gold as a valuable byproduct
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 50.00
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · silverGrade: 1.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 50 m
- From
- 150 m
- To
- 200 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:150.0-200.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver grade provides an additional byproduct credit, further enhancing the overall value of the copper-gold sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Silver as a valuable byproduct
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.43”
Context: 50.00
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · copperIntercept: 50 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Intercept
- 50 m
- From
- 150 m
- To
- 200 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:150.0-200.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.79
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper equivalent grade for this sub-interval reflects a strong combined value, with transparent assumptions supporting its calculation.
Positive factors
- Combined value of copper, gold, and silver
- Assumptions for metal equivalent calculation are disclosed
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.79”
Context: 50.00
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · copperGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 266 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.97
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 266 m
- From
- 306 m
- To
- 572 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:306.0-572.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptionally long and high-grade copper intercept is a significant discovery for the project, representing the longest high-grade intersection to date and indicating substantial mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for a porphyry deposit
- Very long intercept length
- New results from recent drilling
- Represents the longest high-grade copper intersection drilled to date at the project
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.97”
Context: 266.00
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 266 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 266 m
- From
- 306 m
- To
- 572 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:306.0-572.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This gold grade provides a positive byproduct credit over a very long interval, enhancing the overall economic potential of the copper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Gold as a valuable byproduct
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 266.00
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · silverGrade: 4.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 266 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 266 m
- From
- 306 m
- To
- 572 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:306.0-572.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver grade provides a good byproduct credit over a very long interval, further enhancing the overall value of the copper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver as a valuable byproduct
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“4.29”
Context: 266.00
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · copperIntercept: 266 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Intercept
- 266 m
- From
- 306 m
- To
- 572 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:306.0-572.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.05
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The exceptional copper equivalent grade over a very long interval highlights the significant economic potential of this new discovery, with transparent assumptions supporting its calculation.
Positive factors
- Exceptional combined value of copper, gold, and silver
- Very long intercept length
- Assumptions for metal equivalent calculation are disclosed
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.05”
Context: 266.00
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · copperGrade: 2.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 107.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 107.7 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 428.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-428.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptionally high-grade copper intercept over a significant length is a key highlight, demonstrating strong mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for a porphyry deposit
- Very long intercept length
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“2.01”
Context: 107.70
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 107.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 107.7 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 428.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-428.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This gold grade provides a positive byproduct credit over a significant length, enhancing the overall economic potential of the high-grade copper interval.
Positive factors
- Gold as a valuable byproduct
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 107.70
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · silverGrade: 8.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 107.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 107.7 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 428.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-428.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver grade provides a good byproduct credit over a significant length, further enhancing the overall value of the high-grade copper interval.
Positive factors
- Silver as a valuable byproduct
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“8.61”
Context: 107.70
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · copperIntercept: 107.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Intercept
- 107.7 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 428.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-428.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.19
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The exceptional copper equivalent grade over a very long interval highlights the significant economic potential of this high-grade zone, with transparent assumptions supporting its calculation.
Positive factors
- Exceptional combined value of copper, gold, and silver
- Very long intercept length
- Assumptions for metal equivalent calculation are disclosed
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“2.19”
Context: 107.70
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · copperGrade: 3.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 48.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 48.5 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 369 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-369.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptional copper grade over a significant width is a bonanza intercept for a porphyry system, representing a key part of the project's highest-grade intersection to date.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for a porphyry deposit
- Significant intercept length
- New results from recent drilling
- Contributes to the longest high-grade copper intersection drilled to date
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“3.32”
Context: 48.50
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 48.5 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 369 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-369.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This gold grade provides a positive byproduct credit within the exceptional copper interval, further enhancing its economic potential.
Positive factors
- Gold as a valuable byproduct
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 48.50
DH26-136Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project · silverGrade: 16.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Deerhorn deposit, Woodjam Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 48.5 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 369 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-369.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 611471
- Northing
- 5792214
- CRS
- UTM NAD83 Z 09
- Elevation
- 937 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- duplicates, standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver grade provides a good byproduct credit within the exceptional copper interval, further enhancing its overall value.
Positive factors
- Silver as a valuable byproduct
- New results from recent drilling
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“16.59”
Context: 48.50
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