VIZSLA COPPER INTERSECTS HIGH-GRADE SILVER AND GOLD MINERALIZATION AT THE PALMER PROJECT, SOUTHEAST ALASKA

Original announcement by cnw on

Company
Vizsla Copper Corp.
Ticker
VCU
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Southeast Alaska
Primary commodity
Silver
Secondary commodities
Gold, Zinc, Copper, Lead
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-10-01 13:58:38 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Vizsla Copper has reported high-grade silver, gold, and zinc intercepts from drill hole CMR26-213 at the AG deposit within the Palmer Project in Alaska. The results include an exceptional 6.1m interval grading 320.2 g/t silver and 2.48 g/t gold, supporting the project's VMS geological model.

Reasoning: The release reports high-grade silver and gold intercepts at the AG deposit, including a bonanza-grade silver interval, which supports the existing geological model and provides significant new data for the infill program.

Positive factors

  • exceptional silver grades
  • strong gold grades
  • infill drilling confirming high-grade zones
  • QA/QC disclosed

Negative factors

  • assays for two holes still pending

Facts used in scoring: 30

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The 6.1m interval at 320.2 g/t silver and 4.8 g/t gold is exceptionally high grade.

Evidence · text

“992 g/t silver and 4.8 g/t gold from 135.5 to 136.1 meters”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details sampling, analytical methods, and QA/QC protocols including blanks and standards.

Evidence · text

“The Company maintains a robust QA/QC program that includes the collection and analysis of duplicate samples and the insertion of blanks and standards”

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The AG deposit is stated as an Inferred Mineral Resource.

Evidence · text

“The AG deposit hosts an Inferred Mineral Resource”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (25)

CMR26-213Palmer · zincGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
1.6
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30.6 m
From
134.3 m
To
164.9 m
Intercept Depth
134.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.96
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard zinc grade for a VMS deposit.

Evidence · table

“1.60”

Context: 30.6

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · copperGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30.6 m
From
134.3 m
To
164.9 m
Intercept Depth
134.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.96
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace copper grade.

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 30.6

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · leadGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30.6 m
From
134.3 m
To
164.9 m
Intercept Depth
134.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.96
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace lead grade.

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: 30.6

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · silverGrade: 96.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
96.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30.6 m
From
134.3 m
To
164.9 m
Intercept Depth
134.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.96
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid silver grade for this deposit type.

Evidence · table

“96.6”

Context: 30.6

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · goldGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30.6 m
From
134.3 m
To
164.9 m
Intercept Depth
134.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.96
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade for a VMS deposit.

Evidence · table

“0.92”

Context: 30.6

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · silverGrade: 255.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
255.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.4 m
From
135.1 m
To
145.5 m
Intercept Depth
135.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.1-145.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
6.91
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade silver intercept.

Evidence · table

“255.3”

Context: 10.4

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

CMR26-213Palmer · zincGrade: 2.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
2.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.4 m
From
135.1 m
To
145.5 m
Intercept Depth
135.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.1-145.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
6.91
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong zinc grade.

Evidence · table

“2.49”

Context: 10.4

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

CMR26-213Palmer · silverGrade: 320.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
320.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.1 m
From
135.5 m
To
141.6 m
Intercept Depth
135.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.5-141.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
8.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional silver grade.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · table

“320.2”

Context: 6.1

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

CMR26-213Palmer · zincGrade: 2.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
2.63
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.1 m
From
135.5 m
To
141.6 m
Intercept Depth
135.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.5-141.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
8.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong zinc grade.

Evidence · table

“2.63”

Context: 6.1

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

CMR26-213Palmer · silverGrade: 992Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
992
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.6 m
From
135.5 m
To
136.1 m
Intercept Depth
135.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.5-136.1
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
20.07
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Extremely high silver grade.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · table

“992.0”

Context: 0.6

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · goldGrade: 4.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
4.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.6 m
From
135.5 m
To
136.1 m
Intercept Depth
135.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.5-136.1
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
20.07
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade for this deposit type.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · table

“4.77”

Context: 0.6

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · silverGrade: 12.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
12.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.6 m
From
229.2 m
To
233.8 m
Intercept Depth
229.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:229.2-233.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.43
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade silver intercept.

Evidence · table

“12.7”

Context: 4.6

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · zincGrade: 4.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
4.52
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.6 m
From
229.2 m
To
233.8 m
Intercept Depth
229.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:229.2-233.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.43
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong zinc grade.

Evidence · table

“4.52”

Context: 4.6

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.6 m
From
229.2 m
To
233.8 m
Intercept Depth
229.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:229.2-233.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.43
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low gold grade.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 4.6

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.4 m
From
135.1 m
To
145.5 m
Intercept Depth
135.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.1-145.5
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
6.91
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·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: Including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · leadGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
1.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.4 m
From
135.1 m
To
145.5 m
Intercept Depth
135.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.1-145.5
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
6.91
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.15 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 12.0 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.15”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · goldGrade: 2.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
2.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.4 m
From
135.1 m
To
145.5 m
Intercept Depth
135.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.1-145.5
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
6.91
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.39 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 24.9 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“2.39”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.1 m
From
135.5 m
To
141.6 m
Intercept Depth
135.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.5-141.6
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
8.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

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: Including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · leadGrade: 1.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
1.42
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.1 m
From
135.5 m
To
141.6 m
Intercept Depth
135.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.5-141.6
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
8.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.42 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 8.7 %·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

“1.42”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · goldGrade: 2.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
2.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.1 m
From
135.5 m
To
141.6 m
Intercept Depth
135.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.5-141.6
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
8.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.48 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 15.1 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“2.48”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.6 m
From
135.5 m
To
136.1 m
Intercept Depth
135.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.5-136.1
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
20.07
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.18 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.18 % 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

“0.18”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · zincGrade: 3.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
3.79
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.6 m
From
135.5 m
To
136.1 m
Intercept Depth
135.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.5-136.1
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
20.07
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.79 % zinc is weak against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 2.3 %·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

“3.79”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · leadGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
1.67
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.6 m
From
135.5 m
To
136.1 m
Intercept Depth
135.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:135.5-136.1
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
20.07
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.67 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 1.0 %·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

“1.67”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CMR26-213Palmer · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.6 m
From
229.2 m
To
233.8 m
Intercept Depth
229.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:229.2-233.8
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.43
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.13 % 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

“0.13”

Context: CMR26-213

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

CMR26-213Palmer · leadGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CMR26-213
Project
Palmer
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VCU

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.6 m
From
229.2 m
To
233.8 m
Intercept Depth
229.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CMR26-213:229.2-233.8
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.43
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 0.5 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.1 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: CMR26-213

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

Resource Estimates (5)

inferredcopperTonnes: 5350000Grade: 0.15Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:b1c48d5c565da1cd4990
Deposit or zone
AG Deposit
Material type
sulphide
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5350000
Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Resource baseline.

Evidence · text

“5.35 million tonnes grading 0.15% copper”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredzincTonnes: 5350000Grade: 3.88Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:b1c48d5c565da1cd4990
Deposit or zone
AG Deposit
Material type
sulphide
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5350000
Grade
3.88
Grade Unit
%

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Resource baseline.

Evidence · text

“3.88% zinc”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredleadTonnes: 5350000Grade: 0.8Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:b1c48d5c565da1cd4990
Deposit or zone
AG Deposit
Material type
sulphide
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5350000
Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
%

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Resource baseline.

Evidence · text

“0.80% lead”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredsilverTonnes: 5350000Grade: 110.6Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:b1c48d5c565da1cd4990
Deposit or zone
AG Deposit
Material type
sulphide
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5350000
Grade
110.6
Grade Unit
g/t

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Resource baseline.

Evidence · text

“110.6 g/t silver”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredgoldTonnes: 5350000Grade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Southeast Alaska
Ticker
VCU

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:b1c48d5c565da1cd4990
Deposit or zone
AG Deposit
Material type
sulphide
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5350000
Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
g/t

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Evidence · text

“0.41 g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

How Atlas produces this analysis

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