VIZSLA COPPER INTERSECTS HIGH-GRADE SILVER AND GOLD MINERALIZATION AT THE PALMER PROJECT, SOUTHEAST ALASKA
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Vizsla Copper Corp.
- Ticker
- VCU.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Southeast Alaska
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Zinc, Copper, Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-01 14:06:28 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Vizsla Copper announced high-grade silver and gold drill results from its 2026 infill drill program at the AG deposit within the Palmer VMS Project in Southeast Alaska. Drill hole CMR26-213 intersected 6.1 meters grading 320.2 g/t silver and 2.48 g/t gold, including a bonanza intercept of 0.6 meters at 992.0 g/t silver and 4.77 g/t gold. These results, which also included significant zinc mineralization, are among the highest-grade precious metal intersections reported at the project to date, with additional assays pending from two other holes.
Reasoning: Vizsla Copper reported exceptional high-grade silver and gold intercepts, including bonanza grades, from infill drilling at the AG deposit within the Palmer Project. These results significantly exceed previous best grades for silver and gold at the project, enhancing the understanding of precious metal distribution and continuity within the VMS deposit. Detailed QA/QC and metal equivalent assumptions were disclosed, supporting the confidence in the results.
Positive factors
- Exceptional silver grades, including bonanza intercepts, significantly exceeding prior results for the project.
- High-grade gold intercepts, also significantly exceeding prior project results.
- Significant intercept lengths for the high-grade mineralization.
- Infill drilling at the AG deposit improves understanding of precious metal distribution.
- Comprehensive QA/QC protocols disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off.
- Metal equivalent assumptions are fully disclosed.
Negative factors
- Reported intervals are downhole lengths, with true widths not stated for the main intercepts.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 25
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 992.0 g/t silver over 0.6 meters is well above the exceptional threshold of 500 g/t for silver.
Evidence · table
“992.0”
Context: 0.6
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 document explicitly states that 'Reported intervals are downhole drill lengths. True widths are not known unless otherwise stated.'
Evidence · text
“Reported intervals are downhole drill lengths. True widths are not known unless otherwise stated.”
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 comprehensive QA/QC protocols, including the use of ALS Laboratory, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, and the collection and analysis of duplicate samples, blanks, and standards.
Evidence · text
“Vizsla Copper follows Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols at Palmer covering the planning and placing of drill holes in the field; drilling and retrieving drill core; drill hole surveying; core transport to the Palmer camp; core logging, sampling and bagging of core for analysis; transport of core samples from site to ALS Laboratory in North Vancouver, BC for sample preparation and analysis; and recording and final statistical vetting of results.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The drill program is described as an 'infill drill program at the AG deposit' aimed at linking high-grade portions of the deposit.
Evidence · text
“The 2026 infill drill program at the AG deposit consisted of three drill holes, all of which are now complete”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. 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 detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 30.6 m
- From
- 134.3 m
- To
- 164.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.53
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 30.6-meter intercept with 1.60% zinc, while not exceptionally high-grade for VMS, contributes to the overall mineralization and is part of a broader high-grade precious metal zone.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade is below strong for VMS zinc.
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · copperGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 30.6 m
- From
- 134.3 m
- To
- 164.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.53
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.05% over 30.6 meters is very low and not material on its own, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is very low for VMS deposit type.
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · leadGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 30.6 m
- From
- 134.3 m
- To
- 164.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.53
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lead grade of 0.47% over 30.6 meters is low for a VMS deposit but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below weak for VMS deposit type.
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · silverGrade: 96.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
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
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.53
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 30.6-meter intercept with 96.6 g/t silver is a strong result, contributing significantly to the overall value of the polymetallic zone and indicating good silver mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver grade is moderate for VMS deposit type.
- Significant intercept length.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · goldGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
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
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.53
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 30.6-meter intercept with 0.92 g/t gold is a good result, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept and indicating gold mineralization.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is moderate for VMS deposit type.
- Significant intercept length.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · zincGrade: 2.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.4 m
- From
- 135.1 m
- To
- 145.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.1-145.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 15.23
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 10.4-meter intercept with 2.49% zinc is a good result, especially when combined with high silver and gold grades, contributing to a high ZnEq value.
Positive factors
- Zinc grade is weak but contributes to high overall ZnEq.
- Significant intercept length.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.4 m
- From
- 135.1 m
- To
- 145.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.1-145.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 15.23
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.06% over 10.4 meters is very low and not material on its own, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is very low for VMS deposit type.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · leadGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.4 m
- From
- 135.1 m
- To
- 145.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.1-145.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 15.23
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lead grade of 1.15% over 10.4 meters is low for a VMS deposit but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below weak for VMS deposit type.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.15”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · silverGrade: 255.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 255.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.4 m
- From
- 135.1 m
- To
- 145.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.1-145.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 15.23
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 10.4-meter intercept with 255.3 g/t silver is a very strong result, significantly higher than previous project averages and contributing to a high ZnEq value.
Positive factors
- Silver grade is strong for VMS deposit type, significantly exceeding prior project results.
- Significant intercept length.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · goldGrade: 2.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.4 m
- From
- 135.1 m
- To
- 145.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.1-145.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 15.23
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 10.4-meter intercept with 2.39 g/t gold is a strong result, significantly higher than previous project averages and contributing to a high ZnEq value.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is strong for VMS deposit type, significantly exceeding prior project results.
- Significant intercept length.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“2.39”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · zincGrade: 2.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 135.5 m
- To
- 141.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.5-141.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 17.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 6.1-meter intercept with 2.63% zinc is a good result, especially when combined with very high silver and gold grades, contributing to a high ZnEq value.
Positive factors
- Zinc grade is weak but contributes to high overall ZnEq.
- Good intercept length.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 135.5 m
- To
- 141.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.5-141.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 17.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.06% over 6.1 meters is very low and not material on its own, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is very low for VMS deposit type.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.06”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · leadGrade: 1.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.42
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 135.5 m
- To
- 141.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.5-141.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 17.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lead grade of 1.42% over 6.1 meters is low for a VMS deposit but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below weak for VMS deposit type.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.42”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · silverGrade: 320.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 320.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 135.5 m
- To
- 141.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.5-141.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 17.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 6.1-meter intercept with 320.2 g/t silver is an exceptional result, significantly higher than previous project averages and contributing to a very high ZnEq value.
Positive factors
- Silver grade is strong for VMS deposit type, significantly exceeding prior project results.
- Good intercept length.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · goldGrade: 2.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 135.5 m
- To
- 141.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.5-141.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 17.69
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 6.1-meter intercept with 2.48 g/t gold is a strong result, significantly higher than previous project averages and contributing to a very high ZnEq value.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is strong for VMS deposit type, significantly exceeding prior project results.
- Good intercept length.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“2.48”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · zincGrade: 3.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.79
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 135.5 m
- To
- 136.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.5-136.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 44.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 0.6-meter intercept with 3.79% zinc is a good result, especially as part of a bonanza silver and gold zone, contributing to an exceptional ZnEq value.
Positive factors
- Zinc grade is weak but contributes to an exceptional overall ZnEq.
- Part of a bonanza precious metal intercept.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“3.79”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 135.5 m
- To
- 136.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.5-136.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 44.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.18% over 0.6 meters is very low and not material on its own, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is very low for VMS deposit type.
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.18”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · leadGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.67
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 135.5 m
- To
- 136.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.5-136.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 44.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lead grade of 1.67% over 0.6 meters is low for a VMS deposit but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below weak for VMS deposit type.
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.67”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · silverGrade: 992Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 992
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 135.5 m
- To
- 136.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.5-136.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 44.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 0.6-meter intercept with 992.0 g/t silver is an exceptional bonanza grade, representing one of the highest silver intersections at Palmer to date and contributing to a very high ZnEq value.
Positive factors
- Exceptional bonanza silver grade, significantly exceeding prior project results.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · goldGrade: 4.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 135.5 m
- To
- 136.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:135.5-136.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 44.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 0.6-meter intercept with 4.77 g/t gold is a strong result, representing some of the highest gold grades encountered at Palmer and contributing to an exceptional ZnEq value.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade, significantly exceeding prior project results.
- Part of a bonanza precious metal intercept.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · zincGrade: 4.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 229.2 m
- To
- 233.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:229.2-233.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.36
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 4.6-meter intercept with 4.52% zinc is a good result, indicating additional zinc-rich mineralization further downhole.
Positive factors
- Zinc grade is weak but contributes to overall ZnEq.
- Good intercept length.
- Infill drilling improves understanding of mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 229.2 m
- To
- 233.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:229.2-233.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.36
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.13% over 4.6 meters is very low and not material on its own, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Copper grade is very low for VMS deposit type.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.13”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · leadGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 229.2 m
- To
- 233.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:229.2-233.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.36
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The lead grade of 0.10% over 4.6 meters is very low for a VMS deposit but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is very low for VMS deposit type.
- True width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.10”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · silverGrade: 12.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 229.2 m
- To
- 233.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:229.2-233.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.36
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 4.6-meter intercept with 12.7 g/t silver is a low-grade result for a VMS deposit but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Silver grade is below weak for VMS deposit type.
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
CMR26-213Palmer · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
- Ticker
- VCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 229.2 m
- To
- 233.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:229.2-233.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 419794
- Northing
- 6582027
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 8N
- Elevation
- 1239 m
- Azimuth
- 195 °
- Dip
- 25 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry Analytical Lab
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.36
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.07 g/t over 4.6 meters is very low and not material on its own, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Negative factors
- Gold grade is very low for VMS deposit type.
- True width not stated.
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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