Vizsla drills high-grade at Palmer core
Original announcement by miningnewsnorth on
- Company
- Vizsla Copper Corp.
- Ticker
- Unavailable
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Southeast Alaska
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Zinc, Silver, Gold, Lead, Barite
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 15:45:48 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Vizsla Copper Corp. reported high-grade copper-zinc-silver-gold intercepts from its inaugural drill program at the Palmer volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) project in Southeast Alaska. Highlights include 49.2 meters averaging 3.05% copper and 4.85% zinc, and 40.4 meters averaging 2.14% copper and 2.43% zinc. These results confirm and expand the high-grade core of the South Wall Zone 1, with the company expanding its 2026 drill program to 12,500 meters to continue exploration and resource expansion.
Reasoning: Vizsla Copper's inaugural drill program at Palmer delivered broad, high-grade copper-zinc-silver-gold intercepts, confirming and expanding the South Wall Zone 1 of the VMS deposit, with further exploration ongoing at new targets.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper and zinc intercepts
- Broad intercept widths
- Confirmation and expansion of known mineralization in South Wall Zone 1
- VMS deposit type with polymetallic mineralization
- Ongoing exploration at new targets (HG Prospect, Palmer Extension)
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure for drill results
- True width not stated for drill intercepts
- No cut-off grade disclosed for drill intercepts
- Historical resource estimate lacks reporting standards and effective date
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 43
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole CMR26-199 returned 49.2 meters averaging 3.05% copper, which is an exceptional grade for a VMS deposit, and a sub-interval of 27 meters at 5.46% copper, further highlighting bonanza grades.
Evidence · text
“49.2 meters averaging 3.05% copper, 4.85% zinc, 21.88 g/t silver, and 0.33 g/t gold in hole CMR26-199, including 27 meters of 5.46% copper, 8.55% zinc, 39.12 g/t silver, and 0.58 g/t gold.”
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 drill intercepts are reported as downhole lengths (e.g., 49.2 meters) without any mention of true width or drill orientation, meaning the true thickness may be less than stated.
Evidence · text
“49.2 meters averaging 3.05% copper, 4.85% zinc, 21.88 g/t silver, and 0.33 g/t gold in hole CMR26-199”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: The release does not disclose any QA/QC procedures, such as certified labs, QP/CP sign-off, or methods like blanks, standards, and duplicates, making the assay protocols unverifiable.
Evidence · text
“Vizsla drills high-grade at Palmer core - North of 60 Mining News Directory Photos Store About Contact Advertise Free Trial Subscribe Sign In The mining newspaper for Alaska and Canada's North Home News All Alaska Mergers & Acquisitions North of 60 Northern BC Yukon Critical Conversations Northern Neighbors All Northern BC Nunavut Yukon News Nuggets All Alaska Mining History Op-Ed Events Directory Photos Store About Contact Advertise Free Trial Subscribe Sign In More... Vizsla drills high-grade at Palmer core North of 60 Mining News - September 3, 2026 Shane Lasley , Mining News | Last updated Sep 05, 2026 7:42am 0 Share Vizsla Copper Corp. Vizsla Copper is carrying out 12,500 meters of resource confirmation, expansion, and exploration drilling at Palmer this year. Cuts 49.2 meters of 3.05% copper and 4.85% zinc at Southeast Alaska VMS project. Vizsla Copper Corp. Sept. 3 reported that the first assays from its inaugural drill program at Palmer have returned broad intercepts of high-grade copper-zinc-silver-gold mineralization within the main deposit at the Southeast Alaska project.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The document highlights '2023 drilling' results and a resource estimate from 'late last year's acquisition' alongside new 2026 results, indicating a re-release of older data.
Evidence · text
“Highlights from 2023 drilling into this high-grade zone include: • 33.2 meters averaging 5.48% copper, 7.22% zinc, 36.8 g/t silver, and 0.64 g/t gold in hole CMR23-169.”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The historical resource estimate includes 12 million metric tons in the Inferred category, which is a speculative category with limited geological confidence.
Evidence · text
“In addition, the project hosts 12 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.57% (151.5 million lb) copper, 3.92% (1.04 billion lb) zinc, 0.47% (124.2 million lb) lead, 66.3 g/t (25.6 million oz) silver, 0.33 g/t (128,100 oz) gold, and 25.5% (3.05 million metric tons) barite.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 43. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (31)
CMR26-199Palmer · copperGrade: 3.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 49.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-199
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 49.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is an exceptional copper intercept over a broad width from the first assays of the new drill program, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for VMS deposit type
- Broad intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“49.2 meters averaging 3.05% copper, 4.85% zinc, 21.88 g/t silver, and 0.33 g/t gold in hole CMR26-199”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-199Palmer · zincGrade: 4.85Grade Unit: %Intercept: 49.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-199
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.85
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 49.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a moderate zinc intercept over a broad width, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Moderate zinc grade for VMS deposit type
- Broad intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“49.2 meters averaging 3.05% copper, 4.85% zinc, 21.88 g/t silver, and 0.33 g/t gold in hole CMR26-199”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-199Palmer · silverGrade: 21.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 49.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-199
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.88
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 49.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept includes a significant silver grade over a broad width, adding to the polymetallic value of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Significant silver grade
- Broad intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“49.2 meters averaging 3.05% copper, 4.85% zinc, 21.88 g/t silver, and 0.33 g/t gold in hole CMR26-199”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-199Palmer · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 49.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-199
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 49.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept includes a gold credit over a broad width, contributing to the overall value of the polymetallic VMS mineralization.
Positive factors
- Gold credit in polymetallic VMS deposit
- Broad intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“49.2 meters averaging 3.05% copper, 4.85% zinc, 21.88 g/t silver, and 0.33 g/t gold in hole CMR26-199”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-199Palmer · copperGrade: 5.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-199
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an even higher-grade copper intercept over a significant width, highlighting the bonanza potential within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for VMS deposit type
- Significant intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
- Higher grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“including 27 meters of 5.46% copper, 8.55% zinc, 39.12 g/t silver, and 0.58 g/t gold”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-199Palmer · zincGrade: 8.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-199
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong zinc grade over a significant width, enhancing the polymetallic value of the VMS mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade for VMS deposit type
- Significant intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
- Higher grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“including 27 meters of 5.46% copper, 8.55% zinc, 39.12 g/t silver, and 0.58 g/t gold”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-199Palmer · silverGrade: 39.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-199
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The sub-interval includes a significant silver grade over a notable width, further contributing to the polymetallic value.
Positive factors
- Significant silver grade
- Significant intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
- Higher grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“including 27 meters of 5.46% copper, 8.55% zinc, 39.12 g/t silver, and 0.58 g/t gold”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-199Palmer · goldGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-199
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The sub-interval includes a gold credit over a notable width, adding to the overall value of the polymetallic VMS mineralization.
Positive factors
- Gold credit in polymetallic VMS deposit
- Significant intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
- Higher grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“including 27 meters of 5.46% copper, 8.55% zinc, 39.12 g/t silver, and 0.58 g/t gold”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-201Palmer · copperGrade: 2.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-201
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 40.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a strong copper intercept over a broad width from the first assays of the new drill program, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for VMS deposit type
- Broad intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“40.4 meters averaging 2.14% copper, 2.43% zinc, 13.95 g/t silver, and 0.21 g/t gold in hole CMR26-201”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-201Palmer · zincGrade: 2.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-201
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 40.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a weak zinc intercept over a broad width, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Weak zinc grade for VMS deposit type
- Broad intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“40.4 meters averaging 2.14% copper, 2.43% zinc, 13.95 g/t silver, and 0.21 g/t gold in hole CMR26-201”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-201Palmer · silverGrade: 13.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-201
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 40.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept includes a significant silver grade over a broad width, adding to the polymetallic value of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Significant silver grade
- Broad intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“40.4 meters averaging 2.14% copper, 2.43% zinc, 13.95 g/t silver, and 0.21 g/t gold in hole CMR26-201”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-201Palmer · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-201
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 40.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept includes a gold credit over a broad width, contributing to the overall value of the polymetallic VMS mineralization.
Positive factors
- Gold credit in polymetallic VMS deposit
- Broad intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“40.4 meters averaging 2.14% copper, 2.43% zinc, 13.95 g/t silver, and 0.21 g/t gold in hole CMR26-201”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-201Palmer · copperGrade: 3.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-201
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional copper grade over a significant width, indicating a high-grade core within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for VMS deposit type
- Significant intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
- Higher grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“including 25.6 meters of 3.14% copper, 1.32% zinc, 12.95 g/t silver, and 0.21 g/t gold”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-201Palmer · zincGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-201
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a weak zinc grade over a significant width, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Weak zinc grade for VMS deposit type
- Significant intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
- Higher grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“including 25.6 meters of 3.14% copper, 1.32% zinc, 12.95 g/t silver, and 0.21 g/t gold”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-201Palmer · silverGrade: 12.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-201
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The sub-interval includes a significant silver grade over a notable width, further contributing to the polymetallic value.
Positive factors
- Significant silver grade
- Significant intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
- Higher grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“including 25.6 meters of 3.14% copper, 1.32% zinc, 12.95 g/t silver, and 0.21 g/t gold”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-201Palmer · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-201
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The sub-interval includes a gold credit over a notable width, adding to the overall value of the polymetallic VMS mineralization.
Positive factors
- Gold credit in polymetallic VMS deposit
- Significant intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
- Higher grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“including 25.6 meters of 3.14% copper, 1.32% zinc, 12.95 g/t silver, and 0.21 g/t gold”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-1999Palmer · copperGrade: 9.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-1999
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional copper grade over a significant width, indicating a high-grade zone within the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for VMS deposit type
- Significant intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“A section of a 13.1-meter intercept of hole CMR26-1999 averaging 9.03% copper, 1.83% zinc, and 17.3 g/t silver”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-1999Palmer · zincGrade: 1.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-1999
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak zinc grade over a significant width, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Weak zinc grade for VMS deposit type
- Significant intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“A section of a 13.1-meter intercept of hole CMR26-1999 averaging 9.03% copper, 1.83% zinc, and 17.3 g/t silver”
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 "mixed"
CMR26-1999Palmer · silverGrade: 17.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-1999
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept includes a significant silver grade over a notable width, further contributing to the polymetallic value.
Positive factors
- Significant silver grade
- Significant intercept width
- New drill result from inaugural program
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
Evidence · text
“A section of a 13.1-meter intercept of hole CMR26-1999 averaging 9.03% copper, 1.83% zinc, and 17.3 g/t silver”
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 "mixed"
CMR23-169Palmer · copperGrade: 5.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 33.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-169
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.48
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 33.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows exceptional copper grades over a broad width, providing context for the current drilling program.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for VMS deposit type
- Broad intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“33.2 meters averaging 5.48% copper, 7.22% zinc, 36.8 g/t silver, and 0.64 g/t gold in hole CMR23-169”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CMR23-169Palmer · zincGrade: 7.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 33.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-169
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 33.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate zinc grades over a broad width, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Moderate zinc grade for VMS deposit type
- Broad intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“33.2 meters averaging 5.48% copper, 7.22% zinc, 36.8 g/t silver, and 0.64 g/t gold in hole CMR23-169”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CMR23-169Palmer · silverGrade: 36.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-169
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 36.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 33.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept includes a significant silver grade over a broad width, adding to the polymetallic value of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Significant silver grade
- Broad intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“33.2 meters averaging 5.48% copper, 7.22% zinc, 36.8 g/t silver, and 0.64 g/t gold in hole CMR23-169”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CMR23-169Palmer · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-169
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 33.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept includes a gold credit over a broad width, contributing to the overall value of the polymetallic VMS mineralization.
Positive factors
- Gold credit in polymetallic VMS deposit
- Broad intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“33.2 meters averaging 5.48% copper, 7.22% zinc, 36.8 g/t silver, and 0.64 g/t gold in hole CMR23-169”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CMR23-171Palmer · copperGrade: 9.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-171
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows exceptional copper grades over a significant width, providing context for the current drilling program.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for VMS deposit type
- Significant intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“23.9 meters averaging 9.03% copper, 3.49% zinc, 41.8 g/t silver, and 0.83 g/t gold in hole CMR23-171”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CMR23-171Palmer · zincGrade: 3.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-171
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows weak zinc grades over a significant width, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Weak zinc grade for VMS deposit type
- Significant intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“23.9 meters averaging 9.03% copper, 3.49% zinc, 41.8 g/t silver, and 0.83 g/t gold in hole CMR23-171”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CMR23-171Palmer · silverGrade: 41.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-171
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 41.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept includes a significant silver grade over a significant width, adding to the polymetallic value of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Significant silver grade
- Significant intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“23.9 meters averaging 9.03% copper, 3.49% zinc, 41.8 g/t silver, and 0.83 g/t gold in hole CMR23-171”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CMR23-171Palmer · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-171
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept includes a gold credit over a significant width, contributing to the overall value of the polymetallic VMS mineralization.
Positive factors
- Gold credit in polymetallic VMS deposit
- Significant intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“23.9 meters averaging 9.03% copper, 3.49% zinc, 41.8 g/t silver, and 0.83 g/t gold in hole CMR23-171”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CMR23-172Palmer · copperGrade: 6.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 43.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-172
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 43.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows exceptional copper grades over a broad width, providing context for the current drilling program.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for VMS deposit type
- Broad intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“43.8 meters averaging 6.54% copper, 3.15% zinc, 28 g/t silver, and 0.42 g/t gold in hole CMR23-172”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CMR23-172Palmer · zincGrade: 3.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 43.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-172
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 43.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows weak zinc grades over a broad width, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Weak zinc grade for VMS deposit type
- Broad intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“43.8 meters averaging 6.54% copper, 3.15% zinc, 28 g/t silver, and 0.42 g/t gold in hole CMR23-172”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CMR23-172Palmer · silverGrade: 28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 43.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-172
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 43.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept includes a significant silver grade over a broad width, adding to the polymetallic value of the VMS deposit.
Positive factors
- Significant silver grade
- Broad intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“43.8 meters averaging 6.54% copper, 3.15% zinc, 28 g/t silver, and 0.42 g/t gold in hole CMR23-172”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
CMR23-172Palmer · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 43.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR23-172
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 43.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept includes a gold credit over a broad width, contributing to the overall value of the polymetallic VMS mineralization.
Positive factors
- Gold credit in polymetallic VMS deposit
- Broad intercept width
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
- No cut-off grade disclosed
- Stale data re-release
Evidence · text
“43.8 meters averaging 6.54% copper, 3.15% zinc, 28 g/t silver, and 0.42 g/t gold in hole CMR23-172”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Resource Estimates (12)
indicatedPalmer · copperTonnes: 4770000Grade: 1.69Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 178Contained Unit: million lbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:4b91e096fdb707abbf0f
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4770000
- Grade
- 1.69
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 178
- Contained Unit
- million lb
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical indicated resource for copper, providing a baseline for the project's potential, but lacks modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Significant indicated resource tonnage
- Strong copper grade for VMS deposit type
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
Evidence · text
“4.77 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 1.69% (178 million lb) copper, 5.17% (543 million pounds) zinc, 0.14% (14.2 million lb) lead, 28.4 grams per metric ton (4.4 million oz) silver, 0.29 g/t (439,000 oz) gold, and 20.6% (980,400 metric tons) barite.”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
indicatedPalmer · zincTonnes: 4770000Grade: 5.17Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 543Contained Unit: million poundsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:4b91e096fdb707abbf0f
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4770000
- Grade
- 5.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 543
- Contained Unit
- million pounds
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical indicated resource for zinc, showing significant polymetallic potential, but lacks modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Significant indicated resource tonnage
- Moderate zinc grade for VMS deposit type
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
Evidence · text
“4.77 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 1.69% (178 million lb) copper, 5.17% (543 million pounds) zinc, 0.14% (14.2 million lb) lead, 28.4 grams per metric ton (4.4 million oz) silver, 0.29 g/t (439,000 oz) gold, and 20.6% (980,400 metric tons) barite.”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
indicatedPalmer · leadTonnes: 4770000Grade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 14.2Contained Unit: million lbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:4b91e096fdb707abbf0f
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4770000
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 14.2
- Contained Unit
- million lb
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical indicated resource includes a lead credit, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature, but lacks modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource tonnage
- Lead credit in polymetallic VMS deposit
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
Evidence · text
“4.77 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 1.69% (178 million lb) copper, 5.17% (543 million pounds) zinc, 0.14% (14.2 million lb) lead, 28.4 grams per metric ton (4.4 million oz) silver, 0.29 g/t (439,000 oz) gold, and 20.6% (980,400 metric tons) barite.”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
indicatedPalmer · silverTonnes: 4770000Grade: 28.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4.4Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:4b91e096fdb707abbf0f
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4770000
- Grade
- 28.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 4.4
- Contained Unit
- moz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical indicated resource includes a significant silver grade, adding to the polymetallic value, but lacks modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Significant indicated resource tonnage
- Significant silver grade
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
Evidence · text
“4.77 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 1.69% (178 million lb) copper, 5.17% (543 million pounds) zinc, 0.14% (14.2 million lb) lead, 28.4 grams per metric ton (4.4 million oz) silver, 0.29 g/t (439,000 oz) gold, and 20.6% (980,400 metric tons) barite.”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
indicatedPalmer · goldTonnes: 4770000Grade: 0.29Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 439000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:4b91e096fdb707abbf0f
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4770000
- Grade
- 0.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 439000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical indicated resource includes a gold credit, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature, but lacks modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource tonnage
- Gold credit in polymetallic VMS deposit
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
Evidence · text
“4.77 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 1.69% (178 million lb) copper, 5.17% (543 million pounds) zinc, 0.14% (14.2 million lb) lead, 28.4 grams per metric ton (4.4 million oz) silver, 0.29 g/t (439,000 oz) gold, and 20.6% (980,400 metric tons) barite.”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
indicatedPalmer · bariteTonnes: 4770000Grade: 20.6Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 980400Contained Unit: metric tonsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- barite
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:4b91e096fdb707abbf0f
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4770000
- Grade
- 20.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 980400
- Contained Unit
- metric tons
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical indicated resource includes a significant barite component, which could be a valuable byproduct, but lacks modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Significant indicated resource tonnage
- Barite as a potential byproduct
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
Evidence · text
“4.77 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 1.69% (178 million lb) copper, 5.17% (543 million pounds) zinc, 0.14% (14.2 million lb) lead, 28.4 grams per metric ton (4.4 million oz) silver, 0.29 g/t (439,000 oz) gold, and 20.6% (980,400 metric tons) barite.”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
inferredPalmer · copperTonnes: 12000000Grade: 0.57Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 151.5Contained Unit: million lbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:0d0c9e20c3b4109cb0fe
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 12000000
- Grade
- 0.57
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 151.5
- Contained Unit
- million lb
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical inferred resource for copper, indicating significant exploration potential, but with lower confidence and lacking modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Large inferred resource tonnage
- Moderate copper grade for VMS deposit type
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
- Inferred resource category (lower confidence)
Evidence · text
“12 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.57% (151.5 million lb) copper, 3.92% (1.04 billion lb) zinc, 0.47% (124.2 million lb) lead, 66.3 g/t (25.6 million oz) silver, 0.33 g/t (128,100 oz) gold, and 25.5% (3.05 million metric tons) barite.”
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
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
inferredPalmer · zincTonnes: 12000000Grade: 3.92Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1.04Contained Unit: billion lbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:0d0c9e20c3b4109cb0fe
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 12000000
- Grade
- 3.92
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1.04
- Contained Unit
- billion lb
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical inferred resource for zinc, showing significant polymetallic potential, but with lower confidence and lacking modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Large inferred resource tonnage
- Moderate zinc grade for VMS deposit type
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
- Inferred resource category (lower confidence)
Evidence · text
“12 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.57% (151.5 million lb) copper, 3.92% (1.04 billion lb) zinc, 0.47% (124.2 million lb) lead, 66.3 g/t (25.6 million oz) silver, 0.33 g/t (128,100 oz) gold, and 25.5% (3.05 million metric tons) barite.”
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
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
inferredPalmer · leadTonnes: 12000000Grade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 124.2Contained Unit: million lbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:0d0c9e20c3b4109cb0fe
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 12000000
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 124.2
- Contained Unit
- million lb
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical inferred resource includes a lead credit, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature, but with lower confidence and lacking modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Large inferred resource tonnage
- Lead credit in polymetallic VMS deposit
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
- Inferred resource category (lower confidence)
Evidence · text
“12 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.57% (151.5 million lb) copper, 3.92% (1.04 billion lb) zinc, 0.47% (124.2 million lb) lead, 66.3 g/t (25.6 million oz) silver, 0.33 g/t (128,100 oz) gold, and 25.5% (3.05 million metric tons) barite.”
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
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
inferredPalmer · silverTonnes: 12000000Grade: 66.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 25.6Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:0d0c9e20c3b4109cb0fe
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 12000000
- Grade
- 66.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 25.6
- Contained Unit
- moz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical inferred resource includes a significant silver grade, adding to the polymetallic value, but with lower confidence and lacking modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Large inferred resource tonnage
- Significant silver grade
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
- Inferred resource category (lower confidence)
Evidence · text
“12 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.57% (151.5 million lb) copper, 3.92% (1.04 billion lb) zinc, 0.47% (124.2 million lb) lead, 66.3 g/t (25.6 million oz) silver, 0.33 g/t (128,100 oz) gold, and 25.5% (3.05 million metric tons) barite.”
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
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
inferredPalmer · goldTonnes: 12000000Grade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 128100Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:0d0c9e20c3b4109cb0fe
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 12000000
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 128100
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical inferred resource includes a gold credit, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature, but with lower confidence and lacking modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Large inferred resource tonnage
- Gold credit in polymetallic VMS deposit
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
- Inferred resource category (lower confidence)
Evidence · text
“12 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.57% (151.5 million lb) copper, 3.92% (1.04 billion lb) zinc, 0.47% (124.2 million lb) lead, 66.3 g/t (25.6 million oz) silver, 0.33 g/t (128,100 oz) gold, and 25.5% (3.05 million metric tons) barite.”
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
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
inferredPalmer · bariteTonnes: 12000000Grade: 25.5Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 3.05Contained Unit: million metric tonsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- barite
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:0d0c9e20c3b4109cb0fe
- Deposit or zone
- Palmer
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 12000000
- Grade
- 25.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 3.05
- Contained Unit
- million metric tons
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical inferred resource includes a significant barite component, which could be a valuable byproduct, but with lower confidence and lacking modern reporting details.
Positive factors
- Large inferred resource tonnage
- Barite as a potential byproduct
Negative factors
- Historical estimate from acquisition
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No effective date disclosed
- Inferred resource category (lower confidence)
Evidence · text
“12 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.57% (151.5 million lb) copper, 3.92% (1.04 billion lb) zinc, 0.47% (124.2 million lb) lead, 66.3 g/t (25.6 million oz) silver, 0.33 g/t (128,100 oz) gold, and 25.5% (3.05 million metric tons) barite.”
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
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.