Vizsla gains a clearer picture of AG deposit
Original announcement by miningnewsnorth on
- Company
- Vizsla Copper Corp.
- Ticker
- Unavailable
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Southeast Alaska Panhandle
- Primary commodity
- Zinc
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Copper, Gold, Lead, Barite
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-08 02:25:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Vizsla Copper Corp. reported high-grade zinc and silver drill results from infill drilling at its AG deposit, part of the Palmer project in Southeast Alaska. The 2026 drilling confirmed the strength and continuity of mineralization, with notable intercepts including 37.2 meters averaging 7.79% zinc and 31.7 g/t silver. These results will be incorporated into an updated mineral resource estimate for Palmer, anticipated in Q1 2027.
Reasoning: New high-grade zinc and silver intercepts from infill drilling at the AG deposit confirm continuity of mineralization and will be incorporated into an updated resource estimate, indicating positive progress for the project.
Positive factors
- High-grade zinc and silver intercepts
- Infill drilling confirming continuity
- Contribution to upcoming resource update
Negative factors
- No QA/QC disclosure
- Apparent width only
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 30
Classification and evidence
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The document states 'Infill drilling cuts strong zinc-silver mineralization' and refers to the '2026 AG infill program'.
Evidence · text
“Infill drilling cuts strong zinc-silver mineralization”
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 given as downhole lengths without any mention of true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · text
“37.2 meters averaging 0.31% copper, 7.79% zinc, 31.7 g/t silver, and 0.19 g/t gold”
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, certified labs, or QP/CP sign-off for the drill results.
Evidence · text
“Vizsla Copper Corp. Oct. 7 reported that its 2026 drilling cut high-grade zinc and silver mineralization within the AG deposit at Palmer”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The AG deposit's resource is entirely in the Inferred category, and the overall Palmer project has a significant inferred component.
Evidence · text
“The AG deposit currently hosts 5.35 million metric tons of inferred resource”
All Inferrednegative
100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
Why it applies: The AG deposit's stated resource is entirely in the Inferred category.
Evidence · text
“The AG deposit currently hosts 5.35 million metric tons of inferred resource”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The company anticipates completing an updated resource estimate for Palmer in Q1 2027, incorporating the new drill results.
Evidence · text
“The company anticipates that it will complete the updated resource that includes the results from this year's roughly 12,500 meters of drilling at Palmer during the first quarter of 2027.”
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: The resource estimates provided are referred to as 'currently hosts' and are historical background, with an updated estimate anticipated in Q1 2027, implying the current figures are not recent.
Evidence · text
“Palmer currently hosts 4.77 million metric tons of indicated resource”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
CMR26-211Palmer · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 37.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-211
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 37.2 m
- From
- 169.5 m
- To
- 206.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 169.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-211:169.5-206.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with weak copper grade for a VMS deposit, contributing to an updated resource estimate.
Negative factors
- Grade is weak for VMS copper
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“37.2 meters averaging 0.31% copper”
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"
CMR26-211Palmer · zincGrade: 7.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 37.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-211
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.79
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 37.2 m
- From
- 169.5 m
- To
- 206.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 169.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-211:169.5-206.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with high-grade zinc for a VMS deposit over a significant length, confirming mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- High-grade zinc for VMS deposit
- Significant intercept length
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“37.2 meters averaging 7.79% zinc”
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"
CMR26-211Palmer · silverGrade: 31.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-211
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 31.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 37.2 m
- From
- 169.5 m
- To
- 206.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 169.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-211:169.5-206.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with weak silver grade for a VMS deposit, contributing to an updated resource estimate.
Negative factors
- Grade is weak for VMS silver
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“31.7 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"
CMR26-211Palmer · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-211
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 37.2 m
- From
- 169.5 m
- To
- 206.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 169.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-211:169.5-206.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with low gold grade, contributing to an updated resource estimate.
Negative factors
- Grade is below weak for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“0.19 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"
CMR26-213Palmer · 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
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
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with very low copper grade for a VMS deposit.
Negative factors
- Grade is below weak for VMS copper
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“30.6 meters averaging 0.05% copper”
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"
CMR26-213Palmer · zincGrade: 1.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-213
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.65
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 30.6 m
- From
- 134.3 m
- To
- 164.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 134.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with below weak zinc grade for a VMS deposit.
Negative factors
- Grade is below weak for VMS zinc
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“30.6 meters averaging 1.65% zinc”
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"
CMR26-213Palmer · 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
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
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with weak silver grade for a VMS deposit.
Negative factors
- Grade is weak for VMS silver
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“96.6 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"
CMR26-213Palmer · 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
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
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-213:134.3-164.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with weak gold grade.
Negative factors
- Grade is weak for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“0.92 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"
CMR26-215Palmer · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-215
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 21.2 m
- From
- 180.3 m
- To
- 201.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 180.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-215:180.3-201.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with very low copper grade for a VMS deposit.
Negative factors
- Grade is below weak for VMS copper
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“21.2 meters averaging 0.14% copper”
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"
CMR26-215Palmer · zincGrade: 4.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-215
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.79
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 21.2 m
- From
- 180.3 m
- To
- 201.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 180.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-215:180.3-201.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with moderate-grade zinc for a VMS deposit, confirming mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- Moderate-grade zinc for VMS deposit
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“21.2 meters averaging 4.79% zinc”
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"
CMR26-215Palmer · silverGrade: 116.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-215
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 116.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.2 m
- From
- 180.3 m
- To
- 201.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 180.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-215:180.3-201.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with high-grade silver for a VMS deposit, confirming mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver for VMS deposit
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“21.2 meters averaging 116.9 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"
CMR26-215Palmer · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CMR26-215
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- usa_ak
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.2 m
- From
- 180.3 m
- To
- 201.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 180.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CMR26-215:180.3-201.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- AG
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- No
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New drill intercept with low gold grade, contributing to an updated resource estimate.
Negative factors
- Grade is below weak for gold
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“0.27 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"
Resource Estimates (18)
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:91e3c0fc3ded9d456d51
- Deposit or zone
- South Wall zones
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing indicated resource for copper at Palmer, noted as high-grade for a VMS deposit, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper for VMS deposit
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“4.77 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 1.69% (178 million lb) copper”
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:91e3c0fc3ded9d456d51
- Deposit or zone
- South Wall zones
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing indicated resource for zinc at Palmer, noted as economic-grade for a VMS deposit, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Positive factors
- Economic-grade zinc for VMS deposit
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“5.17% (543 million pounds) zinc”
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:91e3c0fc3ded9d456d51
- Deposit or zone
- South Wall zones
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing indicated resource for lead at Palmer, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“0.14% (14.2 million lb) lead”
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:91e3c0fc3ded9d456d51
- Deposit or zone
- South Wall zones
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing indicated resource for silver at Palmer, but is historical, below weak grade, and lacks full disclosure.
Negative factors
- Grade is below weak for silver
- Historical estimate
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“28.4 grams per metric ton (4.4 million oz) silver”
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:91e3c0fc3ded9d456d51
- Deposit or zone
- South Wall zones
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing indicated resource for gold at Palmer, but is historical, below weak grade, and lacks full disclosure.
Negative factors
- Grade is below weak for gold
- Historical estimate
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“0.29 g/t (439,000 oz) gold”
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:91e3c0fc3ded9d456d51
- Deposit or zone
- South Wall zones
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing indicated resource for barite at Palmer, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:861c4a028d322898696e
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for copper at Palmer, noted as economic-grade for a VMS deposit, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Positive factors
- Economic-grade copper for VMS deposit
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“12 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.57% (151.5 million lb) copper”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:861c4a028d322898696e
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for zinc at Palmer, noted as marginal-grade for a VMS deposit, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Negative factors
- Grade is marginal for VMS zinc
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“3.92% (1.04 billion lb) zinc”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:861c4a028d322898696e
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for lead at Palmer, but is historical, inferred, and lacks full disclosure.
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“0.47% (124.2 million lb) lead”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:861c4a028d322898696e
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for silver at Palmer, noted as economic-grade, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Positive factors
- Economic-grade silver
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“66.3 g/t (25.6 million oz) silver”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:861c4a028d322898696e
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for gold at Palmer, noted as weak-grade, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Positive factors
- Weak-grade gold
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“0.33 g/t (128,100 oz) gold”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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 Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:861c4a028d322898696e
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
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for barite at Palmer, but is historical, inferred, and lacks full disclosure.
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredPalmer · copperTonnes: 5350000Grade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:d0ce94939657ee114341
- Deposit or zone
- AG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5350000
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for copper at the AG deposit, noted as marginal-grade for a VMS deposit, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Negative factors
- Grade is marginal for VMS copper
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“5.35 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.15% copper”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredPalmer · zincTonnes: 5350000Grade: 3.88Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:d0ce94939657ee114341
- Deposit or zone
- AG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5350000
- Grade
- 3.88
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for zinc at the AG deposit, noted as marginal-grade for a VMS deposit, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Negative factors
- Grade is marginal for VMS zinc
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“3.88% zinc”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredPalmer · leadTonnes: 5350000Grade: 0.8Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:d0ce94939657ee114341
- Deposit or zone
- AG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5350000
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for lead at the AG deposit, but is historical, inferred, and lacks full disclosure.
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“0.8% lead”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredPalmer · silverTonnes: 5350000Grade: 110.6Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:d0ce94939657ee114341
- Deposit or zone
- AG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5350000
- Grade
- 110.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for silver at the AG deposit, noted as high-grade for a VMS deposit, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver for VMS deposit
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“110.6 g/t silver”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredPalmer · goldTonnes: 5350000Grade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:d0ce94939657ee114341
- Deposit or zone
- AG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5350000
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for gold at the AG deposit, noted as weak-grade, but is historical and lacks full disclosure.
Positive factors
- Weak-grade gold
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“0.41 g/t gold”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredPalmer · bariteTonnes: 5350000Grade: 30Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Palmer
- Commodity
- barite
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Southeast Alaska Panhandle
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- QP Signed
- No
- Resource group id
- resource:d0ce94939657ee114341
- Deposit or zone
- AG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5350000
- Grade
- 30
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Existing inferred resource for barite at the AG deposit, but is historical, inferred, and lacks full disclosure.
Negative factors
- Historical estimate
- Inferred resource category
- No effective date disclosed
- No reporting standards disclosed
- No QP/CP disclosure
Evidence · text
“30% 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 Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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.