# VKA: TUNGSTEN ASSAYS CONFIRM THICK INTERCEPTS AT LINKA Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vka-tungsten-assays-confirm-thick-intercepts-at-linka--5d11fcf8-b509-43a4-ba9d-d19afc4e5d95 Original source: https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03143262 Publisher: asx Original announcement: 2026-09-23T23:37:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-24T00:15:27.498Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-24T00:15:27.498Z - Company: Viking Mines Limited - Ticker: VKA - Exchange: ASX - Region: Nevada, USA - Primary commodity: Tungsten - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-24 00:15:28 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Viking Mines has reported significant tungsten assay results from its maiden RC drilling at the Linka Project in Nevada. The results confirm thick mineralised zones both above and below the historic Linka Mine workings, supporting a continuous mineralised zone from near-surface to depth. Reasoning: Assays confirm significant tungsten mineralisation extending both above and below historic mine workings, validating the 3D geological model and providing continuity. - Positive factor: thick intercepts - Positive factor: continuity confirmed - Positive factor: extension below historic workings - Positive factor: extension above historic workings - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed - Negative factor: one standard failed QA/QC check Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: Estimated true widths are provided for all significant intercepts in the table and text. Evidence · text > estimated true width ~16m **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release details sampling techniques, standards, blanks, and duplicate protocols. Evidence · text > Standards \(1:20 samples\) and blanks \(1:25 samples\) are inserted **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling confirms mineralisation extends below and above historic mine workings. Evidence · text > confirm that mineralisation was left in place and extends beneath the historic mine workings ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (6) ### LKRC0005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vka-tungsten-assays-confirm-thick-intercepts-at-linka--5d11fcf8-b509-43a4-ba9d-d19afc4e5d95#fact-drill-facts-0) Linka · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: LKRC0005 - Project: Linka - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VKA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.42 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 18 m - True Width: 16 m - From: 62 m - To: 80 m - Intercept Depth: 62 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: skarn - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LKRC0005:62-80 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Linka - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 18m at 0.42% WO3 is a significant intercept confirming continuity below historic workings. - Positive factor: thick intercept - Positive factor: true width stated #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LKRC0005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vka-tungsten-assays-confirm-thick-intercepts-at-linka--5d11fcf8-b509-43a4-ba9d-d19afc4e5d95#fact-drill-facts-1) Linka · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: LKRC0005 - Project: Linka - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VKA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.75 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3 m - True Width: 16 m - From: 73 m - To: 76 m - Intercept Depth: 62 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: skarn - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LKRC0005:73-76 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Linka - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade 3m sub-interval within the larger intercept. - Positive factor: high grade sub-interval #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LKRC0006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vka-tungsten-assays-confirm-thick-intercepts-at-linka--5d11fcf8-b509-43a4-ba9d-d19afc4e5d95#fact-drill-facts-2) Linka · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: LKRC0006 - Project: Linka - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VKA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.46 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 13 m - True Width: 11 m - From: 70 m - To: 83 m - Intercept Depth: 70 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: skarn - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LKRC0006:70-83 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Linka - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 13m at 0.46% WO3 confirms continuity below historic workings. - Positive factor: thick intercept - Positive factor: true width stated #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 11 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LKRC0006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vka-tungsten-assays-confirm-thick-intercepts-at-linka--5d11fcf8-b509-43a4-ba9d-d19afc4e5d95#fact-drill-facts-3) Linka · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: LKRC0006 - Project: Linka - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VKA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m - True Width: 11 m - From: 70 m - To: 74 m - Intercept Depth: 70 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: skarn - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LKRC0006:70-74 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Linka - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade 4m sub-interval within the larger intercept. - Positive factor: high grade sub-interval #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 11 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LKRC0003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vka-tungsten-assays-confirm-thick-intercepts-at-linka--5d11fcf8-b509-43a4-ba9d-d19afc4e5d95#fact-drill-facts-4) Linka · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: LKRC0003 - Project: Linka - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VKA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.21 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6 m - True Width: 5 m - From: 16 m - To: 22 m - Intercept Depth: 16 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: skarn - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LKRC0003:16-22 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Linka - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lower grade intercept confirming mineralisation up dip towards surface. - Positive factor: confirms shallow mineralisation #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LKRC0004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vka-tungsten-assays-confirm-thick-intercepts-at-linka--5d11fcf8-b509-43a4-ba9d-d19afc4e5d95#fact-drill-facts-5) Linka · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: LKRC0004 - Project: Linka - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VKA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.46 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6 m - True Width: 3 m - From: 14 m - To: 20 m - Intercept Depth: 14 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: skarn - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LKRC0004:14-20 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Linka - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 6m intercept confirming mineralisation in the crown pillar area. - Positive factor: confirms shallow mineralisation #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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