# VKA: VIKING INTERSECTS WIDE ZONES OF VISIBLE SCHEELITE AT LINKA Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vka-viking-intersects-wide-zones-of-visible-scheelite-at-linka--0ecf9282-2907-40a4-bc27-b3e531bdad32 Original source: https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154527 Publisher: asx Original announcement: 2026-10-19T23:11:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T00:10:41.399Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T00:10:41.399Z - Company: Viking Mines Limited - Ticker: VKA - Exchange: ASX - Region: Nevada, USA - Primary commodity: Tungsten - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-10-20 00:10:42 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Viking Mines has intersected wide zones of visible scheelite at the Linka Tungsten Project in Nevada using RC drilling. The visual intercepts in holes LKRC0022 and LKRC0021 correlate with previous assay results, though formal laboratory assays are still pending. Reasoning: The announcement reports significant visual intercepts of scheelite in a maiden RC program, providing geological confidence but lacking quantitative assay verification. - Positive factor: wide zones of visible scheelite - Positive factor: correlation between visual UV fluorescence and previous assays - Positive factor: maiden drilling program progressing - Negative factor: no laboratory assays reported for new holes - Negative factor: visual estimates are not a proxy for grade - Negative factor: true widths not yet known Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 3 ## Classification and evidence **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: The document states that true widths are not yet known and that intervals are downhole lengths. Evidence · text > Downhole lengths are reported and true widths are not yet known for the holes reported in this announcement. **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: The JORC Table 1 section describes sampling techniques, recovery monitoring, and duplicate protocols. Evidence · text > Duplicate samples are taken 1 in every 20 mineralised samples. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (3) ### LKRC0022 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vka-viking-intersects-wide-zones-of-visible-scheelite-at-linka--0ecf9282-2907-40a4-bc27-b3e531bdad32#fact-drill-facts-0) Linka · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: LKRC0022 - Project: Linka - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VKA #### Geometry - Intercept: 14.5 m - From: 16.8 m - To: 31.3 m - Intercept Depth: 16.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: skarn - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LKRC0022:16.8-31.3 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Linka Main - CRS: NAD83/UTM Zone 11N - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 14.5m visual intercept of scheelite; high novelty as part of maiden program but low confidence due to lack of assays. - Positive factor: wide continuous interval - Positive factor: strong visual response in sub-interval - Negative factor: visual estimate only - Negative factor: no assay results Evidence · text > LKRC0022: 14.5m of visible scheelite from 16.8m downhole... including a very strong 3.0m zone from 23.6m. #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 20 October 2026 ASX:VKA OTC:VKALF vikingmines.com 15-17 Old Aberdeen Place West Perth, WA, 6005 P +61 8" ### LKRC0022 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vka-viking-intersects-wide-zones-of-visible-scheelite-at-linka--0ecf9282-2907-40a4-bc27-b3e531bdad32#fact-drill-facts-1) Linka · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: LKRC0022 - Project: Linka - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VKA #### Geometry - Intercept: 3 m - From: 23.6 m - To: 26.6 m - Intercept Depth: 16.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: skarn - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LKRC0022:23.6-26.6 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Linka Main - CRS: NAD83/UTM Zone 11N - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade visual sub-interval within LKRC0022. - Positive factor: very strong visual response - Negative factor: visual estimate only Evidence · text > very strong 3.0m zone from 23.6m. #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 20 October 2026 ASX:VKA OTC:VKALF vikingmines.com 15-17 Old Aberdeen Place West Perth, WA, 6005 P +61 8" ### LKRC0021 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vka-viking-intersects-wide-zones-of-visible-scheelite-at-linka--0ecf9282-2907-40a4-bc27-b3e531bdad32#fact-drill-facts-2) Linka · tungsten #### Identity - Hole ID: LKRC0021 - Project: Linka - Commodity: tungsten - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VKA #### Geometry - Intercept: 7.6 m - From: 48.8 m - To: 56.4 m - Intercept Depth: 48.8 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: skarn - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LKRC0021:48.8-56.4 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Linka Main - CRS: NAD83/UTM Zone 11N - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 7.6m visual intercept of scheelite. - Positive factor: continuous interval - Negative factor: visual estimate only - Negative factor: no assay results Evidence · text > LKRC0021: 7.6m of visible scheelite from 48.8m downhole #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 20 October 2026 ASX:VKA OTC:VKALF vikingmines.com 15-17 Old Aberdeen Place West Perth, WA, 6005 P +61 8" ## 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.