Volta Completes 2026 Drill Program with Wide Rare Earth and Gallium Intervals Across the Springer Rare Earth-Gallium Deposit and Identifies Niobium as a Potential Additional Critical Metal

Original announcement by jmn on Oct 6, 2026

Bullish

Company: Volta Metals Ltd.
Ticker: VLTA
Exchange: CSE
Region: Ontario
Primary commodity: Rare earth elements
Secondary commodities: Gallium, Niobium
Document categories: Drill results
Extracted: 2026-10-06 10:22:24 UTC

Atlas analysis published: Oct 6, 2026

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Volta Metals has completed its 2026 drill program at the Springer Rare Earth-Gallium Deposit, reporting wide and high-grade intercepts for rare earth elements and gallium, with some intervals significantly exceeding the current indicated resource grade. The program also identified niobium as a potential additional critical metal, present in many holes. These results will be used to prepare an inaugural gallium resource estimate and an updated rare earth resource estimate in Q4 2026.

Reasoning: The completion of the 2026 drill program yielded highly positive results, including wide and high-grade intercepts for rare earth elements and gallium that significantly exceed current resource grades. The identification of niobium as a potential third critical metal adds further value, and these results will directly feed into upcoming resource estimates, indicating strong progress and de-risking for the project.

Positive factors

Wide and continuous mineralization, including a 688.4m interval in SL26-35 and a 324.0m interval in SL26-29.
High-grade intercepts, with SL26-29 returning 7.54% TREO and 282.7 g/t Ga2O3 over 2.95m, which is more than 10x the current resource grade for TREO.
Several long intervals (75m to 324m) grade 1.00% TREO or better, approximately 43% higher than the 0.70% TREO average grade of the current Indicated resource.
Gallium was present over the full assayed length of every 2026 hole reported, indicating widespread distribution.
Niobium has been identified as a potential additional critical metal, with significant intervals up to 0.46% Nb2O5 over 2.0m in SL12-12.
The drill results will be used for an inaugural gallium resource estimate and an updated rare earth resource estimate, both targeted for Q4 2026.
Comprehensive QA/QC protocols were followed, and results were reviewed and approved by a Qualified Person.

Negative factors

All reported intervals are downhole core lengths, and true thickness is unknown.
Niobium grades are currently below those of deposits mined primarily for niobium, and no metallurgical testing has been completed for niobium.
Niobium is not included in the current resource estimate, and its economic viability as a byproduct is yet to be determined.
Cautionary statements indicate no assurance that resource estimates will be completed on time, or that an updated rare earth estimate will be larger or higher grade.

Facts used in scoring: 92

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 92. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (92)

SL11-01Springer · galliumGrade: 104.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 58.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-01
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 104.84
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 58.2 m
From: 145.9 m
To: 204.1 m
Hole Depth: 413.3 m
Intercept Depth: 145.9 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-01:145.9-204.1
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580769
Northing: 5143729.46
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.96 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good gallium grades over a significant width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“104.84”

Context: 145.9

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-01Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.526Grade Unit: %Intercept: 58.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-01
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1.526
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 58.2 m
From: 145.9 m
To: 204.1 m
Hole Depth: 413.3 m
Intercept Depth: 145.9 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-01:145.9-204.1
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580769
Northing: 5143729.46
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.96 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good rare earth element grades over a significant width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“1.526”

Context: 145.9

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-01Springer · niobiumGrade: 1116.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 58.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-01
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1116.76
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 58.2 m
From: 145.9 m
To: 204.1 m
Hole Depth: 413.3 m
Intercept Depth: 145.9 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-01:145.9-204.1
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580769
Northing: 5143729.46
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.96 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows notable niobium grades over a significant width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length with notable niobium grades.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,116.76”

Context: 145.9

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · galliumGrade: 54.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 54.22
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 12 m
From: 50.4 m
To: 62.4 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 50.4 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:50.4-62.4
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gallium grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“54.22”

Context: 50.4

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · niobiumGrade: 1074.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1074.48
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 12 m
From: 50.4 m
To: 62.4 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 50.4 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:50.4-62.4
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate niobium grades over a narrow width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,074.48”

Context: 50.4

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.221Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1.221
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 12 m
From: 50.4 m
To: 62.4 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 50.4 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:50.4-62.4
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good rare earth element grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“1.221”

Context: 50.4

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · galliumGrade: 78.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 78.58
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 14.4 m
From: 108.9 m
To: 123.3 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 108.9 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:108.9-123.3
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good gallium grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“78.58”

Context: 108.9

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · niobiumGrade: 1173.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1173.54
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 14.4 m
From: 108.9 m
To: 123.3 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 108.9 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:108.9-123.3
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate niobium grades over a narrow width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,173.54”

Context: 108.9

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.176Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1.176
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 14.4 m
From: 108.9 m
To: 123.3 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 108.9 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:108.9-123.3
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good rare earth element grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“1.176”

Context: 108.9

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · galliumGrade: 68.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 68.55
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 117.9 m
To: 119.4 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 117.9 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:117.9-119.4
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows good gallium grades but over a very narrow width, and is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“68.55”

Context: 117.9

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · niobiumGrade: 2580Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 2580
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 117.9 m
To: 119.4 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 117.9 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:117.9-119.4
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows high niobium grades but over a very narrow width, and is not new information. The grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

High grade for niobium.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“2,580.00”

Context: 117.9

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.765Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.765
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 117.9 m
To: 119.4 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 117.9 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:117.9-119.4
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows rare earth element grades above the resource average but over a very narrow width, and is not new information.

Positive factors

Grade for rare earth elements is above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“0.765”

Context: 117.9

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · galliumGrade: 65.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.57 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 65.84
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 9.57 m
From: 187.6 m
To: 197.17 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 187.6 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:187.6-197.17
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good gallium grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“65.84”

Context: 187.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · niobiumGrade: 1034.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.57 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1034.08
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 9.57 m
From: 187.6 m
To: 197.17 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 187.6 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:187.6-197.17
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate niobium grades over a narrow width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,034.08”

Context: 187.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL11-03Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.851Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.57 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL11-03
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1.851
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 9.57 m
From: 187.6 m
To: 197.17 m
Hole Depth: 419.3 m
Intercept Depth: 187.6 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL11-03:187.6-197.17
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801
Northing: 5143888
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.9 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good rare earth element grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“1.851”

Context: 187.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-12Springer · galliumGrade: 50.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-12
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 50.49
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 41.8 m
From: 109.2 m
To: 151 m
Hole Depth: 345 m
Intercept Depth: 109.2 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-12:109.2-151
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801.23
Northing: 5143983.62
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.41 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gallium grades over a significant width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“50.49”

Context: 109.2

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-12Springer · niobiumGrade: 1630.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-12
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1630.53
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 41.8 m
From: 109.2 m
To: 151 m
Hole Depth: 345 m
Intercept Depth: 109.2 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-12:109.2-151
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801.23
Northing: 5143983.62
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.41 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows notable niobium grades over a significant width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length with notable niobium grades.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,630.53”

Context: 109.2

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-12Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.344Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-12
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.344
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 41.8 m
From: 109.2 m
To: 151 m
Hole Depth: 345 m
Intercept Depth: 109.2 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-12:109.2-151
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801.23
Northing: 5143983.62
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.41 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows below-average rare earth element grades over a significant width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.
Grade for rare earth elements is below the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.344”

Context: 109.2

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-12Springer · galliumGrade: 60.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-12
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 60.49
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2 m
From: 141 m
To: 143 m
Hole Depth: 345 m
Intercept Depth: 141 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-12:141-143
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801.23
Northing: 5143983.62
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.41 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows good gallium grades but over a very narrow width, and is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“60.49”

Context: 141.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-12Springer · niobiumGrade: 4580Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-12
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 4580
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2 m
From: 141 m
To: 143 m
Hole Depth: 345 m
Intercept Depth: 141 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-12:141-143
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801.23
Northing: 5143983.62
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.41 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows high niobium grades but over a very narrow width, and is not new information. The grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

High grade for niobium.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“4,580.00”

Context: 141.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-12Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.552Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-12
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.552
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2 m
From: 141 m
To: 143 m
Hole Depth: 345 m
Intercept Depth: 141 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-12:141-143
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801.23
Northing: 5143983.62
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.41 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows below-average rare earth element grades over a very narrow width, and is not new information.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Grade for rare earth elements is below the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.552”

Context: 141.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-12Springer · galliumGrade: 51.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-12
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 51.98
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 6 m
From: 145 m
To: 151 m
Hole Depth: 345 m
Intercept Depth: 145 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-12:145-151
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801.23
Northing: 5143983.62
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.41 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows good gallium grades over a narrow width, and is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“51.98”

Context: 145.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-12Springer · niobiumGrade: 3133.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-12
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 3133.33
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 6 m
From: 145 m
To: 151 m
Hole Depth: 345 m
Intercept Depth: 145 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-12:145-151
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801.23
Northing: 5143983.62
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.41 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows high niobium grades but over a narrow width, and is not new information. The grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

High grade for niobium.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“3,133.33”

Context: 145.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-12Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.376Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-12
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.376
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6 m
From: 145 m
To: 151 m
Hole Depth: 345 m
Intercept Depth: 145 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-12:145-151
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580801.23
Northing: 5143983.62
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.41 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows below-average rare earth element grades over a narrow width, and is not new information.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Grade for rare earth elements is below the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.376”

Context: 145.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-15Springer · galliumGrade: 53.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-15
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 53.65
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 22 m
From: 144 m
To: 166 m
Hole Depth: 331 m
Intercept Depth: 144 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-15:144-166
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580669.02
Northing: 5143872.11
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.3 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gallium grades over a significant width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“53.65”

Context: 144.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-15Springer · niobiumGrade: 1350.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-15
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1350.13
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 22 m
From: 144 m
To: 166 m
Hole Depth: 331 m
Intercept Depth: 144 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-15:144-166
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580669.02
Northing: 5143872.11
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.3 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows notable niobium grades over a significant width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length with notable niobium grades.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,350.13”

Context: 144.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL12-15Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL12-15
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.5
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 22 m
From: 144 m
To: 166 m
Hole Depth: 331 m
Intercept Depth: 144 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL12-15:144-166
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580669.02
Northing: 5143872.11
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.3 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows below-average rare earth element grades over a significant width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.
Grade for rare earth elements is below the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.500”

Context: 144.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-23Springer · galliumGrade: 81.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 131.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-23
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 81.2
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 131.9 m
From: 59.6 m
To: 191.5 m
Hole Depth: 453 m
Intercept Depth: 59.6 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-23:59.6-191.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580803.43
Northing: 5143889.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.83 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good gallium grades over a significant width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“81.2”

Context: 59.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-23Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 131.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-23
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1.38
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 131.9 m
From: 59.6 m
To: 191.5 m
Hole Depth: 453 m
Intercept Depth: 59.6 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-23:59.6-191.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580803.43
Northing: 5143889.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.83 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good rare earth element grades over a significant width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“1.38”

Context: 59.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-23Springer · niobiumGrade: 544Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 131.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-23
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 544
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 131.9 m
From: 59.6 m
To: 191.5 m
Hole Depth: 453 m
Intercept Depth: 59.6 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-23:59.6-191.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580803.43
Northing: 5143889.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.83 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate niobium grades over a significant width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“544”

Context: 59.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-23Springer · galliumGrade: 45.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-23
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 45.44
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 10.5 m
From: 193.5 m
To: 204 m
Hole Depth: 453 m
Intercept Depth: 193.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-23:193.5-204
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580803.43
Northing: 5143889.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.83 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gallium grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“45.44”

Context: 193.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-23Springer · niobiumGrade: 1075.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-23
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1075.67
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 10.5 m
From: 193.5 m
To: 204 m
Hole Depth: 453 m
Intercept Depth: 193.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-23:193.5-204
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580803.43
Northing: 5143889.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.83 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate niobium grades over a narrow width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,075.67”

Context: 193.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-23Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.567Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-23
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.567
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 10.5 m
From: 193.5 m
To: 204 m
Hole Depth: 453 m
Intercept Depth: 193.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-23:193.5-204
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580803.43
Northing: 5143889.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.83 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows below-average rare earth element grades over a narrow width, and is not new information.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Grade for rare earth elements is below the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.567”

Context: 193.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-23Springer · galliumGrade: 41.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-23
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 41.46
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 25.5 m
From: 226.5 m
To: 252 m
Hole Depth: 453 m
Intercept Depth: 226.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-23:226.5-252
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580803.43
Northing: 5143889.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.83 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gallium grades over a significant width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“41.46”

Context: 226.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-23Springer · niobiumGrade: 1035.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-23
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1035.6
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 25.5 m
From: 226.5 m
To: 252 m
Hole Depth: 453 m
Intercept Depth: 226.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-23:226.5-252
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580803.43
Northing: 5143889.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.83 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows notable niobium grades over a significant width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length with notable niobium grades.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,035.60”

Context: 226.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-23Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.607Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-23
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.607
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 25.5 m
From: 226.5 m
To: 252 m
Hole Depth: 453 m
Intercept Depth: 226.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-23:226.5-252
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580803.43
Northing: 5143889.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.83 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows below-average rare earth element grades over a significant width, and is not new information.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Historical data, not new results.
Grade for rare earth elements is below the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.607”

Context: 226.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-24Springer · galliumGrade: 116.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-24
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 116.03
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 14.5 m
From: 158 m
To: 172.5 m
Hole Depth: 465 m
Intercept Depth: 158 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-24:158-172.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580731.75
Northing: 5143706.25
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 247.94 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good gallium grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“116.03”

Context: 158.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-24Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.984Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-24
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1.984
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 14.5 m
From: 158 m
To: 172.5 m
Hole Depth: 465 m
Intercept Depth: 158 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-24:158-172.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580731.75
Northing: 5143706.25
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 247.94 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows good rare earth element grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, significantly above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“1.984”

Context: 158.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-24Springer · niobiumGrade: 923.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-24
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 923.96
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 14.5 m
From: 158 m
To: 172.5 m
Hole Depth: 465 m
Intercept Depth: 158 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-24:158-172.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580731.75
Northing: 5143706.25
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 247.94 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate niobium grades over a narrow width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“923.96”

Context: 158.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-25Springer · galliumGrade: 35.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-25
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 35.19
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 6.7 m
From: 383 m
To: 389.7 m
Hole Depth: 423 m
Intercept Depth: 383 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-25:383-389.7
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580636.72
Northing: 5143491.64
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 247.65 m
Azimuth: 268 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gallium grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“35.19”

Context: 383.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-25Springer · niobiumGrade: 1143.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-25
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1143.18
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 6.7 m
From: 383 m
To: 389.7 m
Hole Depth: 423 m
Intercept Depth: 383 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-25:383-389.7
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580636.72
Northing: 5143491.64
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 247.65 m
Azimuth: 268 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate niobium grades over a narrow width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,143.18”

Context: 383.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-25Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.491Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-25
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.491
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6.7 m
From: 383 m
To: 389.7 m
Hole Depth: 423 m
Intercept Depth: 383 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-25:383-389.7
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580636.72
Northing: 5143491.64
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 247.65 m
Azimuth: 268 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows below-average rare earth element grades over a narrow width, and is not new information.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Grade for rare earth elements is below the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.491”

Context: 383.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-25Springer · galliumGrade: 42.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-25
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 42.7
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 9 m
From: 393 m
To: 402 m
Hole Depth: 423 m
Intercept Depth: 393 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-25:393-402
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580636.72
Northing: 5143491.64
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 247.65 m
Azimuth: 268 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gallium grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“42.70”

Context: 393.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-25Springer · niobiumGrade: 1105.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-25
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1105.78
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 9 m
From: 393 m
To: 402 m
Hole Depth: 423 m
Intercept Depth: 393 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-25:393-402
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580636.72
Northing: 5143491.64
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 247.65 m
Azimuth: 268 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate niobium grades over a narrow width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,105.78”

Context: 393.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-25Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-25
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.34
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 9 m
From: 393 m
To: 402 m
Hole Depth: 423 m
Intercept Depth: 393 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-25:393-402
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580636.72
Northing: 5143491.64
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 247.65 m
Azimuth: 268 °
Dip: -80 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows below-average rare earth element grades over a narrow width, and is not new information.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Grade for rare earth elements is below the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.340”

Context: 393.0

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-26Springer · galliumGrade: 38.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-26
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 38.53
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 13.5 m
From: 241.5 m
To: 255 m
Hole Depth: 297 m
Intercept Depth: 241.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-26:241.5-255
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580848.04
Northing: 5143527.65
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 249.09 m
Azimuth: 290 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gallium grades over a narrow width, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, but is not new information.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.

Evidence · table

“38.53”

Context: 241.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-26Springer · niobiumGrade: 1035.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-26
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1035.36
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 13.5 m
From: 241.5 m
To: 255 m
Hole Depth: 297 m
Intercept Depth: 241.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-26:241.5-255
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580848.04
Northing: 5143527.65
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 249.09 m
Azimuth: 290 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate niobium grades over a narrow width, but is not new information and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,035.36”

Context: 241.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL25-26Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.611Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL25-26
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.611
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 13.5 m
From: 241.5 m
To: 255 m
Hole Depth: 297 m
Intercept Depth: 241.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL25-26:241.5-255
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580848.04
Northing: 5143527.65
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 249.09 m
Azimuth: 290 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows below-average rare earth element grades over a narrow width, and is not new information.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Historical data, not new results.
Grade for rare earth elements is below the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.611”

Context: 241.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-27Springer · galliumGrade: 39.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-27
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 39.57
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 10.9 m
From: 375 m
To: 385.9 m
Hole Depth: 393 m
Intercept Depth: 375 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-27:375-385.9
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580776.3
Northing: 5143349.66
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.04 m
Azimuth: 272 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows moderate gallium grades over a narrow width, which is below the project average.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Gallium grade is below the project average of 63.984 g/t.

Evidence · table

“39.57”

Context: 375.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-27Springer · niobiumGrade: 1124.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-27
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1124.78
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 10.9 m
From: 375 m
To: 385.9 m
Hole Depth: 393 m
Intercept Depth: 375 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-27:375-385.9
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580776.3
Northing: 5143349.66
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.04 m
Azimuth: 272 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows notable niobium grades over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of niobium potential, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Notable niobium grades.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,124.78”

Context: 375.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-27Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.355Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-27
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.355
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 10.9 m
From: 375 m
To: 385.9 m
Hole Depth: 393 m
Intercept Depth: 375 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-27:375-385.9
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580776.3
Northing: 5143349.66
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.04 m
Azimuth: 272 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows below-average rare earth element grades over a narrow width.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Rare earth element grade is below the project average of 1.624% TREO and the indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.355”

Context: 375.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-28Springer · galliumGrade: 76.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 75 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-28
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 76.6
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 75 m
From: 124.5 m
To: 199.5 m
Hole Depth: 507 m
Intercept Depth: 124.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-28:124.5-199.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580809.22
Northing: 5143657.31
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 251 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows good gallium grades over a significant width, contributing positively to the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium, above the project average of 63.984 g/t.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.

Evidence · table

“76.6”

Context: 124.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-28Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 75 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-28
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1.02
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 75 m
From: 124.5 m
To: 199.5 m
Hole Depth: 507 m
Intercept Depth: 124.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-28:124.5-199.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580809.22
Northing: 5143657.31
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 251 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows good rare earth element grades over a significant width, exceeding the indicated resource average but below the overall project average.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Rare earth element grade is below the project average of 1.624% TREO.

Evidence · table

“1.02”

Context: 124.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-28Springer · niobiumGrade: 340Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 75 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-28
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 340
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 75 m
From: 124.5 m
To: 199.5 m
Hole Depth: 507 m
Intercept Depth: 124.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-28:124.5-199.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580809.22
Northing: 5143657.31
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 251 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows moderate niobium grades over a significant width, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“340”

Context: 124.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-29Springer · galliumGrade: 70.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 324 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-29
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 70.1
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 324 m
From: 96 m
To: 420 m
Hole Depth: 420 m
Intercept Depth: 96 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-29:96-420
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580760
Northing: 5143738
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.4 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows good gallium grades over an exceptionally wide interval, significantly contributing to the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium, above the project average of 63.984 g/t.
Exceptional intercept length, indicating wide and continuous mineralization.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.

Evidence · table

“70.1”

Context: 96.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 324 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-29
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 324 m
From: 96 m
To: 420 m
Hole Depth: 420 m
Intercept Depth: 96 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-29:96-420
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580760
Northing: 5143738
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.4 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows good rare earth element grades over an exceptionally wide interval, exceeding the indicated resource average but below the overall project average.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.
Exceptional intercept length, indicating wide and continuous mineralization.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Rare earth element grade is below the project average of 1.624% TREO.

Evidence · table

“1.00”

Context: 96.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-29Springer · niobiumGrade: 302Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 324 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-29
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 302
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 324 m
From: 96 m
To: 420 m
Hole Depth: 420 m
Intercept Depth: 96 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-29:96-420
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580760
Northing: 5143738
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.4 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows moderate niobium grades over an exceptionally wide interval, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Exceptional intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“302”

Context: 96.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-29Springer · galliumGrade: 100.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 55.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-29
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 100.3
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 55.5 m
From: 249 m
To: 304.5 m
Hole Depth: 420 m
Intercept Depth: 249 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-29:249-304.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580760
Northing: 5143738
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.4 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows good gallium grades over a significant width, further enhancing the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium, significantly above the project average of 63.984 g/t.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.

Evidence · table

“100.3”

Context: 249.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-29
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1.8
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 55.5 m
From: 249 m
To: 304.5 m
Hole Depth: 420 m
Intercept Depth: 249 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-29:249-304.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580760
Northing: 5143738
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.4 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows good rare earth element grades over a significant width, further enhancing the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the project average of 1.624% TREO and significantly above the indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.

Evidence · table

“1.80”

Context: 249.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-29Springer · niobiumGrade: 259Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 55.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-29
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 259
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 55.5 m
From: 249 m
To: 304.5 m
Hole Depth: 420 m
Intercept Depth: 249 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-29:249-304.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580760
Northing: 5143738
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.4 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows moderate niobium grades over a significant width, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“259”

Context: 249.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-29Springer · galliumGrade: 282.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.95 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-29
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 282.7
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2.95 m
From: 249 m
To: 251.95 m
Hole Depth: 420 m
Intercept Depth: 249 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-29:249-251.95
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580760
Northing: 5143738
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.4 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval represents an exceptional gallium grade, significantly exceeding previous results and indicating high-grade zones within the deposit.

Positive factors

Exceptional grade for gallium, significantly above the project average of 63.984 g/t and a new best grade for the project.
Bonanza Intercept

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“282.7”

Context: 249.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 7.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.95 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-29
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 7.54
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 2.95 m
From: 249 m
To: 251.95 m
Hole Depth: 420 m
Intercept Depth: 249 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-29:249-251.95
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580760
Northing: 5143738
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.4 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval represents an exceptional rare earth element grade, significantly exceeding previous results and indicating high-grade zones within the deposit.

Positive factors

Exceptional grade for rare earth elements, significantly above the project average of 1.624% TREO and the indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO, and a new best grade for the project.
Bonanza Intercept

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“7.54”

Context: 249.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-29Springer · niobiumGrade: 272Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.95 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-29
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 272
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 2.95 m
From: 249 m
To: 251.95 m
Hole Depth: 420 m
Intercept Depth: 249 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-29:249-251.95
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580760
Northing: 5143738
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 250.4 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows moderate niobium grades over a narrow width, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“272”

Context: 249.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · galliumGrade: 71.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 236.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 71.9
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 236.1 m
From: 5.4 m
To: 241.5 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 5.4 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:5.4-241.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows good gallium grades over a significant width, contributing positively to the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium, above the project average of 63.984 g/t.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.

Evidence · table

“71.9”

Context: 5.4

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 236.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 236.1 m
From: 5.4 m
To: 241.5 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 5.4 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:5.4-241.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows good rare earth element grades over a significant width, exceeding the indicated resource average but below the overall project average.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Rare earth element grade is below the project average of 1.624% TREO.

Evidence · table

“1.00”

Context: 5.4

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · niobiumGrade: 457Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 236.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 457
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 236.1 m
From: 5.4 m
To: 241.5 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 5.4 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:5.4-241.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows moderate niobium grades over a significant width, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“457”

Context: 5.4

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · galliumGrade: 104.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 104.6
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 26.8 m
From: 114.2 m
To: 141 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 114.2 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:114.2-141
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows good gallium grades over a significant width, contributing positively to the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium, significantly above the project average of 63.984 g/t.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.

Evidence · table

“104.6”

Context: 114.2

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.95Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1.95
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 26.8 m
From: 114.2 m
To: 141 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 114.2 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:114.2-141
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows good rare earth element grades over a significant width, contributing positively to the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the project average of 1.624% TREO and significantly above the indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.

Evidence · table

“1.95”

Context: 114.2

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · niobiumGrade: 498Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 498
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 26.8 m
From: 114.2 m
To: 141 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 114.2 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:114.2-141
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows moderate niobium grades over a significant width, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“498”

Context: 114.2

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · galliumGrade: 106.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 106.2
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 10.5 m
From: 121.5 m
To: 132 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 121.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:121.5-132
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows good gallium grades over a narrow width, contributing positively to the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium, significantly above the project average of 63.984 g/t.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“106.2”

Context: 121.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 10.5 m
From: 121.5 m
To: 132 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 121.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:121.5-132
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows good rare earth element grades over a narrow width, contributing positively to the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the project average of 1.624% TREO and significantly above the indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“2.00”

Context: 121.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · niobiumGrade: 528Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 528
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 10.5 m
From: 121.5 m
To: 132 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 121.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:121.5-132
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows moderate niobium grades over a narrow width, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“528”

Context: 121.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · galliumGrade: 86.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 86.18
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 22.5 m
From: 142.5 m
To: 165 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 142.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:142.5-165
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows good gallium grades over a significant width, contributing positively to the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium, above the project average of 63.984 g/t.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.

Evidence · table

“86.18”

Context: 142.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · niobiumGrade: 1150.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1150.3
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 22.5 m
From: 142.5 m
To: 165 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 142.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:142.5-165
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows notable niobium grades over a significant width, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Significant intercept length with notable niobium grades.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,150.30”

Context: 142.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-30
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1.28
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 22.5 m
From: 142.5 m
To: 165 m
Hole Depth: 351 m
Intercept Depth: 142.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-30:142.5-165
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580741.07
Northing: 5143777.97
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 248.47 m
Azimuth: 267 °
Dip: -45 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows good rare earth element grades over a significant width, exceeding the indicated resource average but below the overall project average.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Rare earth element grade is below the project average of 1.624% TREO.

Evidence · table

“1.280”

Context: 142.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · galliumGrade: 54.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.45 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 54.75
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 12.45 m
From: 228.2 m
To: 240.65 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 228.2 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:228.2-240.65
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows moderate gallium grades over a narrow width, which is below the project average.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Gallium grade is below the project average of 63.984 g/t.

Evidence · table

“54.75”

Context: 228.2

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · niobiumGrade: 1657.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.45 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1657.42
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 12.45 m
From: 228.2 m
To: 240.65 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 228.2 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:228.2-240.65
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows notable niobium grades over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of niobium potential, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Notable niobium grades.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,657.42”

Context: 228.2

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.212Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.45 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.212
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 12.45 m
From: 228.2 m
To: 240.65 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 228.2 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:228.2-240.65
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows low rare earth element grades over a narrow width, significantly below the project and resource averages.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Rare earth element grade is significantly below the project average of 1.624% TREO and the indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.212”

Context: 228.2

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · galliumGrade: 60.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 60.35
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 231.2 m
To: 232.7 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 231.2 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:231.2-232.7
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows moderate gallium grades over a very narrow width, which is below the project average.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Gallium grade is below the project average of 63.984 g/t.

Evidence · table

“60.35”

Context: 231.2

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · niobiumGrade: 2503.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 2503.38
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 231.2 m
To: 232.7 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 231.2 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:231.2-232.7
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows high niobium grades but over a very narrow width, and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

High grade for niobium.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“2,503.38”

Context: 231.2

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.259Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.259
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 231.2 m
To: 232.7 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 231.2 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:231.2-232.7
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows low rare earth element grades over a very narrow width, significantly below the project and resource averages.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Rare earth element grade is significantly below the project average of 1.624% TREO and the indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.259”

Context: 231.2

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · galliumGrade: 38.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 38.05
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 12 m
From: 370.5 m
To: 382.5 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 370.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:370.5-382.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows moderate gallium grades over a narrow width, which is below the project average.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Gallium grade is below the project average of 63.984 g/t.

Evidence · table

“38.05”

Context: 370.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · niobiumGrade: 1502.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1502.22
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 12 m
From: 370.5 m
To: 382.5 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 370.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:370.5-382.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows notable niobium grades over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of niobium potential, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Notable niobium grades.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“1,502.22”

Context: 370.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.539Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.539
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 12 m
From: 370.5 m
To: 382.5 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 370.5 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:370.5-382.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows below-average rare earth element grades over a narrow width.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Narrow intercept length.
Rare earth element grade is below the project average of 1.624% TREO and the indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.539”

Context: 370.5

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · galliumGrade: 14.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 14.79
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 372 m
To: 373.5 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 372 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:372-373.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows low gallium grades over a very narrow width, significantly below the project average.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Gallium grade is significantly below the project average of 63.984 g/t.

Evidence · table

“14.79”

Context: 372.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · niobiumGrade: 3247.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 3247.24
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 372 m
To: 373.5 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 372 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:372-373.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows high niobium grades but over a very narrow width, and the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

High grade for niobium.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“3,247.24”

Context: 372.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-31Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.281Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SL26-31
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.281
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 372 m
To: 373.5 m
Hole Depth: 402 m
Intercept Depth: 372 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-31:372-373.5
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580744.95
Northing: 5144000.56
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 244.45 m
Azimuth: 270 °
Dip: -85 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows low rare earth element grades over a very narrow width, significantly below the project and resource averages.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Very narrow intercept length.
Rare earth element grade is significantly below the project average of 1.624% TREO and the indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.281”

Context: 372.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-35Springer · galliumGrade: 68.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 688.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SL26-35
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 68.1
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 688.4 m
From: 4.6 m
To: 693 m
Hole Depth: 693 m
Intercept Depth: 4.6 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-35:4.6-693
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580456.64
Northing: 5143761.66
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.86 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -60 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows good gallium grades over an exceptionally wide interval from near surface, significantly contributing to the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium, above the project average of 63.984 g/t.
Exceptional intercept length, indicating very wide and continuous mineralization from near surface.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.

Evidence · table

“68.1”

Context: 4.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-35Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 688.4 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SL26-35
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 0.81
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 688.4 m
From: 4.6 m
To: 693 m
Hole Depth: 693 m
Intercept Depth: 4.6 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-35:4.6-693
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580456.64
Northing: 5143761.66
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.86 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -60 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows good rare earth element grades over an exceptionally wide interval from near surface, exceeding the indicated resource average but below the overall project average.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.
Exceptional intercept length, indicating very wide and continuous mineralization from near surface.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Rare earth element grade is below the project average of 1.624% TREO.

Evidence · table

“0.81”

Context: 4.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-35Springer · niobiumGrade: 254Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 688.4 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SL26-35
Project: Springer
Commodity: niobium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 254
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 688.4 m
From: 4.6 m
To: 693 m
Hole Depth: 693 m
Intercept Depth: 4.6 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-35:4.6-693
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580456.64
Northing: 5143761.66
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.86 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -60 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept shows moderate niobium grades over an exceptionally wide interval, but the grades are not economic for primary niobium production.

Positive factors

Exceptional intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Niobium grades are below those of primary niobium mines.

Evidence · table

“254”

Context: 4.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-35Springer · galliumGrade: 79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 210 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SL26-35
Project: Springer
Commodity: gallium
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 79
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 210 m
From: 366 m
To: 576 m
Hole Depth: 693 m
Intercept Depth: 366 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-35:366-576
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580456.64
Northing: 5143761.66
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.86 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -60 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows good gallium grades over a significant width, further enhancing the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

Good grade for gallium, above the project average of 63.984 g/t.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.

Evidence · table

“79.0”

Context: 366.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

SL26-35Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 210 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: SL26-35
Project: Springer
Commodity: rare earth elements
Region: canada_on
Reported Region: canada_on
Ticker: VLTA

Geometry

Grade: 1.01
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 210 m
From: 366 m
To: 576 m
Hole Depth: 693 m
Intercept Depth: 366 m

Classification

Program: mixed
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SL26-35:366-576
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 580456.64
Northing: 5143761.66
CRS: UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
EPSG: 26917
Elevation: 243.86 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -60 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new sub-interval shows good rare earth element grades over a significant width, exceeding the indicated resource average but below the overall project average.

Positive factors

Good grade for rare earth elements, above the current indicated resource average of 0.70% TREO.
Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

True thickness unknown.
Rare earth element grade is below the project average of 1.624% TREO.

Evidence · table

“1.01”

Context: 366.0

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"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project has direct access via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 64, with paved roads, on-site power lines fed fro"

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.