Volta Drills 165.3m of 1.36% Total Rare Earth Oxides ("TREO") and 81.3 g/t Gallium Oxide at Springer
Original announcement by jmn on
- Company
- Volta Metals Ltd.
- Ticker
- VLTA
- Exchange
- CSE
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Rare earth elements
- Secondary commodities
- Gallium, Dysprosium, Terbium, Cerium, Lanthanum, Praseodymium, Neodymium
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-01 10:18:32 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Volta Metals announced strong drill results from its Springer Rare Earth Element deposit, including a new highest-grade intercept of 7.54% TREO and 282.7 g/t gallium oxide over 2.95 meters in hole SL26-29. The program also returned a significant 165.3-meter interval grading 1.36% TREO and 81.3 g/t gallium oxide, extending mineralization at depth and beyond the conceptual open pit. The company plans to complete an initial gallium mineral resource estimate and an updated rare earth mineral resource estimate in Q4 2026.
Reasoning: Volta Metals reported strong drill results from its Springer deposit, including a new highest-grade intercept for the 2026 program (7.54% TREO and 282.7 g/t Ga2O3 over 2.95m) and a significant thick intercept (165.3m at 1.36% TREO and 81.3 g/t Ga2O3). These results extend mineralization at depth and beyond the conceptual open pit, and highlight enrichment in critical heavy rare earth elements. The continuous gallium mineralization, not yet in the MRE, adds further upside. QA/QC procedures are robust, though true widths remain unknown.
Positive factors
- New highest-grade intercept for the 2026 program (7.54% TREO and 282.7 g/t Ga2O3 over 2.95m in SL26-29)
- Significant thick intercepts (165.3m at 1.36% TREO and 81.3 g/t Ga2O3 in SL26-29)
- Extension of mineralization at depth and beyond the conceptual open pit (SL26-29)
- Significant enrichment in high-value heavy rare earth elements (dysprosium and terbium) in SL26-30
- Continuous gallium mineralization provides additional upside as it's not in current MRE
- Detailed QA/QC protocol with certified lab (SRC, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited) and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown
Facts used in scoring: 23
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details a strict QA/QC protocol including insertion of reference materials, blanks, and duplicates, and analysis by an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Volta implemented a strict QA/QC protocol in processing all rock samples collected from the diamond core obtained from the Springer property. The protocol included inserting reference materials, in this case high-concentration and low-concentration certified rare earth element and gallium standards, blanks, and drill core duplicates, to validate the accuracy and precision of the assay results.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: The technical content of the press release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Julie Selway, P.Geo., VP, Exploration, and Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical content of this press release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Julie Selway, P.Geo., VP, Exploration, and Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (23)
SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.852Grade Unit: %Intercept: 412.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-29
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.852
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 412.5 m
- From
- 7.5 m
- To
- 420 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-29:7.5-420
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580760
- Northing
- 5143738
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept of 412.5m at 0.852% TREO, indicating broad mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.965Grade Unit: %Intercept: 351 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-29
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.965
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 351 m
- From
- 69 m
- To
- 420 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-29:69-420
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580760
- Northing
- 5143738
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long sub-interval of 351.0m at 0.965% TREO, indicating broad mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.363Grade Unit: %Intercept: 165.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-29
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.363
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 165.3 m
- From
- 131.7 m
- To
- 297 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-29:131.7-297
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580760
- Northing
- 5143738
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A thick, high-grade mineralized core of 165.3m at 1.363% TREO, contributing to overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.683Grade Unit: %Intercept: 91.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-29
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.683
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 91.5 m
- From
- 195 m
- To
- 286.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-29:195-286.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580760
- Northing
- 5143738
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval of 91.5m at 1.683% TREO, indicating good mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.797Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-29
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.797
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 55.5 m
- From
- 249 m
- To
- 304.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- 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
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval of 55.5m at 1.797% TREO, indicating good mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.272Grade Unit: %Intercept: 37.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-29
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.272
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 37.5 m
- From
- 249 m
- To
- 286.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-29:249-286.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580760
- Northing
- 5143738
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval of 37.5m at 2.272% TREO, indicating good mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 7.537Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-29
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.537
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.95 m
- From
- 249 m
- To
- 251.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- 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
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents the new highest-grade for the 2026 program, with 7.537% TREO over 2.95m, indicating a bonanza grade zone.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade for rare earth elements
- Highest-grade intercept of the 2026 drill program
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The grade of 7.537% TREO is exceptionally high, well above the typical range for rare earth deposits, and is highlighted as the highest-grade intercept of the 2026 program.
Evidence · table
“7.537”
Context: 2.95
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 3.075Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-29
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.075
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
- From
- 276 m
- To
- 280.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-29:276-280.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580760
- Northing
- 5143738
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval of 4.5m at 3.075% TREO, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-29Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.971Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-29
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.971
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 417 m
- To
- 418.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-29:417-418.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580760
- Northing
- 5143738
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept near the bottom of the hole (417.0m-418.5m) with 1.971% TREO indicates mineralization remains open at depth, which is a positive for future exploration.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
- Mineralization remains open at depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The intercept near the bottom of the hole (417.0m-418.5m) with 1.971% TREO indicates mineralization remains open at depth, extending beyond previously known limits.
Evidence · text
“A sample near the bottom of the hole (417.0m – 418.5m) returned 1.97% TREO and 101.6 g/t Ga2O3 in red syenite with carbonatite veins. Because SL26-29 was drilled at a dip of -85°, this sample lies more than 400m below surface. The result is consistent with a vertically extensive carbonatite-hosted system that remains open at depth.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.869Grade Unit: %Intercept: 345.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-30
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.869
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 345.6 m
- From
- 5.4 m
- To
- 351 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-30:5.4-351
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580741.07
- Northing
- 5143777.97
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept of 345.6m at 0.869% TREO, indicating broad mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.989Grade Unit: %Intercept: 286.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-30
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.989
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 286.5 m
- From
- 25.5 m
- To
- 312 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-30:25.5-312
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580741.07
- Northing
- 5143777.97
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long sub-interval of 286.5m at 0.989% TREO, indicating broad mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.328Grade Unit: %Intercept: 109.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-30
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.328
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 109.5 m
- From
- 79.5 m
- To
- 189 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-30:79.5-189
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580741.07
- Northing
- 5143777.97
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A thick, high-grade sub-interval of 109.5m at 1.328% TREO, contributing to overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.574Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-30
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.574
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 79.5 m
- To
- 88.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-30:79.5-88.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580741.07
- Northing
- 5143777.97
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval of 9.0m at 1.574% TREO, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.952Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-30
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.952
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 26.8 m
- From
- 114.2 m
- To
- 141 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- 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
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval of 26.8m at 1.952% TREO, with significant dysprosium and terbium enrichment, indicating high-value mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
- Significant dysprosium and terbium enrichment
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.931Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-30
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.931
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 130.5 m
- To
- 133.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-30:130.5-133.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580741.07
- Northing
- 5143777.97
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval of 3.0m at 2.931% TREO, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.365Grade Unit: %Intercept: 37.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-30
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.365
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 37.5 m
- From
- 151.5 m
- To
- 189 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-30:151.5-189
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580741.07
- Northing
- 5143777.97
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval of 37.5m at 1.365% TREO, indicating good mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.871Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-30
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.871
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 30 m
- From
- 282 m
- To
- 312 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-30:282-312
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580741.07
- Northing
- 5143777.97
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good sub-interval of 30.0m at 0.871% TREO, indicating continued mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
- Good grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-38Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.359Grade Unit: %Intercept: 351 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-38
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.359
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 351 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 357 m
- Hole Depth
- 357 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-38:6-357
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580703.12
- Northing
- 5143436.05
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 249.71 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A long intercept of 351.0m at 0.359% TREO, confirming mineralization in the southern portion of the deposit, but at a lower grade.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
Negative factors
- Lower grade compared to other holes
- Apparent width only
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: SL26-38 is described as infill drilling in the south part of the deposit, between existing drill holes.
Evidence · text
“SL26-38: Infill Drilling in the South Part of the Deposit SL26-38 intersects the southern portion of the Springer deposit (Figure 5). It infills between drill holes SL12-20 and SL12-17”
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-38Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.526Grade Unit: %Intercept: 89.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-38
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.526
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 89.2 m
- From
- 248.3 m
- To
- 337.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 357 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-38:248.3-337.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580703.12
- Northing
- 5143436.05
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 249.71 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A long sub-interval of 89.2m at 0.526% TREO, confirming mineralization in the southern portion of the deposit, but at a lower grade.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length
Negative factors
- Lower grade compared to other holes
- Apparent width only
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: SL26-38 is described as infill drilling in the south part of the deposit, between existing drill holes.
Evidence · text
“SL26-38: Infill Drilling in the South Part of the Deposit SL26-38 intersects the southern portion of the Springer deposit (Figure 5). It infills between drill holes SL12-20 and SL12-17”
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-38Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.454Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-38
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.454
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 301.5 m
- To
- 309 m
- Hole Depth
- 357 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-38:301.5-309
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580703.12
- Northing
- 5143436.05
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 249.71 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good sub-interval of 7.5m at 1.454% TREO, indicating localized higher-grade mineralization within the infill area.
Positive factors
- Good grade for rare earth elements
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: SL26-38 is described as infill drilling in the south part of the deposit, between existing drill holes.
Evidence · text
“SL26-38: Infill Drilling in the South Part of the Deposit SL26-38 intersects the southern portion of the Springer deposit (Figure 5). It infills between drill holes SL12-20 and SL12-17”
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-30
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 127.5 m
- To
- 130.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-30:127.5-130.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580741.07
- Northing
- 5143777.97
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade interval of 3.0m at 1.50% TREO, notable for its significant heavy rare earth enrichment (18.2% HREO of TREO), including high dysprosium and terbium.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
- Significant dysprosium and terbium enrichment
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-30Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
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
- 5.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- 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
- 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade interval of 10.5m at 2.00% TREO, with significant heavy rare earth enrichment, including dysprosium and terbium.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
- Significant dysprosium and terbium enrichment
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
SL26-38Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-38
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.81
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 301.5 m
- To
- 304.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 357 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-38:301.5-304.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580703.12
- Northing
- 5143436.05
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 249.71 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
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade interval of 3.0m at 1.81% TREO, with dysprosium and terbium enrichment, within the infill area.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for rare earth elements
- Dysprosium and terbium enrichment
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: SL26-38 is described as infill drilling in the south part of the deposit, between existing drill holes.
Evidence · text
“SL26-38: Infill Drilling in the South Part of the Deposit SL26-38 intersects the southern portion of the Springer deposit (Figure 5). It infills between drill holes SL12-20 and SL12-17”
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
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: "SL26-30: averages 0.87% TREO and 67.6 g/t Ga 2 O 3 over 345.6m, including 26.8m of 1.95% TREO and a Heavy Rare Earth Enr"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document states that true thickness/width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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