# Volta Drills 165.3m of 1.36% Total Rare Earth Oxides \("TREO"\) and 81.3 g/t Gallium Oxide at Springer Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3310-cse/vlta/212107-volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-oxide-at-springer.html Publisher: jmn Original announcement: 2026-10-01T05:02:04.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T10:18:31.470Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T10:18:31.470Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: New highest-grade intercept for the 2026 program \(7.54% TREO and 282.7 g/t Ga2O3 over 2.95m in SL26-29\) - Positive factor: Significant thick intercepts \(165.3m at 1.36% TREO and 81.3 g/t Ga2O3 in SL26-29\) - Positive factor: Extension of mineralization at depth and beyond the conceptual open pit \(SL26-29\) - Positive factor: Significant enrichment in high-value heavy rare earth elements \(dysprosium and terbium\) in SL26-30 - Positive factor: Continuous gallium mineralization provides additional upside as it's not in current MRE - Positive factor: Detailed QA/QC protocol with certified lab \(SRC, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited\) and QP sign-off - Negative factor: True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown Facts used in scoring: 23 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The 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 Signed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: 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) ### SL26-29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-0) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Good grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-1) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Good grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-2) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-3) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-4) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-5) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-6) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Bonanza grade for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Highest-grade intercept of the 2026 drill program - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-7) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-8) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Mineralization remains open at depth - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Step-Out Extension** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-9) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Good grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-10) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Good grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-11) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-12) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-13) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant dysprosium and terbium enrichment - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-14) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-15) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-16) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Good grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-38 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-17) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other holes - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-38 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-18) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept length - Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other holes - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-38 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-19) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Good grade for rare earth elements - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-20) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant dysprosium and terbium enrichment - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-30 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-21) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant dysprosium and terbium enrichment - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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. ### SL26-38 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-165-3m-of-1-36-total-rare-earth-oxides-treo-and-81-3-g-t-gallium-ox--89d17aa2-ac95-4640-99f8-dbd6d2c1a0db#fact-drill-facts-22) Springer · rare earth elements #### 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 factor: Strong grade for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Dysprosium and terbium enrichment - Negative factor: Apparent width only #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 **Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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. 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