Volta Drills 7.37% Rare Earth Oxide and 252.7 g/t Gallium Oxide over 1.5m at Springer
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- Volta Metals Ltd.
- Ticker
- VLTA
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Rare earth elements
- Secondary commodities
- Gallium, Neodymium, Praseodymium, Dysprosium, Terbium
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 10:21:06 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Volta Metals announced high-grade drill results from its Springer Rare Earth Element - Gallium deposit in Ontario, Canada, highlighted by an exceptional intercept of 7.37% TREO and 252.7 g/t Gallium Oxide over 1.5m. The drilling confirmed and extended both rare earth and gallium mineralization, with gallium being richer than expected and present across all three holes. These results are expected to strengthen the foundation for an upcoming updated mineral resource estimate in Q1 2027.
Reasoning: Volta Metals reported exceptional high-grade rare earth and gallium drill results, including a bonanza intercept of 7.37% TREO and 252.7 g/t Ga2O3 over 1.5m, which significantly enhances the project's potential and extends mineralization. The results confirm the presence of strategic minerals and support an upcoming resource update, despite the lack of true width disclosure.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade TREO and Gallium Oxide intercept of 7.37% TREO and 252.7 g/t Ga2O3 over 1.5m, including high-grade magnet REEs.
- Significant broad intercepts of TREO and Gallium Oxide, confirming and extending mineralization.
- Gallium mineralization is richer than expected and present over the entire assayed length of all three holes, expanding the geological footprint.
- Infill drilling confirms continuity and extends mineralization into previously unconsidered rock types.
- High-grade heavy rare earth mineralization intersected near surface in SL26-34.
- QA/QC protocols are disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off.
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is unknown, potentially overstating apparent thickness.
- Gallium is not included in the current mineral resource estimate, limiting its immediate economic impact.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 40
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 7.368% TREO over 1.5m in SL26-28 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the typical thresholds for rare earth elements.
Evidence · table
“7.368”
Context: 1.50
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 252.7 g/t Ga2O3 over 1.5m in SL26-28 is exceptionally high-grade, significantly exceeding typical gallium concentrations.
Evidence · table
“252.7”
Context: 1.50
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release explicitly details QA/QC protocols including certified standards, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions the use of an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab (SRC) and QP sign-off.
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. All collected rock core samples were cut in half by a rock saw, placed in sturdy plastic bags and zip-tied shut while under the supervision of a professional geologist. The remaining half core was returned to the core box, which is stored on the Property. The samples were shipped from Volta's core shack in Sturgeon Falls to the Saskatchewan Research Council's ("SRC") facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, using the Manitoulin Transport freight shipping company. The drill core samples were analyzed at SRC using Lithium metaborate fusion with subsequent analysis by ICP-MS. SRC holds ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada ("SCC"). Syenite standard SY-5 from Natural Resources Canada was inserted by SRC in the sample stream for every 20 drill core samples. Standard SY-5 passed within two standard deviations for rare earth elements (La to Lu) and Ga. All internal standards and duplicates, and all external blanks, standards and core duplicates, passed a Quality Control review by the Qualified Person. Qualified Person 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.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths'.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Drill hole SL26-28 is described as an 'infill drill hole' collared between existing drill holes.
Evidence · text
“This infill drill hole was collared between drill holes SL11-02, SL11-05 and SL12-14 (Figure 2).”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The results 'extended mineralization into rock types we had not previously considered prospective, further expanding the geological footprint of the system'.
Evidence · text
“two additional holes extended mineralization into rock types we had not previously considered prospective, further expanding the geological footprint of the system.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 40. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (40)
SL26-28Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 0.566Grade Unit: %Intercept: 417 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.566
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 417 m
- From
- 87 m
- To
- 504 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:87-504
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A broad intercept of rare earth elements was reported, indicating significant mineralization over a large interval.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept of rare earth elements.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.566”
Context: 417.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · galliumGrade: 56.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 417 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 56.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 417 m
- From
- 87 m
- To
- 504 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:87-504
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A broad intercept of gallium mineralization was reported, indicating significant presence over a large interval.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept of gallium mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“56.7”
Context: 417.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 0.795Grade Unit: %Intercept: 214.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.795
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 214.5 m
- From
- 103.5 m
- To
- 318 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:103.5-318
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant intercept of rare earth elements was reported within a broader zone, suggesting good continuity of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept of rare earth elements, indicating good continuity.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.795”
Context: 214.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · galliumGrade: 63.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 214.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 63.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 214.5 m
- From
- 103.5 m
- To
- 318 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:103.5-318
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant intercept of gallium mineralization was reported within a broader zone, suggesting good continuity of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept of gallium mineralization, indicating good continuity.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“63.8”
Context: 214.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.021Grade Unit: %Intercept: 75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.021
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 75 m
- From
- 124.5 m
- To
- 199.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:124.5-199.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade rare earth element intercept was reported, indicating a concentrated zone of mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade rare earth element intercept within a broader zone.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“1.021”
Context: 75.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · galliumGrade: 76.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 76.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 75 m
- From
- 124.5 m
- To
- 199.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:124.5-199.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade gallium intercept was reported, indicating a concentrated zone of mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade gallium intercept within a broader zone.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“76.6”
Context: 75.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
- From
- 121.5 m
- To
- 132 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:121.5-132
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade of rare earth elements was reported over a moderate interval, indicating a good quality zone.
Positive factors
- Strong grade of rare earth elements over a moderate interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“1.600”
Context: 10.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · galliumGrade: 81.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 81.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
- From
- 121.5 m
- To
- 132 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:121.5-132
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade gallium intercept was reported over a moderate interval, indicating a good quality zone.
Positive factors
- High-grade gallium intercept over a moderate interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“81.5”
Context: 10.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.167Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.167
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 29.7 m
- From
- 151.8 m
- To
- 181.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:151.8-181.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade of rare earth elements was reported over a good interval, contributing to overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade of rare earth elements over a good interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“1.167”
Context: 29.70
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · galliumGrade: 82.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 82.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29.7 m
- From
- 151.8 m
- To
- 181.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:151.8-181.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade gallium intercept was reported over a good interval, contributing to overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade gallium intercept over a good interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“82.9”
Context: 29.70
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 0.802Grade Unit: %Intercept: 84 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.802
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 84 m
- From
- 208.5 m
- To
- 292.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:208.5-292.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant intercept of rare earth elements was reported, indicating good mineralization over a substantial interval.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept of rare earth elements.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.802”
Context: 84.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · galliumGrade: 63.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 84 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 63.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 84 m
- From
- 208.5 m
- To
- 292.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:208.5-292.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant intercept of gallium mineralization was reported, indicating good mineralization over a substantial interval.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept of gallium mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“63.8”
Context: 84.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.632Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.632
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 279 m
- To
- 292.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:279-292.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade of rare earth elements was reported over a good interval, indicating a high-quality zone.
Positive factors
- Strong grade of rare earth elements over a good interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“1.632”
Context: 13.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · galliumGrade: 85.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 85.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 279 m
- To
- 292.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:279-292.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade gallium intercept was reported over a good interval, indicating a high-quality zone.
Positive factors
- High-grade gallium intercept over a good interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“85.5”
Context: 13.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 7.368Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.368
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 291 m
- To
- 292.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:291-292.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional high-grade rare earth element intercept was reported, indicating a bonanza grade zone and the highest HREO content to date.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade rare earth element intercept, representing a bonanza grade.
- Highest HREO content encountered to date at Springer.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“7.368”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · galliumGrade: 252.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 252.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 291 m
- To
- 292.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:291-292.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional high-grade gallium intercept was reported, indicating a bonanza grade zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gallium intercept, representing a bonanza grade.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“252.7”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · neodymiumGrade: 10579Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- neodymium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 10579
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 291 m
- To
- 292.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:291-292.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very high-grade intercept of neodymium oxide was reported, indicating significant concentration of a critical magnet rare earth element.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade neodymium oxide, a critical magnet rare earth element.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · text
“10,579 g/t Neodymium oxide”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · praseodymiumGrade: 3540Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- praseodymium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3540
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 291 m
- To
- 292.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:291-292.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very high-grade intercept of praseodymium oxide was reported, indicating significant concentration of a critical magnet rare earth element.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade praseodymium oxide, a critical magnet rare earth element.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · text
“3,540 g/t Praseodymium oxide”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · dysprosiumGrade: 232Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- dysprosium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 232
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 291 m
- To
- 292.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:291-292.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very high-grade intercept of dysprosium oxide was reported, indicating significant concentration of a critical magnet rare earth element.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade dysprosium oxide, a critical magnet rare earth element.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · text
“232 g/t Dysprosium oxide”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-28Springer · terbiumGrade: 73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-28
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- terbium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 291 m
- To
- 292.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 507 m
- Intercept Depth
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-28:291-292.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 5850809.22
- Northing
- 5143657.31
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 251 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very high-grade intercept of terbium oxide was reported, indicating significant concentration of a critical magnet rare earth element.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade terbium oxide, a critical magnet rare earth element.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · text
“73 g/t Terbium oxide”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 0.412Grade Unit: %Intercept: 345 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.412
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 345 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 351 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:6-351
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A broad intercept of rare earth elements was reported from near surface, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept of rare earth elements from near surface.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.412”
Context: 345.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · galliumGrade: 39.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 345 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 345 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 351 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:6-351
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A broad intercept of gallium mineralization was reported from near surface, indicating significant presence.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept of gallium mineralization from near surface.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“39.5”
Context: 345.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.152Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.152
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.65 m
- From
- 7.5 m
- To
- 9.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:7.5-9.15
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade rare earth element intercept was reported near surface, indicating a valuable shallow zone.
Positive factors
- High-grade rare earth element intercept near surface.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“1.152”
Context: 1.65
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · galliumGrade: 66.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 66.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.65 m
- From
- 7.5 m
- To
- 9.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:7.5-9.15
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade gallium intercept was reported near surface, indicating a valuable shallow zone.
Positive factors
- High-grade gallium intercept near surface.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“66.8”
Context: 1.65
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · dysprosiumGrade: 220Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- dysprosium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 220
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.65 m
- From
- 7.5 m
- To
- 9.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:7.5-9.15
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very high-grade intercept of dysprosium oxide was reported near surface, indicating significant concentration of a critical heavy rare earth element.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade dysprosium oxide, a critical heavy rare earth element, near surface.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · text
“220 g/t dysprosium oxide”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · terbiumGrade: 43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- terbium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.65 m
- From
- 7.5 m
- To
- 9.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:7.5-9.15
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very high-grade intercept of terbium oxide was reported near surface, indicating significant concentration of a critical heavy rare earth element.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade terbium oxide, a critical heavy rare earth element, near surface.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · text
“43 g/t terbium oxide”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.226Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.226
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 123 m
- To
- 124.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:123-124.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade of rare earth elements was reported over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade of rare earth elements over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“1.226”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · galliumGrade: 74.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 74.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 123 m
- To
- 124.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:123-124.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade gallium intercept was reported over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade gallium intercept over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“74.2”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.127Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.127
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 168 m
- To
- 169.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:168-169.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade of rare earth elements was reported over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade of rare earth elements over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“1.127”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · galliumGrade: 57.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 57.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 168 m
- To
- 169.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:168-169.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade of gallium was reported over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade of gallium over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“57.1”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 0.541Grade Unit: %Intercept: 115.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.541
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 115.5 m
- From
- 159 m
- To
- 274.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:159-274.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant intercept of rare earth elements was reported over a continuous zone, indicating good mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept of rare earth elements over a continuous zone.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.541”
Context: 115.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · galliumGrade: 44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 115.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 115.5 m
- From
- 159 m
- To
- 274.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:159-274.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant intercept of gallium mineralization was reported over a continuous zone, indicating good mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept of gallium mineralization over a continuous zone.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“44.0”
Context: 115.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 252 m
- To
- 264 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:252-264
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade of rare earth elements was reported over a good interval, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade of rare earth elements over a good interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.520”
Context: 12.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-34Springer · galliumGrade: 60.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-34
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 60.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 252 m
- To
- 264 m
- Hole Depth
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-34:252-264
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580588.78
- Northing
- 5144079.4
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 248.23 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade of gallium was reported over a good interval, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade of gallium over a good interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“60.5”
Context: 12.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-36Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 0.361Grade Unit: %Intercept: 296 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-36
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.361
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 296 m
- From
- 4 m
- To
- 300 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-36:4-300
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580671.9
- Northing
- 5143552.45
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.16 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A broad intercept of rare earth elements was reported from near surface, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept of rare earth elements from near surface.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.361”
Context: 296.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-36Springer · galliumGrade: 31.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 296 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-36
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 31.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 296 m
- From
- 4 m
- To
- 300 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-36:4-300
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580671.9
- Northing
- 5143552.45
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.16 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A broad intercept of gallium mineralization was reported from near surface, indicating significant presence.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept of gallium mineralization from near surface.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“31.3”
Context: 296.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-36Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 0.562Grade Unit: %Intercept: 81 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-36
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.562
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 81 m
- From
- 151.5 m
- To
- 232.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-36:151.5-232.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580671.9
- Northing
- 5143552.45
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.16 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant intercept of rare earth elements was reported, indicating good mineralization over a substantial interval.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept of rare earth elements.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“0.562”
Context: 81.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-36Springer · galliumGrade: 32.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 81 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-36
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 32.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 81 m
- From
- 151.5 m
- To
- 232.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-36:151.5-232.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580671.9
- Northing
- 5143552.45
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.16 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant intercept of gallium mineralization was reported, indicating good mineralization over a substantial interval.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept of gallium mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“32.6”
Context: 81.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-36Springer · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.048Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-36
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare_earth_elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.048
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.5 m
- From
- 221 m
- To
- 226.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-36:221-226.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580671.9
- Northing
- 5143552.45
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.16 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade of rare earth elements was reported over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade of rare earth elements over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“1.048”
Context: 5.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
SL26-36Springer · galliumGrade: 32.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-36
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- canada_on
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 32.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.5 m
- From
- 221 m
- To
- 226.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 300 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-36:221-226.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 580671.9
- Northing
- 5143552.45
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.16 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Saskatchewan Research Council
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade of gallium was reported over a narrow interval, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade of gallium over a narrow interval.
Negative factors
- True width unknown.
Evidence · table
“32.4”
Context: 5.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C"
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.