# Volta Drills 7.37% Rare Earth Oxide and 252.7 g/t Gallium Oxide over 1.5m at Springer Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041 Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314354/Volta-Drills-7.37-Rare-Earth-Oxide-and-252.7-gt-Gallium-Oxide-over-1.5m-at-Springer Publisher: newsfile Original announcement: 2026-09-15T10:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: 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. - Positive factor: Significant broad intercepts of TREO and Gallium Oxide, confirming and extending mineralization. - Positive factor: Gallium mineralization is richer than expected and present over the entire assayed length of all three holes, expanding the geological footprint. - Positive factor: Infill drilling confirms continuity and extends mineralization into previously unconsidered rock types. - Positive factor: High-grade heavy rare earth mineralization intersected near surface in SL26-34. - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols are disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off. - Negative factor: True width of mineralization is unknown, potentially overstating apparent thickness. - Negative factor: 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 Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: The document 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 Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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) ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-0) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Broad intercept of rare earth elements. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 0.566 Context: 417.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-1) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: Broad intercept of gallium mineralization. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 56.7 Context: 417.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-2) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept of rare earth elements, indicating good continuity. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 0.795 Context: 214.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-3) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: Significant intercept of gallium mineralization, indicating good continuity. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 63.8 Context: 214.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-4) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: High-grade rare earth element intercept within a broader zone. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 1.021 Context: 75.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-5) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: High-grade gallium intercept within a broader zone. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 76.6 Context: 75.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-6) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Strong grade of rare earth elements over a moderate interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 1.600 Context: 10.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-7) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: High-grade gallium intercept over a moderate interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 81.5 Context: 10.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-8) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Moderate grade of rare earth elements over a good interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 1.167 Context: 29.70 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-9) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: High-grade gallium intercept over a good interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 82.9 Context: 29.70 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-10) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept of rare earth elements. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 0.802 Context: 84.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-11) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: Significant intercept of gallium mineralization. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 63.8 Context: 84.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-12) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Strong grade of rare earth elements over a good interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 1.632 Context: 13.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-13) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: High-grade gallium intercept over a good interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 85.5 Context: 13.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-14) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Exceptional high-grade rare earth element intercept, representing a bonanza grade. - Positive factor: Highest HREO content encountered to date at Springer. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 7.368 Context: 1.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-15) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: Exceptional high-grade gallium intercept, representing a bonanza grade. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 252.7 Context: 1.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-16) Springer · neodymium #### 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 factor: Very high-grade neodymium oxide, a critical magnet rare earth element. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · text > 10,579 g/t Neodymium oxide #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-17) Springer · praseodymium #### 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 factor: Very high-grade praseodymium oxide, a critical magnet rare earth element. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · text > 3,540 g/t Praseodymium oxide #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-18) Springer · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Very high-grade dysprosium oxide, a critical magnet rare earth element. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · text > 232 g/t Dysprosium oxide #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-19) Springer · terbium #### 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 factor: Very high-grade terbium oxide, a critical magnet rare earth element. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · text > 73 g/t Terbium oxide #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-20) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Broad intercept of rare earth elements from near surface. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 0.412 Context: 345.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-21) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: Broad intercept of gallium mineralization from near surface. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 39.5 Context: 345.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-22) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: High-grade rare earth element intercept near surface. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 1.152 Context: 1.65 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-23) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: High-grade gallium intercept near surface. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 66.8 Context: 1.65 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-24) Springer · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Very high-grade dysprosium oxide, a critical heavy rare earth element, near surface. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · text > 220 g/t dysprosium oxide #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-25) Springer · terbium #### 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 factor: Very high-grade terbium oxide, a critical heavy rare earth element, near surface. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · text > 43 g/t terbium oxide #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-26) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Moderate grade of rare earth elements over a narrow interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 1.226 Context: 1.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-27) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: High-grade gallium intercept over a narrow interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 74.2 Context: 1.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-28) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Moderate grade of rare earth elements over a narrow interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 1.127 Context: 1.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-29) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: Moderate grade of gallium over a narrow interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 57.1 Context: 1.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-30) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept of rare earth elements over a continuous zone. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 0.541 Context: 115.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-31) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: Significant intercept of gallium mineralization over a continuous zone. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 44.0 Context: 115.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-32) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Moderate grade of rare earth elements over a good interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 0.520 Context: 12.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-34 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-33) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: Moderate grade of gallium over a good interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 60.5 Context: 12.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-36 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-34) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Broad intercept of rare earth elements from near surface. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 0.361 Context: 296.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-36 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-35) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: Broad intercept of gallium mineralization from near surface. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 31.3 Context: 296.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-36 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-36) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Significant intercept of rare earth elements. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 0.562 Context: 81.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-36 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-37) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: Significant intercept of gallium mineralization. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 32.6 Context: 81.00 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-36 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-38) Springer · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Moderate grade of rare earth elements over a narrow interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 1.048 Context: 5.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "The project benefits from well-developed infrastructure, including paved road access, on-site power lines fed from the C" ### SL26-36 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/volta-drills-7-37-rare-earth-oxide-and-252-7-g-t-gallium-oxide-over-1-5m-at-spri--39504b8e-3e82-4480-89d5-470ac5fa2041#fact-drill-facts-39) Springer · gallium #### 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 factor: Moderate grade of gallium over a narrow interval. - Negative factor: True width unknown. Evidence · table > 32.4 Context: 5.50 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **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: "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. 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