Volta Extends Springer Rare Earth and Gallium System 275 Metres Below Modelled Open Pit, Highlighted by 5.00% TREO in Drill Hole SL26-37
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- Volta Metals Ltd.
- Ticker
- VLTA
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Rare earth elements
- Secondary commodities
- Gallium, Neodymium, Praseodymium, Dysprosium, Terbium, Cerium, Lanthanum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-03 10:04:30 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Volta Metals Ltd. reported drill results from its Springer Rare Earth Element deposit, highlighting significant extensions of mineralization 275 meters below the current conceptual open pit. Drill hole SL26-37 returned a peak assay of 5.001% TREO and 74.1 g/t Ga2O3 over 0.65 meters, within a broader interval of 105.65 meters grading 0.63% TREO. The company plans an updated mineral resource estimate and an initial gallium resource later this year.
Reasoning: Volta Metals announced strong drill results from its Springer project, extending rare earth and gallium mineralization significantly below the current open pit model and confirming high-grade zones. The results include a bonanza 5.001% TREO intercept and continuous mineralization over long intervals, indicating strong growth potential ahead of an updated resource estimate.
Positive factors
- Significant extension of mineralization below current open pit model
- High-grade TREO intercept (5.001% TREO) in SL26-37
- Continuous rare earth and gallium mineralization over long intervals
- Confirmation of near-surface mineralization and continuity at depth
- Upcoming updated resource estimate incorporating new drilling
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is unknown
Facts used in scoring: 50
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 5.001% TREO over 0.65m in SL26-37 is exceptionally high-grade for rare earth elements, well above typical economic thresholds.
Evidence · table
“5.001”
Context: 0.65
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drill hole SL26-37 extends rare earth and gallium mineralization approximately 275 m below the current conceptual open pit, expanding the known mineralized footprint.
Evidence · text
“SL26-37 extends rare earth and gallium mineralization approximately 275 m below the current conceptual open pit”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details a strict QA/QC protocol including insertion of standards, blanks, and duplicates, analysis by an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab (SRC), and review by a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“Volta implemented a strict QA/QC protocol in processing all rock samples collected from the diamond drill 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 SRC's 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.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths'.
Evidence · text
“True thickness/width of mineralization is unknown; intervals are reported as downhole core lengths.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Drill hole SL26-39 is described as an 'infill definition drill hole' situated entirely within the current mineral resource shell.
Evidence · text
“Drilled as an infill definition drill hole between SL12-18 and SL25-26, SL26-39 is situated entirely within the current mineral resource shell and conceptual open pit”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The company is targeting completion of an updated mineral resource estimate for the Springer deposit by late 2026, incorporating the new drilling.
Evidence · text
“Following receipt of all 2026 assay results, Volta is targeting completion of an updated mineral resource estimate for the Springer deposit by late 2026.”
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The company is targeting an 'initial gallium mineral resource estimate', which would be the first gallium resource declared for the Property.
Evidence · text
“the first is an initial gallium mineral resource estimate, which would be the first gallium resource declared for the Property.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 50. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (50)
SL26-37Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.407Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 414 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.407
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 414 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 420 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:6.0-420.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept of 414 meters with a moderate TREO grade indicates significant and continuous mineralization, contributing positively to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous mineralization
- Moderate grade for rare earth elements
Evidence · table
“0.407”
Context: 414.00
SL26-37Springer · galliumGrade: 35Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 414 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 35
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 414 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 420 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:6.0-420.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept of 414 meters with a reported gallium grade indicates significant and continuous mineralization, supporting the potential for an initial gallium resource.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous mineralization
- Gallium mineralization present over the entire interval
Evidence · table
“35.0”
Context: 414.00
SL26-37Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.066Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 4.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.066
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 4.25 m
- From
- 85.5 m
- To
- 89.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:85.5-89.75
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong TREO grade over a moderate width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong TREO grade for the deposit type
Evidence · table
“1.066”
Context: 4.25
SL26-37Springer · galliumGrade: 45.3Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 4.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 45.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 4.25 m
- From
- 85.5 m
- To
- 89.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:85.5-89.75
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gallium grade over a moderate width, indicating a higher-grade zone for gallium within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong gallium grade for the deposit type
Evidence · table
“45.3”
Context: 4.25
SL26-37Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.574Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 140 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.574
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 140 m
- From
- 267 m
- To
- 407 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:267.0-407.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A long intercept at depth with a moderate TREO grade indicates significant mineralization extending below the conceptual open pit, which is a positive for resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length demonstrating continuous mineralization at depth
- Moderate TREO grade
Evidence · table
“0.574”
Context: 140.00
SL26-37Springer · galliumGrade: 35.1Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 140 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 140 m
- From
- 267 m
- To
- 407 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:267.0-407.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A long intercept at depth with a reported gallium grade indicates significant mineralization extending below the conceptual open pit, supporting future resource potential.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length demonstrating continuous mineralization at depth
- Gallium mineralization present
Evidence · table
“35.1”
Context: 140.00
SL26-37Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.629Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 105.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.629
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 105.65 m
- From
- 301.35 m
- To
- 407 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:301.35-407.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept with a good TREO grade at significant depth demonstrates the strengthening of mineralization with depth, which is a very positive indicator for resource growth.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length with good TREO grade at depth
- Mineralization strengthened with depth
Evidence · table
“0.629”
Context: 105.65
SL26-37Springer · galliumGrade: 33.7Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 105.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 33.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 105.65 m
- From
- 301.35 m
- To
- 407 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:301.35-407.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept with a good gallium grade at significant depth demonstrates continuous gallium mineralization, which is a positive indicator for resource growth.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length with good gallium grade at depth
- Gallium mineralization present
Evidence · table
“33.7”
Context: 105.65
SL26-37Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 5.001Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.001
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- From
- 301.35 m
- To
- 302 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:301.35-302.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a bonanza grade for TREO, significantly exceeding typical grades and indicating the presence of very high-grade zones within the deposit, which is highly material.
Positive factors
- Exceptional TREO grade (5.001%)
- Highest grade reported in the release
- Indicates presence of very high-grade zones
Evidence · table
“5.001”
Context: 0.65
SL26-37Springer · galliumGrade: 74.1Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 74.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- From
- 301.35 m
- To
- 302 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:301.35-302.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a bonanza grade for gallium, significantly exceeding typical grades and indicating the presence of very high-grade zones for gallium within the deposit, which is highly material.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gallium grade (74.1 g/t)
- Highest gallium grade reported in the release
- Indicates presence of very high-grade zones for gallium
Evidence · table
“74.1”
Context: 0.65
SL26-37Springer · neodymiumGrade: 9366Grade Unit: g/t Nd2O3Intercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- neodymium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 9366
- Grade Unit
- g/t Nd2O3
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- From
- 301.35 m
- To
- 302 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:301.35-302.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The exceptionally high concentration of neodymium oxide in this interval is a significant positive, as neodymium is a critical magnet rare earth element.
Positive factors
- Exceptionally high concentration of a key magnet rare earth element
- High-grade intercept
Evidence · text
“9,366 g/t neodymium oxide (Nd₂O₃)”
SL26-37Springer · praseodymiumGrade: 2549Grade Unit: g/t Pr6O11Intercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- praseodymium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2549
- Grade Unit
- g/t Pr6O11
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- From
- 301.35 m
- To
- 302 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:301.35-302.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The exceptionally high concentration of praseodymium oxide in this interval is a significant positive, as praseodymium is a critical magnet rare earth element.
Positive factors
- Exceptionally high concentration of a key magnet rare earth element
- High-grade intercept
Evidence · text
“2,549 g/t praseodymium oxide (Pr₆O₁₁)”
SL26-37Springer · dysprosiumGrade: 96Grade Unit: g/t Dy2O3Intercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- dysprosium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 96
- Grade Unit
- g/t Dy2O3
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- From
- 301.35 m
- To
- 302 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:301.35-302.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The high concentration of dysprosium oxide in this interval is a positive, as dysprosium is a critical magnet rare earth element.
Positive factors
- High concentration of a key magnet rare earth element
Evidence · text
“96 g/t dysprosium oxide (Dy₂O₃)”
SL26-37Springer · terbiumGrade: 32Grade Unit: g/t Tb4O7Intercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- terbium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 32
- Grade Unit
- g/t Tb4O7
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- From
- 301.35 m
- To
- 302 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:301.35-302.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The high concentration of terbium oxide in this interval is a positive, as terbium is a critical magnet rare earth element.
Positive factors
- High concentration of a key magnet rare earth element
Evidence · text
“32 g/t terbium oxide (Tb₄O₇)”
SL26-37Springer · ceriumGrade: 2.41Grade Unit: % CeO2Intercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- cerium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.41
- Grade Unit
- % CeO2
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- From
- 301.35 m
- To
- 302 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:301.35-302.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The high concentration of cerium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth endowment of this high-grade interval.
Positive factors
- High concentration of cerium oxide
Evidence · text
“2.41% cerium oxide (CeO₂)”
SL26-37Springer · lanthanumGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: % La2O3Intercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- lanthanum
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- % La2O3
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- From
- 301.35 m
- To
- 302 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:301.35-302.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The high concentration of lanthanum oxide contributes to the overall rare earth endowment of this high-grade interval.
Positive factors
- High concentration of lanthanum oxide
Evidence · text
“1.20% lanthanum oxide (La₂O₃)”
SL26-37Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.178Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.178
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 382 m
- To
- 407 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:382.0-407.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong TREO grade over a good width at significant depth, contributing to the overall positive outlook for the deposit.
Positive factors
- Strong TREO grade over a good width at depth
Evidence · table
“1.178”
Context: 25.00
SL26-37Springer · galliumGrade: 42.2Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 42.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 382 m
- To
- 407 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:382.0-407.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gallium grade over a good width at significant depth, contributing to the overall positive outlook for gallium mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good gallium grade over a good width at depth
Evidence · table
“42.2”
Context: 25.00
SL26-37Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.767Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.767
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 382.5 m
- To
- 386.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:382.5-386.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a very strong TREO grade over a moderate width, indicating a high-grade zone within the deeper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very strong TREO grade over a moderate width
Evidence · table
“1.767”
Context: 4.00
SL26-37Springer · galliumGrade: 36.6Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 36.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 382.5 m
- To
- 386.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:382.5-386.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gallium grade over a moderate width, indicating a high-grade zone for gallium within the deeper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good gallium grade over a moderate width
Evidence · table
“36.6”
Context: 4.00
SL26-37Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.463Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 8.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.463
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 8.75 m
- From
- 398.25 m
- To
- 407 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:398.25-407.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong TREO grade over a good width near the bottom of the hole, indicating continued high-grade mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- Strong TREO grade over a good width at the bottom of the hole
Evidence · table
“1.463”
Context: 8.75
SL26-37Springer · galliumGrade: 51.5Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 8.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-37
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 51.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 8.75 m
- From
- 398.25 m
- To
- 407 m
- Hole Depth
- 420 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-37:398.25-407.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580769.27
- Northing
- 5143427.36
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 250.05 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gallium grade over a good width near the bottom of the hole, indicating continued high-grade gallium mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- Strong gallium grade over a good width at the bottom of the hole
Evidence · table
“51.5”
Context: 8.75
SL26-39Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.417Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 417.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.417
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 417.5 m
- From
- 5.5 m
- To
- 423 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:5.5-423.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept with moderate TREO grade from near surface to depth confirms continuous mineralization within the resource shell, which is positive for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous mineralization from near surface to depth
- Moderate TREO grade
Evidence · table
“0.417”
Context: 417.50
SL26-39Springer · galliumGrade: 38.4Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 417.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 38.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 417.5 m
- From
- 5.5 m
- To
- 423 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:5.5-423.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept with reported gallium grade from near surface to depth confirms continuous gallium mineralization within the resource shell, which is positive for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous gallium mineralization from near surface to depth
Evidence · table
“38.4”
Context: 417.50
SL26-39Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.617Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 72.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.617
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 72.5 m
- From
- 5.5 m
- To
- 78 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:5.5-78.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept with a good TREO grade near surface confirms strong mineralization in the upper part of the deposit, which is favorable for open pit mining.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length with good TREO grade near surface
Evidence · table
“0.617”
Context: 72.50
SL26-39Springer · galliumGrade: 45.6Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 72.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 45.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 72.5 m
- From
- 5.5 m
- To
- 78 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:5.5-78.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept with a good gallium grade near surface confirms strong gallium mineralization in the upper part of the deposit, which is favorable for open pit mining.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length with good gallium grade near surface
Evidence · table
“45.6”
Context: 72.50
SL26-39Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.731Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.731
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 35 m
- From
- 5.5 m
- To
- 40.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:5.5-40.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good TREO grade over a significant width near surface, reinforcing the near-surface mineralization potential.
Positive factors
- Good TREO grade over a significant width near surface
Evidence · table
“0.731”
Context: 35.00
SL26-39Springer · galliumGrade: 40.7Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 40.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 35 m
- From
- 5.5 m
- To
- 40.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:5.5-40.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gallium grade over a significant width near surface, reinforcing the near-surface gallium mineralization potential.
Positive factors
- Good gallium grade over a significant width near surface
Evidence · table
“40.7”
Context: 35.00
SL26-39Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 3.313Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.313
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 17 m
- To
- 18.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:17.0-18.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional TREO grade near surface, indicating a high-grade zone that could be amenable to early mining.
Positive factors
- Exceptional TREO grade near surface
Evidence · table
“3.313”
Context: 1.10
SL26-39Springer · galliumGrade: 56.2Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 56.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 17 m
- To
- 18.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:17.0-18.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gallium grade near surface, indicating a high-grade zone for gallium that could be amenable to early mining.
Positive factors
- Strong gallium grade near surface
Evidence · table
“56.2”
Context: 1.10
SL26-39Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.352Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.352
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 70.3 m
- To
- 72.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:70.3-72.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong TREO grade near surface, indicating a high-grade zone that could be amenable to early mining.
Positive factors
- Strong TREO grade near surface
Evidence · table
“2.352”
Context: 2.00
SL26-39Springer · galliumGrade: 57.5Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 57.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 70.3 m
- To
- 72.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:70.3-72.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gallium grade near surface, indicating a high-grade zone for gallium that could be amenable to early mining.
Positive factors
- Strong gallium grade near surface
Evidence · table
“57.5”
Context: 2.00
SL26-39Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.679Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 88.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.679
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 88.5 m
- From
- 231 m
- To
- 319.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:231.0-319.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept with a good TREO grade at depth confirms continuous mineralization within the resource shell, which is positive for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length with good TREO grade at depth
Evidence · table
“0.679”
Context: 88.50
SL26-39Springer · galliumGrade: 39.1Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 88.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 88.5 m
- From
- 231 m
- To
- 319.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:231.0-319.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept with a good gallium grade at depth confirms continuous gallium mineralization within the resource shell, which is positive for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length with good gallium grade at depth
Evidence · table
“39.1”
Context: 88.50
SL26-39Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.756Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.756
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 231 m
- To
- 232.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:231.0-232.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong TREO grade at depth, indicating a high-grade zone within the deeper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong TREO grade at depth
Evidence · table
“2.756”
Context: 1.50
SL26-39Springer · galliumGrade: 61.7Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 61.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 231 m
- To
- 232.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:231.0-232.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gallium grade at depth, indicating a high-grade zone for gallium within the deeper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong gallium grade at depth
Evidence · table
“61.7”
Context: 1.50
SL26-39Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.914Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 37.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.914
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 37.4 m
- From
- 251.5 m
- To
- 288.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:251.5-288.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good TREO grade over a significant width at depth, contributing to the overall positive outlook for the deposit.
Positive factors
- Good TREO grade over a significant width at depth
Evidence · table
“0.914”
Context: 37.40
SL26-39Springer · galliumGrade: 40.3Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 37.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 40.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 37.4 m
- From
- 251.5 m
- To
- 288.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:251.5-288.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gallium grade over a significant width at depth, contributing to the overall positive outlook for gallium mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good gallium grade over a significant width at depth
Evidence · table
“40.3”
Context: 37.40
SL26-39Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.617Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 4.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.617
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
- From
- 283.5 m
- To
- 288 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:283.5-288.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong TREO grade over a moderate width at depth, indicating a high-grade zone within the deeper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong TREO grade over a moderate width at depth
Evidence · table
“1.617”
Context: 4.50
SL26-39Springer · galliumGrade: 40.5Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 4.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-39
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 40.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
- From
- 283.5 m
- To
- 288 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-39:283.5-288.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 580800.67
- Northing
- 5143512.55
- CRS
- UTM NAD 83, Zone 17
- Elevation
- 247.09 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gallium grade over a moderate width at depth, indicating a high-grade zone for gallium within the deeper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good gallium grade over a moderate width at depth
Evidence · table
“40.5”
Context: 4.50
SL26-27Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.361Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 264 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-27
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.361
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 264 m
- From
- 129 m
- To
- 393 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-27:129.0-393.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept with a moderate TREO grade indicates continuous mineralization, contributing to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous mineralization
Evidence · table
“0.361”
Context: 264.0
SL26-27Springer · galliumGrade: 45.8Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 264 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-27
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 45.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 264 m
- From
- 129 m
- To
- 393 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-27:129.0-393.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept with a reported gallium grade indicates continuous gallium mineralization, contributing to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous gallium mineralization
Evidence · table
“45.8”
Context: 264.0
SL26-31Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.267Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 399 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-31
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.267
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 399 m
- From
- 3 m
- To
- 402 m
- Hole Depth
- 402 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-31:3.0-402.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept with a moderate TREO grade from near surface indicates continuous mineralization, contributing to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous mineralization from near surface
Evidence · table
“0.267”
Context: 399.0
SL26-31Springer · galliumGrade: 51.8Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 399 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-31
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 51.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 399 m
- From
- 3 m
- To
- 402 m
- Hole Depth
- 402 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-31:3.0-402.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept with a good gallium grade from near surface indicates continuous gallium mineralization, contributing to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous gallium mineralization from near surface
- Good gallium grade
Evidence · table
“51.8”
Context: 399.0
SL26-32Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.441Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 422.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-32
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.441
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 422.6 m
- From
- 3.4 m
- To
- 426 m
- Hole Depth
- 426 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-32:3.4-426.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept with a moderate TREO grade from near surface indicates continuous mineralization, contributing to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous mineralization from near surface
Evidence · table
“0.441”
Context: 422.6
SL26-32Springer · galliumGrade: 41.5Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 422.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-32
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 41.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 422.6 m
- From
- 3.4 m
- To
- 426 m
- Hole Depth
- 426 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-32:3.4-426.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept with a good gallium grade from near surface indicates continuous gallium mineralization, contributing to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous gallium mineralization from near surface
- Good gallium grade
Evidence · table
“41.5”
Context: 422.6
SL26-33Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.248Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 399 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-33
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.248
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 399 m
- From
- 3 m
- To
- 402 m
- Hole Depth
- 402 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-33:3.0-402.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept with a moderate TREO grade from near surface indicates continuous mineralization, contributing to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous mineralization from near surface
Evidence · table
“0.248”
Context: 399.0
SL26-33Springer · galliumGrade: 39.1Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 399 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-33
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 399 m
- From
- 3 m
- To
- 402 m
- Hole Depth
- 402 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-33:3.0-402.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept with a good gallium grade from near surface indicates continuous gallium mineralization, contributing to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length demonstrating continuous gallium mineralization from near surface
- Good gallium grade
Evidence · table
“39.1”
Context: 399.0
SL26-35Springer · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.813Grade Unit: % TREOIntercept: 688.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-35
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.813
- Grade Unit
- % TREO
- Intercept
- 688.4 m
- From
- 4.6 m
- To
- 693 m
- Hole Depth
- 693 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-35:4.6-693.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptionally long intercept with a good TREO grade from near surface indicates extensive and continuous mineralization, which is highly positive for resource potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length demonstrating continuous mineralization from near surface
- Good TREO grade
Evidence · table
“0.813”
Context: 688.4
SL26-35Springer · galliumGrade: 68.1Grade Unit: g/t Ga2O3Intercept: 688.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SL26-35
- Project
- Springer
- Commodity
- gallium
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- VLTA
Geometry
- Grade
- 68.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t Ga2O3
- Intercept
- 688.4 m
- From
- 4.6 m
- To
- 693 m
- Hole Depth
- 693 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SL26-35:4.6-693.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SRC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptionally long intercept with a very strong gallium grade from near surface indicates extensive and continuous gallium mineralization, which is highly positive for resource potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length demonstrating continuous gallium mineralization from near surface
- Very strong gallium grade
Evidence · table
“68.1”
Context: 688.4
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