# Abitibi Metals 150m Step-Out Extends B26 Western Copper-Gold Zone With 8.16% CuEq Over 3.2m Within 11.0m at 3.93% CuEq, Highlighting Significant Expansion Potential

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/abitibi-metals-150m-step-out-extends-b26-western-copper-gold-zone-with-8-16-cueq--85e64a19-8880-44d9-972e-1f64508b0ebf

Original source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/abitibi-metals-150m-step-extends-100000618.html

Publisher: yahoo\_press

Original announcement: 2025-10-30T10:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Abitibi Metals

- Ticker: AMQ

- Exchange: CSE

- Region: Unavailable

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Gold, Zinc, Silver

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-12 06:03:08 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Abitibi Metals has reported significant step-out drill results at the B26 Western Copper-Gold Zone, including a high-grade 3.2m intercept of 8.16% CuEq. The results also highlight expansion in a Zinc-Silver VMS zone, demonstrating strong continuity and growth potential.

Reasoning: Significant high-grade step-out intercept \(8.16% CuEq\) that extends the known zone and demonstrates continuity.

- Positive factor: Step-out extension of known mineralization

- Positive factor: High-grade copper-equivalent intercept

- Positive factor: Expansion of resource footprint

Facts used in scoring: 7

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The release explicitly headlines a 150m step-out that extends the B26 Western Copper-Gold Zone.

Evidence · text

> 150 m Step-Out Extends B26 Western Copper-Gold Zone

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (7)

### 1274-25-373W1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/abitibi-metals-150m-step-out-extends-b26-western-copper-gold-zone-with-8-16-cueq--85e64a19-8880-44d9-972e-1f64508b0ebf#fact-drill-facts-0)

B26 Deposit · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 1274-25-373W1
- Project: B26 Deposit
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AMQ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.26
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 1274-25-373W1:3.2-3.2

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 6.26% Cu is an exceptional grade for a copper-gold system.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade

Evidence · text

> 3.2m @ 8.16% CuEq \(6.26% Cu, 2.21 g/t Au\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### 1274-25-373W1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/abitibi-metals-150m-step-out-extends-b26-western-copper-gold-zone-with-8-16-cueq--85e64a19-8880-44d9-972e-1f64508b0ebf#fact-drill-facts-1)

B26 Deposit · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 1274-25-373W1
- Project: B26 Deposit
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: AMQ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.21
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 1274-25-373W1:3.2-3.2

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.21 g/t Au is a strong grade accompanying the copper.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade within high-grade CuEq interval

Evidence · text

> 3.2m @ 8.16% CuEq \(6.26% Cu, 2.21 g/t Au\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### 1274-25-373W1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/abitibi-metals-150m-step-out-extends-b26-western-copper-gold-zone-with-8-16-cueq--85e64a19-8880-44d9-972e-1f64508b0ebf#fact-drill-facts-2)

B26 Deposit · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 1274-25-373W1
- Project: B26 Deposit
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AMQ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.92
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 11 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 1274-25-373W1:11.0-11.0

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.92% Cu over 11m is a significant intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade over a wider interval

Evidence · text

> within 11.0m @ 3.93% CuEq \(2.92% Cu, 1.17 g/t Au\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### 1274-25-373W1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/abitibi-metals-150m-step-out-extends-b26-western-copper-gold-zone-with-8-16-cueq--85e64a19-8880-44d9-972e-1f64508b0ebf#fact-drill-facts-3)

B26 Deposit · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 1274-25-373W1
- Project: B26 Deposit
- Commodity: gold
- Ticker: AMQ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.17
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 1274-25-373W1:11.0-11.0

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1.17 g/t Au is a solid grade for a copper-gold system.

- Positive factor: Economic gold grade

Evidence · text

> within 11.0m @ 3.93% CuEq \(2.92% Cu, 1.17 g/t Au\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### 1274-25-371W1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/abitibi-metals-150m-step-out-extends-b26-western-copper-gold-zone-with-8-16-cueq--85e64a19-8880-44d9-972e-1f64508b0ebf#fact-drill-facts-4)

B26 Deposit · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 1274-25-371W1
- Project: B26 Deposit
- Commodity: copper
- Ticker: AMQ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.29
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.29% Cu is a strong intercept in a new discovery zone.

- Positive factor: Discovery of new copper-gold zone

Evidence · text

> 7.2m @ 2.29% CuEq \(3.56% Zn, 166.81 g/t Ag\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### 1274-25-371W1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/abitibi-metals-150m-step-out-extends-b26-western-copper-gold-zone-with-8-16-cueq--85e64a19-8880-44d9-972e-1f64508b0ebf#fact-drill-facts-5)

B26 Deposit · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 1274-25-371W1
- Project: B26 Deposit
- Commodity: zinc
- Ticker: AMQ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.56
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 3.56% Zn is a solid grade for a VMS zone.

- Positive factor: Strong zinc grade

Evidence · text

> 7.2m @ 2.29% CuEq \(3.56% Zn, 166.81 g/t Ag\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### 1274-25-371W1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/abitibi-metals-150m-step-out-extends-b26-western-copper-gold-zone-with-8-16-cueq--85e64a19-8880-44d9-972e-1f64508b0ebf#fact-drill-facts-6)

B26 Deposit · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 1274-25-371W1
- Project: B26 Deposit
- Commodity: silver
- Ticker: AMQ

#### Geometry

- Grade: 166.81
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 166.81 g/t Ag is a significant silver grade.

- Positive factor: Strong silver grade

Evidence · text

> 7.2m @ 2.29% CuEq \(3.56% Zn, 166.81 g/t Ag\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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