Aeonian Resources Reports Initial Drill Results from Koocanusa Project, Confirming Copper-Silver System and Vectoring Toward Higher-Priority Targets

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Company
Aeonian Resources Corp.
Ticker
ALTN
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Silver, Lead, Mercury
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-15 10:47:09 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Aeonian Resources reported initial drill results from its Koocanusa Project in British Columbia, confirming a copper-silver system. The first hole, KOO26-01, intersected modest copper mineralization and localized higher-grade silver and mercury zones, providing geological vectoring toward higher-priority targets.

Reasoning: Initial drill results from a distal test hole confirm the presence of a copper-silver system and provide geological vectoring, despite modest grades.

Positive factors

  • confirmed mineralized copper-silver system
  • geological vectoring toward higher-priority targets
  • presence of oxidation fronts consistent with model
  • QA/QC protocols disclosed

Negative factors

  • modest copper grades
  • program limited by seasonal access

Facts used in scoring: 14

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Release includes details on internal and external QA/QC, including duplicates, standards, and blanks, with ALS laboratory accreditation.

Evidence · text

“Aeonian implements a rigorous internal QA/QC program that includes the insertion of duplicates, certified reference materials (standards prepared by an independent lab) and blanks”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The hole successfully intersected the outer limits of the system, providing vectoring toward higher-priority targets.

Evidence · text

“successfully intersected the outer limits of the system, providing clear vectoring toward higher-priority targets”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (14)

KOO26-01gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized · copperGrade: 607Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KOO26-01
Project
gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
607
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.5 m
From
115.5 m
To
116 m
Hole Depth
275 m
Intercept Depth
115.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KOO26-01:115.5-116
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Jake Target
Easting
596200
Northing
5454563
Elevation
1725 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 607 ppm copper confirms the presence of the system in a distal test hole.

Positive factors

  • confirms presence of mineralized system

Negative factors

  • modest grade

Evidence · text

“607ppm copper over 0.50 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

KOO26-01gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized · silverGrade: 77.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.69 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KOO26-01
Project
gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
77.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.69 m
From
126 m
To
126.69 m
Hole Depth
275 m
Intercept Depth
126 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KOO26-01:126-126.69
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Jake Target
Easting
596200
Northing
5454563
Elevation
1725 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 77.7 g/t silver represents a localized zone of elevated metals.

Positive factors

  • elevated silver values

Evidence · table

“77.7”

Context: 126.69

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

KOO26-01gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized · leadGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.69 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KOO26-01
Project
gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.69 m
From
126 m
To
126.69 m
Hole Depth
275 m
Intercept Depth
126 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KOO26-01:126-126.69
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Jake Target
Easting
596200
Northing
5454563
Elevation
1725 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1.5% lead is part of a localized elevated metal zone.

Positive factors

  • associated metal in vein-hosted mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 126.69

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

KOO26-01gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized · mercuryGrade: 6.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.69 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KOO26-01
Project
gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized
Commodity
mercury
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
6.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.69 m
From
126 m
To
126.69 m
Hole Depth
275 m
Intercept Depth
126 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KOO26-01:126-126.69
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Jake Target
Easting
596200
Northing
5454563
Elevation
1725 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 6.11 g/t mercury supports the interpretation of a dynamic system.

Positive factors

  • indicative of mobile fluids and chemically evolving system

Evidence · table

“6.11”

Context: 126.69

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

KOO26-01gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized · copperGrade: 275Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.69 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KOO26-01
Project
gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
275
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.69 m
From
126 m
To
126.69 m
Hole Depth
275 m
Intercept Depth
126 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KOO26-01:126-126.69
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Jake Target
Easting
596200
Northing
5454563
Elevation
1725 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 275 ppm copper is part of the continuous above-background mineralization.

Evidence · table

“275”

Context: 126.69

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

KOO26-01gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized · copperGrade: 438Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KOO26-01
Project
gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
438
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
197 m
To
198 m
Hole Depth
275 m
Intercept Depth
197 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KOO26-01:197-198
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Jake Target
Easting
596200
Northing
5454563
Elevation
1725 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 438 ppm copper is part of the continuous above-background mineralization.

Evidence · table

“438”

Context: 198.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

KOO26-01gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized · silverGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KOO26-01
Project
gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
0.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
197 m
To
198 m
Hole Depth
275 m
Intercept Depth
197 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KOO26-01:197-198
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Jake Target
Easting
596200
Northing
5454563
Elevation
1725 m
Azimuth
270 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.95 g/t silver is part of the continuous mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.95”

Context: 198.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

KOO26-01gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized · copperGrade: 607Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KOO26-01
Project
gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
607
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.5 m
From
116 m
To
115.5 m
Intercept Depth
116 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KOO26-01:116-115.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 607 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“607”

Context: KOO26-01

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

KOO26-01gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized · silverGrade: 1.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KOO26-01
Project
gives us confidence that we are within a larger mineralized
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
1.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
116 m
To
115.5 m
Intercept Depth
116 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KOO26-01:116-115.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.44 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 0.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.44 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.44”

Context: KOO26-01

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

andConfirming · copperGrade: 275Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.69 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Confirming
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
275
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.69 m
From
126.69 m
To
126 m
Intercept Depth
126.69 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:126.69-126
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 275 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“275”

Context: and

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

andConfirming · silverGrade: 77.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.69 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Confirming
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
77.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.69 m
From
126.69 m
To
126 m
Intercept Depth
126.69 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:126.69-126
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 77.7 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 53.6 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“77.7”

Context: and

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

andConfirming · leadGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.69 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Confirming
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.69 m
From
126.69 m
To
126 m
Intercept Depth
126.69 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:126.69-126
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.5 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 1.0 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: and

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

andConfirming · copperGrade: 438Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Confirming
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
438
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
198 m
To
197 m
Intercept Depth
198 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:198-197
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 438 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“438”

Context: and

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

andConfirming · silverGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Confirming
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ALTN

Geometry

Grade
0.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
198 m
To
197 m
Intercept Depth
198 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:198-197
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
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
2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.95 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 0.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.95 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.95”

Context: and

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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