# ARRAS MINERALS ANNOUNCES RECOMMENCEMENT OF DRILLING AT ELEMES PROJECT IN KAZAKHSTAN Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arras-minerals-announces-recommencement-of-drilling-at-elemes-project-in-kazakhs--32fb0208-ee0e-42da-b2bf-aec42549f413 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ARK/news/4782192873040476/arras-minerals-announces-recommencement-of-drilling-at-elemes-project-in-kazakhs Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-02-20T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Arras Minerals Corp. - Ticker: ARK - Exchange: TSX - Region: Kazakhstan - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver, Molybdenum - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-17 11:14:25 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Arras Minerals has recommenced diamond drilling at the Elemes Project in Kazakhstan, expanding its 2026 program from 20,000m to 30,000m. The company has mobilised two rigs at the Berezski East target and plans to expand activity to Berezski North and Berezski Central. Reasoning: The announcement marks a significant acceleration of exploration activity at the Elemes project, with an expanded 30,000m program and new rigs arriving to test new targets. - Positive factor: recommencement of drilling - Positive factor: expansion of drilling program from 20ktm to 30ktm - Positive factor: new drill rigs mobilised - Positive factor: broad near-surface mineralization confirmed Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling is commencing at the Berezski East target to test relationship to main porphyry centres. Evidence · text > begin systematically testing Berezski East and Novii targets to determine their relationship to the main porphyry centres **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release details specific QA/QC protocols including standards, blanks, and field duplicates. Evidence · text > QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks and field duplicates **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: All drill-hole intervals are reported as core lengths as true thicknesses are unknown. Evidence · text > All drill-hole intervals are presented as core lengths as the true thicknesses of mineralization is currently unknown. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (8) ### EL24004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arras-minerals-announces-recommencement-of-drilling-at-elemes-project-in-kazakhs--32fb0208-ee0e-42da-b2bf-aec42549f413#fact-drill-facts-0) Elemes · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EL24004 - Project: Elemes - Commodity: gold - Region: kazakhstan - Reported Region: kazakhstan - Ticker: ARK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.77 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 138.8 m - From: 1.2 m - To: 140 m - Intercept Depth: 1.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EL24004:1.2-140 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Berezski East - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context. Evidence · text > EL24004 \(138.8m grading 0.77 g/t Au and 0.09% Cu starting from a depth of 1.2m\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Elemes Project Overview: The Elemes Project comprises two exploration licenses covering 531 square kilometres in northea" ### EL24004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arras-minerals-announces-recommencement-of-drilling-at-elemes-project-in-kazakhs--32fb0208-ee0e-42da-b2bf-aec42549f413#fact-drill-facts-1) Elemes · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EL24004 - Project: Elemes - Commodity: copper - Region: kazakhstan - Reported Region: kazakhstan - Ticker: ARK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.09 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 138.8 m - From: 1.2 m - To: 140 m - Intercept Depth: 1.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EL24004:1.2-140 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Berezski East - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context. Evidence · text > EL24004 \(138.8m grading 0.77 g/t Au and 0.09% Cu starting from a depth of 1.2m\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Elemes Project Overview: The Elemes Project comprises two exploration licenses covering 531 square kilometres in northea" ### EL25019 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arras-minerals-announces-recommencement-of-drilling-at-elemes-project-in-kazakhs--32fb0208-ee0e-42da-b2bf-aec42549f413#fact-drill-facts-2) Elemes · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EL25019 - Project: Elemes - Commodity: gold - Region: kazakhstan - Reported Region: kazakhstan - Ticker: ARK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.61 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 457.5 m - From: 0 m - To: 457.5 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EL25019:0-457.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Berezski East - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant width reported from surface. - Positive factor: very wide intercept Evidence · text > EL25019 \(457.5m grading 0.61 g/t Au and 0.10% Cu from surface\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Elemes Project Overview: The Elemes Project comprises two exploration licenses covering 531 square kilometres in northea" ### EL25019 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arras-minerals-announces-recommencement-of-drilling-at-elemes-project-in-kazakhs--32fb0208-ee0e-42da-b2bf-aec42549f413#fact-drill-facts-3) Elemes · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EL25019 - Project: Elemes - Commodity: copper - Region: kazakhstan - Reported Region: kazakhstan - Ticker: ARK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 457.5 m - From: 0 m - To: 457.5 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EL25019:0-457.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Berezski East - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant width reported from surface. - Positive factor: very wide intercept Evidence · text > EL25019 \(457.5m grading 0.61 g/t Au and 0.10% Cu from surface\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Elemes Project Overview: The Elemes Project comprises two exploration licenses covering 531 square kilometres in northea" ### EL25023 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arras-minerals-announces-recommencement-of-drilling-at-elemes-project-in-kazakhs--32fb0208-ee0e-42da-b2bf-aec42549f413#fact-drill-facts-4) Elemes · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EL25023 - Project: Elemes - Commodity: gold - Region: kazakhstan - Reported Region: kazakhstan - Ticker: ARK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.75 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 246.2 m - From: 0.8 m - To: 247 m - Intercept Depth: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EL25023:0.8-247 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Berezski North - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context. Evidence · text > EL25023 \(246.2m grading 0.75 g/t Au, 0.24% Cu starting from a depth of 0.8m\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Elemes Project Overview: The Elemes Project comprises two exploration licenses covering 531 square kilometres in northea" ### EL25023 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arras-minerals-announces-recommencement-of-drilling-at-elemes-project-in-kazakhs--32fb0208-ee0e-42da-b2bf-aec42549f413#fact-drill-facts-5) Elemes · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EL25023 - Project: Elemes - Commodity: copper - Region: kazakhstan - Reported Region: kazakhstan - Ticker: ARK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.24 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 246.2 m - From: 0.8 m - To: 247 m - Intercept Depth: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EL25023:0.8-247 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Berezski North - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context. Evidence · text > EL25023 \(246.2m grading 0.75 g/t Au, 0.24% Cu starting from a depth of 0.8m\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Elemes Project Overview: The Elemes Project comprises two exploration licenses covering 531 square kilometres in northea" ### EL25014A [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arras-minerals-announces-recommencement-of-drilling-at-elemes-project-in-kazakhs--32fb0208-ee0e-42da-b2bf-aec42549f413#fact-drill-facts-6) Elemes · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: EL25014A - Project: Elemes - Commodity: gold - Region: kazakhstan - Reported Region: kazakhstan - Ticker: ARK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.72 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 154 m - From: 130 m - To: 284 m - Intercept Depth: 130 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EL25014A:130-284 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Berezski North - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context. Evidence · text > EL25014A \(154.0m grading 0.72 g/t Au, 0.28% Cu starting at a depth of 130m\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Elemes Project Overview: The Elemes Project comprises two exploration licenses covering 531 square kilometres in northea" ### EL25014A [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arras-minerals-announces-recommencement-of-drilling-at-elemes-project-in-kazakhs--32fb0208-ee0e-42da-b2bf-aec42549f413#fact-drill-facts-7) Elemes · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: EL25014A - Project: Elemes - Commodity: copper - Region: kazakhstan - Reported Region: kazakhstan - Ticker: ARK #### Geometry - Grade: 0.28 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 154 m - From: 130 m - To: 284 m - Intercept Depth: 130 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: EL25014A:130-284 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Berezski North - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context. Evidence · text > EL25014A \(154.0m grading 0.72 g/t Au, 0.28% Cu starting at a depth of 130m\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Elemes Project Overview: The Elemes Project comprises two exploration licenses covering 531 square kilometres in northea" ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.