ARRAS MINERALS DRILLS 246.2 METERS GRADING 1.02 % CUEQ FROM NEAR SURFACE EXTENDING MINERALIZATION AT BEREZSKI NORTH TARGET (ELEMES PROJECT) IN KAZAKHSTAN

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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 11:21:49 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Arras Minerals reported significant drill results from the Elemes Project in Kazakhstan, highlighted by a 246.2m intercept at 1.02% CuEq in hole EL25023 at the Berezski North target. The results extend the mineralized footprint and suggest continuity with previous drilling, while hole EL25022 identified a new near-surface gold zone at Berezski East.

Reasoning: Strong drill results at Berezski North (EL25023) show high-grade copper-gold mineralization extending the known footprint, alongside discovery of a new zone at Berezski East.

Positive factors

  • High-grade CuEq intercept of 1.02% in EL25023
  • Extension of mineralization at Berezski North target
  • Discovery of a new gold zone at Berezski East
  • Confirmation of continuity between existing holes

Negative factors

  • Mechanical issues halted EL25021 before reaching target zone

Facts used in scoring: 26

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Hole EL25023 extends the high-grade zones identified in EL24005 and EL25016.

Evidence · text

“intersected very nice zones of copper-gold mineralization extending the footprint of the Berezski North mineralized envelope”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release details QA/QC protocols including standards, blanks, and field duplicates, and names an accredited lab.

Evidence · text

“Arras Minerals QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material (standards), blanks and field duplicates”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: All intervals are reported as core lengths and true thicknesses are unknown.

Evidence · text

“All drill-hole intervals are reported as drill widths, as true thicknesses are unknown.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 26. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (26)

EL25023Elemes · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 246.2 mView all details
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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
Hole Depth
506.2 m
Intercept Depth
0.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
EL25023:0.8-247
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Berezski North
Easting
508333
Northing
5717429
Elevation
234 m
Azimuth
225 °
Dip
-72 °
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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong intercept of 1.02% CuEq over 246.2m.

Positive factors

  • High grade CuEq intercept

Evidence · table

“1.02”

Context: 246.20

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

EL25023Elemes · goldGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 246.2 mView all details
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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
Hole Depth
506.2 m
Intercept Depth
0.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
EL25023:0.8-247
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Berezski North
Easting
508333
Northing
5717429
Elevation
234 m
Azimuth
225 °
Dip
-72 °
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
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Part of a high-grade CuEq intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.75”

Context: 246.20

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

EL25023Elemes · silverGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 246.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25023
Project
Elemes
Commodity
silver
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
3.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
246.2 m
From
0.8 m
To
247 m
Hole Depth
506.2 m
Intercept Depth
0.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
EL25023:0.8-247
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Berezski North
Easting
508333
Northing
5717429
Elevation
234 m
Azimuth
225 °
Dip
-72 °
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
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Secondary metal in high-grade intercept.

Evidence · table

“3.70”

Context: 246.20

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

EL25023Elemes · molybdenumGrade: 40.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 246.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25023
Project
Elemes
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
40.3
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
246.2 m
From
0.8 m
To
247 m
Hole Depth
506.2 m
Intercept Depth
0.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
EL25023:0.8-247
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Berezski North
Easting
508333
Northing
5717429
Elevation
234 m
Azimuth
225 °
Dip
-72 °
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
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Secondary metal in high-grade intercept.

Evidence · table

“40.30”

Context: 246.20

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

EL25023Elemes · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 140 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25023
Project
Elemes
Commodity
copper
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
140 m
From
7 m
To
147 m
Hole Depth
506.2 m
Intercept Depth
7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
EL25023:7-147
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Berezski North
Easting
508333
Northing
5717429
Elevation
234 m
Azimuth
225 °
Dip
-72 °
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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.26
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong sub-interval within EL25023.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: 140.00

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

EL25022Elemes · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 47 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25022
Project
Elemes
Commodity
copper
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
47 m
From
302 m
To
349 m
Hole Depth
500 m
Intercept Depth
302 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
EL25022:302-349
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Berezski East
Easting
507254
Northing
5712628
Elevation
240 m
Azimuth
120 °
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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.54
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept at depth.

Positive factors

  • Discovery of new zone

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 47.00

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

EL25021Elemes · goldGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 400 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25021
Project
Elemes
Commodity
gold
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
400 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.15
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 32.0 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: EL25021

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

EL25021Elemes · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 400 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25021
Project
Elemes
Commodity
copper
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
400 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.15
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 4.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.15 %) on the porphyry deposit band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: EL25021

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

EL25021Elemes · silverGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 400 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25021
Project
Elemes
Commodity
silver
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
400 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.15
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.5 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 200.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.50”

Context: EL25021

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

EL25021Elemes · molybdenumGrade: 28.61Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 400 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25021
Project
Elemes
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
28.61
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
400 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.15
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 28.61 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“28.61”

Context: EL25021

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

EL25022Elemes · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 500 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25022
Project
Elemes
Commodity
gold
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
500 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.13
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 55.0 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: EL25022

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

EL25022Elemes · copperGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 500 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25022
Project
Elemes
Commodity
copper
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
500 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.13
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 10.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.15 %) on the porphyry deposit band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: EL25022

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

EL25022Elemes · silverGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 500 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25022
Project
Elemes
Commodity
silver
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
500 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.13
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 100.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.2 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

“0.20”

Context: EL25022

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

EL25022Elemes · molybdenumGrade: 2.54Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 500 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25022
Project
Elemes
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
2.54
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
500 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.13
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.54 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“2.54”

Context: EL25022

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

IncludesElemes · goldGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Elemes
Commodity
gold
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.63
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.64
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.63 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 18.8 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.63 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.63”

Context: Includes

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

IncludesElemes · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Elemes
Commodity
copper
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
29.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.64
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.15 %) on the porphyry deposit band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: Includes

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

IncludesElemes · silverGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Elemes
Commodity
silver
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.64
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 9.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.3 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

“0.30”

Context: Includes

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

IncludesElemes · molybdenumGrade: 7.5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 29.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Includes
Project
Elemes
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
7.5
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
29.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.64
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 7.5 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“7.50”

Context: Includes

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

EL25023Elemes · goldGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 246.2 mView all details
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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

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.75 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 184.6 g/t·m is strong.

Positive factors

  • 0.75 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.75”

Context: EL25023

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

EL25023Elemes · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 246.2 mView all details
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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

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.24 % copper is weak against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 59.1 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: EL25023

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

EL25023Elemes · silverGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 246.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25023
Project
Elemes
Commodity
silver
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
3.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
246.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.7 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 910.9 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“3.70”

Context: EL25023

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

EL25023Elemes · molybdenumGrade: 40.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 246.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25023
Project
Elemes
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
40.3
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
246.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 40.3 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“40.30”

Context: EL25023

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

andcopper-gold porphyry · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
copper-gold porphyry
Commodity
gold
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.96
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.83 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 49.8 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.83 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.83”

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

andcopper-gold porphyry · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 60 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
copper-gold porphyry
Commodity
copper
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
60 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.96
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 6.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.1 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.15 %) on the porphyry deposit band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.10”

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

andcopper-gold porphyry · silverGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
copper-gold porphyry
Commodity
silver
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
3.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.96
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.2 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 192.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.2 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

“3.2”

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

andcopper-gold porphyry · molybdenumGrade: 22.6Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 60 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
copper-gold porphyry
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
22.6
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
60 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
East Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.96
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 22.6 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“22.6”

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

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.