ARRAS MINERALS DRILLS 457.5 METERS GRADING 0.63 g/t AUEQ (THAT INCLUDES 231.0m GRADING 0.98 g/t AUEQ) FROM SURFACE ON BEREZSKI EAST TARGET

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Arras Minerals Corp.
Ticker
ARK
Exchange
TSX
Region
Kazakhstan
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper, Silver, Molybdenum
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-17 11:35:13 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Arras Minerals has reported significant drill results from the Berezski East target at the Elemes Project in Kazakhstan. Hole EL25019 intersected 457.5m of mineralization grading 0.63 g/t AuEq, including a high-grade 231.0m interval at 0.98 g/t AuEq, suggesting the potential for a larger porphyry copper-gold system.

Reasoning: The drill results from EL25019 represent a significant discovery of broad, high-grade gold-copper mineralization at surface, potentially indicating a larger porphyry system at the Berezski East target.

Positive factors

  • Significant width of mineralization (457.5m) starting from surface
  • High-grade gold-equivalent intercept (0.98 g/t AuEq) over 231m
  • Discovery of copper sulfides (bornite, chalcopyrite) suggesting porphyry potential
  • Potassic alteration identified in EL25019

Facts used in scoring: 17

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling at Berezski East target is testing for new mineralized zones near Berezski Central.

Evidence · text

“underscores the scale potential that is developing in the Berezski Central – Berezski East area”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release includes QP sign-off by Matthew Booth.

Evidence · text

“prepared under supervision of and approved by Matthew Booth... a Qualified Person”

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: Target is located near the Berezski Central target and the Beskauga porphyry deposit.

Evidence · text

“located approximately 13 km southwest of Ekibastuz... near significant regional deposits, including the Beskauga porphyry”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (17)

EL25019Elemes · goldGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 457.5 mView all details
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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
Hole Depth
457.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
EL25019:0-457.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Berezski East Target
Easting
507102
Northing
5713005
Elevation
246 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.63
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large width and surface intersection provide significant scale potential.

Positive factors

  • Extremely wide intercept from surface

Evidence · text

“EL25019: 457.50m of mineralization grading 0.63 g/t gold-equivalent ("AuEq") (0.61 g/t Au and 0.10% Cu), starting at surface”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25019Elemes · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 457.5 mView all details
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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
Hole Depth
457.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
EL25019:0-457.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Berezski East Target
Easting
507102
Northing
5713005
Elevation
246 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper presence supports the porphyry model.

Positive factors

  • Presence of copper sulfides

Evidence · text

“0.61 g/t Au and 0.10% Cu”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25019Elemes · goldGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 231 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25019
Project
Elemes
Commodity
gold
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.97
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
231 m
From
0 m
To
231 m
Hole Depth
457.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
EL25019:0-231
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Berezski East Target
Easting
507102
Northing
5713005
Elevation
246 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.98
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong intercept within the larger hole.

Positive factors

  • High grade over significant width

Evidence · text

“including: 231.0m grading 0.98 g/t AuEq (0.97 g/t Au, 0.13% Cu) starting from surface”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25019Elemes · goldGrade: 1.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 91 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25019
Project
Elemes
Commodity
gold
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
1.79
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
91 m
From
88 m
To
179 m
Hole Depth
457.5 m
Intercept Depth
88 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
EL25019:88-179
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Berezski East Target
Easting
507102
Northing
5713005
Elevation
246 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.77
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade within the high-grade zone.

Positive factors

  • High grade intercept

Evidence · text

“91m grading 1.77 g/t AuEq (1.79 g/t Au, 0.19% Cu) starting at 88m depth”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25017Elemes · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25017
Project
Elemes
Commodity
gold
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37 m
From
91 m
To
128 m
Hole Depth
250.5 m
Intercept Depth
91 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
EL25017:91-128
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Berezski East Target
Easting
506682
Northing
5714955
Elevation
230 m
Azimuth
115 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.13
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept, likely distal part of the system.

Negative factors

  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 37.00

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25017Elemes · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25017
Project
Elemes
Commodity
gold
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

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
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 4.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.11 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: EL25017

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25017Elemes · copperGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 37 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25017
Project
Elemes
Commodity
copper
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
37 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

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
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.7 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: EL25017

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25017Elemes · silverGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25017
Project
Elemes
Commodity
silver
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.71
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

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
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.71 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 26.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.71 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

“0.71”

Context: EL25017

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25017Elemes · molybdenumGrade: 1.64Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 37 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25017
Project
Elemes
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
1.64
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
37 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

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
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.64 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

“1.64”

Context: EL25017

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25019Elemes · goldGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 457.5 mView all details
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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

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.74
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.61 g/t gold is strong against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 279.1 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.61 g/t gold is strong on the open_pit mining band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.61”

Context: EL25019

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25019Elemes · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 457.5 mView all details
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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

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.74
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 45.8 %·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

“0.10”

Context: EL25019

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25019Elemes · silverGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 457.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25019
Project
Elemes
Commodity
silver
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
457.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.74
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.48 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 219.6 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

“0.48”

Context: EL25019

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

EL25019Elemes · molybdenumGrade: 2.69Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 457.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
EL25019
Project
Elemes
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
kazakhstan
Reported Region
kazakhstan
Ticker
ARK

Geometry

Grade
2.69
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
457.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.74
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.69 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

“2.69”

Context: EL25019

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

IncludesElemes · goldGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 231 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
0.97
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
231 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.14
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.97 g/t gold is strong against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 224.1 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.97 g/t gold is strong on the open_pit mining band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.97”

Context: Includes

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

IncludesElemes · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 231 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
231 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.14
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 30.0 %·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

“0.13”

Context: Includes

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

IncludesElemes · silverGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 231 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
0.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
231 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.14
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.53 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 122.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.53 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

“0.53”

Context: Includes

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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"

IncludesElemes · molybdenumGrade: 2.19Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 231 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
2.19
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
231 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.14
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.19 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

“2.19”

Context: Includes

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

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.