Aston Bay Presents Corporate Update

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Company
Aston Bay Holdings Ltd.
Ticker
BAY
Exchange
TSX
Region
Nunavut, Canada
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-13 15:03:04 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Aston Bay Holdings provided a corporate update on its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, reporting 22,475 metres of drilling in 153 holes. Assay results from several scout holes and new discoveries at the Squall Prospect were highlighted, including 1.52m at 2.4% Cu and 5 g/t Ag from hole SR24-108. The company also announced that work is nearly complete for a maiden resource estimate for the Storm Project, expected in January 2025, and provided an update on exploration activities at its Epworth Project.

Reasoning: The corporate update provides new drill results, including a strong copper intercept at a new prospect, and confirms progress towards a maiden resource estimate. However, many holes yielded no significant results, and all intercepts are narrow with only estimated true widths.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper intercept at new Squall Prospect
  • Progress towards maiden resource estimate
  • Comprehensive QA/QC protocols disclosed

Negative factors

  • Many drill holes reported no significant intervals
  • Intercepts are narrow
  • True width is not explicitly stated for each intercept

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

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: The release includes a detailed QA/QC Protocols section mentioning ALS Global as an ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited geoanalytical laboratory, QP sign-off, and the use of blank, duplicate, and standard samples.

Evidence · text

“Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release. QA/QC Protocols The analytical work reported herein was performed by ALS Global ("ALS"), Vancouver, Canada. ALS is an ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited geoanalytical laboratory and is independent of Aston Bay Holdings Ltd., American West Metals Limited, and the QP. Samples were subject to 33-element geochemistry by four-acid digestion and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) to determine concentrations of copper, silver, lead, zinc, and other elements (ALS Method ME-ICP61a). Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. and American West Metals Limited followed industry standard procedures for the work carried out on the Storm Project, incorporating a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program. Blank, duplicate, and standard samples were inserted into the sample sequence and sent to the laboratory for analysis. No significant QA/QC issues were detected during the review of the data.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: The document states that drill hole intersections are core length and true width is expected to be 60% to 100% of core length, but does not provide specific true widths for individual intercepts.

Evidence · text

“*Stated drill hole intersections are all core length and true width is expected to be 60% to 100% of core length.”

Maiden Resourceneutral · Story-specific tag

First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable.

Why it applies: The company announced that work is nearly complete for the maiden resource constructed to Canadian Institute of Mining standards for a January 2025 release.

Evidence · text

“Work is nearly complete for the maiden resource constructed to Canadian Institute of Mining standards for a January 2025 release”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drill hole SR24-108 was completed at the newly discovered Squall Prospect, and future drilling will test the prospect to the north and south of the current drilling, indicating an extension of mineralization.

Evidence · text

“RC drill holes SR24-108 and SR24-135 were also completed at the newly discovered Squall Prospect. ... This feature remains open, and future drilling will test the prospect to the north and south of the current drilling.”

Extracted facts

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

Drill Results (14)

SR24-046Storm · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-046
Project
Storm
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.52 m
From
0 m
To
1.52 m
Hole Depth
199.6 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-046:0-1.52
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder W
Easting
464686
Northing
8172873
Elevation
253 m
Azimuth
0.3 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade copper intercept over a narrow width from reconnaissance drilling.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-046Storm · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-046
Project
Storm
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
0 m
To
1.52 m
Hole Depth
199.6 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-046:0-1.52
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder W
Easting
464686
Northing
8172873
Elevation
253 m
Azimuth
0.3 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade silver intercept over a narrow width from reconnaissance drilling.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“1”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-046Storm · copperGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-046
Project
Storm
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.05 m
From
9.14 m
To
12.19 m
Hole Depth
199.6 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-046:9.14-12.19
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder W
Easting
464686
Northing
8172873
Elevation
253 m
Azimuth
0.3 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade copper intercept over a narrow width from reconnaissance drilling.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: 3.05

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-046Storm · silverGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-046
Project
Storm
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.05 m
From
9.14 m
To
12.19 m
Hole Depth
199.6 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-046:9.14-12.19
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder W
Easting
464686
Northing
8172873
Elevation
253 m
Azimuth
0.3 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade silver intercept over a narrow width from reconnaissance drilling.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 3.05

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-050Storm · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-050
Project
Storm
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.52 m
From
106.68 m
To
108.2 m
Hole Depth
150.9 m
Intercept Depth
106.68 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-050:106.68-108.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Chinook W
Easting
465862
Northing
8172885
Elevation
245 m
Azimuth
359.6 °
Dip
-60.3 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade copper intercept over a narrow width from reconnaissance drilling.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-050Storm · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-050
Project
Storm
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
106.68 m
To
108.2 m
Hole Depth
150.9 m
Intercept Depth
106.68 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-050:106.68-108.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Chinook W
Easting
465862
Northing
8172885
Elevation
245 m
Azimuth
359.6 °
Dip
-60.3 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade silver intercept over a narrow width from reconnaissance drilling.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“1”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-060Storm · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-060
Project
Storm
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.52 m
From
13.72 m
To
15.24 m
Hole Depth
141.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.72 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-060:13.72-15.24
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Corona E
Easting
466996
Northing
8172490
Elevation
251 m
Azimuth
200.49 °
Dip
-60.3 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade copper intercept over a narrow width from reconnaissance drilling.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.3”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-060Storm · silverGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-060
Project
Storm
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
13.72 m
To
15.24 m
Hole Depth
141.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.72 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-060:13.72-15.24
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Corona E
Easting
466996
Northing
8172490
Elevation
251 m
Azimuth
200.49 °
Dip
-60.3 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade silver intercept over a narrow width from reconnaissance drilling.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“1”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-108Storm · copperGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-108
Project
Storm
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
2.4
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.52 m
From
181.36 m
To
182.88 m
Hole Depth
182.9 m
Intercept Depth
181.36 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-108:181.36-182.88
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Squall
Easting
464828
Northing
8172642
Elevation
245 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper intercept at a new prospect, indicating potential for further discovery.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade
  • New discovery at Squall Prospect

Negative factors

  • Narrow width

Evidence · table

“2.4”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-108Storm · silverGrade: 5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-108
Project
Storm
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
181.36 m
To
182.88 m
Hole Depth
182.9 m
Intercept Depth
181.36 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-108:181.36-182.88
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Squall
Easting
464828
Northing
8172642
Elevation
245 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver credit alongside strong copper mineralization at a new prospect.

Positive factors

  • Silver credit alongside copper

Negative factors

  • Narrow width

Evidence · table

“5”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-135Storm · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-135
Project
Storm
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.52 m
From
163.07 m
To
164.59 m
Hole Depth
230.1 m
Intercept Depth
163.07 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-135:163.07-164.59
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Squall
Easting
464779
Northing
8172593
Elevation
240 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate-grade copper intercept confirming mineralization at the Squall Prospect.

Positive factors

  • Confirms mineralization at Squall Prospect

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Lower grade than SR24-108

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-135Storm · silverGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-135
Project
Storm
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
163.07 m
To
164.59 m
Hole Depth
230.1 m
Intercept Depth
163.07 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-135:163.07-164.59
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Squall
Easting
464779
Northing
8172593
Elevation
240 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver credit alongside copper mineralization at the Squall Prospect.

Positive factors

  • Silver credit alongside copper

Negative factors

  • Narrow width

Evidence · table

“3”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-136Storm · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-136
Project
Storm
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.52 m
From
38.1 m
To
39.62 m
Hole Depth
199.6 m
Intercept Depth
38.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-136:38.1-39.62
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Expl.
Easting
462798
Northing
8174973
Elevation
277 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade copper intercept over a narrow width from reconnaissance drilling.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“0.4”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

SR24-136Storm · silverGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR24-136
Project
Storm
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Grade
2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
38.1 m
To
39.62 m
Hole Depth
199.6 m
Intercept Depth
38.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SR24-136:38.1-39.62
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Expl.
Easting
462798
Northing
8174973
Elevation
277 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-12-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade silver intercept over a narrow width from reconnaissance drilling.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Low grade

Evidence · table

“2”

Context: 1.52

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

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: "Storm Project A total of 22,475m of drilling was conducted in 153 drill holes (19,879m in 138 Reverse Circulation ("RC")"

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.