# BHEM Defines Copper Conductors and Drill Targets at Chester Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6 Original source: https://investingnews.com/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester/ Publisher: investingnews Original announcement: 2026-09-14T03:03:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Raptor Metals Ltd - Ticker: RAP - Exchange: ASX - Region: New Brunswick, Canada - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Zinc, Lead, Silver - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-14 03:05:09 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Raptor Metals has completed a borehole electromagnetic \(BHEM\) survey at the Chester Copper Project, defining multiple conductive systems. The survey identified a prominent shallow west-dipping conductor and several strong off-hole responses, providing new targets for exploration near existing high-grade intercepts. Reasoning: The BHEM survey successfully identified new conductive targets and confirmed the continuity of known mineralisation, providing high-value follow-up targets. - Positive factor: Defined multiple conductive responses associated with known copper mineralisation - Positive factor: Strong off-hole responses indicate conductive material adjacent to existing drilling - Positive factor: BHEM conductors correlate with VTEM and magnetic anomalies - Positive factor: Identified new targets for exploration Facts used in scoring: 11 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Data quality was assessed by independent consulting geophysicist Brett Adams as good, with excellent repeatability. Evidence · text > Data quality was assessed by independent consulting geophysicist Brett Adams as good, with excellent repeatability. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (11) ### CDH001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6#fact-drill-facts-0) Chester · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH001 - Project: Chester - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nb - Reported Region: canada\_nb - Ticker: RAP #### Geometry - Grade: 2.9 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3.58 m - From: 11.55 m - To: 15.13 m - Intercept Depth: 11.55 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH001:11.55-15.13 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong copper grade reported in a known mineralised zone. - Positive factor: High grade intercept Evidence · text > 3.58m @ 2.9% Cu from 11.55m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CDH001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6#fact-drill-facts-1) Chester · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH001 - Project: Chester - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nb - Reported Region: canada\_nb - Ticker: RAP #### Geometry - Grade: 2.8 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3.16 m - From: 82.64 m - To: 85.8 m - Intercept Depth: 82.64 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH001:82.64-85.8 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong copper grade reported in a known mineralised zone. - Positive factor: High grade intercept Evidence · text > 3.16m @ 2.8% Cu from 82.64m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CDH008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6#fact-drill-facts-2) Chester · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH008 - Project: Chester - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nb - Reported Region: canada\_nb - Ticker: RAP #### Geometry - Grade: 2.65 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3.55 m - From: 26.1 m - To: 29.65 m - Intercept Depth: 26.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH008:26.1-29.65 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong copper grade reported. - Positive factor: High grade intercept Evidence · text > 3.55m @ 2.65% Cu from 26.1m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CDH008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6#fact-drill-facts-3) Chester · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH008 - Project: Chester - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nb - Reported Region: canada\_nb - Ticker: RAP #### Geometry - Grade: 9.13 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.53 m - From: 28.17 m - To: 28.7 m - Intercept Depth: 28.17 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH008:28.17-28.7 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very high grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade Evidence · text > 0.53m @ 9.13% Cu #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CDH010 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6#fact-drill-facts-4) Chester · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH010 - Project: Chester - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nb - Reported Region: canada\_nb - Ticker: RAP #### Geometry - Grade: 3.83 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3.1 m - From: 18.65 m - To: 21.75 m - Intercept Depth: 18.65 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH010:18.65-21.75 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong copper grade reported. - Positive factor: High grade intercept Evidence · text > 3.1m @ 3.83% Cu from 18.65m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CDH008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6#fact-drill-facts-5) Chester · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH008 - Project: Chester - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nb - Reported Region: canada\_nb - Ticker: RAP #### Geometry - Grade: 1.79 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3.55 m - From: 26.1 m - To: 29.65 m - Intercept Depth: 26.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH008:26.1-29.65 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Standard intercept grade. Evidence · text > 3.55m @ 1.79% Cu \(incl. 0.53m @ 9.13% Cu\) in CDH008 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CDH004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6#fact-drill-facts-6) Chester · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH004 - Project: Chester - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nb - Reported Region: canada\_nb - Ticker: RAP #### Geometry - Grade: 2.12 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.78 m - From: 53.2 m - To: 54.98 m - Intercept Depth: 53.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH004:53.2-54.98 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Standard intercept grade. Evidence · text > 1.78m @ 2.12% Cu #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CDH004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6#fact-drill-facts-7) Chester · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH004 - Project: Chester - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_nb - Reported Region: canada\_nb - Ticker: RAP #### Geometry - Grade: 3.15 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5.18 m - From: 57.1 m - To: 62.28 m - Intercept Depth: 57.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH004:57.1-62.28 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Good grade and width combination. - Positive factor: Strong grade and width Evidence · text > 5.18m @ 3.15% Cu in CDH004 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CDH004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6#fact-drill-facts-8) Chester · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH004 - Project: Chester - Commodity: zinc - Region: canada\_nb - Reported Region: canada\_nb - Ticker: RAP #### Geometry - Grade: 4.88 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 10 m - From: 13 m - To: 23 m - Intercept Depth: 13 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH004:13-23 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Polymetallic intercept. Evidence · text > 10m @ 0.98% Cu, 4.88% Zn, 1.64% Pb and 24.4g/t Ag from 13m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CDH004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6#fact-drill-facts-9) Chester · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH004 - Project: Chester - Commodity: lead - Region: canada\_nb - Reported Region: canada\_nb - Ticker: RAP #### Geometry - Grade: 1.64 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 10 m - From: 13 m - To: 23 m - Intercept Depth: 13 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH004:13-23 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Polymetallic intercept. Evidence · text > 10m @ 0.98% Cu, 4.88% Zn, 1.64% Pb and 24.4g/t Ag from 13m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CDH004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/bhem-defines-copper-conductors-and-drill-targets-at-chester--166547a7-c724-4a07-bc0d-a0d3805154b6#fact-drill-facts-10) Chester · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH004 - Project: Chester - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_nb - Reported Region: canada\_nb - Ticker: RAP #### Geometry - Grade: 24.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10 m - From: 13 m - To: 23 m - Intercept Depth: 13 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH004:13-23 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Polymetallic intercept. Evidence · text > 10m @ 0.98% Cu, 4.88% Zn, 1.64% Pb and 24.4g/t Ag from 13m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## 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. 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