# C3 Metals Commences District-Scale 3DIP Geophysical Survey Over Bellas Gate Copper-Gold Project, Jamaica Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp--5fc86769-6310-47aa-bd74-ee93a170e5da Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/CCCM/news/8742512125366520/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-10-06T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: C3 Metals Inc. - Ticker: CCCM - Exchange: TSX - Region: Jamaica - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-17 15:27:38 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary C3 Metals has commenced a large-scale 3DIP geophysical survey at its Bellas Gate copper-gold project in Jamaica, expanding the survey area from 16 to 70 sq. km. The survey aims to identify drill targets at depths of 700m to 1,000m, significantly deeper than previous surveys. The project is subject to an earn-in agreement with Freeport-McMoRan for up to US$75 million in exploration funding. Reasoning: The announcement details the commencement of a significant geophysical survey intended to de-risk and expand exploration targets at the Bellas Gate project, supported by a major strategic partner. - Positive factor: Commencement of district-scale 3DIP survey to increase coverage from 16 to 70 sq. km - Positive factor: Survey depth capability \(700m-1000m\) significantly exceeds previous 300m limit - Positive factor: Strategic earn-in agreement with Freeport-McMoRan \(up to US$75M funding\) - Positive factor: Historical drill results confirm porphyry mineralization at multiple prospects Facts used in scoring: 10 ## Classification and evidence **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Story-specific tag Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: The company mentions its proximity to Barrick Mining Corp's licenses surrounding their concessions. Evidence · text > Barrick Mining Corp. announced on May 1, 2024 that it had entered into an earn-in agreement with Geophysx Jamaica Ltd. on approximately 400,000 hectares of exploration licenses, several of which surround C3 Metals' mineral concessions. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (10) ### PVT0900-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp--5fc86769-6310-47aa-bd74-ee93a170e5da#fact-drill-facts-0) Bellas Gate · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: PVT0900-002 - Project: Bellas Gate - Commodity: copper - Region: jamaica - Reported Region: jamaica - Ticker: CCCM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.37 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 390.7 m - From: 64.1 m - To: 454.8 m - Intercept Depth: 64.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: PVT0900-002:64.1-454.8 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical drill result provided as context for project potential. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length Evidence · text > Provost: 390.7m at 0.37% Cu and 0.19 g/t Au in PVT0900-002 from 64.1m #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### PVT0900-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp--5fc86769-6310-47aa-bd74-ee93a170e5da#fact-drill-facts-1) Bellas Gate · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: PVT0900-002 - Project: Bellas Gate - Commodity: gold - Region: jamaica - Reported Region: jamaica - Ticker: CCCM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.19 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 390.7 m - From: 64.1 m - To: 454.8 m - Intercept Depth: 64.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: PVT0900-002:64.1-454.8 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical drill result provided as context for project potential. Evidence · text > Provost: 390.7m at 0.37% Cu and 0.19 g/t Au in PVT0900-002 from 64.1m #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### PVT0900-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp--5fc86769-6310-47aa-bd74-ee93a170e5da#fact-drill-facts-2) Bellas Gate · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: PVT0900-002 - Project: Bellas Gate - Commodity: copper - Region: jamaica - Reported Region: jamaica - Ticker: CCCM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.43 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 279.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical sub-interval provided as context. - Positive factor: High grade within a large intercept Evidence · text > including 279.5m at 0.43% copper #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### PVT0900-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp--5fc86769-6310-47aa-bd74-ee93a170e5da#fact-drill-facts-3) Bellas Gate · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: PVT0900-002 - Project: Bellas Gate - Commodity: gold - Region: jamaica - Reported Region: jamaica - Ticker: CCCM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.24 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 279.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-09-25T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical sub-interval provided as context. Evidence · text > including 279.5m at 0.43% copper and 0.24 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### CMH8350-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp--5fc86769-6310-47aa-bd74-ee93a170e5da#fact-drill-facts-4) Bellas Gate · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CMH8350-001 - Project: Bellas Gate - Commodity: copper - Region: jamaica - Reported Region: jamaica - Ticker: CCCM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.43 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 208 m - From: 22 m - To: 230 m - Intercept Depth: 22 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CMH8350-001:22-230 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical drill result provided as context. Evidence · text > Camel Hill: 208m at 0.43% Cu and 0.20 g/t Au in CMH8350-001 from only 22m downhole #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### CMH8350-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp--5fc86769-6310-47aa-bd74-ee93a170e5da#fact-drill-facts-5) Bellas Gate · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CMH8350-001 - Project: Bellas Gate - Commodity: gold - Region: jamaica - Reported Region: jamaica - Ticker: CCCM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 208 m - From: 22 m - To: 230 m - Intercept Depth: 22 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CMH8350-001:22-230 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical drill result provided as context. Evidence · text > Camel Hill: 208m at 0.43% Cu and 0.20 g/t Au in CMH8350-001 from only 22m downhole #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### CMH8350-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp--5fc86769-6310-47aa-bd74-ee93a170e5da#fact-drill-facts-6) Bellas Gate · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CMH8350-001 - Project: Bellas Gate - Commodity: copper - Region: jamaica - Reported Region: jamaica - Ticker: CCCM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.52 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 135 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical sub-interval provided as context. - Positive factor: Stronger grade in sub-interval Evidence · text > including 135m at 0.52% Cu and 0.27 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### CMH8350-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp--5fc86769-6310-47aa-bd74-ee93a170e5da#fact-drill-facts-7) Bellas Gate · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CMH8350-001 - Project: Bellas Gate - Commodity: gold - Region: jamaica - Reported Region: jamaica - Ticker: CCCM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.27 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 135 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2023-10-04T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical sub-interval provided as context. Evidence · text > including 135m at 0.52% Cu and 0.27 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### CON9325-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp--5fc86769-6310-47aa-bd74-ee93a170e5da#fact-drill-facts-8) Bellas Gate · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CON9325-001 - Project: Bellas Gate - Commodity: copper - Region: jamaica - Reported Region: jamaica - Ticker: CCCM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.44 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 309 m - From: 15 m - To: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 15 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CON9325-001:15-324 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2022-09-12T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical drill result provided as context. Evidence · text > Connors: 309.0m at 0.44% Cu and 0.33g/t Au in CON9325-001 from 15.0m #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### CON9325-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/c3-metals-commences-district-scale-3dip-geophysical-survey-over-bellas-gate-copp--5fc86769-6310-47aa-bd74-ee93a170e5da#fact-drill-facts-9) Bellas Gate · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CON9325-001 - Project: Bellas Gate - Commodity: gold - Region: jamaica - Reported Region: jamaica - Ticker: CCCM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.33 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 309 m - From: 15 m - To: 324 m - Intercept Depth: 15 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CON9325-001:15-324 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2022-09-12T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical drill result provided as context. Evidence · text > Connors: 309.0m at 0.44% Cu and 0.33g/t Au in CON9325-001 from 15.0m #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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