Canasil Initial Drill Holes Intersect the Candy Vein Structure and Disseminated Silver Mineralization at the Nora Silver-Gold Project in Durango State, Mexico

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Canasil Resources Inc.
Ticker
CLZ
Exchange
TSX
Region
Durango State, Mexico
Primary commodity
Silver
Secondary commodities
Gold, Copper, Lead, Zinc
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-19 17:20:10 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Canasil Resources has announced successful initial drill results from the Nora Silver-Gold Project in Mexico. The first two holes, NRC-20-01 and NRC-20-02, intersected the Candy vein structure with high-grade silver, gold, and base metal intercepts, alongside broader zones of disseminated mineralization.

Reasoning: Initial drill results from two holes successfully intersected the target Candy vein structure with high-grade polymetallic intercepts and broader disseminated zones, confirming the presence of the epithermal system.

Positive factors

  • High-grade vein intercept in NRC-20-01
  • Wider vein intercept in NRC-20-02
  • Discovery of disseminated mineralization zones
  • Consistent with surface sample grades

Facts used in scoring: 12

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: NRC-20-01 intersected 440 g/t silver and 1.60 g/t gold in a narrow vein, which is exceptionally high grade for this deposit type.

Evidence · text

“NRC-20-01 intersected a narrow vein structure of 29 cm true width (TW) carrying 1.60 g/t gold, 440 g/t silver”

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The release explicitly reports true width (TW) for the vein intercepts.

Evidence · text

“intersected a narrow vein structure of 29 cm true width (TW)”

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 sign-off by a Qualified Person (J. Blackwell, P. Geo.).

Evidence · text

“The technical information herein has been reviewed and approved by J. Blackwell (P. Geo.), a Qualified Person”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The results represent the first drill holes testing the Candy vein structure at the Nora project.

Evidence · text

“announces results from the initial two drill holes, NRC-20-01 and NRC-20-02, testing the Candy vein”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (12)

NRC-20-01Nora · silverGrade: 440Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-01
Project
Nora
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
440
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.29 m
True Width
0.29 m
From
88.7 m
To
88.99 m
Intercept Depth
88.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-01:88.7-88.99
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade silver intercept in a narrow vein structure.

Positive factors

  • High grade silver intercept

Evidence · table

“440”

Context: 0.29

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.29

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

NRC-20-01Nora · goldGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-01
Project
Nora
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
1.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.29 m
True Width
0.29 m
From
88.7 m
To
88.99 m
Intercept Depth
88.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-01:88.7-88.99
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade in narrow vein intercept.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade in vein

Evidence · table

“1.60”

Context: 0.29

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.29

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

NRC-20-01Nora · copperGrade: 2.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-01
Project
Nora
Commodity
copper
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
2.51
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.29 m
True Width
0.29 m
From
88.7 m
To
88.99 m
Intercept Depth
88.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-01:88.7-88.99
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of copper in the vein intercept.

Positive factors

  • Significant copper in vein

Evidence · table

“2.51”

Context: 0.29

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.29

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

NRC-20-01Nora · leadGrade: 2.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-01
Project
Nora
Commodity
lead
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
2.11
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.29 m
True Width
0.29 m
From
88.7 m
To
88.99 m
Intercept Depth
88.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-01:88.7-88.99
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of lead in the vein intercept.

Positive factors

  • Significant lead in vein

Evidence · table

“2.11”

Context: 0.29

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.29

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

NRC-20-01Nora · zincGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-01
Project
Nora
Commodity
zinc
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
0.61
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.29 m
True Width
0.29 m
From
88.7 m
To
88.99 m
Intercept Depth
88.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-01:88.7-88.99
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of zinc in the vein intercept.

Positive factors

  • Significant zinc in vein

Evidence · table

“0.61”

Context: 0.29

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.29

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

NRC-20-02Nora · silverGrade: 21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.82 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-02
Project
Nora
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.82 m
True Width
4.8 m
From
120.86 m
To
125.68 m
Hole Depth
302 m
Intercept Depth
120.86 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-02:120.86-125.68
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wider vein intercept in NRC-20-02.

Positive factors

  • Wider vein intercept

Evidence · table

“21”

Context: 4.82

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.8

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

NRC-20-02Nora · goldGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.82 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-02
Project
Nora
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
0.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.82 m
True Width
4.8 m
From
120.86 m
To
125.68 m
Hole Depth
302 m
Intercept Depth
120.86 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-02:120.86-125.68
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade in the vein intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.72”

Context: 4.82

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.8

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

NRC-20-02Nora · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.82 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-02
Project
Nora
Commodity
copper
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.82 m
True Width
4.8 m
From
120.86 m
To
125.68 m
Hole Depth
302 m
Intercept Depth
120.86 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-02:120.86-125.68
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper grade in the vein intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 4.82

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.8

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

NRC-20-02Nora · leadGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.82 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-02
Project
Nora
Commodity
lead
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.82 m
True Width
4.8 m
From
120.86 m
To
125.68 m
Hole Depth
302 m
Intercept Depth
120.86 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-02:120.86-125.68
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lead grade in the vein intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 4.82

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.8

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

NRC-20-02Nora · zincGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.82 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-02
Project
Nora
Commodity
zinc
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.82 m
True Width
4.8 m
From
120.86 m
To
125.68 m
Hole Depth
302 m
Intercept Depth
120.86 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-02:120.86-125.68
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc grade in the vein intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: 4.82

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.8

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

NRC-20-02Nora · goldGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-02
Project
Nora
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
1.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.4 m
True Width
0.38 m
From
123.95 m
To
124.35 m
Hole Depth
302 m
Intercept Depth
123.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-02:123.95-124.35
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade gold sub-interval within the vein.

Positive factors

  • High grade gold sub-interval

Evidence · table

“1.81”

Context: 0.40

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.38

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

NRC-20-02Nora · silverGrade: 62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NRC-20-02
Project
Nora
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
CLZ

Geometry

Grade
62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.4 m
True Width
0.38 m
From
123.95 m
To
124.35 m
Hole Depth
302 m
Intercept Depth
123.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NRC-20-02:123.95-124.35
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
CANDY VEIN
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade in sub-interval.

Evidence · table

“62”

Context: 0.40

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.38

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

How Atlas produces this analysis

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