# Canterra Minerals Intersects High-Grade Gold at Wilding in Central Newfoundland, Including 10.89 g/t Au over 31.5 m

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/CTM/news/6934370559487618/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland-

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-01-20T12:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Canterra Minerals Corporation

- Ticker: CTM

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Newfoundland

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-15 19:01:57 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Canterra Minerals announced high-grade gold drill results from its Wilding Gold Project in Central Newfoundland, highlighted by an exceptional intercept of 10.89 g/t Au over 31.5 metres, including bonanza grades up to 46.50 g/t Au. The drilling confirmed continuity in the Elm Zone and successfully tested a new target, Aspen, expanding the known mineralized footprint. While the results are very positive, the reported lengths are downhole, and true widths are significantly less due to shallow-angle intersections.

Reasoning: Canterra Minerals reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades, from its Wilding Gold Project. The results confirm continuity in the Elm Zone and show successful first-pass drilling at a new target, Aspen, indicating significant exploration potential. However, the reported widths are apparent, with true widths estimated to be much smaller, and no cut-off grade was disclosed.

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades of 41.0 g/t Au over 5.4 m and 46.50 g/t Au over 3.35 m, within a broader 31.5 m interval at 10.89 g/t Au.

- Positive factor: Confirmation of continuity of high-grade gold mineralization in the Elm Zone, expanding the interpreted alteration footprint.

- Positive factor: Successful first-pass drilling at the new Aspen target, returning anomalous gold values and expanding the known extent of mineralized veining.

- Positive factor: Strong QA/QC protocols disclosed, including an accredited lab, certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates.

- Positive factor: The project is located in a highly attractive mining jurisdiction \(Central Newfoundland\) adjacent to a producing gold mine.

- Negative factor: Reported intervals are downhole lengths, and true widths are significantly less \(estimated 5-45% of reported length\) due to shallow-angle intersections, which may overstate apparent thickness.

- Negative factor: No cut-off grade for compositing is explicitly stated, which reduces transparency.

Facts used in scoring: 22

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 41.0 g/t Au over 5.4 m and 46.50 g/t Au over 3.35 m are exceptionally high-grade, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.

Evidence · text

> including 41.0 g/t Au over 5.4 m

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 46.50 g/t Au over 3.35 m is exceptionally high-grade, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.

Evidence · table

> 46.50

Context: 3.35

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 20.96 g/t Au over 1 m is exceptionally high-grade, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.

Evidence · table

> 20.96

Context: 1

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 24.74 g/t Au over 2.15 m is exceptionally high-grade, well above the exceptional threshold for orogenic gold deposits.

Evidence · table

> 24.74

Context: 2.15

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that all reported intervals are downhole lengths, true widths have not yet been determined, and reported downhole lengths may be significantly greater than true vein widths due to shallow-angle intersections.

Evidence · text

> All reported intervals are downhole lengths. True widths have not yet been determined. Based on current structural interpretations, mineralized intervals in holes WL-25-90, WL-25-100, and WL-25-101 are interpreted to represent shallow-angle intersections of quartz-sulphide veins. As a result, reported downhole lengths may be significantly greater than true vein widths, however, additional drilling is required to make an accurate interpretation of true widths.

**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: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions an independent accredited assay lab \(Eastern Analytical Ltd.\) that conforms to ISO/IEC 17025.

Evidence · text

> The Company maintains a quality assurance/quality control program that includes the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. QAQC samples account for a minimum of 5% of the samples in addition to the laboratory’s internal quality assurance programs.

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Christopher Pennimpede, P.Geo., President and CEO of Canterra Minerals Corporation, is named as the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the technical information.

Evidence · text

> The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Christopher Pennimpede, P.Geo., President and CEO of Canterra Minerals Corporation, who is a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drill program included a 'Successful first-pass drill test at new Aspen Target' which expanded the known extent of mineralized veining.

Evidence · text

> Successful first-pass drill test at new Aspen Target returned anomalous gold values up to 0.57 g/t Au in hole WL-25-99, expanding the known extent of mineralized veining.

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drilling confirms continuity of high-grade quartz-sulphide gold veins and provides additional support for continuity of the Elm Zone vein system.

Evidence · text

> Drilling confirms continuity of high-grade quartz-sulphide gold veins, with alteration halos suggesting a larger hydrothermal system.

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: The release does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.

Evidence · text

> All reported intervals are downhole lengths. True widths have not yet been determined.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (22)

### WL-25-89

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Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-89
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.09
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.2 m
- From: 48.4 m
- To: 49.6 m
- Hole Depth: 71 m
- Intercept Depth: 48.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-89:48.4-49.6
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Elm
- Easting: 518344
- Northing: 5368226
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 191 °
- Dip: -43 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization in the Elm Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system, but is not a highlight result.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Confirms presence of gold mineralization in the Elm Zone.

- Negative factor: Relatively narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 3.09

Context: 1.2

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-90

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Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-90
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.54
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 52.7 m
- To: 53.7 m
- Hole Depth: 107 m
- Intercept Depth: 52.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-90:52.7-53.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Elm
- Easting: 518341
- Northing: 5368212
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 188 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is narrow and low-grade, providing minor support for mineralization in the Elm Zone.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization in the Elm Zone.

- Negative factor: Low grade and narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 2.54

Context: 1

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-90

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Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-90
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.41
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 58.3 m
- To: 60.3 m
- Hole Depth: 107 m
- Intercept Depth: 52.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-90:58.3-60.3
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Elm
- Easting: 518341
- Northing: 5368212
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 188 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold mineralization, contributing to the understanding of high-grade zones within the Elm corridor.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization in the Elm Zone.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 8.41

Context: 2

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-90

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Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-90
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.74
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 59.3 m
- To: 60.3 m
- Hole Depth: 107 m
- Intercept Depth: 52.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-90:59.3-60.3
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Elm
- Easting: 518341
- Northing: 5368212
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 188 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval further highlights the presence of significant gold mineralization within the Elm Zone, despite its narrow width.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercept for an orogenic deposit, approaching exceptional levels.

- Positive factor: Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization within the Elm Zone.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 13.74

Context: 1

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-91

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Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-91
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 16.7 m
- To: 17.7 m
- Hole Depth: 86 m
- Intercept Depth: 16.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-91:16.7-17.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Alder
- Easting: 517358
- Northing: 5367991
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 10 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is narrow and low-grade, providing minor support for mineralization in the Alder Zone.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

- Negative factor: Low grade and very narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 1.90

Context: 1

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-93

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Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-93
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.59
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.25 m
- From: 7.4 m
- To: 11.65 m
- Hole Depth: 74 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-93:7.4-11.65
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Alder
- Easting: 517366
- Northing: 5367991
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 300 °
- Dip: -44 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization at shallow depth in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone at shallow depth.

- Negative factor: Low grade for an orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 2.59

Context: 4.25

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-93

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Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-93
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.23
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 19.2 m
- To: 20.2 m
- Hole Depth: 74 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-93:19.2-20.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Alder
- Easting: 517366
- Northing: 5367991
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 300 °
- Dip: -44 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is narrow and low-grade, providing minor support for mineralization in the Alder Zone.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

- Negative factor: Very low grade and narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 1.23

Context: 1

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-94

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Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-94
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 14.9 m
- To: 15.9 m
- Hole Depth: 59 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.9 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-94:14.9-15.9
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Alder
- Easting: 517378
- Northing: 5368011
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 329 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is narrow and low-grade, providing minor support for mineralization in the Alder Zone.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

- Negative factor: Very low grade and narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 1.11

Context: 1

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-95

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Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-95
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.16
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.1 m
- From: 5.1 m
- To: 9.2 m
- Hole Depth: 53 m
- Intercept Depth: 5.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-95:5.1-9.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Alder
- Easting: 517352
- Northing: 5367963
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 343 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold mineralization at shallow depth in the Alder Zone, highlighting near-surface potential.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Shallow intercept, indicating near-surface mineralization.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 6.16

Context: 4.1

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-95

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-9)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-95
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 20.96
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 6.2 m
- To: 7.2 m
- Hole Depth: 53 m
- Intercept Depth: 5.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-95:6.2-7.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Alder
- Easting: 517352
- Northing: 5367963
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 343 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval highlights significant near-surface gold mineralization in the Alder Zone, despite its narrow width.

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold intercept for an orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Shallow intercept, indicating bonanza-grade near-surface mineralization.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 20.96

Context: 1

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-95

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-10)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-95
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.45 m
- From: 18.4 m
- To: 20.85 m
- Hole Depth: 53 m
- Intercept Depth: 5.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-95:18.4-20.85
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Alder
- Easting: 517352
- Northing: 5367963
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 343 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

- Negative factor: Low grade for an orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 1.90

Context: 2.45

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-96

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-11)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-96
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.48
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 18.8 m
- To: 20.8 m
- Hole Depth: 83 m
- Intercept Depth: 18.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-96:18.8-20.8
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Alder
- Easting: 517338
- Northing: 5367970
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 42 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

- Negative factor: Low grade and narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 1.48

Context: 2

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-97

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-12)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-97
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.98
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 14.4 m
- To: 15.5 m
- Hole Depth: 47 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-97:14.4-15.5
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Alder
- Easting: 517376
- Northing: 5368033
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 308 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

- Negative factor: Low grade and narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 0.98

Context: 1.1

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-99

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-13)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-99
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.57
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 95.4 m
- To: 96.9 m
- Hole Depth: 107 m
- Intercept Depth: 95.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-99:95.4-96.9
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Aspen
- Easting: 518225
- Northing: 5368460
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 136 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept, while low-grade, represents a successful first-pass test at a new target, indicating potential for further exploration and expansion of the mineralized footprint.

- Positive factor: Successful first-pass drill test at a new target \(Aspen\), returning anomalous gold values.

- Positive factor: Expands the known extent of mineralized veining.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 0.57

Context: 1.5

#### 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

### WL-25-100

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-14)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-100
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.89
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 31.5 m
- From: 59 m
- To: 90.5 m
- Hole Depth: 96.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 59 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-100:59-90.5
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Elm
- Easting: 518353
- Northing: 5368220
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -44 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a highly significant intercept with strong gold grades over a substantial apparent width, confirming the presence of a robust mineralized system in the Elm Zone, despite the true width being narrower.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade-thickness product \(343 g/t·m\) for an orogenic gold deposit.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade over a significant intercept length.

- Positive factor: Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization in the Elm Zone.

- Negative factor: True width is significantly less than reported downhole length \(estimated 5-30%\).

Evidence · table

> 10.89

Context: 31.5

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-100

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-15)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-100
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 41
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.4 m
- From: 61.35 m
- To: 66.75 m
- Hole Depth: 96.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 59 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-100:61.35-66.75
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Elm
- Easting: 518353
- Northing: 5368220
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -44 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is an exceptional result, indicating very high-grade gold mineralization within the Elm Zone, which is highly material for project economics.

- Positive factor: Bonanza-grade gold intercept, well above exceptional thresholds for orogenic deposits.

- Positive factor: Significant grade-thickness product \(221.4 g/t·m\) for a sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Confirms presence of extremely high-grade zones within the Elm Zone.

- Negative factor: True width is significantly less than reported downhole length \(estimated 5-30%\).

Evidence · table

> 41.00

Context: 5.4

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-100

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-16)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-100
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 46.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.35 m
- From: 62.35 m
- To: 65.7 m
- Hole Depth: 96.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 59 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-100:62.35-65.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Elm
- Easting: 518353
- Northing: 5368220
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -44 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is an exceptional result, indicating very high-grade gold mineralization within the Elm Zone, which is highly material for project economics.

- Positive factor: Bonanza-grade gold intercept, representing the highest grade reported in the release, well above exceptional thresholds for orogenic deposits.

- Positive factor: Significant grade-thickness product \(155.775 g/t·m\) for a sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Further confirms presence of extremely high-grade zones within the Elm Zone.

- Negative factor: True width is significantly less than reported downhole length \(estimated 5-30%\).

Evidence · table

> 46.50

Context: 3.35

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-100

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-17)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-100
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.66
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.05 m
- From: 75.9 m
- To: 87.95 m
- Hole Depth: 96.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 59 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-100:75.9-87.95
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Elm
- Easting: 518353
- Northing: 5368220
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -44 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows strong gold mineralization, contributing significantly to the overall high-grade intercept in WL-25-100.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an orogenic deposit over a good intercept length.

- Positive factor: Contributes to the overall significant intercept in WL-25-100.

- Negative factor: True width is significantly less than reported downhole length \(estimated 5-30%\).

Evidence · table

> 5.66

Context: 12.05

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-101

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-18)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-101
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.22
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.6 m
- From: 14.2 m
- To: 20.8 m
- Hole Depth: 38 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-101:14.2-20.8
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Elm
- Easting: 518353
- Northing: 5368220
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold mineralization at shallow depth, further supporting the continuity and high-grade nature of the Elm Zone.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade over a good intercept length for an orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Shallow intercept, indicating near-surface high-grade mineralization.

- Positive factor: Provides additional support for continuity of the Elm Zone vein system.

- Negative factor: True width is significantly less than reported downhole length \(estimated 20-45%\).

Evidence · table

> 8.22

Context: 6.6

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-101

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-19)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-101
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 24.74
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.15 m
- From: 15.35 m
- To: 17.5 m
- Hole Depth: 38 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-101:15.35-17.5
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Elm
- Easting: 518353
- Northing: 5368220
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -61 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional high-grade sub-interval confirms bonanza-grade gold mineralization at shallow depth in the Elm Zone, which is highly material for project economics.

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade gold intercept for an orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Shallow intercept, indicating bonanza-grade near-surface mineralization.

- Positive factor: Further supports the high-grade nature of the Elm Zone.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width is significantly less than reported downhole length \(estimated 20-45%\).

Evidence · table

> 24.74

Context: 2.15

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-102

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-20)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-102
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.18
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.35 m
- From: 10.85 m
- To: 15.2 m
- Hole Depth: 41 m
- Intercept Depth: 10.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-102:10.85-15.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Alder
- Easting: 517368
- Northing: 5367977
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 325 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization at shallow depth in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone at shallow depth.

- Negative factor: Low grade for an orogenic deposit.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 1.18

Context: 4.35

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### WL-25-102

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/canterra-minerals-intersects-high-grade-gold-at-wilding-in-central-newfoundland--8247a25d-197b-4a91-854b-8e301f324104#fact-drill-facts-21)

Wilding · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WL-25-102
- Project: Wilding
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_nl
- Reported Region: canada\_nl
- Ticker: CTM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.75
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 11.95 m
- To: 12.95 m
- Hole Depth: 41 m
- Intercept Depth: 10.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WL-25-102:11.95-12.95
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Alder
- Easting: 517368
- Northing: 5367977
- CRS: UTM NAD 83 Zone 21 N
- EPSG: 26921
- Azimuth: 325 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Eastern Analytical Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization in the Alder Zone, contributing to the overall understanding of the system.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an orogenic deposit.

- Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization in the Alder Zone.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: True width not determined, likely less than reported downhole length.

Evidence · table

> 3.75

Context: 1

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

## 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.