Carolina Rush Reports Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Brewer Gold-Copper Project, South Carolina, USA

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Company
Carolina Rush Corporation
Ticker
RUSH
Exchange
TSX
Region
South Carolina, USA
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper
Document categories
Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-12 23:22:57 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Carolina Rush has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Brewer Gold-Copper Project in South Carolina, USA, establishing an initial Indicated resource of 202 koz Au and 16.8 Mlbs Cu, and an Inferred resource of 210 koz Au and 7.9 Mlbs Cu. Additionally, an Inferred backfill resource of 139 koz Au and 9.7 Mlbs Cu was reported. The company highlights the resource's potential for expansion, particularly at depth, and plans further geophysical surveys and deep drilling to test for copper porphyry mineralization.

Reasoning: Carolina Rush has reported its maiden MRE for the Brewer Gold-Copper Project, establishing a significant initial resource that is NI 43-101 compliant and open for expansion. However, a large component of the resource is Inferred, and the backfill portion is entirely theoretical without metallurgical validation, which introduces uncertainty.

Positive factors

  • Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate establishes a baseline for the project
  • NI 43-101 compliant and signed off by a Qualified Person
  • Resource remains open for expansion, particularly at depth
  • Includes both in-situ and backfill resources

Negative factors

  • Significant portion of the in-situ resource is in the Inferred category
  • Backfill resource is entirely Inferred and considered theoretical, lacking metallurgical studies
  • No grade sensitivity analysis was conducted for the backfill resource

Facts used in scoring: 14

Classification and evidence

Maiden Resourceneutral

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states this is a 'maiden Mineral Resource Estimate' for the Brewer Gold-Copper Project.

Evidence · text

“maiden Mineral Resource Estimate”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The resource estimate was prepared under National Instrument 43-101 ('NI 43-101') standards.

Evidence · text

“prepared under National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") standards”

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: The estimate was prepared by Independent and Qualified Person (QP), Patrick J. Hollenbeck, who reviewed, completed, validated, and approved the MRE.

Evidence · text

“Independent and Qualified Person (QP), Patrick J. Hollenbeck”

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: A significant portion of the in-situ resource (7.8 Mt) and the entire backfill resource (11.9 Mt) are classified as Inferred.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 7,805

All Inferrednegative

M&I share below the weak bound — very early stage, no engineering confidence.

Why it applies: The entire Brewer Backfill Mineral Resource Statement is classified as Inferred.

Evidence · text

“Brewer Inferred Backfill Mineral Resource Statement”

Theoretical Recovery Onlynegative · Story-specific tag

Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Details on the metallurgical properties and processing methods required to extract gold and copper from the backfill material have not been undertaken. As such, the Backfill resource is considered theoretical'.

Evidence · text

“the Backfill resource is considered theoretical and additional studies are required to report the inferred resources at a higher level of confidence.”

Open for Expansionpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The company states that the 'resource remains open for potential expansion in several directions, particularly at depth'.

Evidence · text

“The resource remains open for expansion, particularly at depth”

Extracted facts

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

Resource Estimates (14)

indicatedBrewer Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 6022000Grade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 202Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:7051682f8b993209e01f
Deposit or zone
Brewer In Situ
Mining method
open_pit

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
6022000
Grade
1.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
202
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the first Indicated resource for the project, providing a solid foundation for future studies with a good gold grade for potential open-pit mining.

Positive factors

  • Maiden Indicated resource provides initial confidence
  • Good gold grade for an open pit scenario
  • NI 43-101 compliant and QP signed

Evidence · table

“1.04”

Context: 6,022

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedBrewer Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 6022000Grade: 0.1266Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 16811Contained Unit: thousand lbs.View all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:7051682f8b993209e01f
Deposit or zone
Brewer In Situ
Mining method
open_pit

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
6022000
Grade
0.1266
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
16811
Contained Unit
thousand lbs.
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated resource includes a notable copper component, adding value as a byproduct to the primary gold mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Maiden Indicated resource includes copper as a significant byproduct
  • NI 43-101 compliant and QP signed

Evidence · table

“1,266”

Context: 6,022

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 7805000Grade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 210Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:2160fda46e05fc9c1c16
Deposit or zone
Brewer In Situ
Mining method
open_pit

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7805000
Grade
0.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
210
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Inferred gold resource adds substantial ounces and indicates further potential, but its lower confidence level requires additional drilling for upgrade.

Positive factors

  • Adds significant gold ounces to the overall resource
  • Indicates potential for resource expansion

Negative factors

  • Inferred category has lower confidence and cannot be converted to reserves

Evidence · table

“0.84”

Context: 7,805

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 7805000Grade: 0.046Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 7908Contained Unit: thousand lbs.View all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:2160fda46e05fc9c1c16
Deposit or zone
Brewer In Situ
Mining method
open_pit

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7805000
Grade
0.046
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
7908
Contained Unit
thousand lbs.
Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Inferred copper resource contributes to the project's overall metal content, but its lower grade and confidence category suggest it requires further definition.

Positive factors

  • Adds to the overall copper endowment of the project

Negative factors

  • Lower copper grade compared to the Indicated resource
  • Inferred category has lower confidence

Evidence · table

“460”

Context: 7,805

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 2000000Grade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 11Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:d4afe31c49d4d225df5f
Deposit or zone
Brewer Backfill
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
HLP 1-4

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
2000000
Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
11
Contained Unit
koz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred backfill resource identifies potential gold content in historical material, but its low grade and theoretical nature, coupled with a lack of metallurgical studies, indicate high uncertainty.

Positive factors

  • Identifies potential value in previously mined material

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade
  • Inferred category with theoretical status
  • Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

“0.17”

Context: 2,000

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 2000000Grade: 0.0094Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 414Contained Unit: thousand lbs.View all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:d4afe31c49d4d225df5f
Deposit or zone
Brewer Backfill
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
HLP 1-4

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
2000000
Grade
0.0094
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
414
Contained Unit
thousand lbs.

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper content in this Inferred backfill material is very low, and its theoretical status without metallurgical studies makes its economic viability highly uncertain.

Positive factors

  • Identifies potential value in previously mined material

Negative factors

  • Very low copper grade
  • Inferred category with theoretical status
  • Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

“94”

Context: 2,000

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 1579000Grade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 25Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:a6c45b2eea2e6065bfb4
Deposit or zone
Brewer Backfill
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
HLP 5

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1579000
Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
25
Contained Unit
koz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred backfill resource shows moderate gold grades, but its theoretical nature and absence of metallurgical testwork limit confidence in its economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Identifies potential value in previously mined material

Negative factors

  • Inferred category with theoretical status
  • Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: 1,579

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 1579000Grade: 0.0863Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 3007Contained Unit: thousand lbs.View all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:a6c45b2eea2e6065bfb4
Deposit or zone
Brewer Backfill
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
HLP 5

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1579000
Grade
0.0863
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
3007
Contained Unit
thousand lbs.

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper content in this Inferred backfill material is moderate, but its theoretical status and absence of metallurgical studies limit confidence in its economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Identifies potential value in previously mined material

Negative factors

  • Inferred category with theoretical status
  • Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

“863”

Context: 1,579

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 2429000Grade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 17Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:6c3b7349a4bf3c1828c2
Deposit or zone
Brewer Backfill
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
HLP 6

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
2429000
Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
17
Contained Unit
koz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred backfill resource shows low gold grades, and its theoretical nature without metallurgical studies limits its economic viability.

Positive factors

  • Identifies potential value in previously mined material

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade
  • Inferred category with theoretical status
  • Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 2,429

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 2429000Grade: 0.0292Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1561Contained Unit: thousand lbs.View all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:6c3b7349a4bf3c1828c2
Deposit or zone
Brewer Backfill
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
HLP 6

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
2429000
Grade
0.0292
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1561
Contained Unit
thousand lbs.

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper content in this Inferred backfill material is low, and its theoretical status without metallurgical studies makes its economic viability highly uncertain.

Positive factors

  • Identifies potential value in previously mined material

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade
  • Inferred category with theoretical status
  • Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

“292”

Context: 2,429

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 5892000Grade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 86Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:fdcc8a13112eaaf5214f
Deposit or zone
Brewer Backfill
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
Waste Rock

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5892000
Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
86
Contained Unit
koz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred backfill resource from waste rock shows moderate gold grades, but its theoretical nature and absence of metallurgical testwork limit confidence in its economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Identifies potential value in previously mined material

Negative factors

  • Inferred category with theoretical status
  • Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 5,892

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 5892000Grade: 0.0313Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 4068Contained Unit: thousand lbs.View all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:fdcc8a13112eaaf5214f
Deposit or zone
Brewer Backfill
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
Waste Rock

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5892000
Grade
0.0313
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
4068
Contained Unit
thousand lbs.

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper content in this Inferred backfill material from waste rock is low, and its theoretical status without metallurgical studies makes its economic viability highly uncertain.

Positive factors

  • Identifies potential value in previously mined material

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade
  • Inferred category with theoretical status
  • Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

“313”

Context: 5,892

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 11900000Grade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 139Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:7a3b6efa122db0939645
Deposit or zone
Brewer Backfill
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
Total

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
11900000
Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
139
Contained Unit
koz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Inferred backfill resource adds a substantial amount of gold, but its theoretical nature and lack of metallurgical studies mean its economic viability is unproven.

Positive factors

  • Adds significant gold ounces from historical material

Negative factors

  • Entirely Inferred category with theoretical status
  • Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: 11,900

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 11900000Grade: 0.0345Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 9050Contained Unit: thousand lbs.View all details
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Identity

Project
Brewer Gold-Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
South Carolina, USA
Ticker
RUSH

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick J. Hollenbeck
Resource group id
resource:7a3b6efa122db0939645
Deposit or zone
Brewer Backfill
Mining method
open_pit
Material type
Total

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
11900000
Grade
0.0345
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
9050
Contained Unit
thousand lbs.

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-12-31

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Inferred backfill resource adds a substantial amount of copper, but its theoretical nature and lack of metallurgical studies mean its economic viability is unproven.

Positive factors

  • Adds significant copper pounds from historical material

Negative factors

  • Entirely Inferred category with theoretical status
  • Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

“345”

Context: 11,900

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

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.