Churchill Intersects 7.25% Antimony over 1.98m Near Southern Shaft along 800m Strike at Frost Cove; Second New Polymetallic System Discovered
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Churchill Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- CRI
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Central Newfoundland
- Primary commodity
- Antimony
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 18:56:25 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Churchill Resources reported standout antimony results at the Frost Cove prospect, including 7.25% Sb over 1.98m, demonstrating potential over an 800m strike. The company also announced the discovery of a new polymetallic gold-silver system at the Taylor's Room prospect.
Reasoning: Exceptional antimony intercepts (7.25% over 1.98m) and the discovery of a new polymetallic system at Taylor's Room provide significant exploration upside.
Positive factors
- exceptional antimony grades
- significant strike length extension
- new polymetallic system discovery
Negative factors
- drill core gold assays require optimization/retesting
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 7.25% Sb is an exceptionally high grade for antimony.
Evidence · text
“7.25% Sb / 1.98m”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Demonstrates potential high-grade antimony mineralization over 800m strike length.
Evidence · text
“high-grade antimony mineralization over 800m strike length”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details sampling protocols, laboratory names (Eastern Analytical, SGS), and assay methods.
Evidence · text
“All samples were labelled and securely bound and delivered to the laboratory of Eastern Analytical”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
FC25-16 to 30Black Raven · antimonyGrade: 6.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.06 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FC25-16 to 30
- Project
- Black Raven
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- CRI
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.44
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.06 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Frost Cove
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 6.44% Sb is an exceptional grade for antimony.
Positive factors
- high grade antimony
Evidence · text
“6.44%Sb / 2.06m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Trail and drill pad construction has commenced at site, as well as drill contractor pre-mobilization of equipment to Chu"
FC25-16 to 30Black Raven · antimonyGrade: 7.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.98 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FC25-16 to 30
- Project
- Black Raven
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- CRI
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.98 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Frost Cove
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 7.25% Sb is an exceptional grade.
Positive factors
- bonanza grade antimony
Evidence · text
“7.25% Sb / 1.98m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Trail and drill pad construction has commenced at site, as well as drill contractor pre-mobilization of equipment to Chu"
FC25-16 to 30Black Raven · antimonyGrade: 4.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FC25-16 to 30
- Project
- Black Raven
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- CRI
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.84
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Frost Cove
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 4.84% Sb is a strong grade.
Positive factors
- high grade antimony
Evidence · text
“4.84% Sb / 1.00m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Trail and drill pad construction has commenced at site, as well as drill contractor pre-mobilization of equipment to Chu"
FC25-16 to 30Black Raven · antimonyGrade: 3.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FC25-16 to 30
- Project
- Black Raven
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- CRI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.94
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Frost Cove
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3.94% Sb is a strong grade.
Positive factors
- high grade antimony
Evidence · text
“3.94% / 1.60m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Trail and drill pad construction has commenced at site, as well as drill contractor pre-mobilization of equipment to Chu"
Taylor's RoomBlack Raven Project · goldGrade: 10.59Grade Unit: gpt AueqIntercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Taylor's Room
- Project
- Black Raven Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Central Newfoundland
- Ticker
- CRI
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.59
- Grade Unit
- gpt Aueq
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Taylor's Room
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Eastern Analytical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 10.59 g/t AuEq is a strong grade for a new discovery.
Positive factors
- high grade gold equivalent
Evidence · text
“10.59gpt Aueq / 1.05m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Trail and drill pad construction has commenced at site, as well as drill contractor pre-mobilization of equipment to Chu"
Taylor's RoomBlack Raven Project · goldGrade: 4.12Grade Unit: gpt AueqIntercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Taylor's Room
- Project
- Black Raven Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Central Newfoundland
- Ticker
- CRI
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.12
- Grade Unit
- gpt Aueq
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Taylor's Room
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Eastern Analytical
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 4.12 g/t AuEq is a strong grade.
Positive factors
- high grade gold equivalent
Evidence · text
“4.12gpt Aueq / 1.80m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Trail and drill pad construction has commenced at site, as well as drill contractor pre-mobilization of equipment to Chu"
Taylor's RoomBlack Raven · goldGrade: 3.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Taylor's Room
- Project
- Black Raven
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- CRI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.44 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Taylor's Room
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Eastern Analytical
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3.15 g/t AuEq is lower than surface results and requires retesting to confirm content.
Negative factors
- lower gold tenors than surface
- assay optimization required
Evidence · text
“best assay 3.15gpt Aueq / 0.44m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Trail and drill pad construction has commenced at site, as well as drill contractor pre-mobilization of equipment to Chu"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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