Clean Air Metals Starts Winter Drilling at the Current Deposit

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Clean Air Metals Inc.
Ticker
AIR
Exchange
TSX
Region
Ontario
Primary commodity
Platinum
Secondary commodities
Palladium, Copper, Nickel
Document categories
Drill results, Other, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-13 11:32:15 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Clean Air Metals Inc. has commenced a 2000-metre winter drilling program at its Current Deposit, part of the Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals project in Ontario. The program aims to delineate additional near-surface high-grade zones, building on successful results from summer 2024 drilling. The company also received $200,000 in funding from the Ontario Junior Exploration Program and is advancing its project through the provincial mine permitting process towards an "Advanced Exploration" status and potential bulk sample extraction.

Reasoning: Clean Air Metals Inc. has announced a new winter drilling program at its Current Deposit, targeting near-surface high-grade zones to expand resources, supported by recent funding and progress in the permitting process for a bulk sample, building on strong historical results.

Positive factors

  • New drilling program announced
  • Targets near-surface high-grade zones
  • Follows up on successful prior drilling
  • Received non-dilutive funding
  • Advancing permitting for bulk sample
  • QP signed off on technical information
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed for drill results

Negative factors

  • Drill results presented are historical, not new
  • Metal equivalent assumptions for resource not disclosed

Facts used in scoring: 28

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Mike Garbutt, P.Eng., a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved all technical information in this press release.

Evidence · text

“Mike Garbutt, P.Eng., a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 and Chief Executive Officer for the Company, has reviewed and approved all technical information in this press release.”

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: The drill results presented are from the summer 2024 drilling program, re-announced in a January 2025 news release.

Evidence · text

“The Company's summer 2024 drilling program successfully demonstrated the potential to expand the known high-grade areas inside the deposit through tighter drill spacing. The 2024 program returned exceptional results (see September 10, 2024 , and October 3, 2024 news releases )”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The summer 2024 drilling program aimed to expand known high-grade areas through tighter drill spacing, indicating an infill drilling objective.

Evidence · text

“The Company's summer 2024 drilling program successfully demonstrated the potential to expand the known high-grade areas inside the deposit through tighter drill spacing.”

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: The resource estimate mentions '2.4M Pt eq. oz' but does not disclose the underlying price, recovery, or payability assumptions for this specific equivalent.

Evidence · text

“Together, the deposits host a 13.8 Mt indicated mineral resource containing 2.4M Pt eq. oz (Technical Report on the Thunder Bay North Project, Ontario Canada, NI43-101, SLR Consulting Canada Ltd, June 19, 2023)”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (24)

CL24-001Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · platinumGrade: 4.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 51.79 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-001
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
platinum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
4.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
51.79 m
From
86 m
To
137.79 m
Intercept Depth
86 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-001:86-137.79

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
14.82
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Pt.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a significant length of high-grade platinum, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade platinum intercept
  • Significant intercept length
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“51.79 m of 4.92 g/t Pt, 4.66 g/t Pd, 1.07% Cu and 0.55% Ni(14.82 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.71% Cu.eq 2 ) from 86 m downhole in Hole CL24-001”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-001Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · palladiumGrade: 4.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 51.79 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-001
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
4.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
51.79 m
From
86 m
To
137.79 m
Intercept Depth
86 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-001:86-137.79

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a significant length of high-grade palladium, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade palladium intercept
  • Significant intercept length

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“51.79 m of 4.92 g/t Pt, 4.66 g/t Pd, 1.07% Cu and 0.55% Ni(14.82 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.71% Cu.eq 2 ) from 86 m downhole in Hole CL24-001”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-001Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · copperGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 51.79 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-001
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
1.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
51.79 m
From
86 m
To
137.79 m
Intercept Depth
86 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-001:86-137.79

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4.71
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a significant length of high-grade copper, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade copper intercept
  • Significant intercept length
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“51.79 m of 4.92 g/t Pt, 4.66 g/t Pd, 1.07% Cu and 0.55% Ni(14.82 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.71% Cu.eq 2 ) from 86 m downhole in Hole CL24-001”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-001Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · nickelGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 51.79 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-001
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
0.55
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
51.79 m
From
86 m
To
137.79 m
Intercept Depth
86 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-001:86-137.79

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a significant length of high-grade nickel, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade nickel intercept
  • Significant intercept length

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“51.79 m of 4.92 g/t Pt, 4.66 g/t Pd, 1.07% Cu and 0.55% Ni(14.82 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.71% Cu.eq 2 ) from 86 m downhole in Hole CL24-001”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-003Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · platinumGrade: 4.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-003
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
platinum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
4.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
31.4 m
From
118 m
To
149.4 m
Intercept Depth
118 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-003:118-149.4

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
13.04
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Pt.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade platinum, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade platinum intercept
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“31.40 m of 4.22g/t Pt, 4.04g/t Pd, 0.95% Cu and 0.56% Ni (13.04 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.14% Cu.eq 2 ) from 118 m downhole in Hole CL24-003”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-003Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · palladiumGrade: 4.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-003
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
4.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
31.4 m
From
118 m
To
149.4 m
Intercept Depth
118 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-003:118-149.4

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade palladium, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade palladium intercept

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“31.40 m of 4.22g/t Pt, 4.04g/t Pd, 0.95% Cu and 0.56% Ni (13.04 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.14% Cu.eq 2 ) from 118 m downhole in Hole CL24-003”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-003Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · copperGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: %Intercept: 31.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-003
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
0.95
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
31.4 m
From
118 m
To
149.4 m
Intercept Depth
118 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-003:118-149.4

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4.14
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade copper, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade copper intercept
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“31.40 m of 4.22g/t Pt, 4.04g/t Pd, 0.95% Cu and 0.56% Ni (13.04 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.14% Cu.eq 2 ) from 118 m downhole in Hole CL24-003”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-003Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · nickelGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 31.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-003
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
31.4 m
From
118 m
To
149.4 m
Intercept Depth
118 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-003:118-149.4

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade nickel, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade nickel intercept

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“31.40 m of 4.22g/t Pt, 4.04g/t Pd, 0.95% Cu and 0.56% Ni (13.04 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.14% Cu.eq 2 ) from 118 m downhole in Hole CL24-003”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-010Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · platinumGrade: 4.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-010
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
platinum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
4.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
50.7 m
From
82 m
To
132.7 m
Intercept Depth
82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-010:82-132.7

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
13.74
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Pt.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a significant length of high-grade platinum, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade platinum intercept
  • Significant intercept length
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“50.7 m of 4.52 g/t Pt, 4.38 g/t Pd, 0.99% Cu and 0.53% Ni (13.74 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.36% Cu.eq 2 ) from 82.0 m downhole in Hole CL24-010”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-010Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · palladiumGrade: 4.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-010
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
4.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
50.7 m
From
82 m
To
132.7 m
Intercept Depth
82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-010:82-132.7

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a significant length of high-grade palladium, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade palladium intercept
  • Significant intercept length

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“50.7 m of 4.52 g/t Pt, 4.38 g/t Pd, 0.99% Cu and 0.53% Ni (13.74 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.36% Cu.eq 2 ) from 82.0 m downhole in Hole CL24-010”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-010Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · copperGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-010
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
0.99
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.7 m
From
82 m
To
132.7 m
Intercept Depth
82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-010:82-132.7

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4.36
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a significant length of high-grade copper, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade copper intercept
  • Significant intercept length
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“50.7 m of 4.52 g/t Pt, 4.38 g/t Pd, 0.99% Cu and 0.53% Ni (13.74 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.36% Cu.eq 2 ) from 82.0 m downhole in Hole CL24-010”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-010Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · nickelGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-010
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
0.53
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.7 m
From
82 m
To
132.7 m
Intercept Depth
82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-010:82-132.7

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a significant length of high-grade nickel, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade nickel intercept
  • Significant intercept length

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“50.7 m of 4.52 g/t Pt, 4.38 g/t Pd, 0.99% Cu and 0.53% Ni (13.74 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.36% Cu.eq 2 ) from 82.0 m downhole in Hole CL24-010”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-005Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · platinumGrade: 3.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-005
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
platinum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
3.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38.4 m
From
153 m
To
191.4 m
Intercept Depth
153 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-005:153-191.4

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
10.32
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Pt.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade platinum, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade platinum intercept
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“38.4 m of 3.38g/t Pt, 3.26g/t Pd, 0.72% Cu and 0.45% Ni (10.32 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 3.27% Cu.eq 2 ) from 153 m downhole in Hole CL24-005”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-005Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · palladiumGrade: 3.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-005
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
3.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38.4 m
From
153 m
To
191.4 m
Intercept Depth
153 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-005:153-191.4

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade palladium, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade palladium intercept

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“38.4 m of 3.38g/t Pt, 3.26g/t Pd, 0.72% Cu and 0.45% Ni (10.32 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 3.27% Cu.eq 2 ) from 153 m downhole in Hole CL24-005”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-005Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · copperGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-005
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
0.72
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
38.4 m
From
153 m
To
191.4 m
Intercept Depth
153 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-005:153-191.4

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.27
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade copper, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade copper intercept
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“38.4 m of 3.38g/t Pt, 3.26g/t Pd, 0.72% Cu and 0.45% Ni (10.32 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 3.27% Cu.eq 2 ) from 153 m downhole in Hole CL24-005”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-005Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · nickelGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-005
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
38.4 m
From
153 m
To
191.4 m
Intercept Depth
153 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-005:153-191.4

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade nickel, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade nickel intercept

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“38.4 m of 3.38g/t Pt, 3.26g/t Pd, 0.72% Cu and 0.45% Ni (10.32 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 3.27% Cu.eq 2 ) from 153 m downhole in Hole CL24-005”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-008Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · platinumGrade: 4.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-008
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
platinum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
4.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23.3 m
From
154.7 m
To
178 m
Intercept Depth
154.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-008:154.7-178

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
14.2
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Pt.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade platinum, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade platinum intercept
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“23.3 m of 4.54 g/t Pt, 4.23 g/t Pd, 1.11% Cu and 0.60% Ni (14.20 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.51% Cu.eq 2 ) from 154.7m downhole in Hole CL24-008”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-008Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · palladiumGrade: 4.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-008
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
4.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23.3 m
From
154.7 m
To
178 m
Intercept Depth
154.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-008:154.7-178

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade palladium, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade palladium intercept

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“23.3 m of 4.54 g/t Pt, 4.23 g/t Pd, 1.11% Cu and 0.60% Ni (14.20 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.51% Cu.eq 2 ) from 154.7m downhole in Hole CL24-008”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-008Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · copperGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-008
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
1.11
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
23.3 m
From
154.7 m
To
178 m
Intercept Depth
154.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-008:154.7-178

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4.51
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade copper, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade copper intercept
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“23.3 m of 4.54 g/t Pt, 4.23 g/t Pd, 1.11% Cu and 0.60% Ni (14.20 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.51% Cu.eq 2 ) from 154.7m downhole in Hole CL24-008”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-008Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · nickelGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-008
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
23.3 m
From
154.7 m
To
178 m
Intercept Depth
154.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-008:154.7-178

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade nickel, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade nickel intercept

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“23.3 m of 4.54 g/t Pt, 4.23 g/t Pd, 1.11% Cu and 0.60% Ni (14.20 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 4.51% Cu.eq 2 ) from 154.7m downhole in Hole CL24-008”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-006Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · platinumGrade: 3.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-006
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
platinum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
3.61
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
19.3 m
From
150 m
To
169.3 m
Intercept Depth
150 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-006:150-169.3

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
10.75
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Pt.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade platinum, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade platinum intercept
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“19.3 m of 3.61 g/t Pt, 3.26 g/t Pd, 0.79% Cu and 0.38% Ni (10.75 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 3.40% Cu.eq 2 ) from 150 m downhole in Hole CL24-006”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-006Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · palladiumGrade: 3.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-006
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
3.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
19.3 m
From
150 m
To
169.3 m
Intercept Depth
150 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-006:150-169.3

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade palladium, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade palladium intercept

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“19.3 m of 3.61 g/t Pt, 3.26 g/t Pd, 0.79% Cu and 0.38% Ni (10.75 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 3.40% Cu.eq 2 ) from 150 m downhole in Hole CL24-006”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-006Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · copperGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-006
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
0.79
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
19.3 m
From
150 m
To
169.3 m
Intercept Depth
150 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-006:150-169.3

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.4
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu.eq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade copper, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential, with metal equivalent assumptions clearly stated.

Positive factors

  • High-grade copper intercept
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“19.3 m of 3.61 g/t Pt, 3.26 g/t Pd, 0.79% Cu and 0.38% Ni (10.75 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 3.40% Cu.eq 2 ) from 150 m downhole in Hole CL24-006”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

CL24-006Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals · nickelGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CL24-006
Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
AIR

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
19.3 m
From
150 m
To
169.3 m
Intercept Depth
150 m

Classification

Deposit Type
disseminated sulphide
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CL24-006:150-169.3

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a good length of high-grade nickel, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade nickel intercept

Negative factors

  • Result is historical

Evidence · text

“19.3 m of 3.61 g/t Pt, 3.26 g/t Pd, 0.79% Cu and 0.38% Ni (10.75 g/t Pt.eq 1 ; 3.40% Cu.eq 2 ) from 150 m downhole in Hole CL24-006”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Resource Estimates (4)

indicatedThunder Bay North Critical Minerals · platinumTonnes: 14000000Grade: 1.31Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
platinum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
AIR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mike Garbutt
Resource group id
resource:90699bab419bce7b27d0
Deposit or zone
Current and Escape deposits

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
14000000
Grade
1.31
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-06-19

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.4
Metal Eq. Unit
M Pt eq. oz
Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical indicated resource for platinum, compliant with NI 43-101, provides a baseline for the project, though the metal equivalent assumptions are not detailed in this release.

Positive factors

  • Indicated resource category
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP signed off

Negative factors

  • Estimate is historical
  • Metal equivalent assumptions not disclosed

Evidence · text

“14.0 Mt of underground mining shape constrained, bulk tonnage indicated resources averaging 1.31g/t Pt, 1.37g/t Pd, 0.41% Cu and 0.25% Ni (see NI 43-101 Technical Report dated June 19, 2023 )”

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 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedThunder Bay North Critical Minerals · palladiumTonnes: 14000000Grade: 1.37Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
AIR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mike Garbutt
Resource group id
resource:90699bab419bce7b27d0
Deposit or zone
Current and Escape deposits

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
14000000
Grade
1.37
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-06-19

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical indicated resource for palladium, compliant with NI 43-101, provides a baseline for the project.

Positive factors

  • Indicated resource category
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP signed off

Negative factors

  • Estimate is historical

Evidence · text

“14.0 Mt of underground mining shape constrained, bulk tonnage indicated resources averaging 1.31g/t Pt, 1.37g/t Pd, 0.41% Cu and 0.25% Ni (see NI 43-101 Technical Report dated June 19, 2023 )”

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 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedThunder Bay North Critical Minerals · copperTonnes: 14000000Grade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
AIR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mike Garbutt
Resource group id
resource:90699bab419bce7b27d0
Deposit or zone
Current and Escape deposits

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
14000000
Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-06-19

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical indicated resource for copper, compliant with NI 43-101, provides a baseline for the project.

Positive factors

  • Indicated resource category
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP signed off

Negative factors

  • Estimate is historical

Evidence · text

“14.0 Mt of underground mining shape constrained, bulk tonnage indicated resources averaging 1.31g/t Pt, 1.37g/t Pd, 0.41% Cu and 0.25% Ni (see NI 43-101 Technical Report dated June 19, 2023 )”

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 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

indicatedThunder Bay North Critical Minerals · nickelTonnes: 14000000Grade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Ontario
Ticker
AIR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Mike Garbutt
Resource group id
resource:90699bab419bce7b27d0
Deposit or zone
Current and Escape deposits

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
14000000
Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-06-19

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical indicated resource for nickel, compliant with NI 43-101, provides a baseline for the project.

Positive factors

  • Indicated resource category
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP signed off

Negative factors

  • Estimate is historical

Evidence · text

“14.0 Mt of underground mining shape constrained, bulk tonnage indicated resources averaging 1.31g/t Pt, 1.37g/t Pd, 0.41% Cu and 0.25% Ni (see NI 43-101 Technical Report dated June 19, 2023 )”

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 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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.