Coniagas Battery Metals Doubles Graal Copper-Nickel-Cobalt Property Following HTDEM Survey
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Coniagas Battery Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- COS
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Nickel, Cobalt, Platinum, Palladium
- Document categories
- Drill results, Agreement transaction
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 18:52:14 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Coniagas Battery Metals has more than doubled its Graal copper-nickel-cobalt property in Quebec to 148 km² following a successful helicopter-borne time-domain electromagnetic (HTDEM) survey. The survey confirmed known magmatic sulphide mineralization and identified new targets, providing a clearer map for the next phase of drilling aimed at a maiden mineral resource estimate. The company also presented selected historical drill intercepts illustrating the character of the mineralization, with true widths estimated at 80-90% of reported lengths.
Reasoning: Coniagas Battery Metals has significantly expanded its Graal property based on a successful HTDEM survey, which confirmed existing mineralization and identified new exploration targets, de-risking future exploration and advancing the project towards a maiden resource estimate, despite the drill results being historical.
Positive factors
- Significant property expansion (doubled to 148 km²)
- Successful HTDEM survey confirming known mineralization and identifying new targets
- Advancing towards a maiden mineral resource estimate
- Focus on critical battery metals (copper, nickel, cobalt)
- Good regional infrastructure (hydroelectric power, road, rail, port)
- True width estimated for historical intercepts
Negative factors
- Drill results presented are historical, not new assays
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The HTDEM survey identified extensions at Lac Suzanne-NO and Nourricier A and B, and the new staking was selected to bring that ground under a single contiguous land position.
Evidence · text
“defined extensions at Lac Suzanne-NO located in the north part of the property as well as at Nourricier A and Nourricier B in the south. Comparable signatures in adjacent regional data, of the same character as those over known mineralization, led to the new staking which was selected to bring that ground under a single contiguous land position.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The technical information was reviewed and approved by a Qualified Person, and the QP believes drilling and analytical results were completed to industry standard practices.
Evidence · text
“The technical information reported in this news release was reviewed and approved by Maxime Bouchard, Geo, M.Sc. (OGQ #1752), an independent Qualified Person as defined by Canadian NI 43-101 standards. The Qualified Person has not completed sufficient work to verify the historical information on the Property, particularly regarding historical drill results. However, the Qualified Person believes that drilling and analytical results were completed to industry standard practices.”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that true widths are estimated at approximately 80–90% of reported intercept lengths.
Evidence · text
“True widths are estimated at approximately 80–90% of reported intercept lengths.”
Maiden Resourceneutral · Story-specific tag
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 company is advancing towards a maiden mineral resource estimate for the Graal project.
Evidence · text
“advance toward a maiden mineral resource estimate”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The drill intercepts presented are explicitly stated as 'selected intercepts from previous drilling' and are historical.
Evidence · text
“The following selected intercepts from previous drilling at Graal illustrate the character of the mineralization being targeted”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
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: Maxime Bouchard, Geo, M.Sc. (OGQ #1752), an independent Qualified Person, reviewed and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“The technical information reported in this news release was reviewed and approved by Maxime Bouchard, Geo, M.Sc. (OGQ #1752), an independent Qualified Person as defined by Canadian NI 43-101 standards.”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The expanded property is positioned within an 'emerging critical-minerals district' and 'one of Quebec’s most active critical-minerals corridors'.
Evidence · text
“The expanded property lies within an emerging critical-minerals district supported by established hydroelectric power, road and rail access, and the deep-water Port of Saguenay.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The company's objective is to advance toward a maiden mineral resource estimate, which typically involves infill drilling to define the resource.
Evidence · text
“advance toward a maiden mineral resource estimate”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
GRL-22-60Graal · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GRL-22-60
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 28.9 m
- True Width
- 24.565 m
- From
- 51.5 m
- To
- 80.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 51.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GRL-22-60:51.5-80.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- MHY
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a strong copper grade over a significant width, confirming the presence of mineralization in the MHY zone, which is relevant for advancing towards a resource estimate.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for open-pit magmatic sulphide deposit
- Significant intercept length
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: 28.90
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 24.565
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"
GRL-22-60Graal · copperGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GRL-22-60
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.57
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.8 m
- True Width
- 11.73 m
- From
- 61 m
- To
- 74.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 51.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GRL-22-60:61-74.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- MHY
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within GRL-22-60 further confirms the quality of mineralization in the MHY zone, supporting resource definition efforts.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade within a sub-interval
- Good intercept length
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“0.57”
Context: 13.80
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 11.73
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"
GRL-22-61Graal · copperGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GRL-22-61
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.9 m
- True Width
- 13.515 m
- From
- 62.1 m
- To
- 78 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GRL-22-61:62.1-78
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- MHY
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept from GRL-22-61 demonstrates strong copper mineralization in the MHY zone, contributing to the understanding of the deposit's continuity.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for open-pit magmatic sulphide deposit
- Good intercept length
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 15.90
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 13.515
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"
GRL-22-61Graal · copperGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GRL-22-61
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.6 m
- True Width
- 5.61 m
- From
- 71.4 m
- To
- 78 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GRL-22-61:71.4-78
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- MHY
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval from GRL-22-61 highlights a significant copper concentration within the MHY zone, indicating potential for higher-grade areas.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade within a sub-interval
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: 6.60
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.61
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"
GRL-22-61Graal · copperGrade: 1.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GRL-22-61
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.99
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- True Width
- 1.53 m
- From
- 75 m
- To
- 76.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GRL-22-61:75-76.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- MHY
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very high-grade historical copper intercept, though narrow, indicates the presence of bonanza-grade mineralization within the MHY zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for open-pit magmatic sulphide deposit
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“1.99”
Context: 1.80
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.53
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"
GRL-22-57Graal · copperGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GRL-22-57
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.4 m
- True Width
- 7.14 m
- From
- 94.1 m
- To
- 102.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GRL-22-57:94.1-102.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Gravi
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept from GRL-22-57 shows strong copper mineralization in the Gravi zone, supporting the overall prospectivity of the property.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for open-pit magmatic sulphide deposit
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 8.40
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.14
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"
GRL-22-57Graal · copperGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GRL-22-57
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.3 m
- True Width
- 2.805 m
- From
- 96.6 m
- To
- 99.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GRL-22-57:96.6-99.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Gravi
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This higher-grade historical sub-interval from GRL-22-57 further confirms the presence of significant copper mineralization in the Gravi zone.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade within a sub-interval
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 3.30
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.805
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"
NRC-22-24Graal · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 33.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NRC-22-24
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 33.6 m
- True Width
- 28.56 m
- From
- 121.5 m
- To
- 155.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 121.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NRC-22-24:121.5-155.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Gravi
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept from NRC-22-24 shows strong copper mineralization over a very substantial width in the Gravi zone, indicating good bulk tonnage potential.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for open-pit magmatic sulphide deposit
- Very significant intercept length
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 33.60
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 28.56
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"
NRC-22-24Graal · copperGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NRC-22-24
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.2 m
- True Width
- 2.72 m
- From
- 121.5 m
- To
- 124.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 121.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NRC-22-24:121.5-124.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Gravi
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from NRC-22-24 shows strong copper mineralization at the top of the broader intercept in the Gravi zone.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade within a sub-interval
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 3.20
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.72
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"
NRC-22-24Graal · copperGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NRC-22-24
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.7 m
- True Width
- 3.145 m
- From
- 125.5 m
- To
- 129.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 121.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NRC-22-24:125.5-129.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Gravi
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical sub-interval from NRC-22-24 shows weak copper mineralization, indicating variability within the broader mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Weak copper grade for open-pit magmatic sulphide deposit
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“0.22”
Context: 3.70
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.145
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"
NRC-22-24Graal · copperGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NRC-22-24
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.3 m
- True Width
- 7.905 m
- From
- 142.8 m
- To
- 152.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 121.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NRC-22-24:142.8-152.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Gravi
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade historical sub-interval from NRC-22-24 demonstrates exceptional copper mineralization within the Gravi zone, indicating a significant mineralized lens.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade within a sub-interval
- Good intercept length
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“1.06”
Context: 9.30
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.905
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"
NRC-21-03Graal · copperGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NRC-21-03
- Project
- Graal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- COS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.7 m
- True Width
- 4.845 m
- From
- 138.3 m
- To
- 144 m
- Intercept Depth
- 138.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NRC-21-03:138.3-144
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Discovery
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept from NRC-21-03 shows strong copper mineralization in the Discovery zone, further supporting the overall prospectivity of the Graal property.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for open-pit magmatic sulphide deposit
- True width estimated
Negative factors
- Historical drill result
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 5.70
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.845
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"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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