Drilling Intersects 10.77% Zn+Pb and 14.5 g/t Ag at the Akie Project

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
ZincX Resources Corp.
Ticker
ZNX
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia, Canada
Primary commodity
Zinc
Secondary commodities
Lead, Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update, Economic study
Extracted
2026-09-17 07:13:54 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

ZincX Resources announced high-grade drill results from the first hole of its 2021 program at the Akie Project in British Columbia, Canada. Hole A-21-155 intersected 10.77% Zn+Pb and 14.5 g/t Ag over a true width of 5.99 metres, within a broader zone of 32.76 metres grading 6.20% Zn+Pb and 9.61 g/t Ag. The company also provided context by referencing its 2018 mineral resource estimate for the Cardiac Creek deposit, which includes 22.7 Mt Indicated and 7.5 Mt Inferred, and a 2018 Preliminary Economic Assessment showing a post-tax IRR of 27% and NPV7% of $401M (CAD).

Reasoning: The document reports strong new drill results with high-grade zinc, lead, and silver over significant true widths, confirming the prospectivity of the Cardiac Creek deposit. It also provides context with a substantial historical resource estimate and a robust historical PEA, indicating the project's potential. However, the resource and economic studies are from 2018, making them somewhat stale, and the PEA relies partly on inferred resources.

Positive factors

  • High-grade zinc-lead-silver drill intercept reported
  • Significant true width of mineralization
  • Project has substantial historical resource estimate
  • Historical PEA shows robust economics

Negative factors

  • Resource estimate and PEA are historical (2018)
  • PEA includes inferred resources, adding risk
  • Metal equivalent assumptions for drill results not disclosed

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 31

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 31. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (28)

A-21-155Akie · zincGrade: 2.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
A-21-155
Project
Akie
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
2.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5 m
True Width
3.75 m
From
606.11 m
To
611.11 m
Hole Depth
641.93 m
Intercept Depth
549.37 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
A-21-155:606.11-611.11

Location

Location
Massive Sulphide
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.51
Metal Eq. Unit
% Zn+Pb
Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept, while lower grade, indicates the presence of massive sulphide mineralization below the main zones, which could be a target for further exploration.

Positive factors

  • Identifies additional massive sulphide mineralization

Negative factors

  • Lower zinc grade compared to other intercepts
  • Metal equivalent assumptions not disclosed

Evidence · table

“2.17”

Context: MS

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 3.75

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

A-21-155Akie · zincGrade: 4.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 52.87 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
A-21-155
Project
Akie
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
4.46
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
52.87 m
True Width
39.67 m
From
549.37 m
To
602.24 m
Intercept Depth
549.37 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
A-21-155:549.37-602.24

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.46 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 235.8 %·m is strong (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 4.46 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“4.46”

Context: A-21-155

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 39.67

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

A-21-155Akie · leadGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 52.87 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
A-21-155
Project
Akie
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
52.87 m
True Width
39.67 m
From
549.37 m
To
602.24 m
Intercept Depth
549.37 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
A-21-155:549.37-602.24

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.8 % lead is moderate against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 42.3 %·m is moderate (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.80”

Context: A-21-155

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 39.67

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

A-21-155Akie · silverGrade: 8.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 52.87 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
A-21-155
Project
Akie
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
8.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
52.87 m
True Width
39.67 m
From
549.37 m
To
602.24 m
Intercept Depth
549.37 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
A-21-155:549.37-602.24

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.46 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 447.3 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“8.46”

Context: A-21-155

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 39.67

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · zincGrade: 5.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 43.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
5.24
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
43.68 m
True Width
32.76 m
From
558.56 m
To
602.24 m
Intercept Depth
558.56 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:558.56-602.24

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.24 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 228.9 %·m is strong (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 5.24 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“5.24”

Context: CC

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 32.76

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · leadGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 43.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
0.96
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
43.68 m
True Width
32.76 m
From
558.56 m
To
602.24 m
Intercept Depth
558.56 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:558.56-602.24

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.96 % lead is moderate against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 41.9 %·m is moderate (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.96”

Context: CC

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 32.76

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · silverGrade: 9.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 43.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
9.61
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
43.68 m
True Width
32.76 m
From
558.56 m
To
602.24 m
Intercept Depth
558.56 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:558.56-602.24

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 9.61 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 419.8 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“9.61”

Context: CC

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 32.76

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · zincGrade: 5.71Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
5.71
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
26.85 m
True Width
20.14 m
From
559.95 m
To
586.8 m
Intercept Depth
559.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:559.95-586.8

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.71 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 153.3 %·m is strong (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 5.71 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“5.71”

Context: including

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 20.14

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · leadGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
1.09
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
26.85 m
True Width
20.14 m
From
559.95 m
To
586.8 m
Intercept Depth
559.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:559.95-586.8

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.09 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 29.3 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.09”

Context: including

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 20.14

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · silverGrade: 10.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
10.89
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
26.85 m
True Width
20.14 m
From
559.95 m
To
586.8 m
Intercept Depth
559.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:559.95-586.8

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 10.89 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 292.4 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“10.89”

Context: including

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 20.14

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · zincGrade: 6.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
6.56
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
19.52 m
True Width
14.64 m
From
567.28 m
To
586.8 m
Intercept Depth
567.28 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:567.28-586.8

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.56 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 128.1 %·m is strong (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 6.56 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“6.56”

Context: including

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 14.64

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · leadGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
1.29
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
19.52 m
True Width
14.64 m
From
567.28 m
To
586.8 m
Intercept Depth
567.28 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:567.28-586.8

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.29 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 25.2 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.29”

Context: including

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 14.64

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · silverGrade: 12.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
12.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
19.52 m
True Width
14.64 m
From
567.28 m
To
586.8 m
Intercept Depth
567.28 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:567.28-586.8

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 12.56 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 245.2 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“12.56”

Context: including

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 14.64

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · zincGrade: 6.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
6.76
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
17.13 m
True Width
12.85 m
From
569.67 m
To
586.8 m
Intercept Depth
569.67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:569.67-586.8

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.76 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 115.8 %·m is strong (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 6.76 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“6.76”

Context: including

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 12.85

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · leadGrade: 1.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
1.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
17.13 m
True Width
12.85 m
From
569.67 m
To
586.8 m
Intercept Depth
569.67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:569.67-586.8

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.33 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 22.8 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.33”

Context: including

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 12.85

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · silverGrade: 12.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
12.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.13 m
True Width
12.85 m
From
569.67 m
To
586.8 m
Intercept Depth
569.67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:569.67-586.8

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 12.92 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 221.3 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“12.92”

Context: including

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 12.85

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · zincGrade: 7.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
7.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14 m
True Width
10.5 m
From
569.67 m
To
583.67 m
Intercept Depth
569.67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:569.67-583.67

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.16 % zinc is strong against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 100.2 %·m is strong (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 7.16 % zinc is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“7.16”

Context: including

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 10.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · leadGrade: 1.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
1.42
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14 m
True Width
10.5 m
From
569.67 m
To
583.67 m
Intercept Depth
569.67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:569.67-583.67

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.42 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 19.9 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.42”

Context: including

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 10.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · silverGrade: 13.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
13.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14 m
True Width
10.5 m
From
569.67 m
To
583.67 m
Intercept Depth
569.67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:569.67-583.67

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 13.25 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 185.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 13.25 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“13.25”

Context: including

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 10.5

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · zincGrade: 8.93Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.99 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
8.93
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.99 m
True Width
5.99 m
From
569.67 m
To
577.66 m
Intercept Depth
569.67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:569.67-577.66

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.93 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 71.4 %·m is moderate.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“8.93”

Context: including

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 5.99

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · leadGrade: 1.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.99 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
1.84
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.99 m
True Width
5.99 m
From
569.67 m
To
577.66 m
Intercept Depth
569.67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:569.67-577.66

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.84 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 14.7 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.84”

Context: including

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 5.99

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

CCAkie · silverGrade: 14.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.99 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CC
Project
Akie
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
14.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.99 m
True Width
5.99 m
From
569.67 m
To
577.66 m
Intercept Depth
569.67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CC:569.67-577.66

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 14.55 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 116.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 14.55 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“14.55”

Context: including

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 5.99

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

FWAkie · zincGrade: 7.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.79 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FW
Project
Akie
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
7.68
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.79 m
True Width
6.59 m
From
593.45 m
To
602.24 m
Intercept Depth
593.45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FW:593.45-602.24

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.68 % zinc is moderate against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 67.5 %·m is moderate.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“7.68”

Context: FW

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 6.59

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

FWAkie · leadGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.79 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FW
Project
Akie
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
1.31
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.79 m
True Width
6.59 m
From
593.45 m
To
602.24 m
Intercept Depth
593.45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FW:593.45-602.24

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.31 % lead is weak against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 11.5 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.31”

Context: FW

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 6.59

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

FWAkie · silverGrade: 12.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.79 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FW
Project
Akie
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
12.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.79 m
True Width
6.59 m
From
593.45 m
To
602.24 m
Intercept Depth
593.45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FW:593.45-602.24

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 12.25 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 107.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 12.25 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“12.25”

Context: FW

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 6.59

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

MSAkie · zincGrade: 2.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MS
Project
Akie
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
2.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5 m
True Width
3.75 m
From
606.11 m
To
611.11 m
Intercept Depth
606.11 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MS:606.11-611.11

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.17 % zinc is weak against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 10.8 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.17”

Context: MS

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 3.75

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

MSAkie · leadGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MS
Project
Akie
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5 m
True Width
3.75 m
From
606.11 m
To
611.11 m
Intercept Depth
606.11 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MS:606.11-611.11

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.34 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 1.7 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.34 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: MS

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 3.75

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

MSAkie · silverGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MS
Project
Akie
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
ZNX

Geometry

Grade
2.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
3.75 m
From
606.11 m
To
611.11 m
Intercept Depth
606.11 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MS:606.11-611.11

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.6 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 13.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.6 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.60”

Context: MS

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 3.75

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Resource Estimates (3)

inferredAkie property · zincTonnes: 7500000Grade: 7.04Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1.169Contained Unit: b lbsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Akie property
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia, Canada
Ticker
ZNX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Ken MacDonald
Resource group id
resource:9c70039c6f2e7cb65add
Deposit or zone
Cardiac Creek deposit
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7500000
Grade
7.04
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1.169
Contained Unit
b lbs
Cutoff Grade
5
Cutoff Unit
% Zn

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical inferred resource provides additional zinc tonnage at an economic grade, contributing to the project's overall potential, though with lower geological confidence.

Positive factors

  • Economic grade inferred resource for zinc
  • Adds to overall resource potential

Negative factors

  • Estimate is historical (2018)
  • Lower confidence category

Evidence · table

“7.04”

Context: 7.5

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredAkie property · leadTonnes: 7500000Grade: 1.24Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 0.205Contained Unit: b lbsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Akie property
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia, Canada
Ticker
ZNX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Ken MacDonald
Resource group id
resource:9c70039c6f2e7cb65add
Deposit or zone
Cardiac Creek deposit
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7500000
Grade
1.24
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
0.205
Contained Unit
b lbs
Cutoff Grade
5
Cutoff Unit
% Zn

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The inferred resource includes marginal lead grades, which still add to the project's byproduct potential, but with lower confidence.

Positive factors

  • Contributes to byproduct potential

Negative factors

  • Lead grade is marginal
  • Estimate is historical (2018)
  • Lower confidence category

Evidence · table

“1.24”

Context: 7.5

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredAkie property · silverTonnes: 7500000Grade: 12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2.9Contained Unit: m ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Akie property
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia, Canada
Ticker
ZNX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Ken MacDonald
Resource group id
resource:9c70039c6f2e7cb65add
Deposit or zone
Cardiac Creek deposit
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7500000
Grade
12
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2.9
Contained Unit
m oz
Cutoff Grade
5
Cutoff Unit
% Zn

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The inferred resource includes marginal silver grades, which still add to the project's byproduct potential, but with lower confidence.

Positive factors

  • Contributes to byproduct potential

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is marginal
  • Estimate is historical (2018)
  • Lower confidence category

Evidence · table

“12.0”

Context: 7.5

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

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.