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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/drilling-intersects-10-77-zn-pb-and-14-5-g-t-ag-at-the-akie-project--ffd29d90-6560-48d2-bab4-f7afa64f2aaf

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ZNX/news/7728472985501324/drilling-intersects-10-77-zn-pb-and-14-5-g-t-ag-at-the-akie-project

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2021-09-23T07:05:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade zinc-lead-silver drill intercept reported

- Positive factor: Significant true width of mineralization

- Positive factor: Project has substantial historical resource estimate

- Positive factor: Historical PEA shows robust economics

- Negative factor: Resource estimate and PEA are historical \(2018\)

- Negative factor: PEA includes inferred resources, adding risk

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent assumptions for drill results not disclosed

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

Facts used in scoring: 31

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

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

## Drill Results (28)

### A-21-155

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Akie · zinc

#### 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 factor: Identifies additional massive sulphide mineralization

- Negative factor: Lower zinc grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: Metal equivalent assumptions not disclosed

Evidence · table

> 2.17

Context: MS

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.75

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Metal Equivalent Opaque**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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-21-155

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Akie · zinc

#### 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 factor: 4.46 % zinc is strong on the default band.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 39.67

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### A-21-155

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Akie · lead

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 39.67

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### A-21-155

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Akie · silver

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 39.67

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · zinc

#### 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 factor: 5.24 % zinc is strong on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 5.24

Context: CC

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 32.76

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · lead

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.96

Context: CC

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 32.76

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · silver

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 9.61

Context: CC

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 32.76

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · zinc

#### 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 factor: 5.71 % zinc is strong on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 5.71

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 20.14

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · lead

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.09

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 20.14

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · silver

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 10.89

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 20.14

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · zinc

#### 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 factor: 6.56 % zinc is strong on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 6.56

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 14.64

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · lead

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.29

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 14.64

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · silver

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 12.56

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 14.64

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · zinc

#### 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 factor: 6.76 % zinc is strong on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 6.76

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 12.85

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · lead

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.33

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 12.85

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · silver

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 12.92

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 12.85

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · zinc

#### 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 factor: 7.16 % zinc is strong on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 7.16

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 10.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · lead

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.42

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 10.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · silver

#### 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 factor: 13.25 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 13.25

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 10.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · zinc

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 8.93

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.99

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · lead

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.84

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.99

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### CC

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Akie · silver

#### 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 factor: 14.55 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 14.55

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.99

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### FW

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Akie · zinc

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 7.68

Context: FW

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6.59

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### FW

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Akie · lead

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.31

Context: FW

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6.59

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### FW

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Akie · silver

#### 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 factor: 12.25 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 12.25

Context: FW

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6.59

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### MS

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/drilling-intersects-10-77-zn-pb-and-14-5-g-t-ag-at-the-akie-project--ffd29d90-6560-48d2-bab4-f7afa64f2aaf#fact-drill-facts-28)

Akie · zinc

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 2.17

Context: MS

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.75

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### MS

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/drilling-intersects-10-77-zn-pb-and-14-5-g-t-ag-at-the-akie-project--ffd29d90-6560-48d2-bab4-f7afa64f2aaf#fact-drill-facts-29)

Akie · lead

#### 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 factor: 0.34 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.34

Context: MS

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.75

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### MS

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/drilling-intersects-10-77-zn-pb-and-14-5-g-t-ag-at-the-akie-project--ffd29d90-6560-48d2-bab4-f7afa64f2aaf#fact-drill-facts-30)

Akie · silver

#### 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 factor: 2.6 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 2.60

Context: MS

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.75

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## Resource Estimates (3)

### inferred

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Akie property · zinc

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Economic grade inferred resource for zinc

- Positive factor: Adds to overall resource potential

- Negative factor: Estimate is historical \(2018\)

- Negative factor: Lower confidence category

Evidence · table

> 7.04

Context: 7.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

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

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/drilling-intersects-10-77-zn-pb-and-14-5-g-t-ag-at-the-akie-project--ffd29d90-6560-48d2-bab4-f7afa64f2aaf#fact-resource-facts-2)

Akie property · lead

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Contributes to byproduct potential

- Negative factor: Lead grade is marginal

- Negative factor: Estimate is historical \(2018\)

- Negative factor: Lower confidence category

Evidence · table

> 1.24

Context: 7.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

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

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/drilling-intersects-10-77-zn-pb-and-14-5-g-t-ag-at-the-akie-project--ffd29d90-6560-48d2-bab4-f7afa64f2aaf#fact-resource-facts-3)

Akie property · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: Contributes to byproduct potential

- Negative factor: Silver grade is marginal

- Negative factor: Estimate is historical \(2018\)

- Negative factor: Lower confidence category

Evidence · table

> 12.0

Context: 7.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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.