# Eastport Intersects 47.5m at 0.64% TREO From 20m Including 7.5m at 2.52% TREO Within 330m at 0.21% TREO at Semarule Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-intersects-47-5m-at-0-64-treo-from-20m-including-7-5m-at-2-52-treo-with--c79f81a8-232e-4c0f-ac5f-7824b64635f7 Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/EVI.V/press-releases/7593902492028023 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-14T14:39:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Eastport Critical Metals Corp. - Ticker: EVI.V - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Botswana - Primary commodity: Rare earth elements - Secondary commodities: Dysprosium, Terbium, Neodymium, Praseodymium - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-14 15:06:05 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Eastport Critical Metals announced highly encouraging assay results from the first diamond drill hole \(SEM005\) at its Semarule Rare Earth Elements Project in Botswana. The hole intersected a broad 330m interval grading 0.21% Total Rare Earth Oxides \(TREO\) from 20m depth, including a high-grade section of 7.5m at 2.52% TREO and a bonanza intercept of 2.5m at 5.95% TREO. These results confirm strong grade continuity and significant scale potential over the 15km2 target area. Reasoning: The first drill hole at Semarule delivered very positive results, including a broad intercept of 330m at 0.21% TREO with exceptional high-grade sub-intervals up to 5.95% TREO. This indicates significant mineralization and potential for a large-scale rare earth deposit, supported by a large target area and robust QA/QC. - Positive factor: First drill hole results for the project, indicating high novelty and potential for new discovery. - Positive factor: Broad intercept of 330m at 0.21% TREO demonstrates significant mineralization continuity. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-intervals, including 7.5m at 2.52% TREO and 2.5m at 5.95% TREO, are exceptional for rare earth elements. - Positive factor: Large target area of ~15km2 suggests potential for material scale. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, and a certified laboratory \(SGS\) was used, with QP sign-off, enhancing data credibility. - Negative factor: True width of intercepts is not disclosed, which may overstate actual thickness. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not explicitly stated for the reported intervals. Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 4 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The intercept of 2.5m at 5.95% TREO is exceptionally high-grade for rare earth elements, well above typical economic thresholds. Evidence · text > 2.5m at 5.95% TREO **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: The reported intercepts are given as downhole widths without any mention of true width or drill orientation relative to mineralization. Evidence · text > 47.5m at 0.64% TREO From 20m Including 7.5m at 2.52% TREO Within 330m at 0.21% TREO **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: The release details QA/QC procedures, including the use of a certified laboratory \(SGS South Africa\) accredited to ISO17025, and a Qualified Person \(Nicholas O'Reilly\) has reviewed and approved the technical information. Evidence · text > Assay results provided by certified laboratory SGS South Africa Pty Ltd \("SGS"\) using the ICP/IMS Combination Package \(method codes ICP90A/IMS90A\)... SGS South Africa is accredited to international quality standards of ISO17025. The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Nicholas O'Reilly MIMMM \(QMR\) MAusIMM MSc DIC, an independent consultant and Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: The document reports high-grade intervals but does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing these intervals. Evidence · text > 330m at 0.21% TREO from 20m depth, including a higher-grade intercept at 5.95% TREO **exploration\_5** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: No canonical definition is currently available. Why it applies: This is the 'first diamond drill hole reported' for the Semarule project, indicating a very early stage of exploration. Evidence · text > first diamond drill hole reported at the Semarule Project ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (4) ### SEM005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-intersects-47-5m-at-0-64-treo-from-20m-including-7-5m-at-2-52-treo-with--c79f81a8-232e-4c0f-ac5f-7824b64635f7#fact-drill-facts-0) Semarule · rare\_earth\_elements #### Identity - Hole ID: SEM005 - Project: Semarule - Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: EVI.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.211 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 330 m - From: 20 m - To: 350 m - Hole Depth: 349.9 m - Intercept Depth: 20 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: other - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SEM005:20-350 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 354198 - Northing: 72934326 - CRS: UTM35S \(WGS84\) - EPSG: 32735 - Elevation: 350 m - Azimuth: 180 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS South Africa Pty Ltd - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: No #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A very broad intercept of 330m at 0.21% TREO from the first drill hole at Semarule indicates significant mineralization continuity, despite the grade being moderate. This is a strong start for the project, supported by robust QA/QC. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept of 330m indicates significant mineralization continuity. - Positive factor: First drill hole results for the project, demonstrating high novelty. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and a certified laboratory was used, with QP sign-off. - Negative factor: Grade of 0.21% TREO is relatively weak compared to higher-grade sub-intervals. - Negative factor: True width of the intercept is not disclosed. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not explicitly stated. Evidence · table > 0.211 Context: 330m @ 0.211% TREO #### Tags used in scoring **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 ### SEM005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-intersects-47-5m-at-0-64-treo-from-20m-including-7-5m-at-2-52-treo-with--c79f81a8-232e-4c0f-ac5f-7824b64635f7#fact-drill-facts-1) Semarule · rare\_earth\_elements #### Identity - Hole ID: SEM005 - Project: Semarule - Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: EVI.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.637 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 47.5 m - From: 20 m - To: 67.5 m - Hole Depth: 349.9 m - Intercept Depth: 20 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: other - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SEM005:20-67.5 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 354198 - Northing: 72934326 - CRS: UTM35S \(WGS84\) - EPSG: 32735 - Elevation: 350 m - Azimuth: 180 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS South Africa Pty Ltd - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: No #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A strong intercept of 47.5m at 0.64% TREO from the first drill hole at Semarule is a very positive indicator of significant mineralization, contributing to the project's overall potential, with robust QA/QC. - Positive factor: Strong grade of 0.64% TREO over a significant width of 47.5m, indicating good mineralization. - Positive factor: First drill hole results for the project, demonstrating high novelty. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and a certified laboratory was used, with QP sign-off. - Negative factor: True width of the intercept is not disclosed. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not explicitly stated. Evidence · table > 0.637 Context: 47.5m @ 0.637 % TREO #### Tags used in scoring **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 ### SEM005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-intersects-47-5m-at-0-64-treo-from-20m-including-7-5m-at-2-52-treo-with--c79f81a8-232e-4c0f-ac5f-7824b64635f7#fact-drill-facts-2) Semarule · rare\_earth\_elements #### Identity - Hole ID: SEM005 - Project: Semarule - Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: EVI.V #### Geometry - Grade: 2.516 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7.5 m - From: 22.5 m - To: 30 m - Hole Depth: 349.9 m - Intercept Depth: 20 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: other - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SEM005:22.5-30 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 354198 - Northing: 72934326 - CRS: UTM35S \(WGS84\) - EPSG: 32735 - Elevation: 350 m - Azimuth: 180 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS South Africa Pty Ltd - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: No #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: An exceptional high-grade intercept of 7.5m at 2.52% TREO is a highly material result from the first drill hole, significantly enhancing the project's potential, with robust QA/QC. - Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade intercept of 2.52% TREO over 7.5m, indicating a very rich zone of mineralization. - Positive factor: First drill hole results for the project, demonstrating high novelty. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and a certified laboratory was used, with QP sign-off. - Negative factor: True width of the intercept is not disclosed. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not explicitly stated. Evidence · table > 2.516 Context: 7.5 m @ 2.516% TREO #### Tags used in scoring **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 ### SEM005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-intersects-47-5m-at-0-64-treo-from-20m-including-7-5m-at-2-52-treo-with--c79f81a8-232e-4c0f-ac5f-7824b64635f7#fact-drill-facts-3) Semarule · rare\_earth\_elements #### Identity - Hole ID: SEM005 - Project: Semarule - Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: EVI.V #### Geometry - Grade: 5.95 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.5 m - From: 27.5 m - To: 30 m - Hole Depth: 349.9 m - Intercept Depth: 20 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: other - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SEM005:27.5-30 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 354198 - Northing: 72934326 - CRS: UTM35S \(WGS84\) - EPSG: 32735 - Elevation: 350 m - Azimuth: 180 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS South Africa Pty Ltd - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: No #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A bonanza intercept of 2.5m at 5.95% TREO is an outstanding result, indicating a very high-grade zone within the broader mineralization and significantly boosting the project's potential, with robust QA/QC. - Positive factor: Bonanza intercept of 2.5m at 5.95% TREO, representing extremely high-grade rare earth mineralization. - Positive factor: First drill hole results for the project, demonstrating high novelty. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed and a certified laboratory was used, with QP sign-off. - Negative factor: True width of the intercept is not disclosed. - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not explicitly stated. Evidence · table > 5.950 Context: 2.5 m @ 5.950% TREO #### Tags used in scoring **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 ## 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.