GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project

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Company
GreenLight Metals Inc.
Ticker
GRL.V
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Wisconsin
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper, Silver, Tellurium
Document categories
Drill results, Permitting, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-22 11:17:21 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

GreenLight Metals reports drill results from its Bend Copper-Gold VMS Project in Wisconsin, highlighting a significant gold intercept in hole B26-012, including high-grade sub-intervals. Visual observations from step-out holes B26-015 and B26-016 indicate massive to semi-massive sulfides, with assays pending. The company also provides an update on permitting progress and discusses a historical resource estimate that is not considered current.

Reasoning: The document reports strong gold drill results from B26-012, including high-grade intervals, and encouraging visual sulfide observations from step-out holes B26-015 and B26-016, suggesting potential for mineralization extension. Permitting is also advancing. However, the lack of assays for the step-out holes and the non-compliant nature of the historical resource introduce some uncertainty.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercepts in B26-012, including bonanza grades over narrower widths.
  • Visual observations of massive to semi-massive sulfides in step-out holes B26-015 and B26-016, indicating potential for extension.
  • Permitting progress with FAST-41 listing and Section 7 consultation completion.

Negative factors

  • Assays for significant visual intercepts (B26-015, B26-016) are pending, introducing uncertainty.
  • Historical resource estimate is not NI 43-101 compliant and cannot be relied upon.
  • Extended laboratory turnaround times for pending assays.

Facts used in scoring: 21

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The interval 6.91 metres grading 4.38 g/t gold from 493.84 metres in B26-012 exceeds the exceptional threshold for gold in a VMS deposit (4 g/t Au for underground, 1 g/t Au for porphyry, 5 g/t Au for open pit).

Evidence · table

“4.38”

Context: 6.91

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The true thickness for the B26-012 interval is estimated to be 65-70% of drilled thickness.

Evidence · text

“True thickness of the interval is estimated to be 65-70% of drilled thickness.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: B26-015 and B26-016 are described as step-out holes intersecting sulfides along the interpreted copper-zone trend to the east and at depth.

Evidence · text

“GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release includes a detailed section on sample preparation and QA/QC, mentioning chain of custody, ALS Global as an independent laboratory, crushing, pulverizing, fire assay, ICP-AES, multi-element analysis, and insertion of certified reference materials and blanks.

Evidence · text

“A strict chain of custody was maintained from core collection through shipment to ALS Global ("ALS"), an independent laboratory. NQ-size drill core (47.6-millimetre diameter) was transported to GreenLight's secure Medford-area core facility for geological logging, photography and sampling. Mineralized and adjacent unmineralized intervals were cut lengthwise using an electric saw; one half was submitted for analysis and the remaining half retained. Sample lengths generally ranged from 0.5 to 1.5 metres, subject to geological contacts. Samples were placed in labelled, sealed bags and shipped by ground courier to ALS in Twin Falls, Idaho. Samples were prepared using ALS method PREP-31Y: drying where required, crushing to at least 70% passing 2 millimetres, rotary splitting of a 250-gram sub-sample and pulverizing the split to 85% passing 75 micrometres. Gold was analyzed using Au-ICP21, a 30-gram fire assay with an ICP-AES finish and a reporting range of 0.001-10 ppm Au; samples exceeding the upper limit were re-analyzed using a gravimetric finish. Multi-element analysis, including tellurium, used ME-MS61, a four-acid digestion of a 0.25-gram split with ICP-MS/ICP-AES determination. Samples returning more than 1% copper were re-analyzed using Cu-OG46, a 0.4-gram aqua-regia digestion with an ICP finish and a 50% copper upper limit. Tellurium overlimits above 500 ppm were re-analyzed using Te-AAS62 with an atomic-absorption finish. Certified reference materials and blanks were inserted into the sample stream and together represented approximately 10% of submitted samples.”

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: The technical information has been reviewed and approved by Thomas Quigley, MSc, CPG-11962, Exploration Director of the Company, a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

“The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements as set out in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and reviewed and approved by Thomas Quigley, MSc, CPG-11962, Exploration Director of the Company, a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.”

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The document states that composite grades are length-weighted and that the 'including' intervals are nested within the broader interval.

Evidence · text

“Composite grades are length-weighted. The two "including" intervals are nested within the broader interval, not additional mineralized lengths.”

Historical Estimate Onlynegative

Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that the 1992 historical estimate is not a current mineral resource and a Qualified Person has not done sufficient work to classify it as such.

Evidence · text

“A 1992 historical estimate outlined approximately 4.0 million tonnes grading 1.74% copper, 2.44 g/t gold and 11.56 g/t silver.¹ The estimate provides historical context for the project; it is not a current mineral resource. A Qualified Person has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as a current mineral resource, and GreenLight is not treating it as a current mineral resource.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (16)

B26-012Bend · copperGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
copper
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
55.9 m
True Width
36.335 m
From
446.5 m
To
502.4 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
446.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:446.5-502.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a broader mineralized zone in B26-012, but the grade is relatively low for a VMS deposit, making it less material on its own.

Positive factors

  • Part of a broad mineralized zone.

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade for a VMS deposit.

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: 55.90

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 36.335

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-012Bend · goldGrade: 0.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 55.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
gold
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
0.88
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
55.9 m
True Width
36.335 m
From
446.5 m
To
502.4 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
446.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:446.5-502.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad gold intercept in B26-012 demonstrates significant thickness and continuity, supporting the potential for the gold-bearing zone at depth, which is a positive development for the project.

Positive factors

  • Broad gold-bearing intersection, indicating significant thickness and continuity.
  • Supports further testing of the gold-bearing zone at depth.

Evidence · table

“0.88”

Context: 55.90

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 36.335

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-012Bend · silverGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 55.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
silver
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
0.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
55.9 m
True Width
36.335 m
From
446.5 m
To
502.4 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
446.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:446.5-502.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is very low and not material on its own, but it is part of a broader polymetallic intercept.

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade.

Evidence · table

“0.74”

Context: 55.90

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 36.335

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-012Bend · telluriumGrade: 32.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 55.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
tellurium
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
32.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
55.9 m
True Width
36.335 m
From
446.5 m
To
502.4 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
446.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:446.5-502.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Tellurium is present as a byproduct, adding to the polymetallic nature of the intercept, though its economic significance is not explicitly detailed.

Evidence · table

“32.40”

Context: 55.90

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 36.335

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-012Bend · copperGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.87 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
copper
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14.87 m
True Width
9.6655 m
From
485.88 m
To
500.75 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
485.88 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:485.88-500.75
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a high-grade gold interval, but the copper grade itself remains low for a VMS deposit.

Positive factors

  • Part of a high-grade gold interval.

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade for a VMS deposit.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 14.87

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 9.6655

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-012Bend · goldGrade: 2.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.87 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
gold
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
2.65
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.87 m
True Width
9.6655 m
From
485.88 m
To
500.75 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
485.88 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:485.88-500.75
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade gold intercept within the broader B26-012 interval is very positive, indicating a significant higher-grade core at depth that enhances the overall prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercept within a broader zone.
  • Indicates a higher-grade core at depth.

Evidence · table

“2.65”

Context: 14.87

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 9.6655

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-012Bend · silverGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.87 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
silver
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
1.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.87 m
True Width
9.6655 m
From
485.88 m
To
500.75 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
485.88 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:485.88-500.75
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is very low and not material on its own, but it is part of a broader polymetallic intercept.

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade.

Evidence · table

“1.16”

Context: 14.87

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 9.6655

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-012Bend · telluriumGrade: 73.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.87 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
tellurium
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
73.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.87 m
True Width
9.6655 m
From
485.88 m
To
500.75 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
485.88 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:485.88-500.75
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Tellurium is present as a byproduct, adding to the polymetallic nature of the intercept, though its economic significance is not explicitly detailed.

Evidence · table

“73.95”

Context: 14.87

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 9.6655

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-012Bend · copperGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.91 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
copper
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.91 m
True Width
4.4915 m
From
493.84 m
To
500.75 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
493.84 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:493.84-500.75
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a bonanza gold interval, but the copper grade itself remains low for a VMS deposit.

Positive factors

  • Part of a bonanza gold interval.

Negative factors

  • Low copper grade for a VMS deposit.

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: 6.91

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.4915

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-012Bend · goldGrade: 4.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.91 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
gold
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
4.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.91 m
True Width
4.4915 m
From
493.84 m
To
500.75 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
493.84 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:493.84-500.75
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza gold intercept is highly material and positive, demonstrating a very high-grade core within the broader mineralized zone in B26-012.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza gold grade over a significant width.
  • Indicates a very high-grade core within the broader mineralized zone.

Evidence · table

“4.38”

Context: 6.91

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.4915

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-012Bend · silverGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.91 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
silver
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
1.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.91 m
True Width
4.4915 m
From
493.84 m
To
500.75 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
493.84 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:493.84-500.75
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is very low and not material on its own, but it is part of a broader polymetallic intercept.

Negative factors

  • Low silver grade.

Evidence · table

“1.18”

Context: 6.91

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.4915

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-012Bend · telluriumGrade: 92.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.91 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-012
Project
Bend
Commodity
tellurium
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Grade
92.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.91 m
True Width
4.4915 m
From
493.84 m
To
500.75 m
Hole Depth
569.06 m
Intercept Depth
493.84 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-012:493.84-500.75
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
414 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
74 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Tellurium is present as a byproduct, adding to the polymetallic nature of the intercept, though its economic significance is not explicitly detailed.

Evidence · table

“92.80”

Context: 6.91

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.4915

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-015BendIntercept: 24.52 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-015
Project
Bend
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Intercept
24.52 m
True Width
19.616 m
From
428.55 m
To
453.07 m
Hole Depth
541.93 m
Intercept Depth
428.55 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-015:428.55-453.07
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
eastern step-out
Easting
688647
Northing
5018507
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
410 m
Azimuth
344 °
Dip
62 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The visual observation of significant massive to semi-massive sulfides in a step-out hole is positive for extending the mineralization, but the lack of assays means the actual economic significance is still uncertain.

Positive factors

  • Intersection of massive to semi-massive sulfides in a step-out hole.
  • Indicates potential eastward extension of the copper zone.

Negative factors

  • Assays are pending, so actual grades are unknown.
  • Includes a tuff interbed, indicating some dilution.

Evidence · text

“B26-015 intersected a 24.52-metre interval from 428.55 to 453.07 metres comprising massive to semi-massive sulfides and a 0.77-metre tuff interbed, approximately 50 metres east of the B26-008/B26-010 drill section.”

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 19.616

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-016BendIntercept: 31.62 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-016
Project
Bend
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Intercept
31.62 m
True Width
22.134 m
From
468.12 m
To
499.74 m
Hole Depth
596.8 m
Intercept Depth
468.12 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-016:468.12-499.74
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
down-dip of B26-015
Easting
688647
Northing
5018507
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
410 m
Azimuth
344 °
Dip
69 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The visual observation of significant massive to semi-massive sulfides in a deeper step-out hole is positive for extending the mineralization down-dip, but the lack of assays means the actual economic significance is still uncertain.

Positive factors

  • Intersection of massive to semi-massive sulfides in a deeper step-out hole.
  • Indicates potential down-dip extension of the copper zone.

Negative factors

  • Assays are pending, so actual grades are unknown.
  • Includes a quartz vein, indicating some dilution.

Evidence · text

“B26-016 intersected a 31.62-metre interval from 468.12 to 499.74 metres comprising massive to semi-massive sulfides and a 0.89-metre quartz vein, approximately 55 metres down-dip of B26-015.”

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 22.134

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-013BendIntercept: 2.74 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-013
Project
Bend
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Intercept
2.74 m
From
386.65 m
To
389.39 m
Hole Depth
624.23 m
Intercept Depth
386.65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26-013:386.65-389.39
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
up-dip and eastern extension
Easting
688715
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
406 m
Azimuth
344 °
Dip
57 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: B26-013 intercepted a thin massive sulfide interval, which is interpreted as 'nearing' the up-dip extents of the copper-zone, but its limited thickness and unknown true width reduce its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Intercepted massive sulfide, indicating proximity to mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Thin interval, suggesting limited extent.
  • True thickness unknown due to limited data.

Evidence · text

“B26-013 intercepted a 2.74-metre massive-sulfide interval from 386.65 to 389.39 metres within a volcanic-sedimentary sequence.”

Tags used in scoring

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

B26-014BendView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26-014
Project
Bend
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Geometry

Hole Depth
413.92 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
up-dip extents of the copper-zone
Easting
688597
Northing
5018572
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N
Elevation
410 m
Azimuth
342 °
Dip
57.5 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: B26-014 returned no significant assays, indicating it tested the limits of the mineralization, which is a negative result for direct economic potential but provides geological context.

Positive factors

  • Provides information on the limits and geometry of the zone.

Negative factors

  • No significant assays returned.

Evidence · text

“No significant assays were returned. Its position relative to the thicker sulfide intersections down-dip and to the west provides information on the limits and geometry of the zone confirming the projected plunge of mineralization to the east.”

Tags used in scoring

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project *2026"

Resource Estimates (3)

inferredBend · copperTonnes: 4000000Grade: 1.74Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 69600Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Bend
Commodity
copper
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
Wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
historical, non_compliant
QP Signed
No
Resource group id
resource:a84bceec12d1c0bde832

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
4000000
Grade
1.74
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
69600
Contained Unit
t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
1992-01-01

Lab

Laboratory
ALS Global

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical estimate from 1992, explicitly stated as not a current mineral resource and non-compliant with modern reporting standards. While it provides context, its reliability is very low due to age and lack of supporting details.

Positive factors

  • Provides historical context for the project's potential.

Negative factors

  • Not a current mineral resource and cannot be relied upon.
  • Estimate is very old (1992) and non-compliant with current standards.
  • No cut-off grade or complete estimation assumptions available.

Evidence · text

“A 1992 historical estimate outlined approximately 4.0 million tonnes grading 1.74% copper, 2.44 g/t gold and 11.56 g/t silver.”

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Historical Estimate Onlynegative

Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.

Why it applies: reporting_standards explicitly qualifies the estimate as historical or non_compliant

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 34.7 years before this release

inferredBend · goldTonnes: 4000000Grade: 2.44Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 313000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Bend
Commodity
gold
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
Wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
historical, non_compliant
QP Signed
No
Resource group id
resource:a84bceec12d1c0bde832

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
4000000
Grade
2.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
313000
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
1992-01-01

Lab

Laboratory
ALS Global

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical estimate from 1992, explicitly stated as not a current mineral resource and non-compliant with modern reporting standards. While it provides context, its reliability is very low due to age and lack of supporting details.

Positive factors

  • Provides historical context for the project's potential.

Negative factors

  • Not a current mineral resource and cannot be relied upon.
  • Estimate is very old (1992) and non-compliant with current standards.
  • No cut-off grade or complete estimation assumptions available.

Evidence · text

“A 1992 historical estimate outlined approximately 4.0 million tonnes grading 1.74% copper, 2.44 g/t gold and 11.56 g/t silver.”

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Historical Estimate Onlynegative

Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.

Why it applies: reporting_standards explicitly qualifies the estimate as historical or non_compliant

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 34.7 years before this release

inferredBend · silverTonnes: 4000000Grade: 11.56Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1480000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Bend
Commodity
silver
Region
wisconsin
Reported Region
Wisconsin
Ticker
GRL.V

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
historical, non_compliant
QP Signed
No
Resource group id
resource:a84bceec12d1c0bde832

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
4000000
Grade
11.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1480000
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
1992-01-01

Lab

Laboratory
ALS Global

Location

Easting
688519
Northing
5018496
CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
1992-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical estimate from 1992, explicitly stated as not a current mineral resource and non-compliant with modern reporting standards. While it provides context, its reliability is very low due to age and lack of supporting details.

Positive factors

  • Provides historical context for the project's potential.

Negative factors

  • Not a current mineral resource and cannot be relied upon.
  • Estimate is very old (1992) and non-compliant with current standards.
  • No cut-off grade or complete estimation assumptions available.

Evidence · text

“A 1992 historical estimate outlined approximately 4.0 million tonnes grading 1.74% copper, 2.44 g/t gold and 11.56 g/t silver.”

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Historical Estimate Onlynegative

Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.

Why it applies: reporting_standards explicitly qualifies the estimate as historical or non_compliant

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 34.7 years before this release

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.