GreenLight Metals Intersects Massive to Semi-Massive Sulfides in Step-Out Holes at the Bend Copper-Gold Project
Original announcement by orestocks on
- 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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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.