# Grizzly Intersects 1.0% CuEq\* over 13.68 m and 0.357% CuEq\* over 44.55 m at Sappho Critical Minerals Target Greenwood, BC

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/grizzly-intersects-1-0-cueq-over-13-68-m-and-0-357-cueq-over-44-55-m-at-sappho-c--8d5270a6-f45c-4331-acbe-aa00d478ea21

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/GZD/news/5366745371787852/grizzly-intersects-1-0-cueq-over-13-68-m-and-0-357-cueq-over-44-55-m-at-sappho-c

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-07-30T13:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Grizzly Discoveries Inc.

- Ticker: GZD

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: British Columbia

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver, Nickel, Cobalt, Zinc, Platinum, Palladium

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-18 02:36:30 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Grizzly Discoveries Inc. has reported highly anomalous polymetallic drill results from its 2026 core drilling program at the Sappho Skarn Target in British Columbia. All seven holes intersected mineralization containing Cu, Au, Ag, Ni, Co, Zn, and PGEs, with notable CuEq intercepts in skarn zones.

Reasoning: The drill program successfully intersected highly anomalous polymetallic mineralization across all holes, including significant CuEq intercepts in skarn zones, while also identifying a new, large IP chargeability anomaly suggesting porphyry potential.

- Positive factor: highly anomalous polymetallic mineralization intersected in all 7 holes

- Positive factor: significant CuEq intercepts in skarn zones

- Positive factor: new IP chargeability anomaly identified

- Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed

- Negative factor: true widths unknown

- Negative factor: metal equivalent assumptions based on unverified recoveries

Facts used in scoring: 8

## Classification and evidence

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: Release mentions insertion of certified standards, blanks, and duplicates and uses ALS Global Limited.

Evidence · text

> quality assurance/quality control \("QA/QC"\) program consisting of the insertion of certified standards, blanks and duplicates

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that true widths are unknown and all reported lengths are core lengths.

Evidence · text

> True widths are unknown at this stage of exploration, so all lengths are core length.

**Metal Equivalent Opaque**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: CuEq calculation uses assumed 90% recoveries without completed metallurgical work.

Evidence · text

> assumed recoveries of 90% as no metallurgical work has been completed

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (8)

### 26SPDD002

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/grizzly-intersects-1-0-cueq-over-13-68-m-and-0-357-cueq-over-44-55-m-at-sappho-c--8d5270a6-f45c-4331-acbe-aa00d478ea21#fact-drill-facts-0)

Sappho · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SPDD002
- Project: Sappho
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: GZD

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.111
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 44.55 m
- From: 69 m
- To: 113.55 m
- Intercept Depth: 69 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SPDD002:69-113.55

#### Location

- Location: Lower Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.357
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant CuEq intercept in a skarn zone.

Evidence · text

> 0.357% CuEq\* over 44.55 m starting at 69.0 m with an average grade of 0.111% Cu, 152 parts per billion \(ppb\) Au, 51 ppb Pt and 51 ppb Pd

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### 26SPDD002

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/grizzly-intersects-1-0-cueq-over-13-68-m-and-0-357-cueq-over-44-55-m-at-sappho-c--8d5270a6-f45c-4331-acbe-aa00d478ea21#fact-drill-facts-1)

Sappho · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SPDD002
- Project: Sappho
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: GZD

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.000152
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 44.55 m
- From: 69 m
- To: 113.55 m
- Intercept Depth: 69 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SPDD002:69-113.55

#### Location

- Location: Lower Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace gold in a polymetallic interval.

Evidence · text

> 152 parts per billion \(ppb\) Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### 26SPDD005

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/grizzly-intersects-1-0-cueq-over-13-68-m-and-0-357-cueq-over-44-55-m-at-sappho-c--8d5270a6-f45c-4331-acbe-aa00d478ea21#fact-drill-facts-2)

Sappho · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SPDD005
- Project: Sappho
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: GZD

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.255
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 13.68 m
- From: 79.22 m
- To: 92.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 79.22 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SPDD005:79.22-92.9

#### Location

- Location: Lower Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1
- Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong CuEq intercept in a lower zone.

- Positive factor: High grade CuEq intercept

Evidence · text

> 1.0% CuEq\* starting at 79.22 m with 0.255% Cu, 0.057% Ni, 498 ppb Au, 6 g/t Ag, 119 ppb Pt and 60 ppb Pd over 13.68 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### 26SPDD005

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/grizzly-intersects-1-0-cueq-over-13-68-m-and-0-357-cueq-over-44-55-m-at-sappho-c--8d5270a6-f45c-4331-acbe-aa00d478ea21#fact-drill-facts-3)

Sappho · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SPDD005
- Project: Sappho
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: GZD

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.057
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 13.68 m
- From: 79.22 m
- To: 92.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 79.22 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SPDD005:79.22-92.9

#### Location

- Location: Lower Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component in polymetallic intercept.

Evidence · text

> 0.057% Ni

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### 26SPDD005

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/grizzly-intersects-1-0-cueq-over-13-68-m-and-0-357-cueq-over-44-55-m-at-sappho-c--8d5270a6-f45c-4331-acbe-aa00d478ea21#fact-drill-facts-4)

Sappho · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SPDD005
- Project: Sappho
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: GZD

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.000498
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 13.68 m
- From: 79.22 m
- To: 92.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 79.22 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SPDD005:79.22-92.9

#### Location

- Location: Lower Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold component in polymetallic intercept.

Evidence · text

> 498 ppb Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### 26SPDD005

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/grizzly-intersects-1-0-cueq-over-13-68-m-and-0-357-cueq-over-44-55-m-at-sappho-c--8d5270a6-f45c-4331-acbe-aa00d478ea21#fact-drill-facts-5)

Sappho · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SPDD005
- Project: Sappho
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: GZD

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 13.68 m
- From: 79.22 m
- To: 92.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 79.22 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SPDD005:79.22-92.9

#### Location

- Location: Lower Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver component in polymetallic intercept.

Evidence · text

> 6 g/t Ag

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### 26SPDD005

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/grizzly-intersects-1-0-cueq-over-13-68-m-and-0-357-cueq-over-44-55-m-at-sappho-c--8d5270a6-f45c-4331-acbe-aa00d478ea21#fact-drill-facts-6)

Sappho · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SPDD005
- Project: Sappho
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: GZD

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.000119
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 13.68 m
- From: 79.22 m
- To: 92.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 79.22 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SPDD005:79.22-92.9

#### Location

- Location: Lower Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Platinum component in polymetallic intercept.

Evidence · text

> 119 ppb Pt

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### 26SPDD005

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/grizzly-intersects-1-0-cueq-over-13-68-m-and-0-357-cueq-over-44-55-m-at-sappho-c--8d5270a6-f45c-4331-acbe-aa00d478ea21#fact-drill-facts-7)

Sappho · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SPDD005
- Project: Sappho
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: GZD

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.00006
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 13.68 m
- From: 79.22 m
- To: 92.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 79.22 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SPDD005:79.22-92.9

#### Location

- Location: Lower Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Palladium component in polymetallic intercept.

Evidence · text

> 60 ppb Pd

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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