High-Grade Replacement Sedex Discovery Highlights Significant Potential Along New 1.2 km Trend at InZinc's Indy Sedex Project, Central BC

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
InZinc Mining Ltd.
Ticker
IZN
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Zinc
Secondary commodities
Lead, Silver, Gallium, Barite
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-14 06:48:12 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

InZinc has announced a high-grade replacement Sedex discovery at the Indy Project in central BC, highlighted by a 3.2 m intercept containing 20.1% Zn, 1.7% Pb, and 9.5 g/t Ag. The B-9 trend now extends 2.2 km, with 1.2 km of coincident geophysical and geochemical anomalies remaining untested to the northwest.

Reasoning: Discovery of high-grade replacement Sedex mineralization (20.1% Zn) significantly enhances the project's scale and grade potential, with a large untested strike extension.

Positive factors

  • High-grade replacement mineralization discovered
  • Significant strike extension potential (1.2 km untested)
  • Strong QA/QC disclosure
  • Proximity to infrastructure

Facts used in scoring: 9

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: 20.1% Zn intercept is exceptionally high for a Sedex deposit.

Evidence · text

“including 20.1% Zn, 1.7% Pb and 9.5 g/t Ag over 3.2 m”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release details lab (MSA Labs), methods (ICP-AES, AAS-Fire Assay), and QA/QC protocols (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Evidence · text

“In addition to the labs QA/QC procedures, InZinc inserted blind standards, blanks or lab-directed duplicates”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (9)

IB25-043Indy Sedex · zincGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IB25-043
Project
Indy Sedex
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
IZN

Geometry

Grade
2.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.9 m
From
180 m
To
181.9 m
Intercept Depth
180 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IB25-043:180-181.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
B-9 Apex Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
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
2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade zinc intercept within the replacement zone.

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: "Figure 2: B-9 Apex Zone - Replacement Sedex Mineralization - Cross Section To view an enhanced version of this graphic, "

IB25-043Indy Sedex · leadGrade: 3.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IB25-043
Project
Indy Sedex
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
IZN

Geometry

Grade
3.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.9 m
From
180 m
To
181.9 m
Intercept Depth
180 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IB25-043:180-181.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
B-9 Apex Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
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
2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade lead intercept.

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: "Figure 2: B-9 Apex Zone - Replacement Sedex Mineralization - Cross Section To view an enhanced version of this graphic, "

IB25-043Indy Sedex · silverGrade: 15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IB25-043
Project
Indy Sedex
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
IZN

Geometry

Grade
15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.9 m
From
180 m
To
181.9 m
Intercept Depth
180 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IB25-043:180-181.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
B-9 Apex Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
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
2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate silver intercept.

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: "Figure 2: B-9 Apex Zone - Replacement Sedex Mineralization - Cross Section To view an enhanced version of this graphic, "

IB25-043Indy Sedex · zincGrade: 11.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IB25-043
Project
Indy Sedex
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
IZN

Geometry

Grade
11.6
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.4 m
From
185.1 m
To
185.5 m
Intercept Depth
185.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IB25-043:185.1-185.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
B-9 Apex Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
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
2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade zinc intercept over a narrow width.

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: "Figure 2: B-9 Apex Zone - Replacement Sedex Mineralization - Cross Section To view an enhanced version of this graphic, "

IB25-043Indy Sedex · leadGrade: 3.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IB25-043
Project
Indy Sedex
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
IZN

Geometry

Grade
3.9
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.4 m
From
185.1 m
To
185.5 m
Intercept Depth
185.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IB25-043:185.1-185.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
B-9 Apex Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
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
2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade lead intercept.

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: "Figure 2: B-9 Apex Zone - Replacement Sedex Mineralization - Cross Section To view an enhanced version of this graphic, "

IB25-043Indy Sedex · silverGrade: 15.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IB25-043
Project
Indy Sedex
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
IZN

Geometry

Grade
15.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.4 m
From
185.1 m
To
185.5 m
Intercept Depth
185.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IB25-043:185.1-185.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
B-9 Apex Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
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
2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong silver intercept.

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: "Figure 2: B-9 Apex Zone - Replacement Sedex Mineralization - Cross Section To view an enhanced version of this graphic, "

IB25-043Indy Sedex · zincGrade: 20.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IB25-043
Project
Indy Sedex
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
IZN

Geometry

Grade
20.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.2 m
From
197.6 m
To
200.8 m
Intercept Depth
197.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IB25-043:197.6-200.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
B-9 Apex Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
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
2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Bonanza grade zinc intercept in a replacement Sedex zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional zinc grade
  • Significant width for high grade

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: "Figure 2: B-9 Apex Zone - Replacement Sedex Mineralization - Cross Section To view an enhanced version of this graphic, "

IB25-043Indy Sedex · leadGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IB25-043
Project
Indy Sedex
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
IZN

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.2 m
From
197.6 m
To
200.8 m
Intercept Depth
197.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IB25-043:197.6-200.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
B-9 Apex Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
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
2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade polymetallic intercept.

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: "Figure 2: B-9 Apex Zone - Replacement Sedex Mineralization - Cross Section To view an enhanced version of this graphic, "

IB25-043Indy Sedex · silverGrade: 9.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IB25-043
Project
Indy Sedex
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
IZN

Geometry

Grade
9.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.2 m
From
197.6 m
To
200.8 m
Intercept Depth
197.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
sedex
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IB25-043:197.6-200.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
B-9 Apex Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Labs
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
2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade polymetallic intercept.

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: "Figure 2: B-9 Apex Zone - Replacement Sedex Mineralization - Cross Section To view an enhanced version of this graphic, "

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