Lodestar Metals Receives Final BLM Drill Permit Approval and Defines New High-Priority DDIP Targets at Gold Run, Nevada

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Lodestar Metals Corp.
Ticker
LSTR
Exchange
TSX
Region
Nevada
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Permitting
Extracted
2026-09-12 11:04:13 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Lodestar Metals has received final BLM drill permit approval for its Gold Run Property in Nevada. The company also announced new high-priority drill targets identified through a recent dipole-dipole induced polarization (DDIP) geophysical survey.

Reasoning: The company has secured critical permitting for its flagship project and identified new drill targets via geophysics, though the supporting historical data is noted as unverified.

Positive factors

  • Final BLM drill permit approval received
  • New high-priority DDIP targets identified
  • Geophysical anomalies coincide with known mineralization

Negative factors

  • Historical drill results cited lack recent validation

Facts used in scoring: 11

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release mentions review by experienced consultants and a Qualified Person (Ty Magee, P. Geo).

Evidence · text

“Qualified Person Ty Magee, P. Geo, a Qualified Person... has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The DDIP survey has identified new, largely untested drill target areas along strike-extensive trends.

Evidence · text

“defines at least 3 strike extensive trends... and have defined several new drill target areas”

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: The drill results used to define the targets are explicitly noted as being of a historical nature and unverified.

Evidence · text

“The drill results disclosed are of a historical nature. While this historical data provides valuable context, the Company has not conducted a detailed validation”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (11)

Adelaide CrowGold Run · goldGrade: 9.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Adelaide Crow
Project
Gold Run
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
LSTR

Geometry

Grade
9.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27.4 m
From
24 m
To
51.4 m
Intercept Depth
24 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Adelaide Crow:24-51.4

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept reported as historical context.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Negative factors

  • Historical data unverified

Evidence · text

“27.4m at 9.7 g/t Au from 24m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Western IP Trend: This is a 600m long trend of very strong chargeability >25 Mv/V and up to 35Mv/V that occurs immediate"

Adelaide CrowGold Run · goldGrade: 130.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Adelaide Crow
Project
Gold Run
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
LSTR

Geometry

Grade
130.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
24 m
To
25.5 m
Intercept Depth
24 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Adelaide Crow:24-25.5

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade gold sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade

Negative factors

  • Historical data unverified

Evidence · text

“1.5m at 130.5 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Western IP Trend: This is a 600m long trend of very strong chargeability >25 Mv/V and up to 35Mv/V that occurs immediate"

Gomes ProspectGold Run · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Gomes Prospect
Project
Gold Run
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
LSTR

Geometry

Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.7 m
From
195 m
To
208.7 m
Intercept Depth
195 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Gomes Prospect:195-208.7

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept reported as historical context.

Positive factors

  • Significant width

Negative factors

  • Historical data unverified

Evidence · text

“13.7m at 1.3 g/t Au from 195m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Western IP Trend: This is a 600m long trend of very strong chargeability >25 Mv/V and up to 35Mv/V that occurs immediate"

Gomes ProspectGold Run · goldGrade: 5.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Gomes Prospect
Project
Gold Run
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
LSTR

Geometry

Grade
5.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
195 m
To
196.5 m
Intercept Depth
195 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Gomes Prospect:195-196.5

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade sub-interval

Negative factors

  • Historical data unverified

Evidence · text

“1.5m at 5.1 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Western IP Trend: This is a 600m long trend of very strong chargeability >25 Mv/V and up to 35Mv/V that occurs immediate"

Grindstone FlatsGold Run · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Grindstone Flats
Project
Gold Run
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
LSTR

Geometry

Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
239 m
To
254 m
Intercept Depth
239 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Grindstone Flats:239-254

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept reported as historical context.

Positive factors

  • Significant width

Negative factors

  • Historical data unverified

Evidence · text

“15m at 1.3 g/t Au from 239m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Western IP Trend: This is a 600m long trend of very strong chargeability >25 Mv/V and up to 35Mv/V that occurs immediate"

Independence TrendGold Run · silverGrade: 55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Independence Trend
Project
Gold Run
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
LSTR

Geometry

Grade
55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.7 m
From
47.2 m
To
57.9 m
Intercept Depth
47.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Independence Trend:47.2-57.9

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant silver intercept reported as historical context.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade

Negative factors

  • Historical data unverified

Evidence · text

“10.7m at 55g/t Ag”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Western IP Trend: This is a 600m long trend of very strong chargeability >25 Mv/V and up to 35Mv/V that occurs immediate"

Independence TrendGold Run · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Independence Trend
Project
Gold Run
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
LSTR

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.7 m
From
47.2 m
To
57.9 m
Intercept Depth
47.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Independence Trend:47.2-57.9

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade gold intercept reported as historical context.

Negative factors

  • Low grade

Evidence · text

“0.4g/t Au from 47.2m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Western IP Trend: This is a 600m long trend of very strong chargeability >25 Mv/V and up to 35Mv/V that occurs immediate"

Independence TrendGold Run · silverGrade: 218Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Independence Trend
Project
Gold Run
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
LSTR

Geometry

Grade
218
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
47.2 m
To
48.7 m
Intercept Depth
47.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Independence Trend:47.2-48.7

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade silver sub-interval reported as historical context.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade

Negative factors

  • Historical data unverified

Evidence · text

“1.5m at 218 g/t Ag”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Western IP Trend: This is a 600m long trend of very strong chargeability >25 Mv/V and up to 35Mv/V that occurs immediate"

Independence TrendGold Run · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Independence Trend
Project
Gold Run
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
LSTR

Geometry

Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.7 m
From
47.2 m
To
57.9 m
Intercept Depth
47.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Independence Trend:47.2-57.9

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept reported as historical context.

Evidence · text

“1.2 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Western IP Trend: This is a 600m long trend of very strong chargeability >25 Mv/V and up to 35Mv/V that occurs immediate"

Robbers KnobGold Run · goldGrade: 4.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Robbers Knob
Project
Gold Run
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
LSTR

Geometry

Grade
4.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.3 m
From
74.4 m
To
92.7 m
Intercept Depth
74.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Robbers Knob:74.4-92.7

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold intercept reported as historical context.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Negative factors

  • Historical data unverified

Evidence · text

“18.3m at 4.3g/t Au from 74.4m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Western IP Trend: This is a 600m long trend of very strong chargeability >25 Mv/V and up to 35Mv/V that occurs immediate"

Robbers KnobGold Run · goldGrade: 37.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Robbers Knob
Project
Gold Run
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
LSTR

Geometry

Grade
37.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
74.4 m
To
75.9 m
Intercept Depth
74.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Robbers Knob:74.4-75.9

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade gold sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade

Negative factors

  • Historical data unverified

Evidence · text

“1.5m at 37.8 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Western IP Trend: This is a 600m long trend of very strong chargeability >25 Mv/V and up to 35Mv/V that occurs immediate"

How Atlas produces this analysis

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