# Metalsource Mining Extends High Grade Mineralization at Depth as Silver Hill Exploration Enters Major Expansion Phase

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--14bf2971-6db1-4ab5-9f11-8b6289736eff

Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314510/Metalsource-Mining-Extends-High-Grade-Mineralization-at-Depth-as-Silver-Hill-Exploration-Enters-Major-Expansion-Phase

Publisher: newsfile

Original announcement: 2026-09-16T12:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Metalsource Mining Inc.

- Ticker: MSM

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: North Carolina

- Primary commodity: Silver

- Secondary commodities: Gold, Lead, Zinc, Copper

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-16 13:35:06 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Metalsource Mining announced high-grade polymetallic drill results from its Silver Hill project, extending mineralization at depth with intercepts up to 930 g/t AgEq. The company is expanding its exploration program with larger step-outs and testing new geophysical targets. These results reinforce the continuity of the system and provide a strong pipeline for future drilling.

Reasoning: The document reports exceptionally high-grade polymetallic intercepts, including 1.37m at 930 g/t AgEq and 1.86m at 833 g/t AgEq, which extend mineralization at depth. This supports a significant expansion of the exploration program, indicating strong potential for growth, despite the lack of true width estimates.

- Positive factor: High-grade polymetallic intercepts

- Positive factor: Extension of mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: Clear exploration strategy with significant step-outs planned

- Positive factor: Multiple metals contributing to high AgEq values

- Positive factor: QA/QC protocols and lab information disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions fully disclosed

- Negative factor: True width of intercepts not estimated

- Negative factor: Deposit type not explicitly stated

- Negative factor: Inferred mining method is unknown due to lack of explicit detail

Facts used in scoring: 25

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (25)

### SH26-22

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Silver Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-22
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.32 m
- From: 245.67 m
- To: 252.98 m
- Hole Depth: 285 m
- Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-22:245.67-252.98
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 111 °
- Dip: -86 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 261
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold intercept is part of a broader polymetallic zone, contributing to the overall high AgEq grade and extending mineralization at depth, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: Part of a broader high-grade polymetallic intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 1.4

Context: 7.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-22

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Silver Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-22
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 33.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.32 m
- From: 245.67 m
- To: 252.98 m
- Hole Depth: 285 m
- Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-22:245.67-252.98
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 111 °
- Dip: -86 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 261
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high AgEq intercept demonstrates significant mineralization at depth, contributing to the overall positive outlook for the project, with good QA/QC and transparent equivalent calculations.

- Positive factor: High AgEq grade for the width

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 261

Context: 7.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-22

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Silver Hill · lead

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-22
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: lead
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.7
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7.32 m
- From: 245.67 m
- To: 252.98 m
- Hole Depth: 285 m
- Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-22:245.67-252.98
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 111 °
- Dip: -86 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 261
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept is part of a broader polymetallic zone, contributing to the overall high AgEq grade and extending mineralization at depth, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: Part of a broader high-grade polymetallic intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 3.7

Context: 7.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--14bf2971-6db1-4ab5-9f11-8b6289736eff#fact-drill-facts-3)

Silver Hill · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-22
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7.32 m
- From: 245.67 m
- To: 252.98 m
- Hole Depth: 285 m
- Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-22:245.67-252.98
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 111 °
- Dip: -86 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 261
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept is part of a broader polymetallic zone, contributing to the overall high AgEq grade and extending mineralization at depth, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: Part of a broader high-grade polymetallic intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 5.4

Context: 7.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-22

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Silver Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-22
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7.32 m
- From: 245.67 m
- To: 252.98 m
- Hole Depth: 285 m
- Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-22:245.67-252.98
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 111 °
- Dip: -86 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 261
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a broader polymetallic zone, contributing to the overall high AgEq grade and extending mineralization at depth, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: Part of a broader high-grade polymetallic intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 0.1

Context: 7.32

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-22

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Silver Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-22
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.37 m
- From: 251.61 m
- To: 252.98 m
- Hole Depth: 285 m
- Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-22:251.61-252.98
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 111 °
- Dip: -86 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 930
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade gold intercept is part of a bonanza AgEq zone, indicating strong mineralization at depth and contributing significantly to the overall positive results, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold within a bonanza AgEq intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 3.0

Context: 1.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-22

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Silver Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-22
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 157.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.37 m
- From: 251.61 m
- To: 252.98 m
- Hole Depth: 285 m
- Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-22:251.61-252.98
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 111 °
- Dip: -86 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 930
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza AgEq intercept is exceptionally high-grade, significantly extending mineralization at depth and providing strong evidence for the project's potential, with good QA/QC and transparent equivalent calculations.

- Positive factor: Bonanza AgEq grade

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 930

Context: 1.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The AgEq grade of 930 g/t is exceptionally high, well above the typical thresholds for silver.

Evidence · table

> 930

Context: 1.37

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-22

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Silver Hill · lead

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-22
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: lead
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.37 m
- From: 251.61 m
- To: 252.98 m
- Hole Depth: 285 m
- Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-22:251.61-252.98
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 111 °
- Dip: -86 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 930
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade lead intercept is part of a bonanza AgEq zone, indicating strong mineralization at depth and contributing significantly to the overall positive results, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: High-grade lead within a bonanza AgEq intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 17.1

Context: 1.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-22

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Silver Hill · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-22
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 23.6
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.37 m
- From: 251.61 m
- To: 252.98 m
- Hole Depth: 285 m
- Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-22:251.61-252.98
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 111 °
- Dip: -86 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 930
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade zinc intercept is part of a bonanza AgEq zone, indicating strong mineralization at depth and contributing significantly to the overall positive results, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: High-grade zinc within a bonanza AgEq intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 23.6

Context: 1.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-22

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Silver Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-22
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.37 m
- From: 251.61 m
- To: 252.98 m
- Hole Depth: 285 m
- Intercept Depth: 245.67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-22:251.61-252.98
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 111 °
- Dip: -86 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 930
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade copper intercept is part of a bonanza AgEq zone, indicating strong mineralization at depth and contributing significantly to the overall positive results, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: High-grade copper within a bonanza AgEq intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 0.4

Context: 1.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-23

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Silver Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-23
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.31 m
- From: 246.8 m
- To: 259.11 m
- Hole Depth: 288 m
- Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-23:246.8-259.11
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 71 °
- Dip: -87 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 140
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold intercept is part of a broader polymetallic zone, contributing to the overall AgEq grade and extending mineralization at depth, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: Part of a broader high-grade polymetallic intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 0.9

Context: 12.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-23

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Silver Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-23
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.31 m
- From: 246.8 m
- To: 259.11 m
- Hole Depth: 288 m
- Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-23:246.8-259.11
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 71 °
- Dip: -87 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 140
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high AgEq intercept demonstrates significant mineralization at depth, contributing to the overall positive outlook for the project, with good QA/QC and transparent equivalent calculations.

- Positive factor: High AgEq grade for the width

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 140

Context: 12.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-23

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Silver Hill · lead

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-23
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: lead
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12.31 m
- From: 246.8 m
- To: 259.11 m
- Hole Depth: 288 m
- Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-23:246.8-259.11
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 71 °
- Dip: -87 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 140
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This lead intercept is part of a broader polymetallic zone, contributing to the overall AgEq grade and extending mineralization at depth, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: Part of a broader high-grade polymetallic intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 12.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-23

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Silver Hill · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-23
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12.31 m
- From: 246.8 m
- To: 259.11 m
- Hole Depth: 288 m
- Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-23:246.8-259.11
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 71 °
- Dip: -87 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 140
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This zinc intercept is part of a broader polymetallic zone, contributing to the overall AgEq grade and extending mineralization at depth, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: Part of a broader high-grade polymetallic intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 3.3

Context: 12.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-23

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Silver Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-23
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12.31 m
- From: 246.8 m
- To: 259.11 m
- Hole Depth: 288 m
- Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-23:246.8-259.11
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 71 °
- Dip: -87 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 140
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper intercept is part of a broader polymetallic zone, contributing to the overall AgEq grade and extending mineralization at depth, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: Part of a broader high-grade polymetallic intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 0.0

Context: 12.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-23

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Silver Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-23
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.86 m
- From: 257.25 m
- To: 259.11 m
- Hole Depth: 288 m
- Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-23:257.25-259.11
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 71 °
- Dip: -87 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 833
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade gold intercept is part of a bonanza AgEq zone, indicating strong mineralization at depth and contributing significantly to the overall positive results, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold within a bonanza AgEq intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 5.7

Context: 1.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-23

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Silver Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-23
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 70.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.86 m
- From: 257.25 m
- To: 259.11 m
- Hole Depth: 288 m
- Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-23:257.25-259.11
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 71 °
- Dip: -87 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 833
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza AgEq intercept is exceptionally high-grade, significantly extending mineralization at depth and providing strong evidence for the project's potential, with good QA/QC and transparent equivalent calculations.

- Positive factor: Bonanza AgEq grade

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 833

Context: 1.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The AgEq grade of 833 g/t is exceptionally high, well above the typical thresholds for silver.

Evidence · table

> 833

Context: 1.86

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-23

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Silver Hill · lead

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-23
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: lead
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.7
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.86 m
- From: 257.25 m
- To: 259.11 m
- Hole Depth: 288 m
- Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-23:257.25-259.11
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 71 °
- Dip: -87 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 833
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade lead intercept is part of a bonanza AgEq zone, indicating strong mineralization at depth and contributing significantly to the overall positive results, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: High-grade lead within a bonanza AgEq intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 5.7

Context: 1.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--14bf2971-6db1-4ab5-9f11-8b6289736eff#fact-drill-facts-18)

Silver Hill · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-23
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 18.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.86 m
- From: 257.25 m
- To: 259.11 m
- Hole Depth: 288 m
- Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-23:257.25-259.11
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 71 °
- Dip: -87 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 833
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade zinc intercept is part of a bonanza AgEq zone, indicating strong mineralization at depth and contributing significantly to the overall positive results, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: High-grade zinc within a bonanza AgEq intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 18.2

Context: 1.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--14bf2971-6db1-4ab5-9f11-8b6289736eff#fact-drill-facts-19)

Silver Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-23
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.86 m
- From: 257.25 m
- To: 259.11 m
- Hole Depth: 288 m
- Intercept Depth: 246.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-23:257.25-259.11
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572168
- Northing: 3951658
- Elevation: 213 m
- Azimuth: 71 °
- Dip: -87 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 833
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade copper intercept is part of a bonanza AgEq zone, indicating strong mineralization at depth and contributing significantly to the overall positive results, with good QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: High-grade copper within a bonanza AgEq intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 0.1

Context: 1.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-06

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--14bf2971-6db1-4ab5-9f11-8b6289736eff#fact-drill-facts-20)

Silver Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-06
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 119.3 m
- To: 119.69 m
- Hole Depth: 154 m
- Intercept Depth: 119.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-06:119.3-119.69
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572280
- Northing: 3951624
- Elevation: 222 m
- Azimuth: 129 °
- Dip: -51 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 236
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow, high-grade gold intercept is a positive result, though its limited width reduces its overall materiality compared to the broader polymetallic zones. QA/QC is disclosed.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 3.1

Context: 0.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-06

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--14bf2971-6db1-4ab5-9f11-8b6289736eff#fact-drill-facts-21)

Silver Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-06
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 119.3 m
- To: 119.69 m
- Hole Depth: 154 m
- Intercept Depth: 119.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-06:119.3-119.69
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572280
- Northing: 3951624
- Elevation: 222 m
- Azimuth: 129 °
- Dip: -51 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 236
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow, high AgEq intercept is a positive result, though its limited width reduces its overall materiality. QA/QC is disclosed and equivalent assumptions are transparent.

- Positive factor: High AgEq grade for the width

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 236

Context: 0.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-06

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--14bf2971-6db1-4ab5-9f11-8b6289736eff#fact-drill-facts-22)

Silver Hill · lead

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-06
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: lead
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 119.3 m
- To: 119.69 m
- Hole Depth: 154 m
- Intercept Depth: 119.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-06:119.3-119.69
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572280
- Northing: 3951624
- Elevation: 222 m
- Azimuth: 129 °
- Dip: -51 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 236
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows no lead grade, contributing minimally to the overall results, though QA/QC is disclosed.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: No lead grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 0.0

Context: 0.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-06

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--14bf2971-6db1-4ab5-9f11-8b6289736eff#fact-drill-facts-23)

Silver Hill · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-06
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 119.3 m
- To: 119.69 m
- Hole Depth: 154 m
- Intercept Depth: 119.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-06:119.3-119.69
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572280
- Northing: 3951624
- Elevation: 222 m
- Azimuth: 129 °
- Dip: -51 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 236
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows no zinc grade, contributing minimally to the overall results, though QA/QC is disclosed.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: No zinc grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 0.0

Context: 0.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

### SH26-06

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/metalsource-mining-extends-high-grade-mineralization-at-depth-as-silver-hill-exp--14bf2971-6db1-4ab5-9f11-8b6289736eff#fact-drill-facts-24)

Silver Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SH26-06
- Project: Silver Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: north carolina
- Reported Region: north carolina
- Ticker: MSM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 119.3 m
- To: 119.69 m
- Hole Depth: 154 m
- Intercept Depth: 119.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SH26-06:119.3-119.69
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Easting: 572280
- Northing: 3951624
- Elevation: 222 m
- Azimuth: 129 °
- Dip: -51 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry and ALS Canada
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 236
- Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows no copper grade, contributing minimally to the overall results, though QA/QC is disclosed.

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

- Negative factor: No copper grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not estimated

Evidence · table

> 0.0

Context: 0.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**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: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation, as stated in the document.

Evidence · text

> widths reported as core length. Additional data is needed to estimate the true width of intercepts at this stage of the project.

**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: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified reference material, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Metalsource QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material \(standards\), blanks, and duplicates within the sample stream.

**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

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.