Midland and SOQUEM Discover New Copper, Gold and Silver Boulders and Showings on Nachicapau
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Midland Exploration Inc.
- Ticker
- MD.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Nunavik, Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-22 12:44:46 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Midland Exploration and SOQUEM have discovered new high-grade copper, gold, and silver mineralization on their Nachicapau project in Nunavik, Quebec. Surface grab samples from boulders and outcrops returned exceptional grades, including up to 26.8% Cu, 0.87 g/t Au, and 238 g/t Ag. These results extend known mineralized zones and are associated with induced polarization anomalies, indicating strong exploration potential.
Reasoning: The announcement reports the discovery of new, very high-grade copper, gold, and silver mineralization from surface grab samples, including values up to 26.8% Cu, 0.87 g/t Au, and 238 g/t Ag. This represents a significant exploration success, extending known mineralized zones and identifying new targets. However, the results are from selective grab samples, which inherently carry a higher risk than drill intercepts.
Positive factors
- Discovery of very high-grade copper, gold, and silver mineralization in surface samples (boulders and outcrops)
- Extension of mineralized zones confirmed by new samples
- Identification of IP anomalies associated with mineralization, providing new targets
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed and consistent with industry best practices
Negative factors
- Grab samples are selective by nature and may not be representative of mineralized zones
- Mineralization observed in surface samples is not necessarily indicative of mineralization that may be found on the project
Facts used in scoring: 30
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 explicitly states that rock samples are analyzed at Actlabs, and exploration programs are designed and interpreted by Qualified Persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with industry best practices, including the use of standards and blanks.
Evidence · text
“Rock samples from the project are analyzed at Actlabs laboratories in Ancaster, Ontario, by ICP-MS with four-acid digestion for metals and by standard fire assay on 50-gram fractions with atomic absorption finish for gold. Exploration programs are designed, and results are interpreted by Qualified Persons employing a Quality Assurance/Quality Control program consistent with industry best practices, including the use of standards and blanks for every 20 samples.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (30)
Fact 1Nachicapau · copperGrade: 26.8Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 26.8
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 558492
- Northing
- 6277160
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This grab sample returned an exceptionally high copper grade of 26.8%, indicating significant mineralization. While it's a selective sample, the grade is very material for exploration.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade (26.8%) from a surface sample
- Associated with gold and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“26.8”
Context: C2130702
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 2Nachicapau · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 558492
- Northing
- 6277160
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.24 g/t is moderate but significant given its association with exceptional copper and silver grades in the same sample, suggesting polymetallic potential.
Positive factors
- Associated with very high-grade copper and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.24”
Context: C2130702
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 3Nachicapau · silverGrade: 238Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 238
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 558492
- Northing
- 6277160
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 238 g/t is exceptionally high, further enhancing the polymetallic nature and prospectivity of the sample.
Positive factors
- Exceptional silver grade (238 g/t) from a surface sample
- Associated with very high-grade copper and gold mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“238”
Context: C2130702
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 4Nachicapau · copperGrade: 14.8Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.8
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 559665
- Northing
- 6275540
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This grab sample shows a very strong copper grade of 14.8%, indicating significant mineralization, albeit from a selective sample.
Positive factors
- Very strong copper grade (14.8%) from a surface sample
- Associated with gold and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“14.8”
Context: C2130681
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 5Nachicapau · goldGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 559665
- Northing
- 6275540
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.65 g/t is moderate and contributes to the overall polymetallic prospectivity of the sample.
Positive factors
- Associated with very strong copper and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.65”
Context: C2130681
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 6Nachicapau · silverGrade: 112Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 112
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 559665
- Northing
- 6275540
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 112 g/t is strong, adding significant value to the polymetallic sample.
Positive factors
- Strong silver grade (112 g/t) from a surface sample
- Associated with very strong copper and gold mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“112”
Context: C2130681
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 7Nachicapau · copperGrade: 7.68Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.68
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 558467
- Northing
- 6277165
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This grab sample shows a very strong copper grade of 7.68%, indicating significant mineralization, albeit from a selective sample.
Positive factors
- Very strong copper grade (7.68%) from a surface sample
- Associated with gold and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“7.68”
Context: C2130703
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 8Nachicapau · goldGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 558467
- Northing
- 6277165
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.87 g/t is moderate and contributes to the overall polymetallic prospectivity of the sample.
Positive factors
- Associated with very strong copper and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: C2130703
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 9Nachicapau · silverGrade: 57.2Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 57.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 558467
- Northing
- 6277165
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 57.2 g/t is strong, adding significant value to the polymetallic sample.
Positive factors
- Strong silver grade (57.2 g/t) from a surface sample
- Associated with very strong copper and gold mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“57.2”
Context: C2130703
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 10Nachicapau · copperGrade: 3.03Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.03
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559755
- Northing
- 6275419
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This outcrop sample returned a strong copper grade of 3.03%, indicating significant mineralization directly from bedrock.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade (3.03%) from an outcrop sample
- Associated with gold and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“3.03”
Context: C2130684
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 11Nachicapau · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559755
- Northing
- 6275419
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.17 g/t is moderate and contributes to the overall polymetallic prospectivity of the sample.
Positive factors
- Associated with strong copper and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: C2130684
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 12Nachicapau · silverGrade: 20Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 20
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559755
- Northing
- 6275419
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 20.0 g/t is moderate, adding to the polymetallic nature of the outcrop sample.
Positive factors
- Moderate silver grade (20.0 g/t) from an outcrop sample
- Associated with strong copper and gold mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“20.0”
Context: C2130684
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 13Nachicapau · copperGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559048
- Northing
- 6276572
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This outcrop sample shows a moderate copper grade of 0.59% and is noted to confirm the extension of the mineralized zone, which is a positive for exploration.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade (0.59%) from an outcrop sample
- Confirms extension of mineralized zone
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: C2130669
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 14Nachicapau · goldGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559048
- Northing
- 6276572
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.77 g/t is moderate and supports the extension of the mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (0.77 g/t) from an outcrop sample
- Confirms extension of mineralized zone
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.77”
Context: C2130669
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 15Nachicapau · silverGrade: 10.3Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559048
- Northing
- 6276572
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 10.3 g/t is moderate and contributes to the polymetallic nature of the sample, supporting the extension of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate silver grade (10.3 g/t) from an outcrop sample
- Confirms extension of mineralized zone
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“10.3”
Context: C2130669
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 16Nachicapau · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 559665
- Northing
- 6275540
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This boulder sample shows a weak copper grade of 0.35%, which is still anomalous and helps confirm previous observations.
Positive factors
- Weak copper grade (0.35%) from a surface sample
- Confirms observations and interpretations made in 2025
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: C2130682
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 17Nachicapau · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 559665
- Northing
- 6275540
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.04 g/t is low but still present in a polymetallic sample, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Associated with weak copper and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: C2130682
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 18Nachicapau · silverGrade: 2.15Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 559665
- Northing
- 6275540
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.15 g/t is low but present, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the sample.
Positive factors
- Associated with weak copper and gold mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“2.15”
Context: C2130682
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 19Nachicapau · copperGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 558460
- Northing
- 6277184
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This boulder sample shows a weak copper grade of 0.28%, which is still anomalous and indicates mineralization.
Positive factors
- Weak copper grade (0.28%) from a surface sample
- Associated with gold and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: C2130704
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 20Nachicapau · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 558460
- Northing
- 6277184
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.07 g/t is low but present, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Associated with weak copper and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: C2130704
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 21Nachicapau · silverGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Boulder
- Easting
- 558460
- Northing
- 6277184
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.53 g/t is low but present, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the sample.
Positive factors
- Associated with weak copper and gold mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“1.53”
Context: C2130704
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 22Nachicapau · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559643
- Northing
- 6275552
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This outcrop sample shows a weak copper grade of 0.1%, which is still anomalous and helps confirm previous observations.
Positive factors
- Weak copper grade (0.1%) from an outcrop sample
- Confirms observations and interpretations made in 2025
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: C2130685
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 23Nachicapau · goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559643
- Northing
- 6275552
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.01 g/t is very low but still present in a polymetallic sample, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Associated with weak copper and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: C2130685
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 24Nachicapau · silverGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559643
- Northing
- 6275552
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.37 g/t is low but present, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the sample.
Positive factors
- Associated with weak copper and gold mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“1.37”
Context: C2130685
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 25Nachicapau · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559054
- Northing
- 6276556
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This outcrop sample shows a weak copper grade of 0.1%, which is still anomalous and indicates mineralization.
Positive factors
- Weak copper grade (0.1%) from an outcrop sample
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: C2130668
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 26Nachicapau · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559054
- Northing
- 6276556
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.02 g/t is very low but still present in a polymetallic sample, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Associated with weak copper and silver mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: C2130668
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 27Nachicapau · silverGrade: 1.33Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 559054
- Northing
- 6276556
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.33 g/t is low but present, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the sample.
Positive factors
- Associated with weak copper and gold mineralization
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“1.33”
Context: C2130668
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 28Nachicapau · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 558596
- Northing
- 6277088
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This outcrop sample shows a weak copper grade of 0.1%, which is still anomalous and suggests broader disseminated mineralization, expanding the exploration model.
Positive factors
- Weak copper grade (0.1%) from an outcrop sample
- Suggests disseminated mineralization in ultramafic units
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: C2130651
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 29Nachicapau · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 558596
- Northing
- 6277088
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.13 g/t is moderate and supports the idea of disseminated mineralization in ultramafic units, which is a positive for exploration.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (0.13 g/t) from an outcrop sample
- Suggests disseminated mineralization in ultramafic units
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: C2130651
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 30Nachicapau · silverGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nachicapau
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- MD.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.76
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Outcrop
- Easting
- 558596
- Northing
- 6277088
- CRS
- NAD 83 Zone 19
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.76 g/t is low but present, contributing to the polymetallic nature of the sample and supporting the idea of disseminated mineralization.
Positive factors
- Low silver grade (0.76 g/t) from an outcrop sample
- Suggests disseminated mineralization in ultramafic units
Negative factors
- Grab sample is selective and may not be representative
Evidence · table
“0.76”
Context: C2130651
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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.