Monarca Minerals Reports Final Drill Hole Assays from Phase 1 Exploration Drilling at San Jose Project - Including Significant Molybdenum & Copper Values

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Company
Monarca Minerals, Inc.
Ticker
MMN
Exchange
TSX
Region
Unavailable
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Molybdenum, Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-16 11:17:57 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Monarca Minerals has reported final assay results from the last eight drill holes of its Phase 1 exploration drilling program at the San Jose project. The program identified significant copper and molybdenum mineralization in narrow intercepts, as well as broad zones of anomalous gold and copper, indicating potential for skarn mineralization. The company is pleased with the results, which confirm exploration potential, particularly to the west of the drilled areas.

Reasoning: Phase 1 exploration drilling at San Jose identified narrow, high-grade copper and molybdenum intercepts, alongside broad zones of anomalous gold and copper, confirming exploration potential for skarn mineralization. However, true widths are not reported, and many grades are low, tempering the overall positive outlook.

Positive factors

  • Significant copper and molybdenum values identified in narrow intercepts
  • Confirmation of exploration potential, particularly for skarn mineralization at depth
  • Broad anomalous mineralization indicates a large mineralized system
  • QA/QC procedures are disclosed and a Qualified Person has signed off

Negative factors

  • True widths of intercepts are unknown, potentially overstating thickness
  • Many reported intercepts are low-grade or 'anomalous'
  • Collar locations measured with handheld GPS, leading to lower precision

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 26

Classification and evidence

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states: 'True widths are unknown at this time due to insufficient drilling.'

Evidence · text

“True widths are unknown at this time due to insufficient drilling.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release includes a 'Quality Assurance and Quality Control Statement' detailing procedures like blanks, standards, and duplicates, and mentions an ISO Accredited laboratory.

Evidence · text

“Procedures have been implemented by Monarca to assure Quality Assurance Quality Control (QAQC) of all assaying that was done at an ISO Accredited laboratory.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The company commentary highlights 'significant exploration potential, especially to the west of the areas drilled to date' and discusses targeting IP anomalies, indicating drilling aimed at extending known mineralization or finding new zones.

Evidence · text

“The drilling indicates that the property has significant exploration potential, especially to the west of the areas drilled to date.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 26. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (26)

SJ02copperGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ02
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
1.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
Hole Depth
292.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226571.317
Northing
3496172.71
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1354 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong copper grade was intersected in this exploration hole, indicating potential, though the narrow width and unknown true width temper its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for a skarn deposit
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“1.5 m at 1.02 % Cu”

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

SJ02goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ02
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
Hole Depth
292.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226571.317
Northing
3496172.71
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1354 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, though a new result from exploration, has limited materiality.

Positive factors

  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade
  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.20 grams/tonne (g/t) Au”

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

SJ02molybdenumGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ02
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
Hole Depth
292.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226571.317
Northing
3496172.71
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1354 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant molybdenum value was intersected, adding to the polymetallic potential, but the narrow width and unknown true width limit its immediate impact.

Positive factors

  • Significant molybdenum value
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.17 % Mo”

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

SJ02goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 265.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ02
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
265.2 m
Hole Depth
292.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226571.317
Northing
3496172.71
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1354 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.005
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very long intercept of anomalous gold suggests broad mineralization, but the very low grade limits its immediate economic significance.

Positive factors

  • Very long intercept length, indicating broad mineralization
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Very weak gold grade (anomalous)
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“265.2 m at 0.02 g/t Au (at ≥0.005 g/t)”

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

SJ02copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ02
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.3 m
Hole Depth
292.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226571.317
Northing
3496172.71
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1354 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A long intercept of anomalous copper suggests broad mineralization, but the weak grade limits its immediate economic significance.

Positive factors

  • Long intercept length, indicating broad mineralization
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak copper grade (anomalous)
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“50.3 m at 0.21 % Cu (at ≥ 0.1 %)”

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

SJ04goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ04
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38.1 m
Hole Depth
152.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226968.245
Northing
3495018.44
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1314 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exploration hole intersected only anomalous gold and failed to hit the target mineralization, indicating limited success for this specific hole.

Positive factors

  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Very weak gold grade (anomalous)
  • True width unknown
  • Drill hole failed to intersect target mineralization

Evidence · text

“38.1 m of anomalous Au mineralization, at 0.01 g/t”

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

SJ01goldGrade: 4.07Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ01
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
4.07
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
3 m
Hole Depth
140.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226965.471
Northing
3495017.74
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1395 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

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

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong historical gold intercept, while positive, is not new information and its true width remains unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for a skarn deposit

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown
  • Historical result, not new information

Evidence · text

“3.0 m at 4.07 ppm Au”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

SJ01leadGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ01
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
Hole Depth
140.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226965.471
Northing
3495017.74
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1395 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

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

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow historical lead intercept, while present, is not new information and its true width remains unknown.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown
  • Historical result, not new information

Evidence · text

“0.23 % Pb”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

SJ01zincGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ01
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
Hole Depth
140.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226965.471
Northing
3495017.74
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1395 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

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

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow historical zinc intercept, while present, is not new information and its true width remains unknown.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown
  • Historical result, not new information

Evidence · text

“0.49 % Zn”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

SJ05copperGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ05
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.94
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.6 m
Hole Depth
313.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226507.532
Northing
3496571.79
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1289 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong copper grade was intersected in this exploration hole, indicating potential, though the narrow width and unknown true width temper its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for a skarn deposit
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“4.6 m at 0.94 % Cu”

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

SJ05goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ05
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.6 m
Hole Depth
313.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226507.532
Northing
3496571.79
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1289 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, though a new result from exploration, has limited materiality.

Positive factors

  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade
  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.3 g/t Au”

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

SJ05goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ05
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.42
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
Hole Depth
313.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226507.532
Northing
3496571.79
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1289 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, though a new result from exploration, has limited materiality.

Positive factors

  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade
  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“1.5 m at 0.42 g/t Au”

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

SJ05copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ05
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
Hole Depth
313.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226507.532
Northing
3496571.79
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1289 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak copper grade, though a new result from exploration, has limited materiality.

Positive factors

  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak copper grade
  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.21% Cu”

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

SJ05goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 246.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ05
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
246.9 m
Hole Depth
313.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226507.532
Northing
3496571.79
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1289 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very long intercept of anomalous gold suggests broad mineralization, but the very low grade limits its immediate economic significance.

Positive factors

  • Very long intercept length, indicating broad mineralization
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Very weak gold grade (anomalous)
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“246.9 m at 0.05 g/t”

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

SJ05copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 68.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ05
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
68.6 m
Hole Depth
313.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226507.532
Northing
3496571.79
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1289 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A long intercept of weak copper mineralization suggests broad potential, but the grade is not high enough to be highly material on its own.

Positive factors

  • Long intercept length, indicating broad mineralization
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak copper grade
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“68.6 m at 0.3 % Cu”

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

SJ06copperGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ06
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.94
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
Hole Depth
339.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226513.236
Northing
3496561.1
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1289 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong copper grade was intersected in this exploration hole, indicating potential, though the narrow width and unknown true width temper its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for a skarn deposit
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“1.5 m at 0.94 % Cu”

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

SJ06goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ06
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
Hole Depth
339.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226513.236
Northing
3496561.1
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1289 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, though a new result from exploration, has limited materiality.

Positive factors

  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade
  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.30 g/t Au”

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

SJ06goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 300.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ06
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
300.2 m
Hole Depth
339.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226513.236
Northing
3496561.1
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1289 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very long intercept of anomalous gold suggests broad mineralization, but the very low grade limits its immediate economic significance.

Positive factors

  • Very long intercept length, indicating broad mineralization
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Very weak gold grade (anomalous)
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“300.2 m at 0.03 g/t Au”

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

SJ06copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ06
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
41.1 m
Hole Depth
339.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226513.236
Northing
3496561.1
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1289 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A long intercept of anomalous copper suggests broad mineralization, but the weak grade limits its immediate economic significance.

Positive factors

  • Long intercept length, indicating broad mineralization
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak copper grade (anomalous)
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“41.1 m at 0.16% Cu”

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

SJ07goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ07
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
Hole Depth
317 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226683.338
Northing
3496583.92
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1245 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak gold grade, though a new result from exploration, has limited materiality.

Positive factors

  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade
  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“1.5 m at 0.28 g/t Au”

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

SJ07molybdenumGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ07
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
Hole Depth
317 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226683.338
Northing
3496583.92
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1245 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant molybdenum value was intersected, adding to the polymetallic potential, but the narrow width and unknown true width limit its immediate impact.

Positive factors

  • Significant molybdenum value
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“1.5 m at 0.22 % Mo”

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

SJ07goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 243.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ07
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
243.8 m
Hole Depth
317 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226683.338
Northing
3496583.92
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1245 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very long intercept of anomalous gold suggests broad mineralization, but the very low grade limits its immediate economic significance.

Positive factors

  • Very long intercept length, indicating broad mineralization
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Very weak gold grade (anomalous)
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“243.8 m at 0.02 g/t Au”

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

SJ09goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 266.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ09
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
266.7 m
Hole Depth
408.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226486.395
Northing
3497179.28
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1308 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very long intercept of anomalous gold suggests broad mineralization, but the very low grade limits its immediate economic significance.

Positive factors

  • Very long intercept length, indicating broad mineralization
  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Very weak gold grade (anomalous)
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“266.7 m at 0.01 g/t Au”

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

SJ09zincGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ09
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
24.4 m
Hole Depth
408.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226486.395
Northing
3497179.28
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1308 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate intercept with a weak zinc grade, though a new result from exploration, has limited materiality.

Positive factors

  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Weak zinc grade
  • Moderate intercept length
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“24.4 m at 0.20 % Zn”

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

SJ13goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 106.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ13
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
106.7 m
Hole Depth
371.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
226966.671
Northing
3495016.37
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1315 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exploration hole intersected only anomalous gold and failed to hit the target mineralization, indicating limited success for this specific hole.

Positive factors

  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Very weak gold grade (anomalous)
  • True width unknown
  • Drill hole failed to intersect target mineralization

Evidence · text

“106.7 m of anomalous Au mineralization, at 0.01 g/t”

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

SJ14goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 56.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ14
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
56.4 m
Hole Depth
317 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Easting
227104.133
Northing
3496167.9
CRS
WGS84 UTM
Elevation
1309 m
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate intercept of anomalous gold suggests broad mineralization, but the very low grade limits its immediate economic significance.

Positive factors

  • New assay result from exploration drilling

Negative factors

  • Very weak gold grade (anomalous)
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“56.4 m at 0.01 g/t”

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

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