NexMetals Drills 11.05 Metres of Sulphide Mineralization and Demonstrates Clear Growth Potential Driven by the Hinge Program
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- NexMetals Mining Corp.
- Ticker
- NEXM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Botswana
- Primary commodity
- Nickel
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Cobalt
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 15:08:48 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
NexMetals Mining Corp. reports strong initial drill results from its surface drilling program in Botswana, targeting the gap between the Selebi Main and Selebi North deposits. The program has intersected new sulphide mineralization, including thick intervals, extending beyond the current Mineral Resource Estimate and demonstrating potential for additional mineralized horizons at depth. High-amplitude borehole electromagnetic (BHEM) anomalies, particularly the "Super Conductor," indicate a much larger mineralized system than previously recognized, supporting future resource expansion.
Reasoning: The drilling program has successfully identified new, thick sulphide mineralization extending beyond the current resource estimate, with high-amplitude BHEM anomalies indicating significant growth potential for the Selebi Main and North deposits. While some assays are pending, the initial results are highly positive for resource expansion.
Positive factors
- New mineralization intersected outside current MRE
- Thick intercepts reported, including 11.05m of mineralization
- High-amplitude BHEM anomaly ("Super Conductor") identified, indicating significant potential
- Mineralization confirmed to be continuous and extending beyond known boundaries
- QP/CP signed off on technical information
- Certified laboratory used for assays
- QA/QC methods (blanks, standards) disclosed
Negative factors
- Assays pending for several significant intercepts
- True width unknown for some intercepts
- Cut-off grade for interval reporting not disclosed
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 24
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling program is explicitly targeting the gap between deposits and has intersected new mineralization outside the current Mineral Resource Estimate, with holes like SMD-25-203 being a 385-metre down-plunge step-out.
Evidence · text
“Drilling has intersected new mineralization outside the current Mineral Resource Estimate (" MRE ") and demonstrates potential for additional mineralized horizons at depth.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The news release explicitly states that all scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by a Qualified Person and details the QA/QC procedures including the use of blank samples and certified standards.
Evidence · text
“All scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Sharon Taylor, V.P. Exploration of the Company, MSc, P.Geo, and a "qualified person" for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: Some intercepts in Table 1, such as SMD-25-201 (1778.30-1781.00m), explicitly state an 'Est. True Thickness'.
Evidence · table
“2.45”
Context: 2.70
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Several intercepts in Table 1, such as SMD-25-201 (1804.40-1808.20m), report 'unknown' for 'Est. True Thickness'.
Evidence · table
“unknown”
Context: 3.80
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The drill hole sd144x is explicitly identified as an extension of a '2010 BCL drillhole'.
Evidence · table
“2010 BCL drillhole extended from 1,204.1m to 1,864.8m”
Context: 660.7
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept SMD-25-202 (1773.20-1773.70m) reports 6.33% Cu and 7.65% CuEq over 0.5m, which is an exceptional grade for underground copper-nickel mineralization.
Evidence · table
“7.65”
Context: 0.50
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: The document does not state any cut-off grade used for reporting the drill intervals.
Evidence · text
“Table 1: 2025 Surface Drilling Results”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (24)
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · copperGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.7 m
- True Width
- 2.45 m
- From
- 1778.3 m
- To
- 1781 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1778.3-1781
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.24
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade over a narrow width, with true width disclosed, contributing to the overall positive results of the drill program.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: 2.70
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.45
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
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · nickelGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.7 m
- True Width
- 2.45 m
- From
- 1778.3 m
- To
- 1781 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1778.3-1781
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.24
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong nickel grade and CuEq over a narrow width, with true width disclosed, contributing positively to the drill program results.
Positive factors
- Strong nickel grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
- Strong CuEq grade
Evidence · table
“1.63”
Context: 2.70
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.45
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
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · cobaltGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.7 m
- True Width
- 2.45 m
- From
- 1778.3 m
- To
- 1781 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1778.3-1781
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.24
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept includes a moderate cobalt grade, adding to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate cobalt grade
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 2.70
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.45
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
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · copperGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.8 m
- From
- 1804.4 m
- To
- 1808.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1804.4-1808.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.38
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong copper grade over a moderate width, contributing significantly to the positive drill results, though the lack of true width information introduces some uncertainty.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for underground mining
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.47”
Context: 3.80
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
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · nickelGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.8 m
- From
- 1804.4 m
- To
- 1808.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1804.4-1808.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.38
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong nickel grade and exceptional CuEq over a moderate width, significantly enhancing the positive drill results, though true width is not provided.
Positive factors
- Strong nickel grade for underground mining
- Exceptional CuEq grade
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.90”
Context: 3.80
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
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · cobaltGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.8 m
- From
- 1804.4 m
- To
- 1808.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1804.4-1808.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.38
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept includes a moderate cobalt grade, adding to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization, though true width is not provided.
Positive factors
- Moderate cobalt grade
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.08”
Context: 3.80
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
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · copperGrade: 1.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 2.73 m
- From
- 1804.4 m
- To
- 1807.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1804.4-1807.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong copper grade over a moderate width, with true width disclosed, further highlighting the high-grade nature of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.72”
Context: 3.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.73
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
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · nickelGrade: 2.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 2.73 m
- From
- 1804.4 m
- To
- 1807.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1804.4-1807.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional nickel grade and CuEq over a moderate width, with true width disclosed, representing a bonanza intercept and a significant highlight of the drill program.
Positive factors
- Exceptional nickel grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
- Exceptional CuEq grade
Evidence · table
“2.35”
Context: 3.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.73
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
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · cobaltGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 2.73 m
- From
- 1804.4 m
- To
- 1807.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1804.4-1807.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval includes a moderate cobalt grade, adding to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization, with true width disclosed.
Positive factors
- Moderate cobalt grade
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 3.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.73
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
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · copperGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
- True Width
- 2.37 m
- From
- 1829.15 m
- To
- 1831.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1829.15-1831.75
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone 3
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.95
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade over a narrow width, with true width disclosed, contributing to the overall drill program results.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for underground mining
- True width disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.53”
Context: 2.60
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.37
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
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · nickelGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
- True Width
- 2.37 m
- From
- 1829.15 m
- To
- 1831.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1829.15-1831.75
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone 3
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.95
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade and CuEq over a narrow width, with true width disclosed, but is less significant than other intercepts.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
Negative factors
- Weak nickel grade for underground mining
- Weak CuEq grade
Evidence · table
“0.69”
Context: 2.60
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.37
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
SMD-25-201Selebi Main · cobaltGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-201
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
- True Width
- 2.37 m
- From
- 1829.15 m
- To
- 1831.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 1894.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1778.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-201:1829.15-1831.75
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone 3
- Easting
- 582681.1
- Northing
- 7563647.2
- Elevation
- 904.1 m
- Azimuth
- 102.8 °
- Dip
- -81.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.95
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept includes a weak cobalt grade, with true width disclosed, but is less significant than other intercepts.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
Negative factors
- Weak cobalt grade
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 2.60
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.37
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
SMD-25-202Selebi Main · copperGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-202
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 1753.95 m
- To
- 1754.65 m
- Hole Depth
- 2036.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1753.95 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-202:1753.95-1754.65
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 583206.8
- Northing
- 7565125.1
- Elevation
- 892.4 m
- Azimuth
- 110.9 °
- Dip
- -78.4 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.73
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade over a very narrow width, contributing to the overall drill program results, though true width is not provided.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for underground mining
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.81”
Context: 0.70
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
SMD-25-202Selebi Main · nickelGrade: 2.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-202
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 1753.95 m
- To
- 1754.65 m
- Hole Depth
- 2036.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1753.95 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-202:1753.95-1754.65
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 583206.8
- Northing
- 7565125.1
- Elevation
- 892.4 m
- Azimuth
- 110.9 °
- Dip
- -78.4 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.73
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional nickel grade and CuEq over a very narrow width, representing a bonanza intercept, though true width is not provided.
Positive factors
- Exceptional nickel grade for underground mining
- Exceptional CuEq grade
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed
Evidence · table
“2.39”
Context: 0.70
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
SMD-25-202Selebi Main · cobaltGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-202
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 1753.95 m
- To
- 1754.65 m
- Hole Depth
- 2036.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1753.95 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-202:1753.95-1754.65
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 583206.8
- Northing
- 7565125.1
- Elevation
- 892.4 m
- Azimuth
- 110.9 °
- Dip
- -78.4 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 5.73
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept includes a moderate cobalt grade over a very narrow width, adding to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization, though true width is not provided.
Positive factors
- Moderate cobalt grade
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 0.70
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
SMD-25-202Selebi Main · copperGrade: 6.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-202
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 1773.2 m
- To
- 1773.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 2036.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1753.95 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-202:1773.2-1773.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 583206.8
- Northing
- 7565125.1
- Elevation
- 892.4 m
- Azimuth
- 110.9 °
- Dip
- -78.4 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 7.65
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional copper grade over a very narrow width, representing a bonanza intercept, though true width is not provided.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for underground mining
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed
Evidence · table
“6.33”
Context: 0.50
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
SMD-25-202Selebi Main · nickelGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-202
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 1773.2 m
- To
- 1773.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 2036.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1753.95 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-202:1773.2-1773.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 583206.8
- Northing
- 7565125.1
- Elevation
- 892.4 m
- Azimuth
- 110.9 °
- Dip
- -78.4 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 7.65
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade but an exceptional CuEq over a very narrow width, representing a bonanza intercept, though true width is not provided.
Positive factors
- Exceptional CuEq grade
Negative factors
- Weak nickel grade for underground mining
- True width not disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.64”
Context: 0.50
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
SMD-25-202Selebi Main · cobaltGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-25-202
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 1773.2 m
- To
- 1773.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 2036.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1753.95 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-25-202:1773.2-1773.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 583206.8
- Northing
- 7565125.1
- Elevation
- 892.4 m
- Azimuth
- 110.9 °
- Dip
- -78.4 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 7.65
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept includes a weak cobalt grade over a very narrow width, adding to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization, though true width is not provided.
Negative factors
- Weak cobalt grade
- True width not disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 0.50
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
sd144xSelebi Main · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- sd144x
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.34 m
- From
- 1744.2 m
- To
- 1745.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 1864.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1744.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- sd144x:1744.2-1745.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 582631.9
- Northing
- 7563230
- Elevation
- 905.4 m
- Azimuth
- 265.4 °
- Dip
- -89.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.21
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a very weak copper grade over a narrow width, with true width disclosed, and is not a new discovery.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
Negative factors
- Weak copper grade for underground mining
- Historical data re-released
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.34
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
sd144xSelebi Main · nickelGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- sd144x
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.34 m
- From
- 1744.2 m
- To
- 1745.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 1864.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1744.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- sd144x:1744.2-1745.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 582631.9
- Northing
- 7563230
- Elevation
- 905.4 m
- Azimuth
- 265.4 °
- Dip
- -89.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.21
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a very weak nickel grade and CuEq over a narrow width, with true width disclosed, and is not a new discovery.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
Negative factors
- Weak nickel grade for underground mining
- Weak CuEq grade
- Historical data re-released
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.34
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
sd144xSelebi Main · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- sd144x
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- True Width
- 1.34 m
- From
- 1744.2 m
- To
- 1745.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 1864.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1744.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- sd144x:1744.2-1745.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 582631.9
- Northing
- 7563230
- Elevation
- 905.4 m
- Azimuth
- 265.4 °
- Dip
- -89.2 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.21
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a very weak cobalt grade over a narrow width, with true width disclosed, and is not a new discovery.
Positive factors
- True width disclosed
Negative factors
- Weak cobalt grade
- Historical data re-released
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.34
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
incl.Selebi Main · copperGrade: 1.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 2.73 m
- From
- 1804.4 m
- To
- 1807.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1804.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:1804.4-1807.4
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.72 % copper is strong against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 5.2 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 1.72 % copper is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.72”
Context: incl.
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.73
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
incl.Selebi Main · nickelGrade: 2.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 2.73 m
- From
- 1804.4 m
- To
- 1807.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1804.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:1804.4-1807.4
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.35 % nickel is strong against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.
Positive factors
- 2.35 % nickel is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.35”
Context: incl.
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.73
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
incl.Selebi Main · cobaltGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- incl.
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 2.73 m
- From
- 1804.4 m
- To
- 1807.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1804.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:1804.4-1807.4
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 % cobalt is weak against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: incl.
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.73
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.