# NexMetals Extends Trend of Thick Massive Sulphides to 1.45 Kilometres with Visual Intercept in Hole SMD-26-219 at Selebi Main Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-extends-trend-of-thick-massive-sulphides-to-1-45-kilometres-with-visua--a5caba6c-dd6c-4137-83a7-462a76bf537b Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NEXM/news/5016897236077207/nexmetals-extends-trend-of-thick-massive-sulphides-to-1-45-kilometres-with-visua Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-08-17T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: NexMetals Mining Corp. - Ticker: NEXM - Exchange: TSX - Region: Botswana - Primary commodity: Nickel - Secondary commodities: Copper, Cobalt - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-12 14:26:30 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary NexMetals reports visual sulphide mineralization in hole SMD-26-219, extending a high-grade trend at the Selebi Main deposit by approximately 450 metres. The hole intersected thick intervals in both the Main and Lower Zones, providing evidence of continuity beyond the 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate. Assays are currently pending. Reasoning: The hole extends a known mineralized trend by 450m with thick visual sulphide intercepts, though actual grades are pending assay validation. - Positive factor: Step-Out Extension - Positive factor: Thick sulphide mineralization - Positive factor: Continuity demonstrated - Negative factor: Assays pending - Negative factor: Visual only Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 4 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The hole extends the emerging high-grade mineralized trend by approximately 450 metres beyond previously reported drilling. Evidence · text > extending the emerging high-grade mineralized trend by approximately 450 metres beyond previously reported drilling **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release includes details on laboratory \(ALS\), standards, and blanks. Evidence · text > Sample preparation and lab analysis was completed at ALS Geochemistry **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: While procedures are mentioned, actual assay results for this specific hole are pending, making the grade unverifiable. Evidence · text > Assays are pending for all intervals ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (4) ### SMD-26-219 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-extends-trend-of-thick-massive-sulphides-to-1-45-kilometres-with-visua--a5caba6c-dd6c-4137-83a7-462a76bf537b#fact-drill-facts-0) Selebi Main · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SMD-26-219 - Project: Selebi Main - Commodity: copper - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: NEXM #### Geometry - Intercept: 20 m - From: 1858.5 m - To: 1878.5 m - Intercept Depth: 1858.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SMD-26-219:1858.5-1878.5 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: low\_confidence - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Visual intercept only; grades not yet confirmed by assay. - Negative factor: Assays pending Evidence · table > Ap Context: 20.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SMD-26-219 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-extends-trend-of-thick-massive-sulphides-to-1-45-kilometres-with-visua--a5caba6c-dd6c-4137-83a7-462a76bf537b#fact-drill-facts-1) Selebi Main · nickel #### Identity - Hole ID: SMD-26-219 - Project: Selebi Main - Commodity: nickel - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: NEXM #### Geometry - Intercept: 20 m - From: 1858.5 m - To: 1878.5 m - Intercept Depth: 1858.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SMD-26-219:1858.5-1878.5 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Main Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: low\_confidence - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Visual intercept only; grades not yet confirmed by assay. - Negative factor: Assays pending Evidence · table > Ap Context: 20.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SMD-26-219 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-extends-trend-of-thick-massive-sulphides-to-1-45-kilometres-with-visua--a5caba6c-dd6c-4137-83a7-462a76bf537b#fact-drill-facts-2) Selebi Main · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SMD-26-219 - Project: Selebi Main - Commodity: copper - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: NEXM #### Geometry - Intercept: 7.55 m - From: 1909.2 m - To: 1916.75 m - Intercept Depth: 1909.2 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SMD-26-219:1909.2-1916.75 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Lower Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: low\_confidence - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Visual intercept only; grades not yet confirmed by assay. - Negative factor: Assays pending Evidence · table > Ap Context: 7.55 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SMD-26-219 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-extends-trend-of-thick-massive-sulphides-to-1-45-kilometres-with-visua--a5caba6c-dd6c-4137-83a7-462a76bf537b#fact-drill-facts-3) Selebi Main · nickel #### Identity - Hole ID: SMD-26-219 - Project: Selebi Main - Commodity: nickel - Region: botswana - Reported Region: botswana - Ticker: NEXM #### Geometry - Intercept: 7.55 m - From: 1909.2 m - To: 1916.75 m - Intercept Depth: 1909.2 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SMD-26-219:1909.2-1916.75 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Lower Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: low\_confidence - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Visual intercept only; grades not yet confirmed by assay. - Negative factor: Assays pending Evidence · table > Ap Context: 7.55 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.