NexMetals Intersects 11.15 Metres of Massive Sulphide Mineralization at Selebi Main in Drill Hole SMD-26-212-W1, Expanding the Flexure Zone
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- NexMetals Mining Corp.
- Ticker
- NEXM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Botswana
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Nickel, Cobalt
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 14:46:54 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
NexMetals reports visual drill results from the Selebi Main deposit in Botswana, highlighting a 11.15 metre interval of massive sulphides in hole SMD-26-212-W1. The results suggest expansion of the Flexure Zone, with assays currently pending.
Reasoning: The release reports significant visual intercepts of massive sulphides that expand a known zone, though actual assay grades are not yet available to confirm economic value.
Positive factors
- massive sulphide mineralization
- expansion of Flexure Zone
- wide drill spacing continuity
Negative factors
- assays pending
- visual results only
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
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 the release mentions QA/QC protocols, the actual assay results for these specific holes are pending, meaning the quality of the upcoming data cannot yet be verified.
Evidence · text
“Assays are pending and will be reported once received and validated.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: SMD-26-210 is described as a 225-metre northward step-out from SMD-25-205.
Evidence · text
“This hole is a 225-metre northward step-out from SMD-25-205”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (4)
SMD-26-210Selebi Main · copperIntercept: 4.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-210
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 4.85 m
- True Width
- 4.8 m
- From
- 1681.5 m
- To
- 1686.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 1717.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1681.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-210:1681.5-1686.35
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 582807.4
- Northing
- 7563850.3
- Elevation
- 901.2 m
- Azimuth
- 115.2 °
- Dip
- -74.4 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Visual intercept of mineralization; grades not yet confirmed by assay.
Negative factors
- assays pending
Evidence · table
“Ap”
Context: 4.85
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 4.8
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-26-212-W1Selebi Main · copperIntercept: 11.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-212-W1
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 11.15 m
- True Width
- 11.15 m
- From
- 1520.1 m
- To
- 1531.25 m
- Hole Depth
- 1636.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1520.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-212-W1:1520.1-1531.25
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 582754.9
- Northing
- 7563356.4
- Elevation
- 903.5 m
- Azimuth
- 120.9 °
- Dip
- -72.1 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant visual intercept of massive sulphides expanding the Flexure Zone.
Positive factors
- massive sulphides
- true width matches downhole width
Negative factors
- assays pending
Evidence · table
“Ap”
Context: 11.15
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 11.15
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-26-213Selebi Main · copperIntercept: 1.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-213
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 1.75 m
- True Width
- 1.65 m
- From
- 1888.85 m
- To
- 1890.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 1989.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1888.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-213:1888.85-1890.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 582520
- Northing
- 7563780
- Elevation
- 907 m
- Azimuth
- 110.7 °
- Dip
- -76.4 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Small visual intercept of massive sulphides.
Positive factors
- massive sulphides
Negative factors
- assays pending
Evidence · table
“Ap”
Context: 1.75
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 1.65
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-26-213Selebi Main · copperIntercept: 20.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SMD-26-213
- Project
- Selebi Main
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- botswana
- Reported Region
- botswana
- Ticker
- NEXM
Geometry
- Intercept
- 20.8 m
- True Width
- 19.85 m
- From
- 1919.1 m
- To
- 1939.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 1989.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1919.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SMD-26-213:1919.1-1939.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 582520
- Northing
- 7563780
- Elevation
- 907 m
- Azimuth
- 110.7 °
- Dip
- -76.4 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide interval of mineralization in the Lower Zone.
Positive factors
- wide interval
Negative factors
- assays pending
Evidence · table
“Ap”
Context: 20.80
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 19.85
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
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