NiCAN Announces Initial Set of Assays from 2024 Drilling, including 45.5 Meters at 1.55% NiEq at the Wine Project, Manitoba

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
NiCAN Limited
Ticker
NICN
Exchange
TSX
Region
Manitoba
Primary commodity
Nickel
Secondary commodities
Copper, Cobalt, Platinum
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-14 15:32:12 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

NiCAN has reported initial assay results from its 2024 Phase III-B drilling at the Wine Project in Manitoba. Highlights include a 45.5m intercept at 1.55% NiEq in the Main Zone and the discovery of a new near-surface zone to the north.

Reasoning: Strong initial assay results from Phase III-B drilling, including a new zone and significant depth extensions with high NiEq grades.

Positive factors

  • discovery of new northern zone
  • extension of Main Zone down plunge
  • deepest intersection to date
  • high-grade NiEq intercepts

Negative factors

  • remaining assays pending

Facts used in scoring: 28

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (28)

Wine 24-1AWine · nickelGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1A
Project
Wine
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
1.63
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.7 m
From
7.5 m
To
11.2 m
Intercept Depth
7.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1A:7.5-11.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Northern Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.89
Metal Eq. Unit
% NiEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade intercept in a newly identified zone.

Positive factors

  • high grade NiEq
  • new zone discovery

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Wine 24-1AWine · copperGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1A
Project
Wine
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
1.4
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.7 m
From
7.5 m
To
11.2 m
Intercept Depth
7.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1A:7.5-11.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Northern Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.89
Metal Eq. Unit
% NiEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper component in new zone.

Positive factors

  • high grade

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Wine 24-1AWine · cobaltGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1A
Project
Wine
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.7 m
From
7.5 m
To
11.2 m
Intercept Depth
7.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1A:7.5-11.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Northern Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace cobalt reported.

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Wine 24-1AWine · platinumGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1A
Project
Wine
Commodity
platinum
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.61
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.7 m
From
7.5 m
To
11.2 m
Intercept Depth
7.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1A:7.5-11.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Northern Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace PGM reported.

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Wine 24-1AWine · nickelGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 45.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1A
Project
Wine
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
1.32
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
45.5 m
From
29.7 m
To
75.1 m
Intercept Depth
29.7 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1A:29.7-75.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.55
Metal Eq. Unit
% NiEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Major intercept in the Main Zone.

Positive factors

  • significant width
  • strong NiEq

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Wine 24-1AWine · copperGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 45.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1A
Project
Wine
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
45.5 m
From
29.7 m
To
75.1 m
Intercept Depth
29.7 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1A:29.7-75.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.55
Metal Eq. Unit
% NiEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant copper component in Main Zone intercept.

Positive factors

  • strong copper grade

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Wine 24-2Wine · nickelGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-2
Project
Wine
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.59
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
28.05 m
From
76.45 m
To
104.5 m
Intercept Depth
76.45 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-2:76.45-104.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.94
Metal Eq. Unit
% NiEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Defines the southern/deepest extent of the mineralization.

Positive factors

  • deepest intersection to date

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Wine 24-1Wine · copperGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1
Project
Wine
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.71
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.45 m
From
6.75 m
To
12.2 m
Intercept Depth
6.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1:6.75-12.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.71 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 3.9 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.71”

Context: Wine 24-1

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Wine 24-1Wine · nickelGrade: 1.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1
Project
Wine
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
1.35
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.45 m
From
6.75 m
To
12.2 m
Intercept Depth
6.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1:6.75-12.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.35 % nickel is moderate against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.35”

Context: Wine 24-1

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Wine 24-1Wine · cobaltGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1
Project
Wine
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.45 m
From
6.75 m
To
12.2 m
Intercept Depth
6.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1:6.75-12.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.07 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: Wine 24-1

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Wine 24-1AWine · cobaltGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 45.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1A
Project
Wine
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
45.5 m
From
29.7 m
To
75.1 m
Intercept Depth
29.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1A:29.7-75.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: Wine 24-1A

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

Wine 24-2Wine · copperGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28.05 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-2
Project
Wine
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
1.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
28.05 m
From
76.45 m
To
104.5 m
Intercept Depth
76.45 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-2:76.45-104.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.25 % copper is strong against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 35.1 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.25 % copper is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.25”

Context: Wine 24-2

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

Wine 24-2Wine · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28.05 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-2
Project
Wine
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
28.05 m
From
76.45 m
To
104.5 m
Intercept Depth
76.45 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-2:76.45-104.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: Wine 24-2

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

Wine 24-2Wine · copperGrade: 1.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-2
Project
Wine
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
1.99
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.55 m
From
76.45 m
To
83 m
Intercept Depth
76.45 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-2:76.45-83
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.99 % copper is strong against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 13.0 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.99 % copper is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.99”

Context: Including

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

Wine 24-2Wine · nickelGrade: 1.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-2
Project
Wine
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
1.24
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.55 m
From
76.45 m
To
83 m
Intercept Depth
76.45 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-2:76.45-83
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.24 % nickel is moderate against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.24”

Context: Including

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

Wine 24-2Wine · cobaltGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.55 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-2
Project
Wine
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.55 m
From
76.45 m
To
83 m
Intercept Depth
76.45 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-2:76.45-83
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.04 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.04 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: Including

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

Wine 24-2Wine · copperGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-2
Project
Wine
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
1.23
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
17.5 m
From
87 m
To
104.5 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-2:87-104.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.23 % copper is strong against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 21.5 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.23 % copper is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.23”

Context: Including

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

Wine 24-2Wine · nickelGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-2
Project
Wine
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
17.5 m
From
87 m
To
104.5 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-2:87-104.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.45 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.45”

Context: Including

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

Wine 24-2Wine · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-2
Project
Wine
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
17.5 m
From
87 m
To
104.5 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-2:87-104.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: Including

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

Wine 24-1Wine · copperGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1
Project
Wine
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.76
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.5 m
From
23.5 m
To
29 m
Intercept Depth
23.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1:23.5-29
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.76 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 4.2 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.76”

Context: Wine 24-1

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Wine 24-1Wine · nickelGrade: 1.58Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1
Project
Wine
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
1.58
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.5 m
From
23.5 m
To
29 m
Intercept Depth
23.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1:23.5-29
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.58 % nickel is strong against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Positive factors

  • 1.58 % nickel is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.58”

Context: Wine 24-1

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Wine 24-1Wine · cobaltGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1
Project
Wine
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.5 m
From
23.5 m
To
29 m
Intercept Depth
23.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1:23.5-29
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.07 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: Wine 24-1

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Wine 24-1Wine · copperGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.55 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1
Project
Wine
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.92
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.55 m
From
41.6 m
To
46.2 m
Intercept Depth
41.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1:41.6-46.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.92 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 4.2 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.92”

Context: Wine 24-1

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Wine 24-1Wine · nickelGrade: 1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.55 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1
Project
Wine
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.55 m
From
41.6 m
To
46.2 m
Intercept Depth
41.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1:41.6-46.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1 % nickel is moderate against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.00”

Context: Wine 24-1

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Wine 24-1Wine · cobaltGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.55 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1
Project
Wine
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.55 m
From
41.6 m
To
46.2 m
Intercept Depth
41.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1:41.6-46.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.05 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.05 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: Wine 24-1

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Wine 24-1AWine · copperGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1A
Project
Wine
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.55
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.6 m
From
24.8 m
To
26.4 m
Intercept Depth
24.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1A:24.8-26.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.55 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.9 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.55”

Context: Wine 24-1A

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

Wine 24-1AWine · nickelGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1A
Project
Wine
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.6 m
From
24.8 m
To
26.4 m
Intercept Depth
24.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1A:24.8-26.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.6 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.60”

Context: Wine 24-1A

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

Wine 24-1AWine · cobaltGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Wine 24-1A
Project
Wine
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_mb
Reported Region
canada_mb
Ticker
NICN

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.6 m
From
24.8 m
To
26.4 m
Intercept Depth
24.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Wine 24-1A:24.8-26.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Canada Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.03 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: Wine 24-1A

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.