Northisle Provides Corporate and Exploration Update and 2026 Execution Plan

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Company
Northisle Copper and Gold Inc.
Ticker
NCX
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Molybdenum, Rhenium
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-12 15:11:50 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. provided a corporate and exploration update for its North Island Project in British Columbia, highlighting 2025 successes and a 2026 execution plan. The company reported new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, with drill intercepts including 29.9 metres at 0.36% CuEq and 42.0 metres at 0.31% CuEq. The update also detailed ongoing infill drilling at Northwest Expo and Red Dog to support a Pre-Feasibility Study targeted for Q4 2026.

Reasoning: Northisle reported new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target with moderate to strong copper equivalent grades for a porphyry deposit, indicating successful exploration. The company is also advancing its North Island Project towards a Pre-Feasibility Study, which is a positive step for project development. Detailed QA/QC and QP sign-off enhance confidence in the results, though the lack of true width disclosure is a minor negative.

Positive factors

  • New copper-gold mineralization identified at Cougar exploration target
  • Drill results confirm presence of mineralization in a new area
  • Advancement of the North Island Project towards PFS
  • Detailed QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off disclosed

Negative factors

  • True widths not provided for drill intercepts
  • Individual copper and gold grades are generally low for porphyry, with higher equivalent grades driven by multiple metals

Facts used in scoring: 24

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release includes a detailed 'Logging, Sampling and Assaying Procedures and QA/QC' section, mentioning standards, blanks, duplicates, and a certified laboratory.

Evidence · text

“The diamond drill core logging and sampling program was carried out under a rigorous quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) program.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Dr. Pablo Mejia Herrera, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration of Northisle, and a Qualified Person, reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure.

Evidence · text

“Dr. Pablo Mejia Herrera, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration of Northisle, and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects , has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure contained in this news release.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Intervals are drill intersections and not necessarily true widths' and 'True widths cannot be provided at this time'.

Evidence · text

“Intervals are drill intersections and not necessarily true widths. True widths cannot be provided at this time due to the uncertainty in the geometry of the mineralization.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (24)

NW25-38North Island · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-38
Project
North Island
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18 m
From
219 m
To
237 m
Hole Depth
411 m
Intercept Depth
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-38:219-237
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The copper equivalent grade is weak for a porphyry deposit, and individual metal grades are below weak thresholds. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target
  • Metal equivalent grade is weak for porphyry copper

Negative factors

  • Individual copper grade is below weak for porphyry
  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 18.0

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

NW25-38North Island · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-38
Project
North Island
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
From
219 m
To
237 m
Hole Depth
411 m
Intercept Depth
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-38:219-237
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.25
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Au Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The gold equivalent grade is weak for a porphyry deposit, and individual metal grades are below weak thresholds. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target
  • Metal equivalent grade is weak for porphyry gold

Negative factors

  • Individual copper grade is below weak for porphyry
  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 18.0

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

NW25-38North Island · molybdenumGrade: 15.38Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-38
Project
North Island
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
15.38
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
18 m
From
219 m
To
237 m
Hole Depth
411 m
Intercept Depth
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-38:219-237
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Molybdenum is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“15.38”

Context: 18.0

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

NW25-38North Island · rheniumGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-38
Project
North Island
Commodity
rhenium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
From
219 m
To
237 m
Hole Depth
411 m
Intercept Depth
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-38:219-237
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Rhenium is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 18.0

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

NW25-38North Island · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-38
Project
North Island
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
29.9 m
From
253.5 m
To
283.4 m
Hole Depth
411 m
Intercept Depth
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-38:253.5-283.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.36
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The copper equivalent grade is strong for a porphyry deposit, and the individual copper grade is moderate. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target
  • Copper equivalent grade is strong for porphyry copper
  • Individual copper grade is moderate for porphyry

Negative factors

  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 29.9

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

NW25-38North Island · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-38
Project
North Island
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.9 m
From
253.5 m
To
283.4 m
Hole Depth
411 m
Intercept Depth
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-38:253.5-283.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Au Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The gold equivalent grade is strong for a porphyry deposit, and the individual copper grade is moderate. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target
  • Gold equivalent grade is strong for porphyry gold
  • Individual copper grade is moderate for porphyry

Negative factors

  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 29.9

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

NW25-38North Island · molybdenumGrade: 94.69Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 29.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-38
Project
North Island
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
94.69
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
29.9 m
From
253.5 m
To
283.4 m
Hole Depth
411 m
Intercept Depth
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-38:253.5-283.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.36
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Molybdenum is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“94.69”

Context: 29.9

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

NW25-38North Island · rheniumGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-38
Project
North Island
Commodity
rhenium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.9 m
From
253.5 m
To
283.4 m
Hole Depth
411 m
Intercept Depth
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-38:253.5-283.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-45.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.36
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Rhenium is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.95”

Context: 29.9

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

NW25-39North Island · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14 m
From
133 m
To
147 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:133-147
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.23
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The copper equivalent grade is below moderate for a porphyry deposit, and individual metal grades are weak or below. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • Individual copper grade is weak for porphyry
  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • Metal equivalent grade is below moderate for porphyry copper
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: 14.0

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

NW25-39North Island · goldGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14 m
From
133 m
To
147 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:133-147
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.3
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Au Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The gold equivalent grade is below moderate for a porphyry deposit, and individual metal grades are weak or below. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • Individual copper grade is weak for porphyry
  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • Metal equivalent grade is below moderate for porphyry gold
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.09”

Context: 14.0

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

NW25-39North Island · molybdenumGrade: 18.21Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
18.21
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
14 m
From
133 m
To
147 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:133-147
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.23
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Molybdenum is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“18.21”

Context: 14.0

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

NW25-39North Island · rheniumGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
rhenium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14 m
From
133 m
To
147 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:133-147
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.23
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Rhenium is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: 14.0

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

NW25-39North Island · copperGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
29.7 m
From
291 m
To
320.7 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:291-320.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.37
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The copper equivalent grade is strong for a porphyry deposit, and the individual copper grade is moderate. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target
  • Copper equivalent grade is strong for porphyry copper
  • Individual copper grade is moderate for porphyry

Negative factors

  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 29.7

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

NW25-39North Island · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.7 m
From
291 m
To
320.7 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:291-320.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.49
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Au Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The gold equivalent grade is strong for a porphyry deposit, and the individual copper grade is moderate. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target
  • Gold equivalent grade is strong for porphyry gold
  • Individual copper grade is moderate for porphyry

Negative factors

  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 29.7

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

NW25-39North Island · molybdenumGrade: 15.73Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 29.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
15.73
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
29.7 m
From
291 m
To
320.7 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:291-320.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.37
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Molybdenum is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“15.73”

Context: 29.7

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

NW25-39North Island · rheniumGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
rhenium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.7 m
From
291 m
To
320.7 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:291-320.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.37
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Rhenium is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: 29.7

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

NW25-39North Island · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
29.7 m
From
344.9 m
To
374.6 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:344.9-374.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.34
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The copper equivalent grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit, though individual metal grades are lower. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target
  • Copper equivalent grade is moderate for porphyry copper

Negative factors

  • Individual copper grade is below moderate for porphyry
  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 29.7

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

NW25-39North Island · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.7 m
From
344.9 m
To
374.6 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:344.9-374.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.46
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Au Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The gold equivalent grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit, though individual metal grades are lower. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target
  • Gold equivalent grade is moderate for porphyry gold

Negative factors

  • Individual copper grade is below moderate for porphyry
  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 29.7

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

NW25-39North Island · molybdenumGrade: 145.4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 29.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
145.4
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
29.7 m
From
344.9 m
To
374.6 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:344.9-374.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.34
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Molybdenum is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“145.40”

Context: 29.7

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

NW25-39North Island · rheniumGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
NW25-39
Project
North Island
Commodity
rhenium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.89
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.7 m
From
344.9 m
To
374.6 m
Hole Depth
504 m
Intercept Depth
133 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-39:344.9-374.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-45.6 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.34
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Rhenium is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.89”

Context: 29.7

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

NW25-40North Island · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 42 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
NW25-40
Project
North Island
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
42 m
From
189 m
To
231 m
Hole Depth
360 m
Intercept Depth
189 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-40:189-231
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-80.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.31
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The copper equivalent grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit, though individual metal grades are lower. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target
  • Copper equivalent grade is moderate for porphyry copper

Negative factors

  • Individual copper grade is below moderate for porphyry
  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 42.0

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

NW25-40North Island · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 42 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
NW25-40
Project
North Island
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
42 m
From
189 m
To
231 m
Hole Depth
360 m
Intercept Depth
189 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-40:189-231
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-80.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.42
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Au Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. The gold equivalent grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit, though individual metal grades are lower. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target
  • Gold equivalent grade is moderate for porphyry gold

Negative factors

  • Individual copper grade is below moderate for porphyry
  • Individual gold grade is below weak for porphyry
  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 42.0

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

NW25-40North Island · molybdenumGrade: 110.76Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 42 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
NW25-40
Project
North Island
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
110.76
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
42 m
From
189 m
To
231 m
Hole Depth
360 m
Intercept Depth
189 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-40:189-231
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-80.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.31
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Molybdenum is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“110.76”

Context: 42.0

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

NW25-40North Island · rheniumGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 42 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NW25-40
Project
North Island
Commodity
rhenium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NCX

Geometry

Grade
0.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
42 m
From
189 m
To
231 m
Hole Depth
360 m
Intercept Depth
189 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NW25-40:189-231
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cougar target
Easting
570857
Northing
5619699
CRS
UTM Zone 9 North (WGS 84 datum)
EPSG
32609
Elevation
204.7 m
Azimuth
160 °
Dip
-80.1 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.31
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu Eq.
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms new copper-gold mineralization at the Cougar exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the district. Rhenium is a byproduct and its grade is reported. True width is not provided.

Positive factors

  • New mineralization identified at exploration target

Negative factors

  • True width not provided

Evidence · table

“0.52”

Context: 42.0

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

How Atlas produces this analysis

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