Nuvau Intersects 17.37 g/t over 2.40 m, Extending Gold Mineralization 50 Metres from High-Grade Thundermine Intercept
Original announcement by investingnews on
- Company
- Nuvau Minerals Inc.
- Ticker
- NMC
- Exchange
- TSXV
- Region
- Québec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 15:09:29 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Nuvau Minerals announced drill results from its 2026 summer program at the Thundermine project in Québec, highlighted by an intercept of 17.37 g/t gold over 2.40 metres in hole TH-26-11. This hole, a 50-metre step-out from a previous high-grade intercept, extends gold mineralization and supports the continuity of the orogenic gold system. The company also reported a broader interval of 165 metres averaging 0.37 g/t gold in the same hole, with QA/QC procedures disclosed.
Reasoning: Nuvau Minerals reported high-grade gold drill results from a 50-meter step-out hole (TH-26-11) at its Thundermine project, extending known mineralization and demonstrating continuity. While the new high-grade intercept is narrower and lower grade than the previously reported TH-26-08, it confirms the presence of significant gold mineralization in a new area. The disclosure of QA/QC procedures adds confidence to the results.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (17.37 g/t Au over 2.40 m) in step-out drilling
- Extension of gold mineralization 50 metres from a known high-grade intercept (TH-26-08)
- Demonstrates continuity of the mineralized system
- Broad mineralized interval (165 m averaging 0.37 g/t Au) indicates potential for bulk tonnage
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off
- Deposit type (orogenic gold) is known for vertical persistence
Negative factors
- True widths are unknown, so reported lengths are apparent widths
- Individual high-grade intercepts are narrow, within a broader lower-grade zone
- New intercept grade is lower than the project's historical average grade
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 15
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (15)
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 17.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.4 m
- From
- 178 m
- To
- 180.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 178 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:178-180.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade gold intercept in a step-out hole demonstrates continuity and extends mineralization, which is a significant positive for the project. The grade is exceptional for an orogenic deposit, although the width is narrow and true width is not stated. QA/QC is well-disclosed.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (17.37 g/t Au) is exceptional for orogenic gold
- Step-out drilling extends mineralization 50m from a known high-grade zone
- Confirms continuity of the mineralized system
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- True width is unknown
- Intercept is relatively narrow (2.40 m)
Evidence · text
“Hole TH-26-11, located approximately 50 metres shallower than TH-26-08, intersected 17.37 gt gold (Au) over 2.40 metres”
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 17.37 g/t Au over 2.40 m is an exceptionally high-grade zone for an orogenic gold deposit.
Evidence · text
“17.37 gt gold (Au) over 2.40 metres”
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: TH-26-11 is described as a '50-metre step-out from TH-26-08' extending mineralization.
Evidence · text
“TH-26-11 is a 50-metre step-out from TH-26-08 and demonstrates continuity of the system”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 165 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 165 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very broad mineralized interval, while low-grade, suggests potential for a large-scale system and contributes to continuity. The grade is weak for orogenic gold, but the width is significant. QA/QC is well-disclosed.
Positive factors
- Broad mineralized interval (165 m) indicates potential for bulk tonnage
- Supports continuity of the mineralized system
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Low average grade (0.37 g/t Au) for an orogenic gold deposit
- True width is unknown
Evidence · text
“within a broader 165-metre interval averaging 0.37 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-08Thundermine · goldGrade: 138.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-08
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 138.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 470 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 297014
- Northing
- 5524142
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 214 °
- Dip
- -42 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical, exceptionally high-grade gold intercept that serves as a benchmark for the current drilling. While not new, its magnitude is highly material. QA/QC is well-disclosed.
Positive factors
- Extremely high-grade gold intercept (138.9 g/t Au) is exceptional for orogenic gold
- Significant width (4.4 m) for such high grade
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- This is a historical result, not new information in this release
- True width is unknown
Evidence · text
“TH-26-08, which intersected 138.9 g/t Au over 4.4 metres”
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 138.9 g/t Au over 4.4 m is an exceptionally high-grade zone for an orogenic gold deposit.
Evidence · text
“138.9 g/t Au over 4.4 metres”
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: This intercept from TH-26-08 is mentioned as a prior result for comparison, not a new assay.
Evidence · text
“TH-26-08, which intersected 138.9 g/t Au over 4.4 metres”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 2.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 112.75 m
- To
- 113.25 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:112.75-113.25
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept from the detailed table, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone. QA/QC is disclosed.
Positive factors
- Grade is above the weak threshold for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.50 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“2.54”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 4.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 113.25 m
- To
- 113.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:113.25-113.75
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, strong-grade intercept from the detailed table, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone. QA/QC is disclosed.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.50 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“4.16”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 2.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.25 m
- From
- 113.75 m
- To
- 115 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:113.75-115
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept from the detailed table, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone. QA/QC is disclosed.
Positive factors
- Grade is above the weak threshold for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept (1.25 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“2.35”
Context: 1.25
Tags used in scoring
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 2.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 126.1 m
- To
- 126.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:126.1-126.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept from the detailed table, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone. QA/QC is disclosed.
Positive factors
- Grade is above the weak threshold for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.50 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“2.73”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 2.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 142.9 m
- To
- 143.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:142.9-143.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept from the detailed table, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone. QA/QC is disclosed.
Positive factors
- Grade is above the weak threshold for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.50 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“2.39”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 17.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 178 m
- To
- 179.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:178-179.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade gold intercept is exceptional for an orogenic deposit, contributing significantly to the overall prospectivity. QA/QC is disclosed, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (17.14 g/t Au) is exceptional for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept (1.50 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“17.14”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 17.14 g/t Au over 1.5 m is an exceptionally high-grade zone for an orogenic gold deposit.
Evidence · table
“17.14”
Context: 1.50
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 39.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 180 m
- To
- 180.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:180-180.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This extremely high-grade gold intercept, though very narrow, is a significant positive for the project's prospectivity. QA/QC is disclosed, but true width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Extremely high-grade gold intercept (39.83 g/t Au) is exceptional for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.40 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“39.83”
Context: 0.40
Tags used in scoring
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 39.83 g/t Au over 0.4 m is an exceptionally high-grade zone for an orogenic gold deposit.
Evidence · table
“39.83”
Context: 0.40
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 3.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 196.7 m
- To
- 197.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:196.7-197.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, strong-grade intercept from the detailed table, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone. QA/QC is disclosed.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.50 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“3.62”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 1.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 222 m
- To
- 222.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:222-222.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept from the detailed table, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone. QA/QC is disclosed.
Positive factors
- Grade is above the weak threshold for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.50 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“1.79”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 1.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 257.75 m
- To
- 258.25 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:257.75-258.25
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept from the detailed table, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone. QA/QC is disclosed.
Positive factors
- Grade is above the weak threshold for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.50 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“1.78”
Context: 0.50
Tags used in scoring
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.55 m
- From
- 258.25 m
- To
- 258.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:258.25-258.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept from the detailed table, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone. QA/QC is disclosed.
Positive factors
- Grade is above the weak threshold for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept (0.55 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“2.08”
Context: 0.55
Tags used in scoring
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
TH-26-11Thundermine · goldGrade: 1.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH-26-11
- Project
- Thundermine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- NMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 276.7 m
- To
- 277.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 393 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH-26-11:276.7-277.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Thundermine
- Easting
- 296957
- Northing
- 5524058
- Elevation
- 255 m
- Azimuth
- 212.5 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept from the detailed table, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone. QA/QC is disclosed.
Positive factors
- Grade is above the weak threshold for orogenic gold
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept (1.00 m)
- True width is unknown
Evidence · table
“1.48”
Context: 1.00
Tags used in scoring
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 'reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown'.
Evidence · text
“reported intervals are core lengths; true widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release details QA/QC procedures, including a certified lab (MSALABS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited) and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“MSALABS in Val-d'Or, Québec, an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory. ... The Qualified Person reviews the analytical results, QA/QC data, and verification procedures disclosed herein and considers the results to be reliable and suitable for reporting.”
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.