# Nuvau Provides Corporate Update and Strategy for 2026 Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NMC/news/5749672596455232/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026 Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-01-30T12:47:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Nuvau Minerals Inc. - Ticker: NMC - Exchange: TSX - Region: Québec - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Copper, Zinc, Silver - Document categories: Drill results, Agreement transaction, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-14 15:08:08 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Nuvau Minerals Inc. provided a corporate update and 2026 strategy, highlighting the discovery of a new orogenic gold system at Bracemac within its Matagami Project in Québec, featuring several high-grade gold intercepts. The company also announced significant progress on its earn-in agreement with Glencore, having satisfied all work requirements to acquire a 100% interest in the Matagami Property. Nuvau plans further exploration, resource updates, and aims for a production restart in 2026. Reasoning: Nuvau announced a new orogenic gold system discovery at Bracemac with several high-grade gold intercepts, supported by detailed QA/QC. The company also reported significant progress on its earn-in agreement to acquire 100% interest in the Matagami Property, which is a highly material development. While true widths are unknown and compositing cut-offs are not explicitly detailed, the overall news is very positive for the company's exploration and development strategy. - Positive factor: New gold discovery with high-grade intercepts - Positive factor: Significant progress on earn-in agreement for 100% project ownership - Positive factor: Detailed QA/QC disclosure - Positive factor: Confirmation of continuity of mineralization - Negative factor: True width unknown for reported intercepts - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing not explicitly stated Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 16 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release includes a detailed section on 'Qualified Person and Quality Assurance' outlining sample preparation, assay methods \(Fire Assay, PhotonAssay\), and QA/QC procedures including blanks, certified reference materials, and core duplicates. Evidence · text > Qualified Person and Quality Assurance Bastien Fresia P. Geo. \(Qc\), Technical Services Director of Nuvau and a "qualified person" as is defined by National Instrument 43-101, has verified the scientific and technical data disclosed in this news release, and has otherwise reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this news release. ... Quality control is ensured via various mass balance calculations and EDS analysis of all grains of interest, prior to results being cross-examined by experienced geologists. ... Quality control has been conducted by a certified chemist and includes approximately 15% blanks, certified reference materials and internal reference materials. ... Quality control samples, including blind certified reference material \("CRM"\), blank material, and core duplicates, are inserted at a frequency of 1 in every 20 samples and sample batches of up to 60 samples were then shipped directly by Nuvau personnel to the ALS Canada Ltd. preparation laboratory in Rouyn-Noranda, Québec. **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 'All lengths are core lengths; true width is unknown' for the reported drill intercepts. Evidence · text > All lengths are core lengths; true width is unknown. **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Intercepts like 8.87 g/t Au over 1.05m and 7.61 g/t Au over 0.50m are well above the 5 g/t Au exceptional threshold for orogenic gold in an open pit scenario. Evidence · table > 8.87 Context: 1.05 **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The release describes the discovery of a 'new orogenic gold system at Bracemac' and 'a new prospective gold horizon' with 'Follow-up drilling confirmed continuity of a broad, near-surface mineralized system within a large-scale target area, not tested in historic programs'. Evidence · text > discovering a new orogenic gold system at Bracemac... A new prospective gold horizon was discovered in 2025... Follow-up drilling confirmed continuity of a broad, near-surface mineralized system within a large-scale target area, not tested in historic programs. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: The document states reporting rules for intervals \('more than 1 g/t of gold or more than 5 m of composites > 0.2 g/t gold'\) but does not explicitly state the cut-off grade used for compositing all reported intervals. Evidence · text > Intervals conveying more than 1 g/t of gold or more than 5 m of composites > 0.2 g/t gold. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (16) ### BRCG-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-0) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-01 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.13 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.25 m - From: 255.75 m - To: 265 m - Intercept Depth: 255.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-01:255.75-265 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307638 - Northing: 5506552 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 179.1 ° - Dip: 64.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 1.13 g/t gold over 9.25 meters is a moderate grade for an orogenic gold deposit with potential for open pit mining, contributing to a new discovery. - Positive factor: Moderate grade for orogenic gold in an open pit scenario - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown Evidence · table > 1.13 Context: 9.25 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-1) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-01 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 8.87 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.05 m - From: 255.75 m - To: 256.8 m - Intercept Depth: 255.75 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-01:255.75-256.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307638 - Northing: 5506552 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 179.1 ° - Dip: 64.5 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 8.87 g/t gold over 1.05 meters is an exceptional grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, representing a bonanza intercept within a new discovery. - Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Positive factor: New discovery - Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length Evidence · table > 8.87 Context: 1.05 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-2) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-02 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 7.07 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 273.6 m - To: 274.1 m - Intercept Depth: 273.6 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-02:273.6-274.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307638 - Northing: 5506552 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 170.9 ° - Dip: 63.4 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 7.07 g/t gold over 0.50 meters is an exceptional grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, representing a bonanza intercept within a new discovery, though the width is very narrow. - Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Positive factor: New discovery - Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length Evidence · table > 7.07 Context: 0.50 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-3) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-03 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 8.2 m - From: 187.2 m - To: 195.4 m - Intercept Depth: 187.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-03:187.2-195.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307638 - Northing: 5506552 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 177.6 ° - Dip: 57.6 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 0.20 g/t gold over 8.20 meters is a weak grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, though it contributes to the new discovery. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept length - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Weak gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown Evidence · table > 0.20 Context: 8.20 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-4) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-03 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.37 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.8 m - From: 187.2 m - To: 188 m - Intercept Depth: 187.2 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-03:187.2-188 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307638 - Northing: 5506552 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 177.6 ° - Dip: 57.6 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 1.37 g/t gold over 0.80 meters is a moderate grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, contributing to the new discovery. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length Evidence · table > 1.37 Context: 0.80 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-5) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-04 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.17 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 96.25 m - To: 96.75 m - Intercept Depth: 96.25 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-04:96.25-96.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307690 - Northing: 5506630 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 200.5 ° - Dip: 51.3 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 1.17 g/t gold over 0.50 meters is a moderate grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, contributing to the new discovery. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length Evidence · table > 1.17 Context: 0.50 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-6) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-04 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 36.6 m - From: 196.8 m - To: 233.4 m - Intercept Depth: 96.25 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-04:196.8-233.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307690 - Northing: 5506630 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 200.5 ° - Dip: 51.3 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 0.40 g/t gold over 36.6 meters is a weak grade but strong width for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, contributing to the new discovery. - Positive factor: Strong intercept length - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Weak gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown Evidence · table > 0.40 Context: 36.6 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-7) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-04 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 7.61 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 196.8 m - To: 197.3 m - Intercept Depth: 96.25 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-04:196.8-197.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307690 - Northing: 5506630 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 200.5 ° - Dip: 51.3 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 7.61 g/t gold over 0.50 meters is an exceptional grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, representing a bonanza intercept within a new discovery, though the width is very narrow. - Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Positive factor: New discovery - Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length Evidence · table > 7.61 Context: 0.50 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-8) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-04 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 3.15 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.55 m - From: 202.3 m - To: 202.85 m - Intercept Depth: 96.25 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-04:202.3-202.85 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307690 - Northing: 5506630 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 200.5 ° - Dip: 51.3 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 3.15 g/t gold over 0.55 meters is a strong grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, contributing to the new discovery. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length Evidence · table > 3.15 Context: 0.55 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-9) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-04 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 4.27 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 228 m - To: 229 m - Intercept Depth: 96.25 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-04:228-229 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307690 - Northing: 5506630 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 200.5 ° - Dip: 51.3 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 4.27 g/t gold over 1.00 meter is a strong grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, contributing to the new discovery. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length Evidence · table > 4.27 Context: 1.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-10) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-04 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 293.7 m - To: 294.2 m - Intercept Depth: 96.25 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-04:293.7-294.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307690 - Northing: 5506630 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 200.5 ° - Dip: 51.3 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 2.23 g/t gold over 0.50 meters is a strong grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, contributing to the new discovery. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length Evidence · table > 2.23 Context: 0.50 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-11) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-05 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.98 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.75 m - From: 100 m - To: 100.75 m - Intercept Depth: 100 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-05:100-100.75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307690 - Northing: 5506630 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 196.6 ° - Dip: 66.2 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 1.98 g/t gold over 0.75 meters is a moderate grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, contributing to the new discovery. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length Evidence · table > 1.98 Context: 0.75 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-12) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-05 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.2 m - From: 394.1 m - To: 401.3 m - Intercept Depth: 100 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-05:394.1-401.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307690 - Northing: 5506630 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 196.6 ° - Dip: 66.2 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 0.30 g/t gold over 7.20 meters is a weak grade but moderate width for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, contributing to the new discovery. - Positive factor: Moderate intercept length - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Weak gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown Evidence · table > 0.30 Context: 7.20 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-13) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-05 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.35 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.8 m - From: 394.1 m - To: 394.9 m - Intercept Depth: 100 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-05:394.1-394.9 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307690 - Northing: 5506630 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 196.6 ° - Dip: 66.2 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 1.35 g/t gold over 0.80 meters is a moderate grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, contributing to the new discovery. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length Evidence · table > 1.35 Context: 0.80 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### BRCG-25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-14) Matagami · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: BRCG-25-05 - Project: Matagami - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: NMC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.54 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 400.8 m - To: 401.3 m - Intercept Depth: 100 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: orogenic - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRCG-25-05:400.8-401.3 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Easting: 307690 - Northing: 5506630 - CRS: NAD83/UTM zone18 - Azimuth: 196.6 ° - Dip: 66.2 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd. and MSALabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 1.54 g/t gold over 0.50 meters is a moderate grade for an orogenic gold deposit in an open pit scenario, contributing to the new discovery. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an orogenic open pit deposit - Positive factor: New discovery - Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width unknown - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length Evidence · table > 1.54 Context: 0.50 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ### Fact 16 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/nuvau-provides-corporate-update-and-strategy-for-2026--011a8963-1651-4cee-acb7-34a0aecb39b7#fact-drill-facts-15) Matagami Property #### Identity - Project: Matagami Property - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Québec - Ticker: NMC #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The updated earn-in agreement confirms Nuvau has met the requirements to acquire 100% interest in the Matagami Property, with a clear completion deadline, which is a highly positive and material development for the company. - Positive factor: Nuvau has satisfied earn-in requirements for 100% ownership of the flagship project - Positive factor: Clear timeline for completion of transfer - Negative factor: Nuvau agreed to guarantee certain deferred obligations Evidence · text > On January 28, 2026, Nuvau, Nuvau Minerals Corp. and Glencore Canada Corporation \("Glencore"\) entered into a second amended and restated earn-in agreement \(the "Second A&R Earn-In Agreement"\), which further amends and restates the terms of the earn-in agreement dated March 25, 2022, as previously amended and restated on June 28, 2024. As Nuvau has satisfied all work requirements to earn the right to acquire a 100% interest in the Matagami Property, Nuvau has been working closely with Glencore to complete the transfer of Glencore's interest in the Matagami Property to Nuvau. In order to facilitate such transfer, Nuvau and Glencore have agreed to certain technical amendments in the Second A&R Earn-In Agreement to address, among other things, certain regulatory considerations, the obligations of Nuvau with respect to the replacement of financial assurances, and the transfer of permits and authorizations to Nuvau. In addition, Nuvau also agreed to guarantee certain deferred obligations under the Second A&R Earn-In Agreement, updated to reflect status of Nuvau Minerals Inc. as guarantor of the obligations. Pursuant to the Second A&R Earn-In Agreement, Nuvau must complete the earn-in by no later than February 27, 2026. #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "McLeod Extension - Seven new intersections from 5,526 metres of drilling in 2024 and 2025, following up on the 2023 prog" ## 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.