# Pacific Bay Expands Haskins-Reed Critical Minerals Project Near Cassiar, BC Via Option Deal with Eagle Plains Resources

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/PBM/news/7160831256671139/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-04-27T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd.

- Ticker: PBM

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: British Columbia

- Primary commodity: Tungsten

- Secondary commodities: Silver, Copper, Bismuth, Molybdenum, Lead, Zinc, Gold

- Document categories: Drill results, Agreement transaction

- Extracted: 2026-09-18 14:56:40 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd. has signed a non-binding letter of agreement to acquire a 100% interest in Eagle Plains Resources' Mount Haskins Property, which adjoins its existing Haskins-Reed project in British Columbia. The deal involves a combination of share payments and mandatory exploration expenditures over four years, aiming to consolidate exploration of the high-potential polymetallic and critical mineral zones in the region.

Reasoning: The company has signed a non-binding agreement to acquire 100% of an adjoining property, significantly expanding its project footprint and mineral potential in a known critical minerals district.

- Positive factor: Strategic acquisition of adjoining Mount Haskins Property

- Positive factor: Expansion of existing Haskins-Reed project footprint

- Positive factor: Access to high-potential polymetallic deposits \(skarn, porphyry, vein\)

- Positive factor: Synergistic exploration potential of combined properties

- Negative factor: Agreement is currently non-binding

- Negative factor: Subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval

Facts used in scoring: 14

## Classification and evidence

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The agreement expands the project by acquiring the adjoining Mount Haskins Property.

Evidence · text

> acquire a 100% interest in EPL's Mount Haskins Property \(the "Property"\), which adjoins PBM's Haskins-Reed Critical Minerals Project

**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 names an independent Qualified Person \(David Bridge, P.Geo.\) who reviewed the technical disclosures.

Evidence · text

> The technical disclosures in this news release were reviewed and approved by independent geological consultant David Bridge, P.Geo., a Qualified Person

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (14)

### Fact 1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-0)

Mount Reed molybdenum-tungsten prospect · tungsten

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Mount Reed molybdenum-tungsten prospect
- Commodity: tungsten
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept of 2.01% WO3 over 3.3m.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for tungsten

- Negative factor: Historical data not verified by a QP

Evidence · text

> Historical drilling returned values of 2.01% WO3 over 3.3 metres

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Fact 2

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-1)

Mount Reed molybdenum-tungsten prospect · tungsten

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Mount Reed molybdenum-tungsten prospect
- Commodity: tungsten
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.37
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.18 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept of 0.37% WO3 over 5.18m.

- Negative factor: Historical data not verified by a QP

Evidence · text

> 0.37% WO3 over 5.18 metres

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Fact 3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-2)

Mount Reed molybdenum-tungsten prospect · tungsten

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Mount Reed molybdenum-tungsten prospect
- Commodity: tungsten
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 54.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept of 0.17% WO3 over 54.8m.

- Positive factor: Significant width

- Negative factor: Historical data not verified by a QP

Evidence · text

> 0.17% WO3 over 54.8 metres

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Trench \#4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-3)

Meteor Zone · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Trench \#4
- Project: Meteor Zone
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.292
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 24.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2010 trenching result for gold.

- Positive factor: Significant width

- Negative factor: Historical trenching results

Evidence · text

> 24.70 metres grading 0.292 g/t Au

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Trench \#4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-4)

Meteor Zone · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Trench \#4
- Project: Meteor Zone
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 57.11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 24.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2010 trenching result for silver.

- Negative factor: Historical trenching results

Evidence · text

> 57.11 g/t Ag

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Trench \#4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-5)

Meteor Zone · lead

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Trench \#4
- Project: Meteor Zone
- Commodity: lead
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.21
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 24.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2010 trenching result for lead.

- Negative factor: Historical trenching results

Evidence · text

> 1.21% Pb

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Trench \#4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-6)

Meteor Zone · zinc

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Trench \#4
- Project: Meteor Zone
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.67
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 24.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2010 trenching result for zinc.

- Negative factor: Historical trenching results

Evidence · text

> 3.67% Zn

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Fact 8

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-7)

Meteor Zone · silver

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Meteor Zone
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 176
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2010 grab sample for silver.

- Negative factor: Historical grab sample

Evidence · text

> 176 g/t Ag

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Fact 9

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-8)

Meteor Zone · gold

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Meteor Zone
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.68
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2010 grab sample for gold.

- Negative factor: Historical grab sample

Evidence · text

> 0.680 g/t Au

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Fact 10

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-9)

Meteor Zone · lead

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Meteor Zone
- Commodity: lead
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.75
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2010 grab sample for lead.

- Negative factor: Historical grab sample

Evidence · text

> 0.75% Pb

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Fact 11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-10)

Meteor Zone · zinc

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Meteor Zone
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.3
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2010 grab sample for zinc.

- Negative factor: Historical grab sample

Evidence · text

> 12.30% Zn

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Fact 12

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-11)

Meteor Zone · silver

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Meteor Zone
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 88.35
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2011 drilling result for silver.

- Negative factor: Historical drilling

Evidence · text

> 17.5 metres grading 88.35 g/t Ag

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Fact 13

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-12)

Meteor Zone · lead

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Meteor Zone
- Commodity: lead
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2011 drilling result for lead.

- Negative factor: Historical drilling

Evidence · text

> 1.11% Pb

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### Fact 14

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pacific-bay-expands-haskins-reed-critical-minerals-project-near-cassiar-bc-via-o--bf641a68-049f-4d0c-835b-fd4e0e238a14#fact-drill-facts-13)

Meteor Zone · zinc

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Meteor Zone
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: PBM

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.39
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2011 drilling result for zinc.

- Negative factor: Historical drilling

Evidence · text

> 3.39% Zn

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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