Perseverance Metals Reports High Grade, >4% Nickel from Initial Drilling of the Venus East Ni-Cu-Co-PGE Trend, Lac Gayot Project, Québec

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Company
Perseverance Metals Inc.
Ticker
PMI
Exchange
TSX
Region
Québec
Primary commodity
Nickel
Secondary commodities
Copper, Cobalt, Palladium, Platinum, Gold
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-12 19:04:35 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Perseverance Metals has reported high-grade nickel results from its Lac Gayot project in Québec, including a 4.13% Ni intercept in hole BAS-25-002. The drilling confirmed the presence of massive to semi-massive sulphides, validating the company's electromagnetic targeting tools on the Venus East Trend.

Reasoning: Initial drilling successfully intersected high-grade massive nickel sulphides in a previously untested blind conductor, proving the targeting model and demonstrating scale potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade nickel intercept (>4%)
  • Discovery of massive sulphides in blind target
  • Significant width in follow-up drilling
  • QA/QC protocols disclosed

Facts used in scoring: 19

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: 4.13% Ni intercept in BAS-25-002 is exceptionally high for this type of exploration target.

Evidence · table

“4.13”

Context: 0.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release details insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicates, and names ALS Minerals as the accredited lab.

Evidence · text

“insertion of blank and standard samples”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: BAS-25-004 returned a 2.10m massive sulphide intersection 25m along-strike from BAS-25-002.

Evidence · text

“BAS-25-004 was drilled 25 metres along-strike from BAS-25-002”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (19)

BAS-25-001Lac Gayot · nickelGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-001
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.6 m
From
96 m
To
97.6 m
Intercept Depth
96 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-001:96-97.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Baseline Zone
Easting
370620
Northing
6163847
CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
Elevation
480 m
Azimuth
110 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade background nickel intercept.

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-001Lac Gayot · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-001
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.6 m
From
96 m
To
97.6 m
Intercept Depth
96 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-001:96-97.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Baseline Zone
Easting
370620
Northing
6163847
CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
Elevation
480 m
Azimuth
110 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade background copper intercept.

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · nickelGrade: 1.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
1.69
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.1 m
From
110.9 m
To
112 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-112
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Baseline Zone
Easting
370620
Northing
6163847
CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
Elevation
480 m
Azimuth
110 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong nickel intercept in initial drilling.

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · nickelGrade: 4.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
4.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
110.9 m
To
111.2 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-111.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Baseline Zone
Easting
370620
Northing
6163847
CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
Elevation
480 m
Azimuth
110 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade nickel intercept (4.13%) in massive sulphide.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
110.9 m
To
111.2 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-111.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Baseline Zone
Easting
370620
Northing
6163847
CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
Elevation
480 m
Azimuth
110 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade copper sub-interval within massive sulphide.

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-004Lac Gayot · nickelIntercept: 2.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-004
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
nickel
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Intercept
2.1 m
From
114.8 m
To
116.9 m
Intercept Depth
114.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-004:114.8-116.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Baseline Zone
Easting
370629
Northing
6163870
CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19
Elevation
479 m
Azimuth
110 °
Dip
-64 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Thick massive sulphide intersection (2.1m) demonstrating zone scale.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-001Lac Gayot · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-001
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.6 m
From
96 m
To
97.6 m
Intercept Depth
96 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-001:96-97.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: BAS-25-001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-001Lac Gayot · palladiumGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-001
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.51
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.6 m
From
96 m
To
97.6 m
Intercept Depth
96 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-001:96-97.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.51 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.51”

Context: BAS-25-001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-001Lac Gayot · platinumGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-001
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
platinum
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.6 m
From
96 m
To
97.6 m
Intercept Depth
96 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-001:96-97.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.32 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.32”

Context: BAS-25-001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-001Lac Gayot · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-001
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.6 m
From
96 m
To
97.6 m
Intercept Depth
96 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-001:96-97.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.27 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.27 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: BAS-25-001

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · copperGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.59
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.1 m
From
110.9 m
To
112 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-112
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.59 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.59”

Context: BAS-25-002

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · cobaltGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.1 m
From
110.9 m
To
112 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-112
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: BAS-25-002

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · palladiumGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.69
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
110.9 m
To
112 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-112
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.69 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.69”

Context: BAS-25-002

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · platinumGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
platinum
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
110.9 m
To
112 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-112
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.07 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: BAS-25-002

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
110.9 m
To
112 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-112
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.41 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.5 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: BAS-25-002

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · cobaltGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
110.9 m
To
111.2 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-111.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 % cobalt is weak against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · palladiumGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
1.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.3 m
From
110.9 m
To
111.2 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-111.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.53 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“1.53”

Context: including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · platinumGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
platinum
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.3 m
From
110.9 m
To
111.2 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-111.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.19 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

BAS-25-002Lac Gayot · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BAS-25-002
Project
Lac Gayot
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
canada_qc
Ticker
PMI

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.3 m
From
110.9 m
To
111.2 m
Intercept Depth
110.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BAS-25-002:110.9-111.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

CRS
UTM Nad 83, Zone 19

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Minerals
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
2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: including

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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.