Power Metallic Extends Lion 25% Deeper as Power Metallic Intercepts 5.70 Meters of 14.00% CuEqRec¹ in Hole 26-125
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Power Metallic Mines Inc.
- Ticker
- PNPN.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Canada
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Palladium, Platinum, Nickel
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-22 08:02:27 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Power Metallic has reported high-grade extensional drill results from its Lion deposit, extending mineralization 25% deeper than the previous mineral resource estimate. Notably, hole PML-26-125 intersected 5.70 metres of 14.00% CuEq, including a high-grade 2.15m interval of 24.62% CuEq.
Reasoning: The release reports high-grade extensional drilling results that extend the known Lion deposit significantly deeper than the previous resource model, demonstrating continuity of high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant high-grade copper-equivalent intercept at depth
- Extension of mineralization 25% deeper than previous MRE limits
- Strong QA/QC disclosure including certified lab and QP sign-off
- Discovery of high-grade massive sulphide at depth
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling extends the Lion deposit 25% deeper than the current MRE outline.
Evidence · text
“Power Metallic Extends Lion 25% Deeper”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 2.15m intercept of 24.62% CuEq is exceptionally high grade for this deposit type.
Evidence · table
“24.62”
Context: 2.15
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes details on CRM standards, duplicates, blanks, and certified lab (Actlabs).
Evidence · text
“GeoVector's QA/QC program includes regular insertion of CRM standards, duplicates, and blanks”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document provides a method for estimating true width (85% of downhole length).
Evidence · text
“true width based on model projections is estimated as 85% of downhole length”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
PML-26-125Lion · copperGrade: 11.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PML-26-125
- Project
- Lion
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- canada
- Ticker
- PNPN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.7 m
- From
- 845.8 m
- To
- 851.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 845.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PML-26-125:845.8-851.5
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 14
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEqRec
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper grade in an extensional hole.
Positive factors
- High grade copper intercept at depth
Evidence · table
“11.42”
Context: 5.70
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
PML-26-125Lion · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PML-26-125
- Project
- Lion
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- canada
- Ticker
- PNPN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.7 m
- From
- 845.8 m
- To
- 851.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 845.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PML-26-125:845.8-851.5
QA/QC
- 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
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard gold grade in a polymetallic intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 5.70
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
PML-26-125Lion · silverGrade: 61.57Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PML-26-125
- Project
- Lion
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- canada
- Ticker
- PNPN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 61.57
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.7 m
- From
- 845.8 m
- To
- 851.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 845.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PML-26-125:845.8-851.5
QA/QC
- 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
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver component of polymetallic intercept.
Evidence · table
“61.57”
Context: 5.70
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
PML-26-125Lion · nickelGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PML-26-125
- Project
- Lion
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- canada
- Ticker
- PNPN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.7 m
- From
- 845.8 m
- To
- 851.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 845.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PML-26-125:845.8-851.5
QA/QC
- 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
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Nickel component of polymetallic intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: 5.70
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
PML-26-125Lion · palladiumGrade: 2.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PML-26-125
- Project
- Lion
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- canada
- Ticker
- PNPN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.7 m
- From
- 845.8 m
- To
- 851.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 845.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PML-26-125:845.8-851.5
QA/QC
- 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
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Palladium component of polymetallic intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.48”
Context: 5.70
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
PML-26-125Lion · platinumGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PML-26-125
- Project
- Lion
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- canada
- Ticker
- PNPN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.7 m
- From
- 845.8 m
- To
- 851.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 845.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PML-26-125:845.8-851.5
QA/QC
- 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
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Platinum component of polymetallic intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 5.70
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
PML-26-125Lion · copperGrade: 20.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PML-26-125
- Project
- Lion
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- canada
- Ticker
- PNPN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.15 m
- From
- 846.7 m
- To
- 848.85 m
- Intercept Depth
- 846.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PML-26-125:846.7-848.85
QA/QC
- 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
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade copper intercept within the hole.
Positive factors
- Extremely high grade intercept
Evidence · table
“20.30”
Context: 2.15
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
PML-26-121aLion · copperGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PML-26-121a
- Project
- Lion
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada
- Reported Region
- canada
- Ticker
- PNPN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.7 m
- From
- 666.3 m
- To
- 674 m
- Intercept Depth
- 666.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PML-26-121a:666.3-674
QA/QC
- 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
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard copper grade in a disseminated zone.
Evidence · table
“1.03”
Context: 7.70
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.