Prospector TESS Zone Hole ML26-46 Yields Multiple High-Grade Intervals Including: 14.7 g/t Au, 47.7 g/t Ag and 1.81% Cu over 2.1m (From 43.4m); 24.2 g/t Au, 31.6 g/t Ag and 1.62% Cu over 3.5m (From 67.6m); and 5.05 g/t Au, 29.2 g/t Ag and 1.16% Cu over 27.4m (From 127.4m)

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Company
Prospector Metals Corp.
Ticker
PPP
Exchange
TSX
Region
Yukon
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver, Copper
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-14 18:25:38 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Prospector Metals Corp. has reported high-grade drill results from its ML Project in the Yukon, specifically within the TESS Zone. Notable intercepts include multiple gold, silver, and copper zones in hole ML26-46 and high-grade gold in hole ML26-51, alongside a new discovery at the Pebble target.

Reasoning: The release reports several high-grade gold intercepts (up to 56.48 g/t) and significant copper-silver zones within the TESS Zone, alongside a new discovery at a nearby target.

Positive factors

  • Multiple high-grade intercepts in a single hole
  • Discovery of new mineralized fault zone (ML26-45)
  • Strong continuity of high-grade core in TESS Zone
  • Presence of multiple commodities (Au-Ag-Cu)

Negative factors

  • Presence of arsenic and bismuth noted in mineralization

Facts used in scoring: 13

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Hole ML26-51 contains a 1.8m interval at 56.48 g/t Au.

Evidence · text

“including 1.8m of 56.48 g/t Au”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Hole ML26-45 discovered a new mineralized zone 350m NW of the TESS Zone.

Evidence · text

“This intercept is located 350m NW of the TESS Zone and represents a new or blind fault zone”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details analytical methods, prep procedures, and the use of standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“including a quality assurance/quality control ("QA/QC") program consisting of the insertion of certified standards, blanks, and duplicates”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (13)

ML26-46ML North · goldGrade: 14.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-46
Project
ML North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
14.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.1 m
From
43.35 m
To
45.45 m
Intercept Depth
43.35 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-46:43.35-45.45
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 14.72 g/t Au is a strong intercept for an exploration target.

Positive factors

  • High grade intercept

Evidence · text

“14.72 g/t Au, 47.72 g/t Ag and 1.81% Cu over 2.1m from 43.35m depth”

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-46ML North · silverGrade: 47.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-46
Project
ML North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
47.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.1 m
From
43.35 m
To
45.45 m
Intercept Depth
43.35 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-46:43.35-45.45
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant silver credits accompanying high gold grade.

Evidence · text

“47.72 g/t Ag”

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-46ML North · copperGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-46
Project
ML North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
1.81
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.1 m
From
43.35 m
To
45.45 m
Intercept Depth
43.35 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-46:43.35-45.45
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade copper in a gold-silver zone.

Evidence · text

“1.81% Cu”

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-46ML North · goldGrade: 24.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-46
Project
ML North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
24.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.5 m
From
67.6 m
To
71.1 m
Intercept Depth
67.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-46:67.6-71.1
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade gold intercept.

Evidence · text

“24.17 g/t Au”

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-46ML North · silverGrade: 31.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-46
Project
ML North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
31.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.5 m
From
67.6 m
To
71.1 m
Intercept Depth
67.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-46:67.6-71.1
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver credits present.

Evidence · text

“31.64 g/t Ag”

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-46ML North · copperGrade: 1.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-46
Project
ML North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
1.62
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.5 m
From
67.6 m
To
71.1 m
Intercept Depth
67.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-46:67.6-71.1
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade.

Evidence · text

“1.62% Cu”

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-46ML North · goldGrade: 5.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-46
Project
ML North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
5.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27.35 m
From
127.35 m
To
154.7 m
Intercept Depth
127.35 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-46:127.35-154.7
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large width at moderate grade provides significant metal content.

Positive factors

  • Significant width

Evidence · text

“5.05 g/t Au, 29.25 g/t Ag and 1.16% Cu over 27.35m (from 127.35m)”

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-51ML North · goldGrade: 6.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-51
Project
ML North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
6.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21 m
From
73.7 m
To
94.7 m
Intercept Depth
73.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-51:73.7-94.7
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid gold intercept with significant width.

Evidence · text

“6.44 g/t Au, 4.43 g/t Ag and 0.2% Cu over 21m (from 73.7m downhole)”

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-51ML North · goldGrade: 56.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-51
Project
ML North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
56.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.8 m
From
73.7 m
To
75.5 m
Intercept Depth
73.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-51:73.7-75.5
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“including 1.8m of 56.48 g/t Au (from 73.7m)”

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-45ML North · goldGrade: 1.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.58 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-45
Project
ML North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
1.65
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.58 m
From
89.72 m
To
92.3 m
Intercept Depth
89.72 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-45:89.72-92.3
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New discovery of a blind fault zone 350m NW of TESS.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension

Evidence · text

“new drill discovery of 1.65 g/t Au over 2.58m from Hole ML26-45”

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-46ML North · goldGrade: 5.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-46
Project
ML North
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
5.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27.35 m
From
123.75 m
To
151.1 m
Intercept Depth
123.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-46:123.75-151.1
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.05 g/t gold is exceptional against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 138.1 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 5.05 g/t gold is exceptional on the default band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“5.05”

Context: ML26-46

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-46ML North · silverGrade: 29.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-46
Project
ML North
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
29.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27.35 m
From
123.75 m
To
151.1 m
Intercept Depth
123.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-46:123.75-151.1
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 29.25 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 800.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“29.25”

Context: ML26-46

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

ML26-46ML North · copperGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ML26-46
Project
ML North
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
PPP

Geometry

Grade
1.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27.35 m
From
123.75 m
To
151.1 m
Intercept Depth
123.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ML26-46:123.75-151.1
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
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
2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.16 % copper is strong against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 31.7 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.16 % copper is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.16”

Context: ML26-46

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

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Reconnaissance or "fence" drilling across the TESS-Pebble-NIT corridor has been completed and several high-priority targ"

How Atlas produces this analysis

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