# Ridgeline Minerals Drills Massive Sulfide CRD Discovery at the Chinchilla Sulfide Target, Selena Project, Nevada

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/RDG/news/6630623709477361/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2025-11-04T12:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Ridgeline Minerals Corp.

- Ticker: RDG

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Nevada

- Primary commodity: Zinc

- Secondary commodities: Silver, Gold, Lead, Copper, Antimony

- Document categories: Drill results, Agreement transaction

- Extracted: 2026-09-16 19:06:46 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Ridgeline Minerals has announced a high-grade massive sulfide CRD discovery at the Chinchilla Sulfide target within its Selena Project in Nevada. Maiden drilling in hole SE25-053 returned significant intercepts, including 1.1m at 27.0% Zn and 60.1 g/t Ag, and 8.6m at 10.4% Zn and 21.1 g/t Ag.

Reasoning: The announcement reports a significant high-grade CRD discovery in a maiden drill program, with intercepts exceeding exceptional thresholds for zinc and silver.

- Positive factor: high-grade zinc-silver intercepts

- Positive factor: massive sulfide discovery

- Positive factor: maiden drill program success

- Positive factor: strategic location near Freeport-McMoRan property

- Negative factor: assays pending for lower massive sulfide zones

Facts used in scoring: 26

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 1.1m at 27.0% Zn and 60.1 g/t Ag is exceptionally high grade for a CRD deposit.

Evidence · text

> 1.1 meters grading 27.0% Zn, 60.1 g/t Ag

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The results represent a new discovery at the Chinchilla Sulfide target within the maiden program.

Evidence · text

> new high-grade zinc \("Zn"\) - silver \("Ag"\) - gold \("Au"\) - lead \("Pb"\) - copper \("Cu"\) - antimony \("Sb"\) massive sulfide carbonate replacement \("CRD"\) discovery

**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: Release mentions certified labs \(AAL\), independent check assays \(Paragon\), and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> Samples are submitted to American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\)... which is a certified and accredited laboratory... Independent check samples are sent to Paragon Geochemical Labs

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 26. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (26)

### SE25-053

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Selena · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 27
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 942.4 m
- To: 943.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 942.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:942.4-943.5

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept in maiden program.

- Positive factor: exceptional zinc grade

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-1)

Selena · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 60.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 942.4 m
- To: 943.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 942.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:942.4-943.5

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade silver in maiden program.

- Positive factor: strong silver grade

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-2)

Selena · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 942.4 m
- To: 943.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 942.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:942.4-943.5

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold present in high-grade sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: gold presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-3)

Selena · lead

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: lead
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.7
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 942.4 m
- To: 943.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 942.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:942.4-943.5

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lead present in high-grade sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: lead presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-4)

Selena · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 942.4 m
- To: 943.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 942.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:942.4-943.5

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper present in high-grade sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: copper presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-5)

Selena · antimony

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: antimony
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 942.4 m
- To: 943.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 942.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:942.4-943.5

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Antimony present in high-grade sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: antimony presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-6)

Selena · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8.6 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 966.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-966.6

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant zinc intercept in maiden program.

- Positive factor: strong zinc grade

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-7)

Selena · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 21.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.6 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 966.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-966.6

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant silver intercept in maiden program.

- Positive factor: strong silver grade

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-8)

Selena · lead

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: lead
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8.6 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 966.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-966.6

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lead present in significant sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: lead presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-9)

Selena · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8.6 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 966.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-966.6

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper present in significant sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: copper presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-10)

Selena · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.6 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 966.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-966.6

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold present in significant sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: gold presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-11)

Selena · antimony

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: antimony
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8.6 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 966.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-966.6

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Antimony present in significant sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: antimony presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-12)

Selena · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.4 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 975.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-975.4

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant width for zinc mineralization.

- Positive factor: wide zinc interval

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-13)

Selena · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 35.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.4 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 975.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-975.4

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant silver intercept in maiden program.

- Positive factor: strong silver grade

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-14)

Selena · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.4 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 975.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-975.4

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold present in significant sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: gold presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-15)

Selena · lead

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: lead
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.4 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 975.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-975.4

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lead present in significant sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: lead presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-16)

Selena · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.4 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 975.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-975.4

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper present in significant sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: copper presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-17)

Selena · antimony

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: antimony
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.4 m
- From: 958 m
- To: 975.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 958 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:958-975.4

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Antimony present in significant sulfide interval.

- Positive factor: antimony presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-18)

Selena · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 966.6 m
- To: 967 m
- Intercept Depth: 966.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:966.6-967

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc present in high-grade silver interval.

- Positive factor: zinc presence

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-19)

Selena · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 379
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 966.6 m
- To: 967 m
- Intercept Depth: 966.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:966.6-967

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade silver intercept.

- Positive factor: exceptional silver grade

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-20)

Selena · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 966.6 m
- To: 967 m
- Intercept Depth: 966.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:966.6-967

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good gold grade in high-grade silver interval.

- Positive factor: good gold grade

#### 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

### SE25-053

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-21)

Selena · lead

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-053
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: lead
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 966.6 m
- To: 967 m
- Intercept Depth: 966.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-053:966.6-967

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong lead grade in high-grade silver interval.

- Positive factor: strong lead grade

#### 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

### SE25-052A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-22)

Selena · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-052A
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 25.6 m
- From: 605 m
- To: 630.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 605 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-052A:605-630.6

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Proximal hit to main system.

- Positive factor: continuous mineralization

#### 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

### SE25-052A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-23)

Selena · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-052A
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 30
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.8 m
- From: 605 m
- To: 605.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 605 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-052A:605-605.8

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval within larger intercept.

- Positive factor: higher grade sub-interval

#### 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

### SE25-052A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-24)

Selena · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-052A
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.8 m
- From: 605 m
- To: 605.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 605 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-052A:605-605.8

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc present in higher grade silver sub-interval.

- Positive factor: zinc presence

#### 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

### SE25-052A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ridgeline-minerals-drills-massive-sulfide-crd-discovery-at-the-chinchilla-sulfid--5c1263eb-44fc-4dc9-9d53-7c41beb25407#fact-drill-facts-25)

Selena · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SE25-052A
- Project: Selena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: RDG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 43.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.3 m
- From: 984 m
- To: 984.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 984 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SE25-052A:984-984.3

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories \(AAL\) and Paragon Geochemical Labs \(PAL\)
- 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: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade silver intercept.

- Positive factor: high grade silver

#### 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

## 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.
