# Scandium Canada hits long runs in Quebec at it preps update Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c Original source: https://www.canadianminingjournal.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update/ Publisher: canadianminingjournal Original announcement: 2026-08-26T17:35:26.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Scandium Canada - Ticker: SCD - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Quebec - Primary commodity: Scandium - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-12 01:43:49 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Scandium Canada reported strong drill results from its Crater Lake project in Quebec, including intercepts of up to 461 ppm Sc2O3. The company is currently preparing a resource update and a preliminary economic assessment to advance the project. Reasoning: Drill results show high-grade scandium oxide intercepts \(up to 461 ppm\) at the Crater Lake project, supporting upcoming resource update. - Positive factor: Strong scandium oxide grades reported in multiple holes - Positive factor: Significant existing resource base mentioned - Positive factor: Company preparing resource update and PEA Facts used in scoring: 11 ## Classification and evidence **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: Company is working on a resource update this year. Evidence · text > as the company works on a resource update this year ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (9) ### CLB26070 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c#fact-drill-facts-0) Crater Lake · scandium #### Identity - Hole ID: CLB26070 - Project: Crater Lake - Commodity: scandium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: SCD #### Geometry - Grade: 315 - Grade Unit: ppm - Intercept: 13.4 m - From: 32.7 m - To: 46.1 m - Intercept Depth: 32.7 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CLB26070:32.7-46.1 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade scandium intercept in the TG zone. - Positive factor: Strong grade of 315 ppm Evidence · text > assays as strong as 13.4 metres grading 315 parts per million \(ppm\) scandium #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CLB26070 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c#fact-drill-facts-1) Crater Lake · scandium #### Identity - Hole ID: CLB26070 - Project: Crater Lake - Commodity: scandium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: SCD #### Geometry - Grade: 175 - Grade Unit: ppm Sc2O3 - Intercept: 65.4 m - From: 122 m - To: 187.4 m - Intercept Depth: 122 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CLB26070:122-187.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Wide intercept of scandium oxide. - Positive factor: Significant width Evidence · text > included 65.4 metres at 175 ppm scandium oxide \(Sc 2 O 3 \) from 122 metres downhole #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CLB26070 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c#fact-drill-facts-2) Crater Lake · scandium #### Identity - Hole ID: CLB26070 - Project: Crater Lake - Commodity: scandium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: SCD #### Geometry - Grade: 316 - Grade Unit: ppm Sc2O3 - Intercept: 7.2 m - From: 122 m - To: 129.2 m - Intercept Depth: 122 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CLB26070:122-129.2 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: High grade Evidence · text > 7.2 metres grading 316 ppm Sc 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CLB26072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c#fact-drill-facts-3) Crater Lake · scandium #### Identity - Hole ID: CLB26072 - Project: Crater Lake - Commodity: scandium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: SCD #### Geometry - Grade: 228 - Grade Unit: ppm Sc2O3 - Intercept: 30.2 m - From: 7.3 m - To: 37.5 m - Intercept Depth: 7.3 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CLB26072:7.3-37.5 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid scandium oxide intercept. - Positive factor: Good width Evidence · text > CLB26072, which returned 30.2 metres grading 228 ppm Sc 2 O 3 from 7.3 metres depth #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CLB26072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c#fact-drill-facts-4) Crater Lake · scandium #### Identity - Hole ID: CLB26072 - Project: Crater Lake - Commodity: scandium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: SCD #### Geometry - Grade: 232 - Grade Unit: ppm Sc2O3 - Intercept: 125 m - From: 55.1 m - To: 180.1 m - Intercept Depth: 55.1 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CLB26072:55.1-180.1 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Extensive intercept of scandium oxide. - Positive factor: Very large width Evidence · text > 125 metres at 232 ppm Sc 2 O 3 from 55.1 metres downhole #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CLB26072 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c#fact-drill-facts-5) Crater Lake · scandium #### Identity - Hole ID: CLB26072 - Project: Crater Lake - Commodity: scandium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: SCD #### Geometry - Grade: 461 - Grade Unit: ppm Sc2O3 - Intercept: 10.3 m - From: 55.1 m - To: 65.4 m - Intercept Depth: 55.1 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CLB26072:55.1-65.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: High grade Evidence · text > 10.3 metres grading 461 ppm Sc 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CLB26073 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c#fact-drill-facts-6) Crater Lake · scandium #### Identity - Hole ID: CLB26073 - Project: Crater Lake - Commodity: scandium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: SCD #### Geometry - Grade: 227 - Grade Unit: ppm Sc2O3 - Intercept: 14.1 m - From: 9 m - To: 23.1 m - Intercept Depth: 9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CLB26073:9-23.1 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid scandium oxide intercept. - Positive factor: Good width Evidence · text > CLB26073 cut 14.1 metres at 227 ppm Sc 2 O 3 from 9 metres depth #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CLB26073 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c#fact-drill-facts-7) Crater Lake · scandium #### Identity - Hole ID: CLB26073 - Project: Crater Lake - Commodity: scandium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: SCD #### Geometry - Grade: 222 - Grade Unit: ppm Sc2O3 - Intercept: 33.8 m - From: 9 m - To: 42.8 m - Intercept Depth: 9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CLB26073:9-42.8 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Wide sub-interval. - Positive factor: Significant width Evidence · text > including 33.8 metres grading 222 ppm Sc 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### CLB26073 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c#fact-drill-facts-8) Crater Lake · scandium #### Identity - Hole ID: CLB26073 - Project: Crater Lake - Commodity: scandium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: SCD #### Geometry - Grade: 346 - Grade Unit: ppm Sc2O3 - Intercept: 7.1 m - From: 9 m - To: 16.1 m - Intercept Depth: 9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CLB26073:9-16.1 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: High grade Evidence · text > 7.1 metres at 346 ppm Sc 2 O 3 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## Resource Estimates (2) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c#fact-resource-facts-9) scandium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: scandium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: SCD #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:cedf5715ce0ec6f1918a - Deposit or zone: TG zone #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 16300000 - Grade: 277.9 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Existing indicated resource in the TG zone. - Positive factor: Large indicated tonnage Evidence · text > The TG zone hosts 16.3 million indicated tonnes grading 277.9 grams scandium per tonne #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **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 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/scandium-canada-hits-long-runs-in-quebec-at-it-preps-update--20f85481-b291-459e-b921-7bb7425ace0c#fact-resource-facts-10) scandium Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Commodity: scandium - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: Quebec - Ticker: SCD #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:c6e0a4673412e7ae6663 - Deposit or zone: TG zone #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 20900000 - Grade: 271.7 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Existing inferred resource in the TG zone. - Positive factor: Significant inferred tonnage Evidence · text > 20.9 million inferred tonnes at 271.7 grams scandium #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **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 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ## 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.