SLAM Cuts High Grade Gold & Silver in Channel Samples
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- SLAM Exploration Ltd.
- Ticker
- SXL
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 02:52:46 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
SLAM Exploration reported high-grade gold and silver assays from channel samples across the No. 1 vein at the Jake Lee project in New Brunswick. Intercepts include up to 40.5 g/t gold and 63.3 g/t silver, with samples also extending into the surrounding wall rock.
Reasoning: High-grade gold (up to 40.5 g/t) and silver (63.3 g/t) intercepts in channel samples across the No. 1 vein, providing strong evidence of mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- High grade gold intercepts in vein
- QA/QC disclosed
- Nearology play
Negative factors
- Channel sampling is not drilling
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 40.5 g/t gold is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · table
“40.500”
Context: 0.40
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions Actlabs, fire assay, and atomic absorption methods.
Evidence · text
“delivered directly to Actlabs in Fredericton, New Brunswick for analysis.”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: Project is located 25km from the Clarence Stream gold deposit.
Evidence · text
“The Jake Lee project is located 25 kilometers southeast of the Clarence Stream gold deposit”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
JLCS1Jake Lee · goldGrade: 31.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JLCS1
- Project
- Jake Lee
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Grade
- 31.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 0.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- JLCS1:0.0-0.4
Location
- Location
- No. 1 vein
- Easting
- 690634
- Northing
- 5010680.8
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, atomic absorption, gravimetric
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 31.3 g/t gold is a very high grade for a vein intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade gold
Negative factors
- Channel sample
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
JLCS1Jake Lee · silverGrade: 63.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JLCS1
- Project
- Jake Lee
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Grade
- 63.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 0.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- JLCS1:0.0-0.4
Location
- Location
- No. 1 vein
- Easting
- 690634
- Northing
- 5010680.8
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, atomic absorption, gravimetric
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant silver grade accompanying high gold.
Positive factors
- Silver credits
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
JLCS2Jake Lee · goldGrade: 12.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JLCS2
- Project
- Jake Lee
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 0.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- JLCS2:0.0-0.4
Location
- Location
- No. 1 vein
- Easting
- 690637
- Northing
- 5010683.8
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, atomic absorption, gravimetric
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 12.3 g/t gold is a strong intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade gold
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
JLCS2Jake Lee · silverGrade: 23.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JLCS2
- Project
- Jake Lee
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Grade
- 23.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 0.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- JLCS2:0.0-0.4
Location
- Location
- No. 1 vein
- Easting
- 690637
- Northing
- 5010683.8
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, atomic absorption, gravimetric
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies gold.
Positive factors
- Silver credits
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
JLCS3Jake Lee · goldGrade: 40.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JLCS3
- Project
- Jake Lee
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Grade
- 40.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 0.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- JLCS3:0.0-0.4
Location
- Location
- No. 1 vein
- Easting
- 690641
- Northing
- 5010686.4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, atomic absorption, gravimetric
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 40.5 g/t gold is an exceptional grade.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
JLCS3Jake Lee · silverGrade: 25.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JLCS3
- Project
- Jake Lee
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Grade
- 25.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 0.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- JLCS3:0.0-0.4
Location
- Location
- No. 1 vein
- Easting
- 690641
- Northing
- 5010686.4
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, atomic absorption, gravimetric
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies gold.
Positive factors
- Silver credits
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
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