SLAM Drills Over 30 Meters of Massive Sulphide Beneath VTEM Conductor on the Goodwin Copper Nickel Cobalt Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- SLAM Exploration Ltd.
- Ticker
- SXL
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Nickel, Cobalt
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 02:37:46 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
SLAM Exploration has drilled over 30 meters of massive sulphide mineralization in hole GW26-29 at the Goodwin copper-nickel-cobalt project. The intercepts include a 26.1m continuous zone, testing a VTEM conductor in New Brunswick. Assay results for all four recent holes are currently pending.
Reasoning: The announcement reports significant massive sulphide intercepts in a highlight hole (GW26-29), though actual grades are not yet released.
Positive factors
- Significant massive sulphide intercepts (30m total)
- Discovery of massive sulphide beneath VTEM conductor
- Consistent with magmatic Cu-Ni-Co deposit styles
Negative factors
- Assay results are still pending
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions certified reference standards and blanks were inserted.
Evidence · text
“Eighteen quality control samples (certified reference standards and blanks) were inserted”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Holes were designed to test VTEM conductors which are potential extensions to known zones.
Evidence · text
“All of these models are potential extensions to the known zones of mineralization”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
GW26-29Goodwin · copperIntercept: 26.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW26-29
- Project
- Goodwin
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- canada_nb
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Intercept
- 26.1 m
- From
- 18.7 m
- To
- 44.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 137 m
- Intercept Depth
- 18.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GW26-29:18.7-44.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goodwin copper-nickel-cobalt project
- Easting
- 697385
- Northing
- 5239268
- Elevation
- 395 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant massive sulphide intercept reported, but grade is unknown.
Positive factors
- Massive sulphide interval
Negative factors
- Assay results pending
Evidence · text
“26.1 m of massive sulfide mineralization”
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
GW26-29Goodwin · copperIntercept: 1.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW26-29
- Project
- Goodwin
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- canada_nb
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Intercept
- 1.85 m
- From
- 46.75 m
- To
- 48.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 137 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46.75 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GW26-29:46.75-48.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goodwin copper-nickel-cobalt project
- Easting
- 697385
- Northing
- 5239268
- Elevation
- 395 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Small massive sulphide intercept, grade pending.
Positive factors
- Massive sulphide
Negative factors
- Assay results pending
Evidence · text
“1.85 m of massive sulfide mineralization”
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
GW26-29Goodwin · copperIntercept: 2.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW26-29
- Project
- Goodwin
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- canada_nb
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Intercept
- 2.15 m
- From
- 57.9 m
- To
- 60.05 m
- Hole Depth
- 137 m
- Intercept Depth
- 57.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GW26-29:57.9-60.05
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goodwin copper-nickel-cobalt project
- Easting
- 697385
- Northing
- 5239268
- Elevation
- 395 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -80 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Small massive sulphide intercept, grade pending.
Positive factors
- Massive sulphide
Negative factors
- Assay results pending
Evidence · text
“2.15 m of massive sulfide mineralization”
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
GW26-26GoodwinView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW26-26
- Project
- Goodwin
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- canada_nb
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 200 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goodwin copper-nickel-cobalt project
- Easting
- 699469
- Northing
- 5237581
- Elevation
- 476 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Hole intersected pyrrhotite and chalcopyrite, but grades are pending.
Positive factors
- Presence of chalcopyrite
Negative factors
- Assay results pending
Evidence · text
“Chalcopyrite noted in the deeper portions of the hole.”
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
GW26-27Goodwin · copperIntercept: 27.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW26-27
- Project
- Goodwin
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- canada_nb
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Intercept
- 27.85 m
- From
- 46 m
- To
- 73.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 110 m
- Intercept Depth
- 46 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- GW26-27:46-73.85
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goodwin copper-nickel-cobalt project
- Easting
- 697310
- Northing
- 5239345
- Elevation
- 393 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant mineralized interval noted, but grades are pending.
Positive factors
- Sustained increase in pyrrhotite mineralization
Negative factors
- Assay results pending
Evidence · text
“sustained and progressive increase in pyrrhotite mineralization with depth across a 27.85 meter interval”
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
GW26-28GoodwinView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- GW26-28
- Project
- Goodwin
- Region
- canada_nb
- Reported Region
- canada_nb
- Ticker
- SXL
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 163 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Goodwin copper-nickel-cobalt project
- Easting
- 697180
- Northing
- 5239410
- Elevation
- 395 m
- Azimuth
- 360 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Hole intersected disseminated pyrrhotite, grades pending.
Positive factors
- Localized elevated sulfide concentration
Negative factors
- Assay results pending
Evidence · text
“localized intervals of elevated sulfide concentration”
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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