Spartan Metals' Exploration Program Confirms Tungsten Skarn Discoveries at past Producing Mine at Eagle Project, Nevada

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Spartan Metals Corp.
Ticker
W
Exchange
TSX
Region
Nevada
Primary commodity
Tungsten
Secondary commodities
Silver, Zinc, Molybdenum, Rubidium, Beryllium
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-15 06:47:39 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Spartan Metals has confirmed tungsten skarn mineralization at the Eagle Project in Nevada, specifically at the past-producing Yellow Jacket Mine and a new SE Tungsten Anomaly. The exploration program, utilizing backpack diamond drilling and rock sampling, identified unexpected molybdenum and beryllium mineralization associated with the tungsten skarn.

Reasoning: The program confirms skarn-style mineralization at a known site and identifies a new anomaly with critical metal byproducts (Mo, Be), though drill intercepts are currently narrow and low-grade due to the backpack drilling method.

Positive factors

  • Confirmation of skarn mineralization at past-producing mine
  • Discovery of new molybdenum and beryllium mineralization
  • Identification of new tungsten-skarn zone in SE anomaly

Negative factors

  • True widths unknown
  • Low grade/width of backpack drill intercepts

Facts used in scoring: 13

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 American Assay Lab (AAL) is certified/accredited and describes use of standards, duplicates, and blanks.

Evidence · text

“American Assay Lab (AAL) of Sparks, Nevada, which is a certified and accredited laboratory”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Brett R. Marsh, CPG, is named as the Qualified Person.

Evidence · text

“approved by Brett R. Marsh, CPG”

Extracted facts

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

Drill Results (13)

STS-26-007Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · tungstenGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-007
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
tungsten
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
0.9 m
To
1.2 m
Intercept Depth
0.9 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-007:0.9-1.2

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade tungsten intercept in a backpack drill hole.

Negative factors

  • low grade

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 0.3

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

STS-26-007Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · zincGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-007
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
0.9 m
To
1.2 m
Intercept Depth
0.9 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-007:0.9-1.2

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace zinc reported in intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.33”

Context: 0.3

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

STS-26-002Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · tungstenGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.97 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-002
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
tungsten
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.97 m
From
0 m
To
0.97 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-002:0-0.97

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade tungsten intercept.

Negative factors

  • low grade

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 0.97

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

STS-26-002Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · molybdenumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.97 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-002
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.97 m
From
0 m
To
0.97 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-002:0-0.97

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Discovery of molybdenum in this hole.

Positive factors

  • newly observed mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 0.97

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

STS-26-003Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · silverGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-003
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
1.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.3 m
From
0 m
To
0.3 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-003:0-0.3

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver intercept in backpack drill.

Evidence · table

“1.6”

Context: 0.3

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

STS-26-003Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · silverGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-003
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
3.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.3 m
From
0.3 m
To
0.6 m
Intercept Depth
0.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-003:0.3-0.6

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver intercept in backpack drill.

Evidence · table

“3.1”

Context: 0.3

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

STS-26-003Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · silverGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-003
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.3 m
From
0.6 m
To
0.9 m
Intercept Depth
0.6 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-003:0.6-0.9

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver intercept in backpack drill.

Evidence · table

“1.2”

Context: 0.3

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

STS-26-003Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · molybdenumGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-003
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
0 m
To
0.3 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-003:0-0.3

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Discovery of molybdenum in this hole.

Positive factors

  • newly observed mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 0.3

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

STS-26-003Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · molybdenumGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-003
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
0.3 m
To
0.6 m
Intercept Depth
0.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-003:0.3-0.6

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Discovery of molybdenum in this hole.

Positive factors

  • newly observed mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: 0.3

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

STS-26-003Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · molybdenumGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
STS-26-003
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
0.6 m
To
0.9 m
Intercept Depth
0.6 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
STS-26-003:0.6-0.9

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Discovery of molybdenum in this hole.

Positive factors

  • newly observed mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: 0.3

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

YJ-2026-003Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · tungstenGrade: 1.87Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
YJ-2026-003
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
tungsten
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
1.87
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade tungsten rock chip sample.

Positive factors

  • high grade rock chip

Evidence · table

“1.87”

Context: YJ-2026-003

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

YJ-2026-003Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · silverGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
YJ-2026-003
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade in rock chip.

Evidence · table

“0.9”

Context: YJ-2026-003

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

YJ-2026-003Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium · zincGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
YJ-2026-003
Project
Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
W

Geometry

Grade
2.3
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc grade in rock chip.

Evidence · table

“2.3”

Context: YJ-2026-003

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 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

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.