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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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.