Starr Peak Reports Results of its Ongoing 2021 Drilling Campaign with Multiple VMS Intersects Up To 6.65% Zinc-Equivalent Over 13.45 Metres Including Copper Rich Sub Intersect of 3.83% Cu Over 2.25 Metres
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Starr Peak Mining Ltd.
- Ticker
- STE
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Zinc
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Silver, Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 05:03:08 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Starr Peak Mining reported high-grade VMS drill results from its NewMétal property in Quebec, including a 13.45m intercept at 6.65% ZnEq. The drilling successfully extended the Upper and Deep zones, demonstrating significant copper-rich mineralization.
Reasoning: Strong VMS drill results showing high-grade zinc-equivalent and copper mineralization, extending known zones with clear QA/QC protocols.
Positive factors
- High-grade zinc-equivalent intercepts
- Copper-rich sub-intercepts in VMS setting
- Extension of known Upper and Deep zones
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 3
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 6.65% ZnEq is exceptionally high for a VMS deposit.
Evidence · text
“13.45 m of 6.65 % ZnEq”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The release explicitly states that true width is currently unknown for the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is currently unknown.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details the insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicates, and names an accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“The quality assurance and quality control protocol include insertion of one blank, one standard and one duplicate every 25 samples, in addition to the regular insertion of blank, duplicate, and standard samples accredited by ALS Canada Ltd.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Results are extending the Upper and Deep zones.
Evidence · text
“Results are extending the Upper and Deep zones”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (3)
STE-21-66NewMétal · zincGrade: 6.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- STE-21-66
- Project
- NewMétal
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- STE
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.65
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.45 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Upper Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept in the Upper Zone.
Positive factors
- High grade ZnEq
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · text
“STE-21-66: 13.45 m of 6.65 % ZnEq”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
STE-21-66NewMétal · copperGrade: 3.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- STE-21-66
- Project
- NewMétal
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- STE
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.25 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Upper Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant copper enrichment within the zinc-equivalent interval.
Positive factors
- High grade copper sub-intercept
Evidence · text
“incl. 3.83% Cu over 2.25m”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
STE-21-59-W3NewMétal · zincGrade: 6.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- STE-21-59-W3
- Project
- NewMétal
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- STE
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.1 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Deep Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-11-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong intercept in the Deep Zone.
Positive factors
- High grade ZnEq
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · text
“STE-21-59-W3: 10.1 m of 6.16 % ZnEq”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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.