Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Foran Mining Corporation
Ticker
FOM
Exchange
TSX
Region
Saskatchewan
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Zinc, Silver, Gold
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-17 22:54:22 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Foran Mining has reported successful step-out drilling at the Thunder Zone, extending mineralization by 100m along strike. The results from hole BA-26-84 confirm high-priority regional targets within the McIlvenna Bay district.

Reasoning: Successful step-out drilling at the Thunder Zone has extended mineralization by 100m along strike, demonstrating regional growth potential for the McIlvenna Bay district.

Positive factors

  • Strike extension of 100m
  • High priority regional target
  • QA/QC disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only (true width not stated)

Facts used in scoring: 12

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling at BA-26-84 extended mineralization by 100m along strike to the northwest.

Evidence · text

“Recent drilling at BA-26-84 has extended mineralization by an additional 100 metres along strike to the northwest.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Release mentions SRC laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025), standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“A complete suite of QA/QC reference materials (standards, blanks, and duplicates) are included in each batch”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: Intervals are reported as core lengths without explicit true width disclosure.

Evidence · text

“Composite widths are presented as core lengths. ... generally true widths are thought to be 80-85% of core length.”

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: Target is located 5km from the main McIlvenna Bay Deposit.

Evidence · text

“The Thunder Zone is located approximately five kilometres to the southeast, along trend from the McIlvenna Bay Deposit”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (12)

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.5 m
From
365.3 m
To
367.8 m
Intercept Depth
365.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:365.3-367.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept in a regional exploration hole.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: 2.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · zincGrade: 3.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
3.84
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.5 m
From
365.3 m
To
367.8 m
Intercept Depth
365.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:365.3-367.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc grade in a low-grade copper interval.

Evidence · table

“3.84”

Context: 2.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · silverGrade: 7.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
7.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.5 m
From
365.3 m
To
367.8 m
Intercept Depth
365.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:365.3-367.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade in a low-grade copper interval.

Evidence · table

“7.2”

Context: 2.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · goldGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.5 m
From
365.3 m
To
367.8 m
Intercept Depth
365.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:365.3-367.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade in a low-grade copper interval.

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: 2.5

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · copperGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.6 m
From
386 m
To
395.6 m
Intercept Depth
386 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:386-395.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate width intercept in a regional exploration hole.

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: 9.6

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · zincGrade: 4.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
4.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.6 m
From
386 m
To
395.6 m
Intercept Depth
386 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:386-395.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc grade in a moderate width intercept.

Evidence · table

“4.50”

Context: 9.6

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · silverGrade: 41.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
41.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.6 m
From
386 m
To
395.6 m
Intercept Depth
386 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:386-395.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade in a moderate width intercept.

Evidence · table

“41.6”

Context: 9.6

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.6 m
From
386 m
To
395.6 m
Intercept Depth
386 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:386-395.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade in a moderate width intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 9.6

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.7 m
From
387.1 m
To
391.7 m
Intercept Depth
387.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:387.1-391.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the 9.6m intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 4.7

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · zincGrade: 6.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
6.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.7 m
From
387.1 m
To
391.7 m
Intercept Depth
387.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:387.1-391.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the 9.6m intercept.

Evidence · table

“6.05”

Context: 4.7

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · silverGrade: 23.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
23.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.7 m
From
387.1 m
To
391.7 m
Intercept Depth
387.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:387.1-391.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the 9.6m intercept.

Evidence · table

“23.8”

Context: 4.7

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

BA-26-84Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BA-26-84
Project
Ongoing drilling continues to enhance targeting precision and strengthen confidence in the broader
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
canada_sk
Ticker
FOM

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.7 m
From
387.1 m
To
391.7 m
Intercept Depth
387.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BA-26-84:387.1-391.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Thunder Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC)
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
2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the 9.6m intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.31”

Context: 4.7

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Thunder Zone Assays Confirm High Priority Regional Target Within District Scale Growth Strategy Thunder Zone Assays Conf"

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