# Transatlantic Samples 36.1% Cu over 2.6 metres at Monitor Project - Big Elk Prospect Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/transatlantic-samples-36-1-cu-over-2-6-metres-at-monitor-project-big-elk-prospec--16a6d9e4-2bd0-4109-87cd-07ade286629f Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/TCO/news/5496051895540973/transatlantic-samples-36-1-cu-over-2-6-metres-at-monitor-project-big-elk-prospec Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-07-14T11:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Transatlantic Mining Corp. - Ticker: TCO - Exchange: TSX - Region: Idaho, USA - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-13 03:02:54 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Transatlantic Mining reported high-grade copper surface samples at the Big Elk prospect, including an outcrop assay of 36.1% Cu over 2.6m. While recent drilling confirmed the geometry of known structures and historical workings, it did not intersect new mineralized material. Reasoning: High-grade surface intercepts provide significant prospectivity, though the recent drill program was focused on structural validation rather than new mineralized discovery. - Positive factor: High-grade surface samples \(36.1% Cu\) - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols and lab names disclosed - Positive factor: QP sign-off provided - Negative factor: Drilling did not intersect new vein material - Negative factor: Drilling results are non-analytical \(targeting voids/geometry\) Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: 36.1% Cu is an exceptionally high-grade copper intercept. Evidence · table > 36.1 Context: 2.6 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release mentions analytical procedures adhered to industry-standard protocols and passed internal checks. Evidence · text > All analytical procedures adhered to industry-standard protocols, and results have passed internal QA/QC checks. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (9) ### Fact 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/transatlantic-samples-36-1-cu-over-2-6-metres-at-monitor-project-big-elk-prospec--16a6d9e4-2bd0-4109-87cd-07ade286629f#fact-drill-facts-0) Monitor Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Monitor Project - Commodity: copper - Region: usa\_id - Reported Region: Idaho, USA - Ticker: TCO #### Geometry - Grade: 36.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.6 m - True Width: 2.4 m - From: 0 m - To: 2.6 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel - Group ID: MON\_231019\_1:0-2.6 #### Location - Location: Big Elk - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: American Analytical Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 36.1% Cu is an exceptional grade for a copper project. - Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade Evidence · table > 36.1 Context: 2.6 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 2.4 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 36.1% Cu is an exceptionally high-grade copper intercept. Evidence · table > 36.1 Context: 2.6 **QA/QC Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Reason: Release mentions analytical procedures adhered to industry-standard protocols and passed internal checks. Evidence · text > All analytical procedures adhered to industry-standard protocols, and results have passed internal QA/QC checks. ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/transatlantic-samples-36-1-cu-over-2-6-metres-at-monitor-project-big-elk-prospec--16a6d9e4-2bd0-4109-87cd-07ade286629f#fact-drill-facts-1) Monitor Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Monitor Project - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_id - Reported Region: Idaho, USA - Ticker: TCO #### Geometry - Grade: 0.93 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.6 m - True Width: 2.4 m - From: 0 m - To: 2.6 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel - Group ID: MON\_231019\_1:0-2.6 #### Location - Location: Big Elk - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: American Analytical Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade is present as a byproduct in a high-grade copper sample. Evidence · table > 0.93 Context: 2.6 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 2.4 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/transatlantic-samples-36-1-cu-over-2-6-metres-at-monitor-project-big-elk-prospec--16a6d9e4-2bd0-4109-87cd-07ade286629f#fact-drill-facts-2) Monitor Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Monitor Project - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_id - Reported Region: Idaho, USA - Ticker: TCO #### Geometry - Grade: 29.55 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.6 m - True Width: 2.4 m - From: 0 m - To: 2.6 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Sample Type: channel - Group ID: MON\_231019\_1:0-2.6 #### Location - Location: Big Elk - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: American Analytical Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver grade is present as a byproduct in a high-grade copper sample. Evidence · table > 29.55 Context: 2.6 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 2.4 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/transatlantic-samples-36-1-cu-over-2-6-metres-at-monitor-project-big-elk-prospec--16a6d9e4-2bd0-4109-87cd-07ade286629f#fact-drill-facts-3) Monitor Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Monitor Project - Commodity: copper - Region: usa\_id - Reported Region: Idaho, USA - Ticker: TCO #### Geometry - Grade: 6.6 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Big Elk - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: American Analytical Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 6.6% Cu is a strong grade for a surface sample, though selectivity is noted. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade in gossan - Negative factor: Surface grab sample selectivity Evidence · table > 6.6 Context: N/A #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 5 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/transatlantic-samples-36-1-cu-over-2-6-metres-at-monitor-project-big-elk-prospec--16a6d9e4-2bd0-4109-87cd-07ade286629f#fact-drill-facts-4) Monitor Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Monitor Project - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_id - Reported Region: Idaho, USA - Ticker: TCO #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Big Elk - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: American Analytical Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low gold grade in surface sample. Evidence · table > 0.14 Context: N/A #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 6 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/transatlantic-samples-36-1-cu-over-2-6-metres-at-monitor-project-big-elk-prospec--16a6d9e4-2bd0-4109-87cd-07ade286629f#fact-drill-facts-5) Monitor Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Monitor Project - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_id - Reported Region: Idaho, USA - Ticker: TCO #### Geometry - Grade: 5.1 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Big Elk - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: American Analytical Laboratories - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low silver grade in surface sample. Evidence · table > 5.1 Context: N/A #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### MON\_231019\_1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/transatlantic-samples-36-1-cu-over-2-6-metres-at-monitor-project-big-elk-prospec--16a6d9e4-2bd0-4109-87cd-07ade286629f#fact-drill-facts-6) Monitor · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MON\_231019\_1 - Project: Monitor - Commodity: copper - Region: usa\_id - Reported Region: usa\_id - Ticker: TCO #### Geometry - Grade: 36.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2.6 m - From: 0 m - To: 2.6 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MON\_231019\_1:0-2.6 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 36.1 % copper is exceptional against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 93.9 %·m is moderate \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 36.1 % copper is exceptional on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 36.1 Context: MON\_231019\_1 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### MON\_231019\_1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/transatlantic-samples-36-1-cu-over-2-6-metres-at-monitor-project-big-elk-prospec--16a6d9e4-2bd0-4109-87cd-07ade286629f#fact-drill-facts-7) Monitor · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MON\_231019\_1 - Project: Monitor - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_id - Reported Region: usa\_id - Ticker: TCO #### Geometry - Grade: 0.93 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.6 m - From: 0 m - To: 2.6 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MON\_231019\_1:0-2.6 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.93 g/t gold is weak against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 2.4 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.93 Context: MON\_231019\_1 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### MON\_231019\_1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/transatlantic-samples-36-1-cu-over-2-6-metres-at-monitor-project-big-elk-prospec--16a6d9e4-2bd0-4109-87cd-07ade286629f#fact-drill-facts-8) Monitor · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MON\_231019\_1 - Project: Monitor - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_id - Reported Region: usa\_id - Ticker: TCO #### Geometry - Grade: 29.55 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2.6 m - From: 0 m - To: 2.6 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MON\_231019\_1:0-2.6 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 29.55 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 76.8 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 29.55 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 29.55 Context: MON\_231019\_1 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: 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. 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