Valhalla Completes Acquisition of Smucker Project from Teck and Final Tranche of Over-Subscribed Private Placement for $15 Million, with Investment from Teck and Marubeni

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Company
Valhalla Metals Inc.
Ticker
VMXX
Exchange
TSX
Region
Alaska
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver, Zinc, Lead
Document categories
Drill results, Agreement transaction, Capital raise
Extracted
2026-09-13 06:33:02 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Valhalla Metals has completed the acquisition of the Smucker Project from Teck and closed a $15 million over-subscribed private placement. The funding, which includes investment from Teck and Marubeni, will support exploration at the Sun and Smucker projects in Alaska.

Reasoning: The company significantly expanded its asset base through a strategic acquisition and secured substantial funding from major industry players.

Positive factors

  • Successful acquisition of Smucker Project
  • Over-subscribed $15M private placement
  • Strategic investment from Teck and Marubeni
  • High-grade 2023 drill results reported

Negative factors

  • Historical resource estimate is non-compliant

Facts used in scoring: 14

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: The release mentions quality control and quality assurance measures undertaken in connection with the 2023 program.

Evidence · text

“including a full discussion regarding the results of the program, including information regarding quality control and quality assurance measures undertaken in connection with the program”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The 2023 drill holes were strategically designed as step-outs to test for mineralization continuity.

Evidence · text

“The 2023 drill holes were strategically designed as step-outs to test for mineralization continuity along strike and down-dip”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (14)

Sun 23-01Smucker · copperGrade: 1.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-01
Project
Smucker
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
1.24
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-01:0-13.7
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.07
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade within a high-grade CuEq interval.

Positive factors

  • High-grade copper intercept

Evidence · text

“Sun 23-01 intersected 13.7m of 3.07% CuEq (4) (1.24% Cu, 0.92% Pb, 3.45% Zn, 0.16 g/t Au, and 55.79 g/t Ag)”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-01Smucker · leadGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-01
Project
Smucker
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
0.92
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-01:0-13.7
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lead component of a polymetallic intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.92% Pb”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-01Smucker · zincGrade: 3.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-01
Project
Smucker
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
3.45
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-01:0-13.7
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc component of a high-grade polymetallic intercept.

Positive factors

  • Significant zinc grade

Evidence · text

“3.45% Zn”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-01Smucker · goldGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-01
Project
Smucker
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-01:0-13.7
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace gold component.

Evidence · text

“0.16 g/t Au”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-01Smucker · silverGrade: 55.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-01
Project
Smucker
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
55.79
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-01:0-13.7
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver component of a polymetallic intercept.

Evidence · text

“55.79 g/t Ag”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-02Smucker · copperGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-02
Project
Smucker
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
0.69
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-02:0-14.6
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.91
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate copper grade within a CuEq interval.

Evidence · text

“Sun 23-02 intersected 14.6m of 1.91% CuEq (4) (0.69% Cu, 0.73% Pb, 2.88% Zn, 0.12 g/t Au, and 53.77 g/t Ag)”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-02Smucker · leadGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-02
Project
Smucker
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
0.73
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-02:0-14.6
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lead component.

Evidence · text

“0.73% Pb”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-02Smucker · zincGrade: 2.88Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-02
Project
Smucker
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
2.88
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-02:0-14.6
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc component.

Evidence · text

“2.88% Zn”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-02Smucker · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-02
Project
Smucker
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-02:0-14.6
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace gold component.

Evidence · text

“0.12 g/t Au”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-02Smucker · silverGrade: 53.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-02
Project
Smucker
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
53.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-02:0-14.6
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver component.

Evidence · text

“53.77 g/t Ag”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-03Smucker · copperGrade: 1.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-03
Project
Smucker
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
1.89
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-03:0-8.7
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong high-grade sub-interval within the hole.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“8.7m of 4% CuEq (4) (1.89% Cu, 1.23% Pb, 3.35% Zn, 0.29 g/t Au, and 94.36 g.t Ag)”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-03Smucker · copperGrade: 1.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-03
Project
Smucker
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
1.89
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-03:0-13.8
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.44
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid copper grade over a decent width.

Evidence · text

“Sun 23-03 intersected 13.8m of 3.44% CuEq (4) including 8.7m of 4% CuEq”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-04Smucker · copperGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-04
Project
Smucker
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
1.31
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
21.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-04:0-21.4
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
6.84
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade and significant width.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional CuEq grade
  • Significant width

Evidence · text

“Sun 23-04 intersected 21.4m of 6.84% CuEq (4) (1.31% Cu, 3.23% Pb, 11.03% Zn, 0.24 g/t Au, and 108.31 g/t Ag)”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

Sun 23-04Smucker · copperGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 52.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Sun 23-04
Project
Smucker
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
usa_ak
Ticker
VMXX

Geometry

Grade
1.31
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
52.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Sun 23-04:0-52.4
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.3
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad, high-grade interval.

Positive factors

  • Large width

Evidence · text

“within a larger interval of 52.4m of 3.3% CuEq (4)”

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: "For additional information regarding Valhalla's 2023 exploration program, including a full discussion regarding the resu"

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