Velox Defines Second Exploration Target at the North Queensland Vanadium Project, Australia
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Velox Energy Materials Inc.
- Ticker
- VLX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Queensland, Australia
- Primary commodity
- Vanadium
- Secondary commodities
- Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Resource update, Other, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 06:57:06 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Velox Energy Materials has defined a new drill-defined exploration target at the Runnymede area of its North Queensland Vanadium Project. The company also restated its Cambridge Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate, which includes 61.33 Mt of Indicated and 144.87 Mt of Inferred resources.
Reasoning: The announcement defines a new exploration target (Runnymede) which adds upside to the project, while also restating the existing Cambridge Mineral Resource Estimate.
Positive factors
- Definition of a new exploration target (Runnymede)
- Significant existing resource at Cambridge Deposit
- Expansion of exploration target inventory
Negative factors
- Runnymede target is conceptual and lacks resource definition
- Target based on historical aircore drilling from 2006-2007
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable.
Why it applies: The Runnymede area is described as an exploration target with insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource.
Evidence · text
“There has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource at the Runnymede area”
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The Cambridge Deposit contains an Indicated Mineral Resource of 61.33 Mt.
Evidence · text
“Cambridge Deposit with a CIM compliant Indicated Mineral Resource of 61.33 Mt”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The Cambridge Deposit contains an Inferred Mineral Resource of 144.87 Mt.
Evidence · text
“along with an Inferred Mineral Resource of 144.87 Mt”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The resource estimate is prepared by qualified persons as defined by NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“qualified persons as defined by NI 43-101”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (2)
Fact 1North Queensland · vanadiumGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Needs review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- North Queensland
- Commodity
- vanadium
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- VLX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Runnymede
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % V2O5
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: New exploration target defined at Runnymede based on historical data.
Positive factors
- Large scale conceptual target
Negative factors
- Conceptual in nature
- Insufficient exploration to define resource
Evidence · text
“144.30 million tonnes up to 216.46 million tonnes, with an average grade ranging from 0.22 to 0.33 per cent (%) vanadium pentoxide (V 2 O 5 )”
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
Fact 2North Queensland · molybdenumGrade: 147Grade Unit: ppmNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- North Queensland
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- VLX
Geometry
- Grade
- 147
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Runnymede
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.12
- Cutoff Unit
- % V2O5
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Byproduct molybdenum grades reported for the Runnymede exploration target.
Positive factors
- Presence of molybdenum byproduct
Evidence · text
“147 to 220.8 ppm molybdenum trioxide (MoO 3 )”
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
Resource Estimates (4)
indicatedNorth Queensland Vanadium Project · vanadiumTonnes: 61330000Grade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 210300Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- North Queensland Vanadium Project
- Commodity
- vanadium
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- Queensland, Australia
- Ticker
- VLX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Michael Dufresne, Steven Nicholls
- Resource group id
- resource:891658236f4f243ab392
- Deposit or zone
- Cambridge Deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 61330000
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 210300
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- % V2O5
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2022-11-01
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource at Cambridge Deposit.
Positive factors
- Indicated classification
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 61.33
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
inferredNorth Queensland Vanadium Project · vanadiumTonnes: 144870000Grade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 483400Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- North Queensland Vanadium Project
- Commodity
- vanadium
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- Queensland, Australia
- Ticker
- VLX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Michael Dufresne, Steven Nicholls
- Resource group id
- resource:7bf853abd6d4227932e5
- Deposit or zone
- Cambridge Deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 144870000
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 483400
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- % V2O5
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2022-11-01
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource at Cambridge Deposit.
Negative factors
- Inferred classification
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 144.87
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
indicatedNorth Queensland Vanadium Project · molybdenumTonnes: 61330000Grade: 234.6Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- North Queensland Vanadium Project
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- Queensland, Australia
- Ticker
- VLX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Michael Dufresne, Steven Nicholls
- Resource group id
- resource:891658236f4f243ab392
- Deposit or zone
- Cambridge Deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 61330000
- Grade
- 234.6
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2022-11-01
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Byproduct molybdenum grade for Indicated resource at Cambridge.
Evidence · table
“234.6”
Context: 61.33
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredNorth Queensland Vanadium Project · molybdenumTonnes: 144870000Grade: 241.9Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- North Queensland Vanadium Project
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- Queensland, Australia
- Ticker
- VLX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Michael Dufresne, Steven Nicholls
- Resource group id
- resource:7bf853abd6d4227932e5
- Deposit or zone
- Cambridge Deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 144870000
- Grade
- 241.9
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2022-11-01
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Byproduct molybdenum grade for Inferred resource at Cambridge.
Evidence · table
“241.9”
Context: 144.87
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
How Atlas produces this analysis
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