Velox Drilling Identifies High-grade Vanadium Zone within the Cambridge Deposit in Queensland, Australia

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Velox Energy Materials Inc.
Ticker
VLX
Exchange
TSX
Region
Queensland, Australia
Primary commodity
Vanadium
Secondary commodities
Molybdenum, Rare earth elements
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update, Metallurgy
Extracted
2026-09-13 06:59:05 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Velox Energy Materials announced positive drill results from its Phase 1 diamond drill program at the Cambridge Vanadium deposit in Queensland, Australia. The program identified a high-grade vanadium zone at shallow depths with consistent grades, including intercepts up to 1.1 m at 0.84% V2O5. The company also noted a potential rare earth element enrichment zone and confirmed a laterally continuous high-grading layer, enhancing the understanding of the deposit and supporting future resource updates and metallurgical studies.

Reasoning: Velox Drilling reported encouraging high-grade vanadium intercepts at shallow depths within the Cambridge Deposit, confirming a laterally continuous high-grade layer and identifying a potential REE enrichment zone. The program was designed to support resource definition and metallurgical testwork, indicating progress towards de-risking the project. Strong QA/QC procedures enhance confidence in the results.

Positive factors

  • High-grade vanadium intercepts exceeding 0.6% V2O5
  • Shallow depths of mineralization
  • Laterally continuous high-grading layer identified
  • Comprehensive QA/QC program disclosed with certified labs and umpire checks
  • Drilling designed to support future resource definition and metallurgical testwork
  • Identification of REE enrichment zone as potential upside

Negative factors

  • Relatively narrow intercept widths
  • Vertical drill holes (dip 90 degrees) may not fully represent true width if mineralization is not flat-lying

Facts used in scoring: 19

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 details a comprehensive QA/QC program including blanks, duplicates, standards, umpire checks, and certified laboratories.

Evidence · text

“Velox uses a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program that monitors the chain of custody of samples and includes the insertion of blanks, duplicates, and reference standards in each batch of samples sent for analysis.”

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: The scientific and technical information in the news release has been reviewed and approved by Michael Griffiths, FAusIMM, a Qualified Person.

Evidence · text

“reviewed and approved on behalf Velox Energy Materials by Michael Griffiths, FAusIMM, Director & VP Exploration for Velox Energy Materials, a Qualified Person.”

Shallow Mineralizationpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The mineralized zone was identified at shallow depths, with intercepts starting as shallow as 4.4 m from surface.

Evidence · text

“mineralized zone identified at shallow depths”

High Recovery Potentialpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The drilling was designed to provide ample representative material for metallurgical testwork, indicating a focus on process optimization.

Evidence · text

“provide ample representative material for metallurgical testwork”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drill program consisted of 'infill large diameter (100mm) 4C diamond core drill holes' designed to increase stratigraphic knowledge and provide data for resource definition.

Evidence · text

“A total of ten (10) infill large diameter (100mm) 4C diamond core drill holes totaling 333 m were completed at the Cambridge Vanadium deposit”

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The company explicitly states that the results validate planned next steps including 'a potential update to the existing resource'.

Evidence · text

“validate our planned next steps for the NQVP, which include metallurgical studies, a potential update to the existing resource”

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: The existing Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cambridge Deposit has an effective date of November 2022, making it over a year old.

Evidence · text

“The Indicated Resource of 61.33 Mt @ 0.34% V2O5 and an Inferred Resource of 144.87 Mt @ 0.33% V2O5 for the Cambridge Deposit was announced in November 2022”

All Inferrednegative

M&I share below the weak bound — very early stage, no engineering confidence.

Why it applies: The historical resource estimate includes a significant Inferred component of 144.87 Mt, which is a lower confidence category.

Evidence · text

“Inferred Mineral Resource of 144.87 Mt @ 0.33% V 2 O 5”

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: The cut-off grade for the historical molybdenum resource is not explicitly stated, only the vanadium cut-off.

Evidence · text

“Indicated Mineral Resource of 61.33 Mt @ 0.34% V 2 O 5 and 234.6 ppm MoO 3 along with an Inferred Mineral Resource of 144.87 Mt @ 0.33% V 2 O 5 ( cut-off grade of 0.25% V 2 O 5 ) and 241.9 ppm MoO 3”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (15)

NQVP23_008Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_008
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.7 m
From
8.6 m
To
13.3 m
Hole Depth
26 m
Intercept Depth
8.6 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_008:8.6-13.3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
695221
Northing
7734412
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong vanadium grade at a shallow depth, contributing positively to the understanding of the deposit's high-grade potential and supporting resource definition.

Positive factors

  • Strong vanadium grade (0.44% V2O5)
  • Shallow intercept depth (8.6 m)
  • Part of a resource definition drill program

Evidence · text

“Hole NQVP23_008 - 4.7 m @ 0.44% V 2 O 5 from 8.6 m (0.30%V 2 O 5 cut-off)”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_008Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_008
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.84
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.1 m
From
10.5 m
To
11.6 m
Hole Depth
26 m
Intercept Depth
8.6 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_008:10.5-11.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
695221
Northing
7734412
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval represents a bonanza-grade vanadium intercept, significantly enhancing the overall positive sentiment for the hole and indicating a high-grade core within the mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional vanadium grade (0.84% V2O5)
  • Shallow intercept depth (10.5 m)
  • Indicates a high-grade zone within the broader intercept

Evidence · text

“including 1.1 m @ 0.84% V 2 O 5 from 10.5 m”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_005Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_005
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.4 m
From
19.5 m
To
24.9 m
Hole Depth
37 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_005:19.5-24.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
694351
Northing
7735523
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a good vanadium grade over a moderate width, supporting the overall positive outlook for the deposit and its resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong vanadium grade (0.41% V2O5)
  • Moderate intercept length (5.4 m)
  • Part of a resource definition drill program

Evidence · text

“Hole NQVP23_005 - 5.4 m @ 0.41% V 2 O 5 from 19.5 m (0.30%V 2 O 5 cut-off)”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_005Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_005
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.77
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.8 m
From
12.9 m
To
13.7 m
Hole Depth
37 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_005:12.9-13.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
694351
Northing
7735523
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval highlights a strong vanadium grade within the broader intercept, reinforcing the presence of high-grade mineralization at shallow depths.

Positive factors

  • Strong vanadium grade (0.77% V2O5)
  • Indicates a high-grade zone within the broader intercept
  • Shallow intercept depth (12.9 m)

Evidence · text

“including 0.8 m @ 0.77% V 2 O 5 from 12.9 m”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_004Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_004
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.7 m
From
9.5 m
To
14.2 m
Hole Depth
36 m
Intercept Depth
9.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_004:9.5-14.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
693047
Northing
7733163
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept demonstrates a strong vanadium grade at a very shallow depth, which is highly positive for potential open-pit mining scenarios and resource definition.

Positive factors

  • Strong vanadium grade (0.47% V2O5)
  • Shallow intercept depth (9.5 m)
  • Part of a resource definition drill program

Evidence · text

“Hole NQVP23_004 - 4.7 m @ 0.47% V 2 O 5 from 9.5 m (0.30%V 2 O 5 cut-off)”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_004Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_004
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.72
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.1 m
From
20.5 m
To
21.6 m
Hole Depth
36 m
Intercept Depth
9.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_004:20.5-21.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
693047
Northing
7733163
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong vanadium grade, confirming the presence of high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept and adding to the positive outlook.

Positive factors

  • Strong vanadium grade (0.72% V2O5)
  • Indicates a high-grade zone within the broader intercept

Evidence · text

“including1.1 m @ 0.72% V 2 O 5 from 20.5 m”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_001Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_001
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.43
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.6 m
From
17.4 m
To
19 m
Hole Depth
30 m
Intercept Depth
17.4 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_001:17.4-19
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
692239
Northing
7734776
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from the 0.40% V2O5 cut-off table shows a moderate vanadium grade at shallow depth, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Moderate vanadium grade (0.43% V2O5)
  • Shallow intercept depth (17.4 m)

Evidence · table

“0.43%”

Context: 1.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_002Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_002
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.3 m
From
10.2 m
To
11.5 m
Hole Depth
31 m
Intercept Depth
10.2 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_002:10.2-11.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
692122
Northing
7733776
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from the 0.40% V2O5 cut-off table shows a moderate vanadium grade at shallow depth, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Moderate vanadium grade (0.49% V2O5)
  • Shallow intercept depth (10.2 m)

Evidence · table

“0.49%”

Context: 1.3

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_003Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_003
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.5 m
From
14.9 m
To
17.4 m
Hole Depth
37 m
Intercept Depth
14.9 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_003:14.9-17.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
693171
Northing
7734158
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from the 0.40% V2O5 cut-off table shows a moderate vanadium grade at shallow depth, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Moderate vanadium grade (0.49% V2O5)
  • Shallow intercept depth (14.9 m)

Evidence · table

“0.49%”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_004Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_004
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.4 m
From
20.2 m
To
21.6 m
Hole Depth
36 m
Intercept Depth
20.2 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_004:20.2-21.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
693047
Northing
7733163
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from the 0.40% V2O5 cut-off table shows a strong vanadium grade at shallow depth, reinforcing the high-grade potential of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Strong vanadium grade (0.65% V2O5)
  • Shallow intercept depth (20.2 m)

Evidence · table

“0.65%”

Context: 1.4

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_005Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_005
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.6 m
From
10.6 m
To
13.2 m
Hole Depth
37 m
Intercept Depth
10.6 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_005:10.6-13.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
694351
Northing
7735523
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from the 0.40% V2O5 cut-off table shows a strong vanadium grade at shallow depth, reinforcing the high-grade potential of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Strong vanadium grade (0.60% V2O5)
  • Shallow intercept depth (10.6 m)

Evidence · table

“0.60%”

Context: 2.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_006Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_006
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.1 m
From
8.6 m
To
9.7 m
Hole Depth
25 m
Intercept Depth
8.6 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_006:8.6-9.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
694201
Northing
7734286
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from the 0.40% V2O5 cut-off table shows a strong vanadium grade at a very shallow depth, which is highly positive for potential open-pit mining scenarios.

Positive factors

  • Strong vanadium grade (0.67% V2O5)
  • Very shallow intercept depth (8.6 m)

Evidence · table

“0.67%”

Context: 1.1

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_007Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_007
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.52
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.6 m
From
21 m
To
22.6 m
Hole Depth
36 m
Intercept Depth
21 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_007:21-22.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
695095
Northing
7733418
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from the 0.40% V2O5 cut-off table shows a strong vanadium grade at shallow depth, contributing positively to the deposit's grade profile.

Positive factors

  • Strong vanadium grade (0.52% V2O5)
  • Shallow intercept depth (21 m)

Evidence · table

“0.52%”

Context: 1.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_008Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_008
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.71
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.6 m
From
10 m
To
11.6 m
Hole Depth
26 m
Intercept Depth
10 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_008:10-11.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
695221
Northing
7734412
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from the 0.40% V2O5 cut-off table shows a strong vanadium grade at shallow depth, reinforcing the high-grade potential of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Strong vanadium grade (0.71% V2O5)
  • Shallow intercept depth (10 m)

Evidence · table

“0.71%”

Context: 1.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NQVP23_009Cambridge Vanadium deposit · vanadiumGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NQVP23_009
Project
Cambridge Vanadium deposit
Commodity
vanadium
Region
australia_qld
Reported Region
australia_qld
Ticker
VLX

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.2 m
From
4.4 m
To
5.6 m
Hole Depth
20 m
Intercept Depth
4.4 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NQVP23_009:4.4-5.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
692334
Northing
7735515
CRS
GDA2020 / MGA zone 54
EPSG
7854
Dip
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, umpire

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from the 0.40% V2O5 cut-off table shows a moderate vanadium grade at an extremely shallow depth, which is highly positive for potential open-pit mining scenarios.

Positive factors

  • Moderate vanadium grade (0.48% V2O5)
  • Extremely shallow intercept depth (4.4 m)

Evidence · table

“0.48%”

Context: 1.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Resource Estimates (4)

indicatedCambridge Deposit · vanadiumTonnes: 61330000Grade: 0.34Grade Unit: % V2O5Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Cambridge Deposit
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
Dufresne et al.
Resource group id
resource:51df37146e82a76ca068

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
61330000
Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
% V2O5
Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2022-11-01

Lab

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical Indicated Mineral Resource estimate for vanadium, providing a baseline for the project but not representing new information in this release.

Positive factors

  • Significant tonnage in Indicated category
  • CIM compliant resource estimate

Negative factors

  • Historical estimate, not new information

Evidence · text

“Indicated Mineral Resource of 61.33 Mt @ 0.34% V 2 O 5”

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

indicatedCambridge Deposit · molybdenumTonnes: 61330000Grade: 234.6Grade Unit: ppm MoO3Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Cambridge Deposit
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
Dufresne et al.
Resource group id
resource:51df37146e82a76ca068

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
61330000
Grade
234.6
Grade Unit
ppm MoO3
Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2022-11-01

Lab

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical Indicated Mineral Resource estimate for molybdenum, indicating byproduct potential but not new information in this release.

Positive factors

  • Molybdenum as a potential byproduct

Negative factors

  • Historical estimate, not new information

Evidence · text

“234.6 ppm MoO 3”

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

inferredCambridge Deposit · vanadiumTonnes: 144870000Grade: 0.33Grade Unit: % V2O5Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Cambridge Deposit
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
Dufresne et al.
Resource group id
resource:46f741230f3883b0c82d

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
144870000
Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
% V2O5
Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2022-11-01

Lab

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical Inferred Mineral Resource estimate for vanadium, indicating significant potential but with lower confidence and not representing new information in this release.

Positive factors

  • Large tonnage in Inferred category
  • CIM compliant resource estimate

Negative factors

  • Inferred category has lower confidence
  • Historical estimate, not new information

Evidence · text

“Inferred Mineral Resource of 144.87 Mt @ 0.33% V 2 O 5 ( cut-off grade of 0.25% V 2 O 5 )”

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

inferredCambridge Deposit · molybdenumTonnes: 144870000Grade: 241.9Grade Unit: ppm MoO3Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Cambridge Deposit
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
Dufresne et al.
Resource group id
resource:46f741230f3883b0c82d

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
144870000
Grade
241.9
Grade Unit
ppm MoO3
Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2022-11-01

Lab

Laboratory
Mitra PTS Laboratory and Bureau Veritas and ALS

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical Inferred Mineral Resource estimate for molybdenum, indicating byproduct potential but with lower confidence and not new information in this release.

Positive factors

  • Molybdenum as a potential byproduct

Negative factors

  • Inferred category has lower confidence
  • Historical estimate, not new information

Evidence · text

“241.9 ppm MoO 3”

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

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.