Vendetta to Acquire Key Killer Bore High Grade Zinc Exploration Tenement
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Vendetta Mining Corp.
- Ticker
- VTT
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Queensland, Australia
- Primary commodity
- Zinc
- Secondary commodities
- Lead, Copper, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Agreement transaction
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 07:04:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Vendetta Mining Corp. has entered into an option agreement to acquire 100% of the Killer Bore zinc exploration tenement in Queensland, Australia. The tenement contains significant historic high-grade zinc intercepts located near the company's Pegmont project.
Reasoning: The company is acquiring a new tenement with high-grade historic zinc intercepts near its existing project, though the data is unverified historical information.
Positive factors
- Acquisition of high-grade zinc exploration tenement
- Proximity to existing Pegmont project
- Significant historic high-grade intercepts
Negative factors
- Data is historical and requires verification
- Past QA/QC is largely undocumented
- Mineralisation is under 10-20m of cover
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The acquisition is driven by the proximity to the existing Pegmont project.
Evidence · text
“5 km from the Companies 100% owned Pegmont Lead-Zinc project”
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: The document explicitly states that past quality control measures are largely not documented.
Evidence · text
“Past quality control measures are largely not documented”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
AND041Killer Bore · zincGrade: 15.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AND041
- Project
- Killer Bore
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- VTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.44
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 91 m
- To
- 94 m
- Intercept Depth
- 91 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AND041:91-94
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 15.44% Zn is an exceptional grade for a zinc deposit.
Positive factors
- Exceptional zinc grade
Negative factors
- Historical data requires verification
- No QA/QC disclosure
Evidence · text
“AND041: 3 m @ 15.44% 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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
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: "(TSXV: VTT) ("Vendetta" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement to acquire"
AND041Killer Bore · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AND041
- Project
- Killer Bore
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- VTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 91 m
- To
- 94 m
- Intercept Depth
- 91 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AND041:91-94
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace copper in a zinc-dominant intercept.
Negative factors
- Historical data requires verification
Evidence · text
“0.25% Cu”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
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: "(TSXV: VTT) ("Vendetta" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement to acquire"
ANP418Killer Bore · zincGrade: 8.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ANP418
- Project
- Killer Bore
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- VTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.97
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 80 m
- To
- 84 m
- Intercept Depth
- 80 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ANP418:80-84
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 8.97% Zn is a strong intercept for zinc.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade
Negative factors
- Historical data requires verification
Evidence · text
“ANP418 intersected 4 m @ 8.97% 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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
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: "(TSXV: VTT) ("Vendetta" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement to acquire"
ANP418Killer Bore · copperGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ANP418
- Project
- Killer Bore
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- VTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 80 m
- To
- 84 m
- Intercept Depth
- 80 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ANP418:80-84
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper byproduct in zinc intercept.
Negative factors
- Historical data requires verification
Evidence · text
“0.51% Cu”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
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: "(TSXV: VTT) ("Vendetta" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement to acquire"
DDH01KB001Killer Bore · zincGrade: 10Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH01KB001
- Project
- Killer Bore
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- VTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 10
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 108 m
- To
- 112 m
- Intercept Depth
- 108 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH01KB001:108-112
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 10% Zn is a strong intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade
Negative factors
- Historical data requires verification
Evidence · text
“4 m @ 10% 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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
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: "(TSXV: VTT) ("Vendetta" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement to acquire"
DDH01KB001Killer Bore · leadGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH01KB001
- Project
- Killer Bore
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- VTT
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 108 m
- To
- 112 m
- Intercept Depth
- 108 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH01KB001:108-112
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-08-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace lead in zinc intercept.
Negative factors
- Historical data requires verification
Evidence · text
“0.2 % 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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
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: "(TSXV: VTT) ("Vendetta" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement to acquire"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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