VIOR PROVIDES EXPLORATION UPDATE AT BELLETERRE GOLD PROJECT
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Vior Inc.
- Ticker
- VIO
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 06:52:45 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Vior Inc. announced an exploration update for its Belleterre Gold Project in Quebec, reporting new high-grade gold intercepts from its ongoing step-out drill program. Results include 27.5 g/t Au over 0.5 metres and 21.9 g/t Au over 0.5 metres, extending mineralization below the past-producing Belleterre Mine. The company also identified potential for a new style of gold mineralization with a wider, lower-grade intercept of 0.39 g/t Au over 11.6 metres, and plans to continue intensive drilling on regional targets.
Reasoning: Vior Inc. reported new high-grade gold intercepts from its step-out drilling program at the Belleterre Gold Project, extending mineralization below the historic mine. The discovery of a potential new style of gold mineralization adds novelty. While QA/QC is disclosed and a QP has signed off, the narrow widths, undisclosed cut-off, and unusual positive dip values for some holes introduce some caution.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts
- Step-out drilling successfully extended mineralization
- Potential for new style of gold mineralization identified
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- Qualified Person sign-off
Negative factors
- Intercepts are generally narrow
- True width not provided for individual intercepts
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
- Unusual positive dip values reported for two drill holes (BV25-088, BV25-130) which typically indicate upward drilling or a data entry error
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 11
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 states that 'Drill program design, Quality Assurance/Quality Control ("QA/QC"), and interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Standards and blanks are included with every 20 samples'.
Evidence · text
“Drill program design, Quality Assurance/Quality Control ("QA/QC"), and interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Standards and blanks are included with every 20 samples to adhere to strict QA/QC guidelines and protocols by the Corporation and the lab.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
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 technical content was reviewed and approved by Pascal Simard, Vice-President Exploration at Vior, a Qualified Person as per NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“The technical content disclosed in this press release was reviewed and approved by Pascal Simard , Vice-President Exploration at Vior, Qualified Person as per NI 43-101.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document states that 'True widths are estimated at 65-80% of the reported core length intervals' but does not provide specific true width calculations for individual intercepts.
Evidence · text
“True widths are estimated at 65-80% of the reported core length intervals.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: The release states 'Assays are uncut except where indicated' but does not disclose the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“Assays are uncut except where indicated.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling program is described as a 'drilling step-out program successfully intersected narrow high-grade gold mineralization, below the past producing Belleterre Mine'.
Evidence · text
“The ongoing drilling step-out program successfully intersected narrow high-grade gold mineralization, below the past producing Belleterre Mine”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Intercept BV25-085 returned 27.5 g/t Au over 0.5 metres, which is well above the exceptional threshold for gold in an underground setting (>=15 g/t).
Evidence · table
“27.5”
Context: 0.5
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Intercept BV25-088 (sub-interval) returned 21.9 g/t Au over 0.5 metres, which is well above the exceptional threshold for gold in an underground setting (>=15 g/t).
Evidence · table
“21.9”
Context: 0.5
New Mineralization Stylepositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The results from drill hole BV25-130 'suggest the potential for a new style of gold mineralization at Belleterre associated with strongly mineralized tuffaceous and sedimentary units'.
Evidence · text
“The results from BV25-130 suggest the potential for a new style of gold mineralization at Belleterre associated with strongly mineralized tuffaceous and sedimentary units.”
Unusual Dip Valuenegative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: Drill holes BV25-088 and BV25-130 are reported with positive dip values (65 degrees), which typically indicates upward drilling or a data entry error, as downward drilling is usually represented by negative dip values.
Evidence · table
“65”
Context: BV25-088
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
BV24-063Belleterre · goldGrade: 7.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BV24-063
- Project
- Belleterre
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- VIO
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 226.1 m
- To
- 226.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 548.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 226.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BV24-063:226.1-226.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BT Vein #12
- Easting
- 675730
- Northing
- 5254334
- Azimuth
- 165 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade for an underground target, contributing to the overall positive exploration update, though its narrow width limits individual materiality.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (7.34 g/t Au) for underground mining
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (0.6 m)
Evidence · table
“7.34”
Context: 0.6
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
BV25-073Belleterre · goldGrade: 11.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BV25-073
- Project
- Belleterre
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- VIO
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 316.7 m
- To
- 317 m
- Hole Depth
- 549 m
- Intercept Depth
- 316.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BV25-073:316.7-317
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BT Vein #12
- Easting
- 675377
- Northing
- 5254331
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade, contributing to the high-grade nature of the project, but its very narrow width limits its individual materiality.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (11.6 g/t Au) for underground mining
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width (0.3 m)
Evidence · table
“11.6”
Context: 0.3
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
BV25-073Belleterre · goldGrade: 5.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BV25-073
- Project
- Belleterre
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- VIO
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 358.2 m
- To
- 358.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 549 m
- Intercept Depth
- 316.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BV25-073:358.2-358.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BT Vein #12
- Easting
- 675377
- Northing
- 5254331
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate gold grade, but its very narrow width makes it less material individually.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (5.22 g/t Au) for underground mining
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width (0.5 m)
Evidence · table
“5.22”
Context: 0.5
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
BV25-076Belleterre · goldGrade: 5.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BV25-076
- Project
- Belleterre
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- VIO
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 252.7 m
- To
- 253.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 633.96 m
- Intercept Depth
- 252.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BV25-076:252.7-253.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BT North Vein
- Easting
- 675377
- Northing
- 5254331
- Azimuth
- 350 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate gold grade, but its very narrow width makes it less material individually.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (5.01 g/t Au) for underground mining
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width (0.5 m)
Evidence · table
“5.01”
Context: 0.5
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
BV25-085Belleterre · goldGrade: 27.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BV25-085
- Project
- Belleterre
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- VIO
Geometry
- Grade
- 27.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 321.1 m
- To
- 321.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 548.74 m
- Intercept Depth
- 321.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BV25-085:321.1-321.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BT Vein#12 East
- Easting
- 675567
- Northing
- 5254378
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a bonanza-grade gold result, significantly contributing to the project's high-grade potential, despite its narrow width.
Positive factors
- Exceptional (bonanza) gold grade (27.5 g/t Au) for underground mining
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width (0.5 m)
Evidence · table
“27.5”
Context: 0.5
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
BV25-088Belleterre · goldGrade: 4.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BV25-088
- Project
- Belleterre
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- VIO
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.76
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.6 m
- From
- 435.1 m
- To
- 437.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 558.23 m
- Intercept Depth
- 435.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BV25-088:435.1-437.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BT Vein#12 East
- Easting
- 675663
- Northing
- 5254404
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- 65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a reasonable width, but the unusual positive dip value for the drill hole introduces a concern regarding its orientation.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (4.76 g/t Au) for underground mining
- Relatively good width (2.6 m) for a high-grade vein target
Negative factors
- Unusual positive dip value (65 degrees) which typically indicates upward drilling or a data entry error
Evidence · table
“4.76”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
BV25-088Belleterre · goldGrade: 21.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BV25-088
- Project
- Belleterre
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- VIO
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 436.2 m
- To
- 436.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 558.23 m
- Intercept Depth
- 435.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BV25-088:436.2-436.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BT Vein#12 East
- Easting
- 675663
- Northing
- 5254404
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- 65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval is a bonanza-grade gold result, significantly enhancing the overall intercept's value, but its narrow width and the unusual dip value warrant caution.
Positive factors
- Exceptional (bonanza) gold grade (21.9 g/t Au) for underground mining
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept width (0.5 m)
- Unusual positive dip value (65 degrees) which typically indicates upward drilling or a data entry error
Evidence · table
“21.9”
Context: 0.5
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
BV25-094Belleterre · goldGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BV25-094
- Project
- Belleterre
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- VIO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.7 m
- From
- 206.3 m
- To
- 220 m
- Hole Depth
- 285.14 m
- Intercept Depth
- 206.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BV25-094:206.3-220
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Paquin - East
- Easting
- 673526
- Northing
- 5253882
- Azimuth
- 175 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good width but a weak gold grade for an underground target, suggesting potential for bulk tonnage but lower individual economic impact.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept width (13.7 m)
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade (0.72 g/t Au) for underground mining
Evidence · table
“0.72”
Context: 13.7
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
BV25-104Belleterre · goldGrade: 7.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BV25-104
- Project
- Belleterre
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- VIO
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 212.6 m
- To
- 214.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 599.75 m
- Intercept Depth
- 212.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BV25-104:212.6-214.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BT Vein#12 Central
- Easting
- 675551
- Northing
- 5254259
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -69 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade, contributing positively to the project's high-grade potential, despite its narrow width.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (7.84 g/t Au) for underground mining
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (1.5 m)
Evidence · table
“7.84”
Context: 1.5
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
BV25-126Belleterre · goldGrade: 9.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BV25-126
- Project
- Belleterre
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- VIO
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
- From
- 317.9 m
- To
- 318.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 800.79 m
- Intercept Depth
- 317.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BV25-126:317.9-318.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Conway East
- Easting
- 672616
- Northing
- 5253241
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade, contributing positively to the project's high-grade potential, despite its narrow width.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade (9.96 g/t Au) for underground mining
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (0.6 m)
Evidence · table
“9.96”
Context: 0.6
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
BV25-130Belleterre · goldGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BV25-130
- Project
- Belleterre
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- VIO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.6 m
- From
- 453.2 m
- To
- 464.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 845.94 m
- Intercept Depth
- 453.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BV25-130:453.2-464.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Gainsmore East
- Easting
- 673315
- Northing
- 5252709
- Azimuth
- 175 °
- Dip
- 65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is notable for its width and the company's interpretation of a new mineralization style, but the very low gold grade and unusual dip value temper its immediate economic significance.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept width (11.6 m)
- Suggests potential for a new style of gold mineralization
Negative factors
- Very weak gold grade (0.39 g/t Au) for underground mining
- Unusual positive dip value (65 degrees) which typically indicates upward drilling or a data entry error
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: 11.6
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
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. 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.