# VIOR PROVIDES EXPLORATION UPDATE AT BELLETERRE GOLD PROJECT

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/vior-provides-exploration-update-at-belleterre-gold-project--d8530288-750f-4612-ba5b-ee8d4940f664

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/VIO/news/6020048613669584/vior-provides-exploration-update-at-belleterre-gold-project

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2025-05-15T12:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade gold intercepts

- Positive factor: Step-out drilling successfully extended mineralization

- Positive factor: Potential for new style of gold mineralization identified

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed

- Positive factor: Qualified Person sign-off

- Negative factor: Intercepts are generally narrow

- Negative factor: True width not provided for individual intercepts

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Style**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Value**

Polarity: negative

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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)

### BV24-063

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/vior-provides-exploration-update-at-belleterre-gold-project--d8530288-750f-4612-ba5b-ee8d4940f664#fact-drill-facts-0)

Belleterre · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong gold grade \(7.34 g/t Au\) for underground mining

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept width \(0.6 m\)

Evidence · table

> 7.34

Context: 0.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BV25-073

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/vior-provides-exploration-update-at-belleterre-gold-project--d8530288-750f-4612-ba5b-ee8d4940f664#fact-drill-facts-1)

Belleterre · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong gold grade \(11.6 g/t Au\) for underground mining

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width \(0.3 m\)

Evidence · table

> 11.6

Context: 0.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BV25-073

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Belleterre · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade \(5.22 g/t Au\) for underground mining

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width \(0.5 m\)

Evidence · table

> 5.22

Context: 0.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BV25-076

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Belleterre · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade \(5.01 g/t Au\) for underground mining

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width \(0.5 m\)

Evidence · table

> 5.01

Context: 0.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BV25-085

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/vior-provides-exploration-update-at-belleterre-gold-project--d8530288-750f-4612-ba5b-ee8d4940f664#fact-drill-facts-4)

Belleterre · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional \(bonanza\) gold grade \(27.5 g/t Au\) for underground mining

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width \(0.5 m\)

Evidence · table

> 27.5

Context: 0.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BV25-088

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/vior-provides-exploration-update-at-belleterre-gold-project--d8530288-750f-4612-ba5b-ee8d4940f664#fact-drill-facts-5)

Belleterre · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade \(4.76 g/t Au\) for underground mining

- Positive factor: Relatively good width \(2.6 m\) for a high-grade vein target

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BV25-088

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/vior-provides-exploration-update-at-belleterre-gold-project--d8530288-750f-4612-ba5b-ee8d4940f664#fact-drill-facts-6)

Belleterre · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional \(bonanza\) gold grade \(21.9 g/t Au\) for underground mining

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept width \(0.5 m\)

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BV25-094

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Belleterre · gold

#### 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 factor: Significant intercept width \(13.7 m\)

- Negative factor: Weak gold grade \(0.72 g/t Au\) for underground mining

Evidence · table

> 0.72

Context: 13.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BV25-104

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Belleterre · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong gold grade \(7.84 g/t Au\) for underground mining

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept width \(1.5 m\)

Evidence · table

> 7.84

Context: 1.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BV25-126

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Belleterre · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong gold grade \(9.96 g/t Au\) for underground mining

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept width \(0.6 m\)

Evidence · table

> 9.96

Context: 0.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BV25-130

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/vior-provides-exploration-update-at-belleterre-gold-project--d8530288-750f-4612-ba5b-ee8d4940f664#fact-drill-facts-10)

Belleterre · gold

#### 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 factor: Significant intercept width \(11.6 m\)

- Positive factor: Suggests potential for a new style of gold mineralization

- Negative factor: Very weak gold grade \(0.39 g/t Au\) for underground mining

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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.