# Viridian Announces Initial Exploration Target at Kraken Main Zone

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51

Original source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/15/3362448/0/en/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone.html

Publisher: globenewswire

Original announcement: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Viridian Metals Inc.

- Ticker: Unavailable

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: Labrador

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Nickel, Cobalt

- Document categories: Drill results, Other

- Extracted: 2026-09-15 17:03:30 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Viridian Metals has announced a conceptual exploration target at the Kraken Main zone, estimating 41 to 61 million tonnes at 0.35% to 0.52% CuEq. The target is based on historical drilling and excludes the current 2026 drilling program, which has already reported intercepts exceeding 50 metres.

Reasoning: The announcement establishes a conceptual exploration target for Kraken Main, supported by recent high-thickness drilling, though it remains at a very early stage.

- Positive factor: Conceptual exploration target established

- Positive factor: Ongoing drilling showing significant thickness \(>50m\)

- Positive factor: Multiple conductors identified in broader system

- Negative factor: Target is conceptual and not a Mineral Resource

- Negative factor: Insufficient exploration to define resource

- Negative factor: True thickness not yet known for recent intercepts

Facts used in scoring: 21

## 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: Release includes details on sample preparation, laboratory \(Activation Labs\), and QA/QC methods \(standards, blanks\).

Evidence · text

> Standard reference materials and blanks were inserted by Viridian personnel

**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 explicitly states that reported interval lengths represent downhole core lengths and should not be interpreted as true thickness.

Evidence · text

> Reported interval lengths represent downhole core lengths and should not be interpreted as true thickness.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (21)

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-0)

Kraken · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.36
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.3 m
- From: 0.7 m
- To: 4 m
- Intercept Depth: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:0.7-4
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.36

Context: 3.3

#### 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

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-1)

Kraken · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.67
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.3 m
- From: 0.7 m
- To: 4 m
- Intercept Depth: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:0.7-4
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.67

Context: 3.3

#### 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

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-2)

Kraken · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.3 m
- From: 0.7 m
- To: 4 m
- Intercept Depth: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:0.7-4
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 3.3

#### 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

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-3)

Kraken · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.65
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:11.7-13
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.65

Context: 1.3

#### 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

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-4)

Kraken · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.81
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:11.7-13
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.81

Context: 1.3

#### 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

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-5)

Kraken · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:11.7-13
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 1.3

#### 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

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-6)

Kraken · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.44
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:17.45-18.75
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.44

Context: 1.3

#### 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

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-7)

Kraken · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.83
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:17.45-18.75
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.83

Context: 1.3

#### 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

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-8)

Kraken · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:17.45-18.75
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 1.3

#### 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

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-9)

Kraken · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:20.7-26.9
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.38

Context: 6.2

#### 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

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-10)

Kraken · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.62
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:20.7-26.9
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.62

Context: 6.2

#### 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

### VKS26-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-11)

Kraken · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: VKS26-054
- Project: Kraken
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: VKS26-054:20.7-26.9
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Kraken Main
- Loc. Confidence: medium
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard exploration intercept.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 6.2

#### 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

### and

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-12)

Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.65
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:11.7-13
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.65 % copper is moderate against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.8 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.65

Context: and

#### 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

### and

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-13)

Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.81
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:11.7-13
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.81 % nickel is moderate against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.81

Context: and

#### 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

### and

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-14)

Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 11.7 m
- To: 13 m
- Intercept Depth: 11.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:11.7-13
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 % cobalt is weak against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: and

#### 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

### and

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-15)

Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.44
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:17.45-18.75
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.44 % copper is weak against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.44

Context: and

#### 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

### and

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-16)

Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.83
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:17.45-18.75
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.83 % nickel is moderate against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.83

Context: and

#### 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

### and

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-17)

Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m
- From: 17.45 m
- To: 18.75 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.45 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:17.45-18.75
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 % cobalt is weak against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: and

#### 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

### and

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-18)

Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken
- Commodity: copper
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:20.7-26.9
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 % copper is weak against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 2.4 %·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.38

Context: and

#### 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

### and

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-19)

Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.62
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:20.7-26.9
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.62 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.62

Context: and

#### 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

### and

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viridian-announces-initial-exploration-target-at-kraken-main-zone--d1057606-6292-477c-ba8f-1a99d7649f51#fact-drill-facts-20)

Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: and
- Project: Kraken Main Exploration Target footprint outlined in red and surrounding geophysical conductors identified across the broader Kraken
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: labrador
- Reported Region: labrador

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.2 m
- From: 20.7 m
- To: 26.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: and:20.7-26.9
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Main Zone
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 % cobalt is weak against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: and

#### 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.