Viridian Intersects Over 50 Metres of Mineralization from Surface at Kraken Main

Original announcement by globenewswire on

Company
Viridian Metals Inc.
Ticker
VRDN
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Labrador
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Nickel, Cobalt
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-12 00:56:39 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Viridian Metals reported significant drill results at the Kraken Main Zone in Labrador, highlighted by a 50.15m extension of hole VKS25-024 with 0.68% CuEq. High-grade intercepts were also noted in hole VKS26-054, while step-out drilling has visually intersected sulphides at greater distances.

Reasoning: The extension of VKS25-024 to over 50m of mineralization from surface is a significant volumetric increase, and VKS26-054 shows strong high-grade CuEq intercepts.

Positive factors

  • Significant thickness extension in VKS25-024
  • Mineralization starts at surface
  • High-grade CuEq intercepts in VKS26-054
  • Step-out drilling intersecting visual sulphides

Negative factors

  • Poor core recovery in uppermost metre of VKS25-024
  • Drilling issues suspended VKS26-052
  • VKS26-053 abandoned due to depth/mineralization profile
  • Pending overlimit nickel assays for VKS26-054

Facts used in scoring: 37

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: VKS25-024 was extended by over 25m to a total of 50.15m.

Evidence · text

“expanding the previously reported interval of 24.05 metres”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Release details lab (Activation Labs), accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), and methods (standards, blanks).

Evidence · text

“Standard reference materials and blanks were inserted”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 37. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (37)

VKS25-024Kraken Main · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.15 m
From
1 m
To
51.15 m
Intercept Depth
1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:1-51.15
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.68
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 50m intercept from surface is a major volumetric expansion.

Positive factors

  • Significant thickness extension

Negative factors

  • Poor core recovery in top metre

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 50.15

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

VKS25-024Kraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.15 m
From
1 m
To
51.15 m
Intercept Depth
1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:1-51.15
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.68
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Part of a significant thickness extension.

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: 50.15

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

VKS25-024Kraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.15 m
From
1 m
To
51.15 m
Intercept Depth
1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:1-51.15
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.68
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace cobalt in a large intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: 50.15

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

VKS25-024Kraken Main · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.8 m
From
12.2 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
12.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:12.2-31
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.12
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within the main intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.33”

Context: 18.8

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

VKS26-054Kraken Main · copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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 Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.18
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade CuEq intercept.

Negative factors

  • Pending overlimit nickel assays

Evidence · table

“0.65”

Context: 1.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

VKS25-024Kraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.43
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.8 m
From
12.2 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
12.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:12.2-31
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.43 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.43”

Context: including

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

VKS25-024Kraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.8 m
From
12.2 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
12.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:12.2-31
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: including

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

VKS25-024Kraken Main · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.6 m
From
19.4 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
19.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:19.4-31
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 3.5 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.3”

Context: Including

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

VKS25-024Kraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.6 m
From
19.4 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
19.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:19.4-31
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.5 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: Including

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

VKS25-024Kraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS25-024
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.6 m
From
19.4 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
19.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS25-024:19.4-31
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.07 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: Including

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

VKS26-052Kraken Main · copperGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-052
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.3 m
From
0.7 m
To
3 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-052:0.7-3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.07 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: VKS26-052

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

VKS26-052Kraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-052
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.3 m
From
0.7 m
To
3 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-052:0.7-3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 % nickel is below against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.13 % nickel is below the weak threshold (0.3 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: VKS26-052

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

VKS26-052Kraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-052
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.3 m
From
0.7 m
To
3 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-052:0.7-3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.03 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: VKS26-052

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

andKraken Main · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.5 m
From
7.5 m
To
15 m
Intercept Depth
7.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:7.5-15
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.5 m
From
7.5 m
To
15 m
Intercept Depth
7.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:7.5-15
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % nickel is below against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 % nickel is below the weak threshold (0.3 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.5 m
From
7.5 m
To
15 m
Intercept Depth
7.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:7.5-15
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · copperGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.09
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.7 m
From
23 m
To
24.7 m
Intercept Depth
23 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:23-24.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.09 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.09 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.09”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.7 m
From
23 m
To
24.7 m
Intercept Depth
23 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:23-24.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 % nickel is below against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.07 % nickel is below the weak threshold (0.3 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.7 m
From
23 m
To
24.7 m
Intercept Depth
23 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:23-24.7
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.85 m
From
26.3 m
To
29.15 m
Intercept Depth
26.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:26.3-29.15
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.12 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.85 m
From
26.3 m
To
29.15 m
Intercept Depth
26.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:26.3-29.15
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.16 % nickel is below against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.16 % nickel is below the weak threshold (0.3 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.85 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.85 m
From
26.3 m
To
29.15 m
Intercept Depth
26.3 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:26.3-29.15
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: and

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

VKS26-053Kraken Main · copperGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-053
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.5 m
From
1.5 m
To
5 m
Intercept Depth
1.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-053:1.5-5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.05 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.05 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: VKS26-053

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

VKS26-053Kraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-053
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.5 m
From
1.5 m
To
5 m
Intercept Depth
1.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-053:1.5-5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 % nickel is below against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.08 % nickel is below the weak threshold (0.3 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: VKS26-053

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

VKS26-053Kraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-053
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.5 m
From
1.5 m
To
5 m
Intercept Depth
1.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-053:1.5-5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: VKS26-053

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

VKS26-054Kraken Main · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.36 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1.2 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: VKS26-054

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

VKS26-054Kraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.67 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: VKS26-054

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

VKS26-054Kraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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
Main Zone
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: VKS26-054

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

andKraken Main · copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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 factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.65”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.81”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · copperGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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 factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.44”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.83”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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 factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

Geometry

Grade
0.57
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
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.57 % nickel is weak against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.57”

Context: and

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

andKraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN

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
CRS
NAD83 / UTM Zone 20N
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: and

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.