Viscount Mining Drills Visible Silver-Bearing Mineralization Across First Three Holes at the Kate Resource in Silver Cliff

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Viscount Mining Corp.
Ticker
VML
Exchange
TSX
Region
Custer County, Colorado
Primary commodity
Silver
Secondary commodities
Gold, Copper
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-13 06:36:09 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Viscount Mining has completed the first three holes of its 2026 core drilling program at the Kate Resource in Silver Cliff, Colorado, intersecting visible silver-bearing mineralization. The drilling targets Tr2 and Tr3 rhyolite host units, confirming the geological model and extending the prospective stratigraphy. Assays for the new holes are pending. The company also re-released significant historical high-grade silver intercepts from previous campaigns, with grades up to 3,280 g/t Ag.

Reasoning: The announcement reports visible silver mineralization in new drill holes, confirming the geological model and extending the prospective area. However, the lack of new assay results for the current program means the economic significance is yet to be determined. The document also re-releases significant historical high-grade silver intercepts, which are positive but not novel.

Positive factors

  • Visible silver-bearing mineralization observed in new drill holes, confirming geological model.
  • New drilling extends prospective stratigraphy in two directions.
  • QA/QC procedures are disclosed and a Qualified Person has reviewed the technical information.
  • Historical drill results show high-grade silver intercepts.

Negative factors

  • Assay results for the current drilling program are pending, so no new quantitative results are available.
  • Historical drill results are re-released data, not new information.
  • True widths for reported historical intercepts are not known, potentially overstating apparent widths.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 42

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details the company's rigorous quality assurance/quality control program, including core handling, logging, cutting, and insertion of standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“The Company has implemented a rigorous quality assurance/quality control program at the Silver Cliff project. Core is retrieved from the drill site to a locked storage facility, where it is logged on site by Christina Ricks, project geologist, and then cut by independent geologists. Half of the core is bagged, and standards, blanks and duplicates are frequently inserted into the sample stream.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: The scientific and technical information in the news release has been reviewed and approved by Harald Hoegberg, P.G., an independent consulting geologist and Qualified Person under NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

“The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Harald Hoegberg, P.G., an independent consulting geologist who is a "Qualified Person" (QP) as such term is defined under National Instrument 43-101 — Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101").”

Visible Mineralizationpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The company reports observing visible silver-bearing mineralization, including galena, manganese-oxide-rich breccias, and possible acanthite, in the new drill holes.

Evidence · text

“Viscount Mining Drills Visible Silver-Bearing Mineralization Across First Three Holes at the Kate Resource in Silver Cliff ... visible galena, manganese-oxide-rich breccias, and possible acanthite confirm the geological model; assays pending”

Assays Pendingnegative · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The announcement explicitly states that assay results for the current 2026 drilling program are pending, meaning no new quantitative results are yet available.

Evidence · text

“assays pending”

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: The document includes a table of 'Significant Historic Intervals' from prior drill campaigns (2016, 2017, 2020, 2021), which are not new assay results.

Evidence · text

“Table 1 — Significant Historic Intervals from Viscount's KSR Drill Program (Tr2 and Tr3 Rhyolite Hosts) A summary of all notable Viscount KSR drill hole intervals returned prior to the 2026 campaign.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 42. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (42)

16-01Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 923.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-01
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
923.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.7 m
From
18.3 m
To
32 m
Intercept Depth
18.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-01:18.3-32
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows an exceptional silver grade over a significant length, confirming high-grade mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade
  • Strong intercept length
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“923.7”

Context: 13.7

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The silver grade of 923.7 g/t is well above the exceptional threshold of 500 g/t for silver.

Evidence · table

“923.7”

Context: 13.7

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-01”

Context: 13.7

16-01Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 2330Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-01
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
2330
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
18.3 m
To
21.3 m
Intercept Depth
18.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-01:18.3-21.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an extremely high-grade silver concentration, indicating bonanza-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Extremely high-grade silver sub-interval
  • Confirms bonanza mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“2330 g/t”

Context: 3.0 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The silver grade of 2330 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 500 g/t for silver.

Evidence · table

“2330 g/t”

Context: 3.0 m

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-01”

Context: 3.0 m

16-03Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 241.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-03
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
241.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.1 m
From
25 m
To
34.1 m
Intercept Depth
25 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-03:25-34.1
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a strong silver grade over a good length, confirming high-grade mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade
  • Good intercept length
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“241.1”

Context: 9.1

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-03”

Context: 9.1

16-03Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 694Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-03
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
694
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
25 m
To
26.5 m
Intercept Depth
25 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-03:25-26.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an exceptional silver grade, indicating bonanza-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms bonanza mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“694 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The silver grade of 694 g/t is above the exceptional threshold of 500 g/t for silver.

Evidence · table

“694 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-03”

Context: 1.5 m

16-04Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 191.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-04
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
191.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
19.8 m
From
17.1 m
To
36.9 m
Intercept Depth
17.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-04:17.1-36.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a moderate silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“191.4”

Context: 19.8

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-04”

Context: 19.8

16-04Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 929Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-04
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
929
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
17.1 m
To
18.6 m
Intercept Depth
17.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-04:17.1-18.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an exceptional silver grade, indicating bonanza-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms bonanza mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“929 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The silver grade of 929 g/t is above the exceptional threshold of 500 g/t for silver.

Evidence · table

“929 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-04”

Context: 1.5 m

16-05Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 390.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-05
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
390.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.7 m
From
19.8 m
To
33.5 m
Intercept Depth
19.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-05:19.8-33.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a strong silver grade over a good length, confirming high-grade mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade
  • Good intercept length
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“390.5”

Context: 13.7

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-05”

Context: 13.7

16-05Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 942.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-05
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
942.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.1 m
From
19.8 m
To
22.9 m
Intercept Depth
19.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-05:19.8-22.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an exceptional silver grade, indicating bonanza-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms bonanza mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“942.2 g/t”

Context: 3.1 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The silver grade of 942.2 g/t is above the exceptional threshold of 500 g/t for silver.

Evidence · table

“942.2 g/t”

Context: 3.1 m

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-05”

Context: 3.1 m

16-07Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 153.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-07
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
153.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.2 m
From
23.5 m
To
38.7 m
Intercept Depth
23.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-07:23.5-38.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a moderate silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“153.2”

Context: 15.2

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-07”

Context: 15.2

16-07Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 252.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-07
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
252.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.6 m
From
23.5 m
To
31.1 m
Intercept Depth
23.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-07:23.5-31.1
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a strong silver grade, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“252.7 g/t”

Context: 7.6 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-07”

Context: 7.6 m

16-08Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 230.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-08
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
230.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20.7 m
From
32 m
To
52.7 m
Intercept Depth
32 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-08:32-52.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a strong silver grade over a significant length, confirming high-grade mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“230.5”

Context: 20.7

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-08”

Context: 20.7

16-08Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 780.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-08
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
780.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.1 m
From
32 m
To
35.1 m
Intercept Depth
32 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-08:32-35.1
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an exceptional silver grade, indicating bonanza-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms bonanza mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“780.5 g/t”

Context: 3.1 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The silver grade of 780.5 g/t is above the exceptional threshold of 500 g/t for silver.

Evidence · table

“780.5 g/t”

Context: 3.1 m

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-08”

Context: 3.1 m

16-09Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 126.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-09
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
126.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.8 m
From
25.9 m
To
42.7 m
Intercept Depth
25.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-09:25.9-42.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a moderate silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“126.8”

Context: 16.8

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-09”

Context: 16.8

16-09Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 220.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16-09
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
220.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.6 m
From
25.9 m
To
33.5 m
Intercept Depth
25.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16-09:25.9-33.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a strong silver grade, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“220.8 g/t”

Context: 7.6 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2016 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“16-09”

Context: 7.6 m

17-01Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 113.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-01
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
113.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
From
24 m
To
33 m
Intercept Depth
24 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-01:24-33
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a moderate silver grade over a good length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade
  • Good intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“113.5”

Context: 9

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-01”

Context: 9

17-01Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 237.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-01
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
237.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
24 m
To
27 m
Intercept Depth
24 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-01:24-27
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a strong silver grade, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“237.5 g/t”

Context: 3.0 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-01”

Context: 3.0 m

17-02Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 93.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-02
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
93.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
33 m
From
1.5 m
To
34.5 m
Intercept Depth
1.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-02:1.5-34.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a moderate silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“93.4”

Context: 33

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-02”

Context: 33

17-02Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 214.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-02
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
214.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
1.5 m
To
7.5 m
Intercept Depth
1.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-02:1.5-7.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a strong silver grade, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“214.5 g/t”

Context: 6.0 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-02”

Context: 6.0 m

17-04Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 122.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-04
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
122.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21 m
From
16.5 m
To
37.5 m
Intercept Depth
16.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-04:16.5-37.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a moderate silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“122.2”

Context: 21

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-04”

Context: 21

17-04Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 401Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-04
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
401
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
16.5 m
To
19.5 m
Intercept Depth
16.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-04:16.5-19.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a strong silver grade, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“401.0 g/t”

Context: 3.0 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-04”

Context: 3.0 m

17-05Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 279.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-05
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
279.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
9.5 m
To
24.5 m
Intercept Depth
9.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-05:9.5-24.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a strong silver grade over a good length, confirming high-grade mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade
  • Good intercept length
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“279.6”

Context: 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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-05”

Context: 15

17-05Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 477Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-05
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
477
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.5 m
From
9.5 m
To
17 m
Intercept Depth
9.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-05:9.5-17
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a strong silver grade, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“477.0 g/t”

Context: 7.5 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-05”

Context: 7.5 m

17-06Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 149.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-06
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
149.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
24.5 m
From
0 m
To
24.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-06:0-24.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a moderate silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“149.9”

Context: 24.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-06”

Context: 24.5

17-06Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 668Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-06
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
668
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
0 m
To
1.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-06:0-1.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an exceptional silver grade, indicating bonanza-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms bonanza mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“668.0 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The silver grade of 668.0 g/t is above the exceptional threshold of 500 g/t for silver.

Evidence · table

“668.0 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-06”

Context: 1.5 m

17-07Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 64.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-07
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
64.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
From
6 m
To
24 m
Intercept Depth
6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-07:6-24
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a weak silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Weak silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“64.3”

Context: 18

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-07”

Context: 18

17-07Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 142Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-07
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
142
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
6 m
To
7.5 m
Intercept Depth
6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-07:6-7.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a moderate silver grade, indicating mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“142.0 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-07”

Context: 1.5 m

17-10Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 109.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-10
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
109.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22.5 m
From
24 m
To
46.5 m
Intercept Depth
24 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-10:24-46.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a moderate silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“109.7”

Context: 22.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-10”

Context: 22.5

17-10Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 195Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
17-10
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
195
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
24 m
To
28.5 m
Intercept Depth
24 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
17-10:24-28.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a moderate silver grade, indicating mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“195 g/t”

Context: 4.5 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2017 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“17-10”

Context: 4.5 m

20-01Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 100.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-01
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
100.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21.6 m
From
19.5 m
To
41.1 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-01:19.5-41.1
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a moderate silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“100.6”

Context: 21.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-01”

Context: 21.6

20-01Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 197.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-01
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
197.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.7 m
From
19.5 m
To
22.2 m
Intercept Depth
19.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-01:19.5-22.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a moderate silver grade, indicating mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“197.8 g/t”

Context: 2.7 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-01”

Context: 2.7 m

20-02Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 64.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-02
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
64.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.1 m
From
15.5 m
To
25.6 m
Intercept Depth
15.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-02:15.5-25.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a weak silver grade over a good length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Weak silver grade
  • Good intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“64.9”

Context: 10.1

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-02”

Context: 10.1

20-02Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 93.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-02
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
93.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
15.5 m
To
19.5 m
Intercept Depth
15.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-02:15.5-19.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a moderate silver grade, indicating mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“93.1 g/t”

Context: 4.0 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-02”

Context: 4.0 m

20-03Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 703.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-03
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
703.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.9 m
From
15.1 m
To
30 m
Intercept Depth
15.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-03:15.1-30
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows an exceptional silver grade over a significant length, confirming high-grade mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“703.6”

Context: 14.9

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The silver grade of 703.6 g/t is above the exceptional threshold of 500 g/t for silver.

Evidence · table

“703.6”

Context: 14.9

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-03”

Context: 14.9

20-03Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 3280Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-03
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
3280
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
15.1 m
To
16.6 m
Intercept Depth
15.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-03:15.1-16.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an extremely high-grade silver concentration, indicating bonanza-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Extremely high-grade silver sub-interval
  • Confirms bonanza mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“3280 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The silver grade of 3280 g/t is significantly above the exceptional threshold of 500 g/t for silver.

Evidence · table

“3280 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-03”

Context: 1.5 m

20-05Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 102.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-05
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
102.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.8 m
From
15.5 m
To
32.3 m
Intercept Depth
15.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-05:15.5-32.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a moderate silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“102.8”

Context: 16.8

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-05”

Context: 16.8

20-05Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 273.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-05
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
273.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
15.5 m
To
18.5 m
Intercept Depth
15.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-05:15.5-18.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a strong silver grade, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“273.5 g/t”

Context: 3.0 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-05”

Context: 3.0 m

20-09Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 88.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-09
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
88.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.1 m
From
45.7 m
To
51.8 m
Intercept Depth
45.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-09:45.7-51.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a weak silver grade over a moderate length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Weak silver grade
  • Moderate intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“88.6”

Context: 6.1

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-09”

Context: 6.1

20-09Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 281Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-09
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
281
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
45.7 m
To
47.2 m
Intercept Depth
45.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-09:45.7-47.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a strong silver grade, indicating high-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Strong silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“281.0 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-09”

Context: 1.5 m

20-10Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-10
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
19.5 m
From
0 m
To
19.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-10:0-19.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a weak silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Weak silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“55”

Context: 19.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-10”

Context: 19.5

20-10Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 169Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
20-10
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
169
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
0 m
To
1.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
20-10:0-1.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a moderate silver grade, indicating mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“169.0 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2020 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“20-10”

Context: 1.5 m

21-01Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 147.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
21-01
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
147.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.6 m
From
11 m
To
29.6 m
Intercept Depth
11 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
21-01:11-29.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a moderate silver grade over a significant length, confirming mineralization at the Kate Silver Resource, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Moderate silver grade
  • Significant intercept length
  • Confirms mineralization

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“147.6”

Context: 18.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2021 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“21-01”

Context: 18.6

21-01Kate Silver Resource · silverGrade: 1010Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
21-01
Project
Kate Silver Resource
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_co
Reported Region
usa_co
Ticker
VML

Geometry

Grade
1010
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
11 m
To
12.5 m
Intercept Depth
11 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
21-01:11-12.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Kate Silver Resource
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an exceptional silver grade, indicating bonanza-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, but it is not new information and true width is unknown.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade sub-interval
  • Confirms bonanza mineralization within broader zone

Negative factors

  • Stale data re-release
  • Apparent width only
  • Exact depth not specified

Evidence · table

“1010 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

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

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Reason: The silver grade of 1010 g/t is above the exceptional threshold of 500 g/t for silver.

Evidence · table

“1010 g/t”

Context: 1.5 m

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that intervals are core-length and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Note: Intervals reported above are core-length intervals; true widths are not known.”

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This intercept is from a 2021 drill campaign and is being re-released in this document.

Evidence · table

“21-01”

Context: 1.5 m

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.