Visionary Launches Sampling Program of Historic Drill Core from Pt. Leamington in Central Newfoundland
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc.
- Ticker
- VCG
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Newfoundland
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Zinc, Silver, Lead
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 13:33:46 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. is launching a sampling program of historic drill core at its Pt. Leamington VMS deposit in Newfoundland. The program uses hyperspectral data to target previously unsampled copper-rich feeder zones in the footwall of the existing massive sulphide system.
Reasoning: The company is initiating a sampling program of historic core to target previously unsampled copper-rich zones identified by hyperspectral scanning, which could expand the existing resource.
Positive factors
- Identification of new copper-rich feeder zones via hyperspectral data
- Proximity of historical holes to new Kraken copper zone
- Planned 20,000m drill program to expand resource
Negative factors
- Current sampling results are exploration indicators only; grades not yet confirmed
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The program targets copper-bearing stringer mineralization in the footwall, potentially extending the resource beyond the current massive sulphide lenses.
Evidence · text
“highlights the potential for additional near surface copper-bearing stringer mineralization beyond the current resource”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The company uses the Ming Mine as a geological analogue for the potential of the footwall feeder systems.
Evidence · text
“Visionary considers Ming a useful geological analogue illustrating the potential significance of broad copper-bearing footwall stringer systems.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions the use of hyperspectral scanning and high-resolution photography to guide the sampling.
Evidence · text
“review of high-resolution core photography and hyperspectral data collected by College of the North Atlantics ("CNA") Hyperspectral Scanning Unit ("HSU")”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
PL-118Pt. Leamington · copperGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PL-118
- Project
- Pt. Leamington
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- VCG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Reported intercept from the Kraken copper zone.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade in a feeder zone
Evidence · text
“PL-118 returned 22.5 metres grading 0.53% Cu”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "We're resampling up to 2,000 metres of historical core and planning to put 20,000 metres of drilling into the ground — e"
PL-118Pt. Leamington · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PL-118
- Project
- Pt. Leamington
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- VCG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 41.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PL-118:null-null
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the same intercept as the 0.53% Cu interval.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Evidence · text
“41.5 metres grading 0.39% Cu”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "We're resampling up to 2,000 metres of historical core and planning to put 20,000 metres of drilling into the ground — e"
PL-118Pt. Leamington · copperGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PL-118
- Project
- Pt. Leamington
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- VCG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.89
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PL-118:null-null
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade inclusion within the PL-118 intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade inclusion
Evidence · text
“including 7.5 metres grading 0.89% Cu”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "We're resampling up to 2,000 metres of historical core and planning to put 20,000 metres of drilling into the ground — e"
PL-112Pt. Leamington · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 75.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PL-112
- Project
- Pt. Leamington
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- VCG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 75.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept from the Kraken zone.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept
Evidence · text
“PL-112 previously returned 75.8 metres grading 0.45% Cu”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "We're resampling up to 2,000 metres of historical core and planning to put 20,000 metres of drilling into the ground — e"
PL-112Pt. Leamington · copperGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PL-112
- Project
- Pt. Leamington
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- canada_nl
- Ticker
- VCG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PL-112:null-null
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade inclusion within the PL-112 intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade inclusion
Evidence · text
“including 12.0 metres grading 1.09% Cu”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "We're resampling up to 2,000 metres of historical core and planning to put 20,000 metres of drilling into the ground — e"
Resource Estimates (3)
indicatedPt. Leamington · copperTonnes: 5000000Contained Metal: 156800000Contained Unit: mlb cueqHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Pt. Leamington
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- VCG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Resource group id
- resource:66ad3d85d5d82e8c62a9
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 5000000
- Contained Metal
- 156800000
- Contained Unit
- mlb cueq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-10-25
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.42
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical resource mentioned for context.
Evidence · text
“prepared a pit constrained Indicated Mineral Resource of 5.0 Mt grading 1.42% CuEq for 156.8 Mlb CuEq”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.9 years before this release
inferredPt. Leamington · copperTonnes: 13700000Contained Metal: 384800000Contained Unit: mlb cueqHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Pt. Leamington
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- VCG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Resource group id
- resource:7b7d4846104368dd25dd
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 13700000
- Contained Metal
- 384800000
- Contained Unit
- mlb cueq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-10-25
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.27
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical resource mentioned for context.
Evidence · text
“pit constrained Inferred Mineral Resource of 13.7 Mt grading 1.27% CuEq for 384.8 Mlb CuEq”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.9 years before this release
inferredPt. Leamington · copperTonnes: 1700000Contained Metal: 65700000Contained Unit: mlb cueqHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Pt. Leamington
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_nl
- Reported Region
- Newfoundland
- Ticker
- VCG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Resource group id
- resource:dccc947e6a93049fd061
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1700000
- Contained Metal
- 65700000
- Contained Unit
- mlb cueq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-10-25
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.74
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical resource mentioned for context.
Evidence · text
“out-of-pit Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.7 Mt grading 1.74% CuEq for 65.7 Mlb CuEq”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.9 years before this release
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