# Visionary Launches Sampling Program of Historic Drill Core from Pt. Leamington in Central Newfoundland Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/visionary-launches-sampling-program-of-historic-drill-core-from-pt-leamington-in--5af1116b-3516-4033-b662-27ece9f89583 Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314752/Visionary-Launches-Sampling-Program-of-Historic-Drill-Core-from-Pt.-Leamington-in-Central-Newfoundland Publisher: newsfile Original announcement: 2026-09-17T12:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Identification of new copper-rich feeder zones via hyperspectral data - Positive factor: Proximity of historical holes to new Kraken copper zone - Positive factor: Planned 20,000m drill program to expand resource - Negative factor: Current sampling results are exploration indicators only; grades not yet confirmed Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release 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-118 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/visionary-launches-sampling-program-of-historic-drill-core-from-pt-leamington-in--5af1116b-3516-4033-b662-27ece9f89583#fact-drill-facts-0) Pt. Leamington · copper #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-118 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/visionary-launches-sampling-program-of-historic-drill-core-from-pt-leamington-in--5af1116b-3516-4033-b662-27ece9f89583#fact-drill-facts-1) Pt. Leamington · copper #### 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 factor: Significant width Evidence · text > 41.5 metres grading 0.39% Cu #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-118 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/visionary-launches-sampling-program-of-historic-drill-core-from-pt-leamington-in--5af1116b-3516-4033-b662-27ece9f89583#fact-drill-facts-2) Pt. Leamington · copper #### 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 factor: High grade inclusion Evidence · text > including 7.5 metres grading 0.89% Cu #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-112 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/visionary-launches-sampling-program-of-historic-drill-core-from-pt-leamington-in--5af1116b-3516-4033-b662-27ece9f89583#fact-drill-facts-3) Pt. Leamington · copper #### 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 factor: Very wide intercept Evidence · text > PL-112 previously returned 75.8 metres grading 0.45% Cu #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-112 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/visionary-launches-sampling-program-of-historic-drill-core-from-pt-leamington-in--5af1116b-3516-4033-b662-27ece9f89583#fact-drill-facts-4) Pt. Leamington · copper #### 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 factor: High grade inclusion Evidence · text > including 12.0 metres grading 1.09% Cu #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/visionary-launches-sampling-program-of-historic-drill-core-from-pt-leamington-in--5af1116b-3516-4033-b662-27ece9f89583#fact-resource-facts-5) Pt. Leamington · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **Stale Estimate** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/visionary-launches-sampling-program-of-historic-drill-core-from-pt-leamington-in--5af1116b-3516-4033-b662-27ece9f89583#fact-resource-facts-6) Pt. Leamington · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **Stale Estimate** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/visionary-launches-sampling-program-of-historic-drill-core-from-pt-leamington-in--5af1116b-3516-4033-b662-27ece9f89583#fact-resource-facts-7) Pt. Leamington · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **Stale Estimate** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 ## 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.