VIZSLA COPPER DRILLS 435 METERS OF 0.49% CUEQ AT THE THIRA DISCOVERY; EXPANDS FOOTPRINT OF COPPER-MOLYBDENUM MINERALIZATION 200 METERS TO THE NORTH
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Vizsla Copper Corp.
- Ticker
- VCU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Molybdenum, Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 03:38:52 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Vizsla Copper has reported significant drill results from the Thira Discovery at the Poplar Project in British Columbia, including a 675.2m interval at 0.40% CuEq. The results expand the known mineralization footprint 200m to the north and demonstrate strong continuity.
Reasoning: The drill results demonstrate significant lateral and vertical expansion of the Thira Discovery with high-grade, continuous porphyry-style mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant step-out extension to the north
- Long continuous intervals of mineralization
- High CuEq grades over large widths
- QA/QC protocols clearly disclosed
Negative factors
- True width remains unknown
- Metallurgical recoveries are conceptual/untested
Facts used in scoring: 29
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Mineralization extended 200 meters to the north of previous holes.
Evidence · text
“expands the footprint of mineralization 200 meters to the north”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details ALS Global accreditation, ISO 17025, and internal protocols including standards and blanks.
Evidence · text
“ALS Global is registered to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that true thickness of the mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness of the bulk-tonnage style, stockwork-hosted mineralization is unknown.”
Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative
Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.
Why it applies: CuEq is based on conceptual recoveries and illustrative metal prices rather than tested metallurgical performance.
Evidence · text
“recoveries are conceptual in nature.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 29. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (29)
TH26-151Thira Discovery · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 675.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 675.2 m
- From
- 31.8 m
- To
- 707 m
- Hole Depth
- 726 m
- Intercept Depth
- 31.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:31.8-707
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large continuous intercept in a porphyry system.
Positive factors
- Very long continuous interval
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 675.2
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
TH26-151Thira Discovery · molybdenumGrade: 0.015Grade Unit: %Intercept: 675.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.015
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 675.2 m
- From
- 31.8 m
- To
- 707 m
- Hole Depth
- 726 m
- Intercept Depth
- 31.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:31.8-707
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Byproduct molybdenum in a copper porphyry.
Evidence · table
“0.015”
Context: 675.2
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
TH26-151Thira Discovery · goldGrade: 0.037Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 675.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.037
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 675.2 m
- From
- 31.8 m
- To
- 707 m
- Hole Depth
- 726 m
- Intercept Depth
- 31.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:31.8-707
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace gold byproduct.
Evidence · table
“0.037”
Context: 675.2
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
TH26-151Thira Discovery · silverGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 675.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 675.2 m
- From
- 31.8 m
- To
- 707 m
- Hole Depth
- 726 m
- Intercept Depth
- 31.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:31.8-707
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace silver byproduct.
Evidence · table
“1.06”
Context: 675.2
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
TH26-151Thira Discovery · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 435 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 435 m
- From
- 198 m
- To
- 633 m
- Hole Depth
- 726 m
- Intercept Depth
- 198 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:198-633
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong sub-interval within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade over significant width
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 435.0
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
TH26-148Thira Discovery · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 483 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 483 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 492 m
- Hole Depth
- 603 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-492
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant near-surface intercept.
Positive factors
- Large continuous interval
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 483.0
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
TH26-148Thira Discovery · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 205.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 205.5 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 214.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 603 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-214.5
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“0.36”
Context: 205.5
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
TH26-148Thira Discovery · molybdenumGrade: 0.016Grade Unit: %Intercept: 483 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.016
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 483 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 492 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-492
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.016 % molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.016”
Context: TH26-148
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
TH26-148Thira Discovery · goldGrade: 0.044Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 483 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.044
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 483 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 492 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-492
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.044 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 21.3 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.044”
Context: TH26-148
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
TH26-148Thira Discovery · silverGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 483 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 483 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 492 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-492
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.93 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 449.2 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.93”
Context: TH26-148
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
TH26-148Thira Discovery · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 282 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 282 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 291 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-291
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.34 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 95.9 %·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-148Thira Discovery · molybdenumGrade: 0.012Grade Unit: %Intercept: 282 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.012
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 282 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 291 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-291
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.012 % molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.012”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-148Thira Discovery · goldGrade: 0.064Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 282 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.064
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 282 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 291 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-291
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.064 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 18.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.064”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-148Thira Discovery · silverGrade: 1.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 282 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 282 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 291 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-291
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.22 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 344.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.22”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-148Thira Discovery · molybdenumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 205.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 205.5 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 214.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-214.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 % molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.010”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-148Thira Discovery · goldGrade: 0.076Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 205.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.076
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 205.5 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 214.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-214.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.076 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 15.6 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.076”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-148Thira Discovery · silverGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 205.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-148
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 205.5 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 214.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-148:9-214.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.32 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 271.3 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.32”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · molybdenumGrade: 0.022Grade Unit: %Intercept: 435 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.022
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 435 m
- From
- 198 m
- To
- 633 m
- Intercept Depth
- 198 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:198-633
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.022 % molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.022”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · goldGrade: 0.037Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 435 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.037
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 435 m
- From
- 198 m
- To
- 633 m
- Intercept Depth
- 198 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:198-633
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.037 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 16.1 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.037”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · silverGrade: 1.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 435 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 435 m
- From
- 198 m
- To
- 633 m
- Intercept Depth
- 198 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:198-633
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.24 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 539.4 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.24”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 91.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 91.2 m
- From
- 352.8 m
- To
- 444 m
- Intercept Depth
- 352.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:352.8-444
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.35 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 31.9 %·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · molybdenumGrade: 0.032Grade Unit: %Intercept: 91.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.032
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 91.2 m
- From
- 352.8 m
- To
- 444 m
- Intercept Depth
- 352.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:352.8-444
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.032 % molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.032”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · goldGrade: 0.035Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 91.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.035
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 91.2 m
- From
- 352.8 m
- To
- 444 m
- Intercept Depth
- 352.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:352.8-444
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.035 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 3.2 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.035 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.035”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · silverGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 91.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 91.2 m
- From
- 352.8 m
- To
- 444 m
- Intercept Depth
- 352.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:352.8-444
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.15 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 104.9 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1.15 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.15”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 87 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 87 m
- From
- 492 m
- To
- 579 m
- Intercept Depth
- 492 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:492-579
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.39 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 33.9 %·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · molybdenumGrade: 0.016Grade Unit: %Intercept: 87 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.016
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 87 m
- From
- 492 m
- To
- 579 m
- Intercept Depth
- 492 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:492-579
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.016 % molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.
Negative factors
- No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.
Evidence · table
“0.016”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · goldGrade: 0.046Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 87 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.046
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 87 m
- From
- 492 m
- To
- 579 m
- Intercept Depth
- 492 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:492-579
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.046 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 4.0 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.046 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.046”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · silverGrade: 1.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 87 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 87 m
- From
- 492 m
- To
- 579 m
- Intercept Depth
- 492 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TH26-151:492-579
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.71 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 148.8 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1.71 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.71”
Context: including
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
TH26-151Thira Discovery · copperGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 435 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TH26-151
- Project
- Thira Discovery
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 435 m
- Hole Depth
- 726 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large continuous intercept in a porphyry system.
Positive factors
- Very long continuous interval
Evidence · text
“including 435.0 meters of 0.49% copper”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.