VIZSLA COPPER DRILLS 435 METERS OF 0.49% CUEQ AT THE THIRA DISCOVERY; EXPANDS FOOTPRINT OF COPPER-MOLYBDENUM MINERALIZATION 200 METERS TO THE NORTH

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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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.