VIZSLA COPPER DRILLS 48.5 METERS OF 3.32% COPPER WITHIN 266.0 METERS OF 0.97% COPPER AT THE DEERHORN DEPOSIT, WOODJAM PROJECT, CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Vizsla Copper Corp.
- Ticker
- VCU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 02:32:29 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Vizsla Copper has reported significant high-grade copper results from drill hole DH26-136 at the Deerhorn deposit, including 48.5m at 3.32% Cu and a broader 266m interval at 0.97% Cu. These results intersect mineralization below the historical inferred resource area, suggesting an emerging high-grade zone.
Reasoning: The drill results show high-grade copper mineralization that extends below the historical resource, representing a significant discovery/extension at the Deerhorn deposit.
Positive factors
- Strong high-grade copper intercepts (3.32% Cu)
- Significant width of mineralization (266m at 0.97% Cu)
- Discovery of high-grade zone below historical resource area
- QA/QC protocols and certified lab (ALS) disclosed
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated (apparent width only)
- Historical resource estimate is not current/verified
Facts used in scoring: 20
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 21.5m interval at 5.63% Cu is exceptionally high grade for a porphyry-related system.
Evidence · table
“5.63”
Context: 21.50
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 release provides downhole lengths but explicitly states true thickness is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True thickness of the bulk-tonnage style, stockwork-hosted mineralization is unknown.”
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 and internal QA/QC protocols including standards and blanks.
Evidence · text
“ALS Global is registered to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The document references a historical inferred mineral estimate.
Evidence · text
“historical inferred mineral estimate of 32.8 million tonnes of 0.22% copper”
Historical Estimate Onlynegative
Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
Why it applies: The Deerhorn estimate is explicitly labeled as a historical estimate not verified by the company.
Evidence · text
“The Deerhorn estimate is a historical estimate within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 20. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (18)
DH26-136Woodjam North · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 129.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 129.9 m
- From
- 70.1 m
- To
- 200 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:70.1-200
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broad near-surface interval of copper mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 129.90
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 129.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 129.9 m
- From
- 70.1 m
- To
- 200 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:70.1-200
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold byproduct in the upper interval.
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 129.90
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · silverGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 129.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 129.9 m
- From
- 70.1 m
- To
- 200 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:70.1-200
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct in the upper interval.
Evidence · table
“0.94”
Context: 129.90
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · copperGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 266 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.97
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 266 m
- From
- 306 m
- To
- 572 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
- Intercept Depth
- 306 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:306-572
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong porphyry-related copper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Long high-grade interval
Evidence · table
“0.97”
Context: 266.00
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · copperGrade: 3.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 48.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 48.5 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 369 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
- Intercept Depth
- 320.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-369
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant high-grade copper intersection.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · table
“3.32”
Context: 48.50
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · copperGrade: 5.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 21.5 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 342 m
- Hole Depth
- 597 m
- Intercept Depth
- 320.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-342
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade intercept within the high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade
Evidence · table
“5.63”
Context: 21.50
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 50 m
- From
- 150 m
- To
- 200 m
- Intercept Depth
- 150 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:150-200
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.46 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 23.0 %·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.46”
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 50 m
- From
- 150 m
- To
- 200 m
- Intercept Depth
- 150 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:150-200
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.4 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 20.0 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · silverGrade: 1.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 50 m
- From
- 150 m
- To
- 200 m
- Intercept Depth
- 150 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:150-200
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.43 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 71.5 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1.43 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
“1.43”
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 266 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 266 m
- From
- 306 m
- To
- 572 m
- Intercept Depth
- 306 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:306-572
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 16.0 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
“0.06”
Context: and
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · silverGrade: 4.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 266 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 266 m
- From
- 306 m
- To
- 572 m
- Intercept Depth
- 306 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:306-572
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.29 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1141.1 g/t·m is moderate (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
“4.29”
Context: and
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · copperGrade: 2.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 107.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 107.7 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 428.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 320.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-428.2
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.01 % copper is strong against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 216.5 %·m is strong.
Positive factors
- 2.01 % copper is strong on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.01”
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 107.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 107.7 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 428.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 320.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-428.2
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 14.0 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
“0.13”
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · silverGrade: 8.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 107.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 107.7 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 428.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 320.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-428.2
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.61 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 927.3 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
“8.61”
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 48.5 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 369 m
- Intercept Depth
- 320.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-369
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.23 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 11.2 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
“0.23”
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · silverGrade: 16.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 48.5 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 369 m
- Intercept Depth
- 320.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-369
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 16.59 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 804.6 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
“16.59”
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.5 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 342 m
- Intercept Depth
- 320.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-342
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.4 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 8.6 g/t·m is below (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
“0.40”
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
DH26-136Woodjam North · silverGrade: 22.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DH26-136
- Project
- Woodjam North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- VCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 22.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.5 m
- From
- 320.5 m
- To
- 342 m
- Intercept Depth
- 320.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DH26-136:320.5-342
- 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
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 22.56 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 485.0 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
“22.56”
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
Resource Estimates (2)
inferredDeerhorn · copperTonnes: 32800000Grade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Deerhorn
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- VCU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:92fc4438184bef0bbd46
- Deposit or zone
- Deerhorn
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 32800000
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred resource mentioned for context.
Negative factors
- Historical estimate not verified
Evidence · text
“historical inferred mineral estimate of 32.8 million tonnes of 0.22% copper”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredDeerhorn · goldTonnes: 32800000Grade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Deerhorn
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- VCU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:92fc4438184bef0bbd46
- Deposit or zone
- Deerhorn
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 32800000
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical gold grade in the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“32.8 million tonnes of 0.22% copper and 0.49 g/t gold”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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.