# XXIX Updates on Cooke Drill Program: Wide Copper Intersections and Visible Gold; and Opemiska Growth Plans Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/xxix-updates-on-cooke-drill-program-wide-copper-intersections-and-visible-gold-a--f0369897-b522-4b1f-9d7e-7fc511629ddf Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/XXIX/news/5830811423294362/xxix-updates-on-cooke-drill-program-wide-copper-intersections-and-visible-gold-a Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-11-24T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: XXIX Metal Corp - Ticker: XXIX - Exchange: TSX - Region: Quebec - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-17 06:55:30 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary XXIX Metal Corp reported encouraging drill results from its Cooke program, featuring wide copper-bearing intervals of 12 to 48 metres and visible gold. The company is mobilizing a second drill rig to accelerate exploration in the Cooke and Chibougamau zones, which represent significant resource expansion potential for the Opemiska project. Reasoning: The release reports encouraging drill results \(wide copper and visible gold\) that target resource expansion areas \(Cooke and Chibougamau\) not currently in the MRE, providing a clear growth narrative for the Opemiska project. - Positive factor: Wide copper-bearing intervals \(12 to 48m\) reported at Cooke - Positive factor: Visible and native gold observed in two holes - Positive factor: Expansion potential identified in Saddle Zone and underground targets - Positive factor: Mobilization of second drill rig to accelerate program - Negative factor: Current drilling is outside of any defined current gold or copper resources Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling is targeting the Cooke Gold Zone and Chibougamau Copper Zone which are outside current defined resources to expand the footprint. Evidence · text > Drilling is outside of any defined current gold or copper resources. **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release includes a QP statement signed by Denis McNichols, P.Geo. Evidence · text > The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Denis McNichols, P.Geo and géo., Vice President Exploration for XXIX Metal, a Qualified Person ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (8) ### Fact 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/xxix-updates-on-cooke-drill-program-wide-copper-intersections-and-visible-gold-a--f0369897-b522-4b1f-9d7e-7fc511629ddf#fact-drill-facts-0) Opemiska · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Opemiska - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: XXIX #### Geometry - Intercept: 48 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Reported wide copper interval of up to 48m is a strong exploration signal. - Positive factor: Wide copper-bearing interval reported Evidence · text > wide copper-bearing intervals of 12 to 48 metres \(core length\) #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/xxix-updates-on-cooke-drill-program-wide-copper-intersections-and-visible-gold-a--f0369897-b522-4b1f-9d7e-7fc511629ddf#fact-drill-facts-1) Opemiska · gold Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Opemiska - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: XXIX #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Observation of native gold in drill holes is a high-quality visual indicator of mineralization. - Positive factor: Visible and native gold observed Evidence · text > including visible and native gold in two holes #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/xxix-updates-on-cooke-drill-program-wide-copper-intersections-and-visible-gold-a--f0369897-b522-4b1f-9d7e-7fc511629ddf#fact-drill-facts-2) Opemiska · copper Historical result Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Opemiska - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: XXIX #### Geometry - Grade: 5.29 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 11 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical high-grade intercept cited for the Saddle Zone. - Positive factor: High grade copper intercept Evidence · text > 5.29% Cu, 1.20 g/t Au over 11.0 metres \(see news release dated January 6, 2025 \) #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Fact 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/xxix-updates-on-cooke-drill-program-wide-copper-intersections-and-visible-gold-a--f0369897-b522-4b1f-9d7e-7fc511629ddf#fact-drill-facts-3) Opemiska · gold Historical result Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Opemiska - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: XXIX #### Geometry - Grade: 1.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 11 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical gold grade associated with the copper intercept. Evidence · text > 5.29% Cu, 1.20 g/t Au over 11.0 metres \(see news release dated January 6, 2025 \) #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Fact 5 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/xxix-updates-on-cooke-drill-program-wide-copper-intersections-and-visible-gold-a--f0369897-b522-4b1f-9d7e-7fc511629ddf#fact-drill-facts-4) Opemiska · copper Historical result Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Opemiska - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: XXIX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.99 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 57.3 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant width for copper mineralization. - Positive factor: Very wide copper interval Evidence · text > 0.99% Cu, 0.30 g/t Au over 57.3 metres \(see news release dated April 10, 2025 \) #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Fact 6 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/xxix-updates-on-cooke-drill-program-wide-copper-intersections-and-visible-gold-a--f0369897-b522-4b1f-9d7e-7fc511629ddf#fact-drill-facts-5) Opemiska · gold Historical result Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Opemiska - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: XXIX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 57.3 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical gold grade associated with the copper intercept. Evidence · text > 0.99% Cu, 0.30 g/t Au over 57.3 metres \(see news release dated April 10, 2025 \) #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Fact 7 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/xxix-updates-on-cooke-drill-program-wide-copper-intersections-and-visible-gold-a--f0369897-b522-4b1f-9d7e-7fc511629ddf#fact-drill-facts-6) Opemiska · copper Historical result Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Opemiska - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: XXIX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.87 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 45 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant width for copper mineralization. - Positive factor: Wide copper interval Evidence · text > 0.87% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au over 45.0 metres \(see news release dated April 10, 2025 \) #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Fact 8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/xxix-updates-on-cooke-drill-program-wide-copper-intersections-and-visible-gold-a--f0369897-b522-4b1f-9d7e-7fc511629ddf#fact-drill-facts-7) Opemiska · gold Historical result Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### Identity - Project: Opemiska - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_qc - Reported Region: canada\_qc - Ticker: XXIX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 45 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2025-11-24T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical gold grade associated with the copper intercept. Evidence · text > 0.87% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au over 45.0 metres \(see news release dated April 10, 2025 \) #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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