Wedge Mineralization
Nine Mile Metals Confirms Extensive Mineralization at Wedge Deposit, Hinting at Deeper Potential
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Nine Mile Metals Ltd. has completed its third drill hole, DDH WD-26-03, at the Wedge Deposit in New Brunswick — and the results keep pointing deeper. The first three holes of the current program have together produced nearly 490 meters of mineralized core, according to Ontario Farmer.
VP Exploration Gary Lohman says the find is far from over. "The majority of the deposit is still open at depth," he noted, signaling that future drilling could expand the resource significantly.
Nearly 490 Meters of Mineralized Core From Three Holes
The three completed drill holes — WD-26-01, WD-26-02, and WD-26-03 — have collectively intersected close to 490 meters of mineralized material. That is a substantial volume of core for an early-stage drill program. Each hole has added to the picture of a deposit that appears both wide and continuous, according to The Sudbury Star.
Mineralization refers to zones in rock where metals or other valuable elements are concentrated. Finding nearly 490 meters of it across just three holes suggests the Wedge Deposit is not a small or isolated pocket. The open depth noted by Lohman means drilling has not yet hit the bottom of the mineralized zone.
Samples Headed to Lab for Base, Precious Metal, and Antimony Analysis
All drill core from WD-26-03 has been measured, logged, photographed, and marked for sampling at Nine Mile Metals' warehouse in Bathurst, New Brunswick. The samples will then ship to ALS Global in Moncton for full analysis, according to The Whig. ALS Global is a widely used independent lab in the mining industry.
The lab will test for base metals like copper and zinc, precious metals like gold and silver, and antimony — a metal used in batteries, flame retardants, and defense equipment. Antimony has drawn growing attention because of its role in modern technology and its limited global supply. Results are expected after the samples are processed, though no timeline was given, Daily Herald Tribune reported.
Deposit Still Open at Depth, Pointing to More Drilling Ahead
Lohman's comment that "the majority of the deposit is still open at depth" is a key signal for investors and geologists. It means the drill bit has not yet found the edge of the mineralized zone going downward. That typically leads to more drill holes targeting deeper targets, Cochrane Times Post noted.
The Wedge Deposit sits within Nine Mile Metals' broader project in New Brunswick. The region has a long history of base metal mining. An open-at-depth deposit gives the company room to grow the resource estimate — a number that directly affects how valuable the project could be to potential partners or buyers.
Results Disclosed Under Canada's Strict NI 43-101 Mining Rules
Nine Mile Metals says all technical information in this announcement meets Canadian regulatory rules under National Instrument 43-101, or NI 43-101. This is Canada's standard for how mining companies must report exploration data. It requires a qualified person — in this case, Lohman — to verify and sign off on the data, according to Hanna Herald.
NI 43-101 compliance is important because it gives investors confidence that the numbers are not cherry-picked or overstated. It sets rules for how samples are collected, handled, and reported. Meeting this standard is a baseline requirement for any TSX-listed mining company sharing drill results, Pincher Creek Echo reported.
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