Canterra Announces High Grade Drill Results Correlate VRIFY AI Targets at the Buchans Project and the Next Phase of Exploration
Canterra Minerals reports successful correlation between its 2024 drilling results and VRIFY AI's predictive model at the Buchans Project. Recent drilling yielded 60 metres of 2.25% Copper Equivalent, aligning with AI-generated targets. The VRIFY AI technology has identified several prospective areas, including the promising Nu target in the southern central portion of the property.
The AI model integrates multiple datasets, including airborne geophysical data, geological mapping, drill core data, and over 1,800 magnetic susceptibility readings. The technology has effectively analyzed over 400,000 metres of historical drilling data to refine mineral predictions and identify new exploration targets.
Canterra Minerals comunica una correlazione positiva tra i risultati di perforazione del 2024 e il modello predittivo di VRIFY AI presso il Buchans Project. Le recenti perforazioni hanno prodotto 60 metri di 2.25% di Equivalente di Rame, in linea con gli obiettivi generati dall'AI. La tecnologia VRIFY AI ha identificato diverse aree promettenti, incluso il target Nu nella porzione centrale meridionale della proprietà.
Il modello AI integra più set di dati, inclusi dati geofisici aerei, mappatura geologica, dati dei campioni di perforazione e oltre 1.800 letture di suscettibilità magnetica. La tecnologia ha analizzato efficacemente oltre 400.000 metri di dati storici di perforazione per raffinare le previsioni minerarie e identificare nuovi obiettivi di esplorazione.
Canterra Minerals informa sobre la correlación exitosa entre los resultados de perforación de 2024 y el modelo predictivo de VRIFY AI en el Buchans Project. Las perforaciones recientes arrojaron 60 metros de 2.25% de Equivalente de Cobre, alineándose con los objetivos generados por IA. La tecnología VRIFY AI ha identificado varias áreas prospectivas, incluyendo el prometedor target Nu en la parte central sur de la propiedad.
El modelo de IA integra múltiples conjuntos de datos, incluyendo datos geofísicos aéreos, mapeo geológico, datos de núcleos de perforación y más de 1.800 lecturas de susceptibilidad magnética. La tecnología ha analizado efectivamente más de 400.000 metros de datos históricos de perforación para refinar las predicciones minerales e identificar nuevos objetivos de exploración.
Canterra Minerals는 Buchans Project에서 2024년 드릴링 결과와 VRIFY AI의 예측 모델 간의 성공적인 상관관계를 보고했습니다. 최근 드릴링에서는 60미터의 2.25% 구리 동등을 산출해 AI 생성 목표와 일치했습니다. VRIFY AI 기술은 해당 지역의 중앙 남부에 있는 유망한 Nu 타겟을 포함하여 여러 유망 지역을 식별했습니다.
AI 모델은 공중 지구물리 데이터, 지질 맵핑, 드릴 코어 데이터 및 1,800개 이상의 자기 감도 측정값을 포함한 여러 데이터 세트를 통합합니다. 이 기술은 400,000미터 이상의 역사적 드릴링 데이터를 효과적으로 분석하여 광물 예측을 세분화하고 새로운 탐사 목표를 식별했습니다.
Canterra Minerals rapporte une corrélation réussie entre ses résultats de forage de 2024 et le modèle prédictif de VRIFY AI au Buchans Project. Les forages récents ont produit 60 mètres à 2,25% d'Équivalent Cuivre, en accord avec les cibles générées par l'IA. La technologie VRIFY AI a identifié plusieurs zones prometteuses, y compris la cible Nu dans la partie centrale sud de la propriété.
Le modèle AI intègre plusieurs ensembles de données, y compris des données géophysiques aéroportées, la cartographie géologique, les données de carottes de forage et plus de 1 800 lectures de susceptibilité magnétique. La technologie a analysé efficacement plus de 400 000 mètres de données historiques de forage afin de préciser les prévisions minérales et d'identifier de nouveaux objectifs d'exploration.
Canterra Minerals berichtet über eine erfolgreiche Korrelation zwischen den Bohrergebnissen 2024 und dem prädiktiven Modell von VRIFY AI beim Buchans Project. Kürzliche Bohrungen ergaben 60 Meter mit 2,25% Kupferäquivalent, was mit den von der KI generierten Zielen übereinstimmt. Die VRIFY AI-Technologie hat mehrere vielversprechende Bereiche identifiziert, darunter das vielversprechende Nu-Ziel im südlich-zentralen Teil des Geländes.
Das AI-Modell integriert mehrere Datensätze, einschließlich luftgestützter geophysikalischer Daten, geologischer Kartierung, Bohrkern-Daten und über 1.800 magnetische Empfindlichkeitsmessungen. Die Technologie hat effektiv über 400.000 Meter historische Bohrdaten analysiert, um mineralische Vorhersagen zu verfeinern und neue Explorationsziele zu identifizieren.
- Recent drilling yielded significant results of 60 metres at 2.25% Copper Equivalent
- AI technology successfully predicted mineralization locations, validating the exploration approach
- Integration of extensive historical data (400,000+ metres) with modern AI technology enhances targeting accuracy
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 21, 2024) - Canterra Minerals Corporation (TSXV: CTM) (OTCQB: CTMCF) ("Canterra" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the early outcomes from Canterra's ongoing partnership with VRIFY Technology and its AI-assisted mineral discovery platform ("VRIFY AI").
Readers can view Canterra's VRIFY Technology hosted interactive presentation here.
Recent results from the 2024 drilling (60 metres of
Figure 1. Canterra 2024 drillholes in red shown with VRIFY prospectivity blocks. Drilling intersected predicted mineralization enhancing confidence in AI targeting and future drill programs at AI generated targets.
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These results further validate the prospective nature of other AI-generated targets on the property (Figure 2) including the highly prospective Nu target, located at the southern central portion of the property.
Figure 2. Oblique 3D view across Canterra's Buchans Project showing VRIFY AI predictive probability score for massive sulphide mineralization.
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"The results from our recent drilling at Buchans confirm the power of VRIFY's AI technology, showcasing a remarkable alignment between AI-generated targets and our drill intercepts at various depths," commented Chris Pennimpede, President and CEO of Canterra. "The precision at the Lundberg and Pumphouse Targets, both on surface and at depth, underscores the effectiveness of this cutting-edge approach. The Nu target, which includes significantly less data than other areas, has emerged as a highly prospective target. While underexplored, the algorithm is using patterns of mineralization found elsewhere on the Buchans project to define the exciting Nu target. This technology is revolutionizing how we identify and prioritize exploration targets, enabling us to unlock untapped potential in our datasets and fast-track discovery. With these results, we're excited to accelerate exploration at high-priority targets like Nu and further refine our models as new data is ingested into the VRIFY AI model."
This AI predictive model created for Buchans continues to evolve as more results are incorporated including the results from Canterra's maiden drilling program at Buchans. This constant data feedback loop further enhances the Company's AI predictive model and supports the Company's technical team in their efforts to identify additional high-grade sulfide mineralization targets at Buchans.
AI Predictive Modelling Highlights:
Multiple datasets including airborne geophysical data (2018 SkyTEM survey data), geological data (mapping and drill core), assay and whole rock geochemical data (outcrops and adjacent drill holes) and Titan24 geophysical data (2008 survey data) are among the data sets assessed by VRIFY AI in the 2024 drilling areas
Datasets have been further augmented by collection of new down-the-hole rock property measurements including magnetic susceptibility readings (>1,800 readings) and chargeability/resistivity drill core measurements (~160 measurements). These data have been further augmented by readings and measurements collected in additional select historical drill holes throughout the Project
This AI-driven approach enables Canterra to efficiently unlock potential value from existing datasets through the identification of targets that may otherwise remain undetected through conventional exploration methods
AI-Driven Exploration & New Targets
VRIFY AI is revolutionizing exploration with its cutting-edge technology, pinpointing high-potential targets in underexplored zones and confirming established mineralized trends with impressive accuracy. Recent drilling at the Lundberg and Pumphouse targets intersected mineralization that closely aligns with AI-generated predictions, both at surface and depth. These results validate VRIFY's proprietary algorithms and highlight their potential to unlock untapped resources.
With over 400,000 metres of historical drilling data around the former Buchans mine, VRIFY AI uses advanced modelling to refine mineral prediction and has already identified new target areas, including the highly prospective Nu zone. Early reviews of the Nu zone reveal limited historical drilling but strong indications of key conditions for high-grade Buchans-style sulphide mineralization, including favorable host rocks, alteration, and mineralized float.
Encouraged by these strong results, Canterra looks forward to testing additional targets consistent with VRIFY's AI predictions. The Company has initiated in-depth data reviews and field investigations to further evaluate these newly prioritized areas; this work will continue into 2025. Learn more about this game-changing technology at www.vrify.com.
Figure 3. Central Newfoundland mining district holdings and Canterra Properties.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Junior Exploration Assistance
Canterra would like to acknowledge the financial support it may receive from the Junior Exploration Assistance Program from the government of Newfoundland and Labrador related to the completion of its 2024 drilling programs, including drilling at Buchans.
About Canterra Minerals
Canterra is a diversified minerals exploration company focused on critical minerals and gold in central Newfoundland. The Company's projects include six mineral deposits located in close proximity to the world-renowned, past producing Buchans mine and Teck Resources' former Duck Pond mine that collectively produced copper, zinc, lead, silver and gold. Several of Canterra's deposits support current and historical Mineral Resource Estimates prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves current at their respective effective dates. Canterra's gold projects are located on-trend of Calibre Mining's Valentine mine currently under construction and are interpreted to cover a ~60 km extension of the structural corridor that hosts mineralization within Calibre's mine project. Past drilling by Canterra and others within the Company's gold projects intersected multiple occurrences of orogenic-style gold mineralization within a large land position that remains underexplored.
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Christopher Pennimpede BSc. P.Geo. (BC), Chief Executive Officer for Canterra Minerals Corporation and Qualified Person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed the technical disclosure in this news release for accuracy.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF CANTERRA MINERALS CORPORATION
Chris Pennimpede
President & CEO
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