# Copper Mining News in Spain

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## Q3 2026 Operations Update

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q3-2026-operations-update--8d550a4c-8db9-4876-9c69-2f71ed632f27) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q3-2026-operations-update--8d550a4c-8db9-4876-9c69-2f71ed632f27.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-15T05:00:07.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T07:20:39.786Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T07:20:39.786Z
- Company: Atalaya Mining Copper, S.A. (ATYM)
- Original source: [lse](https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/ATYM/q3-2026-operations-update/17836301)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.51
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Mill Route

Atalaya Mining reported strong Q3 2026 operational results for Proyecto Riotinto, featuring increased copper production and improved recoveries. The company also highlighted a strengthened balance sheet and the strategic designation of Proyecto Touro by the European Commission.

## Emerita Resources Awarded 108,877 Euros R&D Grant from Andalusian Government and EU Funding to Advance Metallurgical Innovation for the IBW Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emerita-resources-awarded-108-877-euros-r-d-grant-from-andalusian-government-and--3e51e053-b57c-4966-b49e-bb7875e85c97) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emerita-resources-awarded-108-877-euros-r-d-grant-from-andalusian-government-and--3e51e053-b57c-4966-b49e-bb7875e85c97.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-17T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Emerita Resources Corp. (EMO)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/EMO/news/4511383502719884/emerita-resources-awarded-108-877-euros-r-d-grant-from-andalusian-government-and)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: QP/CP Signed

Emerita Resources has been awarded a €108,877 R&D grant from the Andalusian government and EU funding to advance metallurgical innovation at its Iberian Belt West (IBW) project. The 23-month project aims to optimize copper, zinc, and lead concentrate quality and recover high-purity antimony.

## Emerita Intersects 3.9 Meters Grading 3.8% Copper, 0.9% Lead, 1.6% Zinc, 2.81 g/t Gold and 71.26 g/t Silver at El Cura Deposit. Public Consultation Submission Phase of the AAU (Autorizacion Ambiental Unificada) Now Complete

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emerita-intersects-3-9-meters-grading-3-8-copper-0-9-lead-1-6-zinc-2-81-g-t-gold--89000a59-78fa-4244-8018-1b3d742182c8) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emerita-intersects-3-9-meters-grading-3-8-copper-0-9-lead-1-6-zinc-2-81-g-t-gold--89000a59-78fa-4244-8018-1b3d742182c8.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-07-09T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Emerita Resources Corp. (EMO)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/EMO/news/5603390958717622/emerita-intersects-3-9-meters-grading-3-8-copper-0-9-lead-1-6-zinc-2-81-g-t-gold)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension

Emerita reported high-grade polymetallic drill results from the El Cura VMS deposit, including a 3.9m intercept at 3.8% Cu and 2.81 g/t Au. The company also announced the successful completion of the public consultation phase for its environmental authorization (AAU) in Spain.

## PAN GLOBAL COMMENCES PHASE 2 DRILLING AT CAÑADA HONDA DEPOSIT: PROVIDES ESCACENA PROJECT UPDATE, SPAIN

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pan-global-commences-phase-2-drilling-at-ca-xd1-ada-honda-deposit-provides-escac--e0971b39-5074-4c46-909c-e3c6df8d195f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pan-global-commences-phase-2-drilling-at-ca-xd1-ada-honda-deposit-provides-escac--e0971b39-5074-4c46-909c-e3c6df8d195f.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-06-29T11:38:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Pan Global Resources Inc. (PGZ)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/PGZ/news/6108483097622108/pan-global-commences-phase-2-drilling-at-ca-xd1-ada-honda-deposit-provides-escac)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.226
- Atlas tags: None

Pan Global has commenced Phase 2 drilling at the Cañada Honda copper-gold deposit and expanded the Escacena Project area to over 16,745 hectares. The update also highlights new drill targets generated from recent geophysical surveys and a high-grade polymetallic intercept at the El Pozo target.

## PAN GLOBAL ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF $7.2 MILLION PRIVATE PLACEMENT WITH ALPAYANA

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pan-global-announces-closing-of-7-2-million-private-placement-with-alpayana--a2b87b81-5884-45ac-84b5-9c31b9e7c773) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pan-global-announces-closing-of-7-2-million-private-placement-with-alpayana--a2b87b81-5884-45ac-84b5-9c31b9e7c773.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-06-15T11:05:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Pan Global Resources Inc. (PGZ)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/PGZ/news/4904425477147935/pan-global-announces-closing-of-7-2-million-private-placement-with-alpayana)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.347
- Atlas tags: QP/CP Signed

Pan Global Resources Inc. has closed a C$7.2 million non-brokered private placement with Alpayana, resulting in Alpayana holding a 19.55% stake in the company. The proceeds are earmarked for expanded exploration and drilling at the Escacena and Cármenes projects in Spain.

## Emerita Intersects 7.2m Grading 1.0% Copper, 4.0% Lead, 7.5% Zinc, 0.13 g/t Gold and 83.32 g/t Silver at La Infanta Deposit; Deep Hole Extends the La Infanta Deposit Limits at Depth

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emerita-intersects-7-2m-grading-1-0-copper-4-0-lead-7-5-zinc-0-13-g-t-gold-and-8--8ad09be4-8d71-44dc-a52c-52e11ef87fa5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emerita-intersects-7-2m-grading-1-0-copper-4-0-lead-7-5-zinc-0-13-g-t-gold-and-8--8ad09be4-8d71-44dc-a52c-52e11ef87fa5.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-06-02T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Emerita Resources Corp. (EMO)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/EMO/news/8821568250966330/emerita-intersects-7-2m-grading-1-0-copper-4-0-lead-7-5-zinc-0-13-g-t-gold-and-8)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.738
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, NI 43-101 Compliant, Infill Drilling

Emerita Resources announced new drill results from its La Infanta deposit, part of the Iberian Belt West project in Spain. Highlights include a high-grade intercept of 7.2m grading 1.0% copper, 4.0% lead, 7.5% zinc, 0.13 g/t gold and 83.32 g/t silver. A deep exploration hole, INN08, successfully extended the deposit's mineralization at depth, opening up potential for further resource growth.

## PAN GLOBAL ANNOUNCES $7.2 MILLION PRIVATE PLACEMENT WITH ALPAYANA

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pan-global-announces-7-2-million-private-placement-with-alpayana--18738e57-5dae-4352-a90f-59ca35828b17) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pan-global-announces-7-2-million-private-placement-with-alpayana--18738e57-5dae-4352-a90f-59ca35828b17.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-04-23T21:08:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Pan Global Resources Inc. (PGZ)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/PGZ/news/6038806075748739/pan-global-announces-7-2-million-private-placement-with-alpayana)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: QP/CP Signed

Pan Global Resources has completed a C$7.2 million non-brokered private placement with strategic investor Alpayana. The proceeds will be used to double the company's drilling program to 20,000 meters across the Escacena and Cármenes projects in Spain.

## PAN GLOBAL ANNOUNCES 2026 DRILL PROGRAMS AT ESCACENA AND CÁRMENES PROJECTS, SPAIN

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pan-global-announces-2026-drill-programs-at-escacena-and-c-xc1-rmenes-projects-s--3a7033d4-be01-4506-904d-8d89b9a064e7) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pan-global-announces-2026-drill-programs-at-escacena-and-c-xc1-rmenes-projects-s--3a7033d4-be01-4506-904d-8d89b9a064e7.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-02-18T05:45:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Pan Global Resources Inc. (PGZ)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/PGZ/news/5141637276763817/pan-global-announces-2026-drill-programs-at-escacena-and-c-xc1-rmenes-projects-s)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.347
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource, Inferred Resource

Pan Global Resources has announced a 10,000-meter multi-target drill program for 2026 across its Escacena and Cármenes projects in Spain. The program aims to expand existing copper-tin-silver and gold-copper resources and test numerous new exploration targets.

## PAN GLOBAL FILES NI 43-101 TECHNICAL REPORT FOR INITIAL MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES AT THE ESCACENA PROJECT, SOUTHERN SPAIN

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pan-global-files-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-initial-mineral-resource-estimat--51c8440c-ea3f-43c3-8f0d-303c21a50ec1) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pan-global-files-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-initial-mineral-resource-estimat--51c8440c-ea3f-43c3-8f0d-303c21a50ec1.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-02-12T23:12:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Pan Global Resources Inc. (PGZ)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/PGZ/news/6818567599301205/pan-global-files-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-initial-mineral-resource-estimat)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.386
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource, QP/CP Signed, NI 43-101 Compliant, All Inferred

Pan Global Resources has filed a NI 43-101 technical report for the Escacena Project in Spain, detailing maiden mineral resource estimates for the La Romana (Cu-Sn-Ag) and Cañada Honda (Au-Cu-Ag) deposits. The La Romana deposit features a substantial 32.4 Mt Measured and Indicated resource, while Cañada Honda contains a 5.0 Mt Inferred resource.

## Emerita Intersects 9.2m Grading 1.4% Copper, 0.4% Lead, 1.3% Zinc, 0.41 g/t Gold and 21.48 g/t Silver at El Cura

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emerita-intersects-9-2m-grading-1-4-copper-0-4-lead-1-3-zinc-0-41-g-t-gold-and-2--6dd0928a-b8fc-4f2a-9a11-b94f2cb82ed4) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emerita-intersects-9-2m-grading-1-4-copper-0-4-lead-1-3-zinc-0-41-g-t-gold-and-2--6dd0928a-b8fc-4f2a-9a11-b94f2cb82ed4.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-02-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Emerita Resources Corp. (EMO)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/EMO/news/8315778609210109/emerita-intersects-9-2m-grading-1-4-copper-0-4-lead-1-3-zinc-0-41-g-t-gold-and-2)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.491
- Atlas tags: None

Emerita Resources has reported new drill results from its El Cura VMS deposit, part of the Iberian Belt West project in Spain. The headline intercept from hole EC094 returned 9.2m grading 1.4% copper, 0.4% lead, 1.3% zinc, 0.41 g/t gold, and 21.48 g/t silver. These results are part of an ongoing drilling program aimed at converting Inferred resources to Measured and Indicated categories for an upcoming Prefeasibility Study.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.