# Gold Mining News in Ecuador Canonical page: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news?commodities=gold®ions=ecuador Atlas summarizes and classifies mining-industry stories from third-party publishers. Follow each source link for the original reporting. Results: 38 Returned: 10 Coverage: drill results, resource updates, and metallurgy; primary commodity matching; all time unless dates are supplied. Region: Ecuador (ecuador) Commodity: Gold (gold) Applied filters: {"regions":["ecuador"],"commodities":["gold"],"commodity_scope":"primary","document_types":["drill_results","resource_update","metallurgy"],"document_type_match":"any"} Sort: published_at desc Offset: 0; page size: 10 [Next page](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news.md?commodities=gold®ions=ecuador&page=2&page_size=10) ## Salazar Resources to Begin Drilling the Yumi Gold-Silver Veins at Tarqui, with Porphyry Drilling Planned at Monja, Ecuador - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/salazar-resources-to-begin-drilling-the-yumi-gold-silver-veins-at-tarqui-with-po--3b04aeda-dd12-4966-9c3f-bd165f231165) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/salazar-resources-to-begin-drilling-the-yumi-gold-silver-veins-at-tarqui-with-po--3b04aeda-dd12-4966-9c3f-bd165f231165.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-19T04:09:45.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T18:20:01.883Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T18:20:01.883Z - Company: Salazar Resources Limited (SRL) - Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/848-tsx-venture/srl/213139-salazar-resources-to-begin-drilling-the-yumi-gold-silver-veins-at-tarqui-with-porphyry-drilling-planned-at-monja-ecuador.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.218 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Nearology Play Salazar Resources has announced its upcoming exploration program following a $3.5 million private placement. Phase 1 involves 1,500 metres of drilling at the Yumi gold-silver veins in Tarqui, while Phase 2 targets the Monja copper-gold porphyry starting in Q1 2027. ## Salazar Resources to Begin Drilling the Yumi Gold-Silver Veins at Tarqui, with Porphyry Drilling Planned at Monja, Ecuador - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/salazar-resources-to-begin-drilling-the-yumi-gold-silver-veins-at-tarqui-with-po--aaaafae2-9088-406a-912c-943d6bf2da5e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/salazar-resources-to-begin-drilling-the-yumi-gold-silver-veins-at-tarqui-with-po--aaaafae2-9088-406a-912c-943d6bf2da5e.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T13:47:03.429Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T13:47:03.429Z - Company: Salazar Resources Limited (SRL) - Original source: [prospectors_exchange](https://salazarresources.com/investors/regulatory-news/salazar-resources-to-begin-drilling-the-yumi-gold-silver-veins-at-tarqui-with-porphyry-drilling-planned-at-monja-ecuador/) - Atlas sentiment: 0.226 - Atlas tags: Near-term drilling Salazar Resources has announced its upcoming exploration program, starting with 1,500m of drilling at the Yumi gold-silver veins in Tarqui, followed by 3,500m of porphyry drilling at Monja. The plan follows a recent $3.5 million non-brokered private placement. ## Auro Metals Intersects 572m Grading 0.60 g/t Gold and 0.1% Copper at the Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project, Ecuador - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/auro-metals-intersects-572m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-1-copper-at-the-santa-ba--f456f551-c679-4c69-a990-f51c35860116) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/auro-metals-intersects-572m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-1-copper-at-the-santa-ba--f456f551-c679-4c69-a990-f51c35860116.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-14T23:23:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T22:28:28.003Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T22:28:28.003Z - Company: Auro Metals Inc. (AURO) - Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2881-tsx-venture/auro/212806-auro-intersects-572m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-1-copper-at-the-santa-barbara-gold-copper-project-ecuador.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.314 - Atlas tags: True Width Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Compositing Transparent, Metal Equivalent Opaque, Infill Drilling Auro Metals announced assay results from five drill holes at its Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, highlighting broad intercepts of gold and copper mineralization. The drilling confirmed continuity within the known deposit and successfully extended mineralization through step-out holes. Assays for significant portions of some holes are still pending, and true widths remain unknown. ## Auro Intersects 572m Grading 0.60 g/t Gold and 0.1% Copper at the Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project, Ecuador - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-572m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-1-copper-at-the-santa-barbara-g--184d27f0-68c6-454c-8b0f-9ffd883ce0e7) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-572m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-1-copper-at-the-santa-barbara-g--184d27f0-68c6-454c-8b0f-9ffd883ce0e7.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-13T21:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T22:34:41.292Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T22:34:41.292Z - Company: Auro Metals Inc. (AURO) - Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/318755/Auro-Intersects-572m-Grading-0.60-gt-Gold-and-0.1-Copper-at-the-Santa-Barbara-GoldCopper-Project-Ecuador) - Atlas sentiment: 0.42 - Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Infill Drilling, Indicated Resource, Inferred Resource, QP/CP Signed, NI 43-101 Compliant Auro Metals Inc. announced positive assay results from the final five drill holes of its 2026 Phase I drill program at the Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador. Highlights include 572.47m grading 0.60 g/t gold and 0.10% copper in hole DSB-74, extending known mineralization. The results confirm continuity and expand the known porphyry system, with a Phase II drill program already underway. ## Auro Intersects 572m Grading 0.60 g/t Gold and 0.1% Copper at the Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project, Ecuador - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-572m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-1-copper-at-the-santa-barbara-g--35235900-b02c-410a-b1f7-be83b24b2c1f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-572m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-1-copper-at-the-santa-barbara-g--35235900-b02c-410a-b1f7-be83b24b2c1f.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-13T21:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T22:40:06.219Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T22:40:06.219Z - Company: Auro Metals Inc. (AURO.V) - Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/AURO.V/press-releases/5103164703929555) - Atlas sentiment: 0.149 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed Auro Metals Inc. announced assay results from five drill holes at its Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, confirming continuity and extending mineralization. Intercepts included 572.47m grading 0.60 g/t gold and 0.10% copper in hole DSB-74, with gold grades generally moderate to strong for a porphyry system, though copper grades remain weak. The company also provided updates on its ongoing Phase II drill program and camp construction. ## STM: Bramaderos resource up 72% to 6.2Moz AuEq - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stm-bramaderos-resource-up-72-to-6-2moz-aueq--def23b4a-4929-41cd-a376-f976b697099d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stm-bramaderos-resource-up-72-to-6-2moz-aueq--def23b4a-4929-41cd-a376-f976b697099d.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-12T22:02:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-12T22:25:11.892Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-12T22:25:11.892Z - Company: Sunstone Metals Limited (STM) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03151505) - Atlas sentiment: 0.368 - Atlas tags: Tonnage Growth, Category Upgrade, Contained Metal Growth, QP/CP Signed, JORC Compliant, Cut-off Disclosed, PEA-Supporting, Maiden Resource, Resource Update, Grade Decline, Dilutive Growth Sunstone Metals announced a significant update to its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), increasing the total resource by 72% to 6.2 Moz AuEq. Notably, the higher-confidence Indicated Resource category saw a 450% increase to 3.3 Moz AuEq, establishing a strong foundation for future open-pit mine development studies. The update incorporates new discoveries at Copete-Porotillo and expansion of existing deposits, with further exploration upside identified, though average grades have declined. ## Lundin Gold Reports Q3 2026 Production of 153,736 Ounces of Gold - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lundin-gold-reports-q3-2026-production-of-153-736-ounces-of-gold--8d80bc0b-1d15-44e8-9478-6ac706266ea1) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lundin-gold-reports-q3-2026-production-of-153-736-ounces-of-gold--8d80bc0b-1d15-44e8-9478-6ac706266ea1.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-08T21:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T21:47:57.925Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T21:47:57.925Z - Company: Lundin Gold Inc. (LUG.TO) - Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/LUG.TO/press-releases/7016267572663216) - Atlas sentiment: 0.649 - Atlas tags: Record Production, Mill Route, Single Domain Only Lundin Gold reported record Q3 2026 gold production of 153,736 ounces from the Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador. This represents a significant increase from the 122,086 ounces produced in Q3 2025, driven by higher grades and strong mill throughput. ## STM: Exploration drilling restarts at El Palmar - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stm-exploration-drilling-restarts-at-el-palmar--fb5abc79-c622-4d32-aa08-a68774d4b59e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stm-exploration-drilling-restarts-at-el-palmar--fb5abc79-c622-4d32-aa08-a68774d4b59e.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-06T22:07:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T22:17:33.160Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T22:17:33.160Z - Company: Sunstone Metals Limited (STM) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03149330) - Atlas sentiment: 0.291 - Atlas tags: Nearology Play Sunstone Metals has restarted exploration drilling at the El Palmar gold-copper project in northern Ecuador. Two drill rigs have been mobilised to test deep porphyry targets (T3) and magnetic anomalies (T1) to expand the existing mineral resource and exploration target. ## MiningNewsBreaks - Auro Metals Inc. (TSX.V: AURO) (OTCQB: AURFF) Intersects 905.22 Metres at 0.60 g/t Gold and 0.12% Copper at Santa Barbara - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-16T16:05:19.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T16:49:51.460Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T16:49:51.460Z - Company: Auro Metals Inc. (AURO.V) - Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/AURO.V/press-releases/7964094165997618) - Atlas sentiment: 0.378 - Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension Auro Metals Inc. reported significant drill results from its Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, highlighted by a 905.22m intercept in hole DSB-68. The results demonstrate mineralization at depth and support the transition into a larger Phase II drilling program. ## Auro Intersects 905m Grading 0.60 g/t Gold and 0.12% Copper and Commences 20,000 Metre - Phase II Drill Program at the Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project, Ecuador - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--a59227bf-3e7c-423f-959c-234bfded583e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--a59227bf-3e7c-423f-959c-234bfded583e.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-15T21:11:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-15T21:18:12.763Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-15T21:18:12.763Z - Company: Auro Metals Inc. (AURO) - Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314452/Auro-Intersects-905m-Grading-0.60-gt-Gold-and-0.12-Copper-and-Commences-20000-Metre-Phase-II-Drill-Program-at-the-Santa-Barbara-GoldCopper-Project-Ecuador) - Atlas sentiment: 0.473 - Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Apparent Width Only, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Compositing Transparent, Infill Drilling Auro Metals Inc. announced significant drill results from its Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, including a 905.22-meter intercept grading 0.60 g/t gold and 0.12% copper in hole DSB-68, which is the longest and deepest hole drilled to date and ended in mineralization. The company also reported strong intercepts in holes DSB-69 and DSB-70, confirming and extending mineralization at depth and down-dip. Following the successful completion of its Phase I drill program, Auro has commenced a 20,000-meter Phase II program to further test extensions, infill gaps, and explore new targets. # 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.