04:20 ET ESCONDIDA VEIN RETURNS FIRST DRILL INTERCEPT OF 4.25 g/t Au OVER 1.85 m, INCLUDING 12.10 g/t Au OVER 0.65 m Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA) (WKN: A2P4DU) (OTC: SMAGF) (the "Company" or "Soma") is pleased to announce the results of the first drill hole and new...
Original announcement by cnw on
- Company
- Soma Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- SOMA
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Antioquia, Colombia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-19 22:37:07 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Soma Gold Corp. announced high-grade gold results from the first drill hole into the Escondida Vein, including 4.25 g/t Au over 1.85 m and a sub-interval of 12.10 g/t Au over 0.65 m. The company also reported exceptional gold grades from new underground channel samples, with several exceeding 15 g/t Au over 1.0 m, from previously inaccessible areas of the Escondida Mine. These results confirm near-mine continuity and indicate potential for further expansion of gold mineralization, supported by a comprehensive QA/QC program and QP sign-off.
Reasoning: Soma Gold Corp. reported high-grade gold results from the first drill hole into the Escondida Vein, including a bonanza-grade sub-interval, and exceptional gold grades from new underground channel samples in previously inaccessible areas. These results confirm continuity and extend the known mineralization, indicating significant potential for resource expansion.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts from first drill hole
- Exceptional gold grades from new underground channel samples
- True width disclosed for drill intercept and channel samples
- Confirmation of near-mine continuity and extension potential
- Comprehensive QA/QC program and QP sign-off
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 42
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The drill hole results table includes a 'True Width (m)' column, and the channel sample note states 'The stated width is approximately 95% to 100% of the true width'.
Evidence · text
“True Width (m)”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The document includes a dedicated 'QA/QC Statement' section detailing sample handling, assay methods, and the insertion of blanks, duplicates, and standards.
Evidence · text
“QA/QC Statement”
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: Mr. Chris Buchanan, P.Geo., is named as a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“Mr. Chris Buchanan, P.Geo., is Soma's Vice-President of Exploration and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drill program is designed to 'determine the extent and tenor of gold mineralization beyond the mine's current footprint' and 'rapidly define the strike and down-dip extent of the vein'.
Evidence · text
“The ongoing drill program on the Escondida Vein is designed to determine the extent and tenor of gold mineralization beyond the mine's current footprint.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The channel sample results note states 'Intervals are composited to a 1 m minimum stope width for conventional mining'.
Evidence · text
“Intervals are composited to a 1 m minimum stope width for conventional mining.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Several channel sample sub-intervals, such as 38.22 g/t Au over 0.4 m and 38.36 g/t Au over 0.5 m, exceed the exceptional grade threshold of 15 g/t Au for underground epithermal deposits.
Evidence · table
“38.22”
Context: 0.4
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 42. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (42)
EZDDH-26-001Escondida Project · goldGrade: 4.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EZDDH-26-001
- Project
- Escondida Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.85 m
- True Width
- 1.55 m
- From
- 169.8 m
- To
- 172 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The first drill intercept from the Escondida Vein returned a moderate gold grade of 4.25 g/t over 1.85 m with true width disclosed, confirming mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- First drill intercept for the vein
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
Evidence · table
“4.25”
Context: 1.85
EZDDH-26-001Escondida Project · goldGrade: 12.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EZDDH-26-001
- Project
- Escondida Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- True Width
- 0.55 m
- From
- 171 m
- To
- 172 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong-grade sub-interval of 12.10 g/t Au over 0.65 m (true width 0.55 m) was reported within the first drill hole, indicating very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
Evidence · table
“12.10”
Context: 0.65
CHU201021Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU201021
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned 0.45 g/t Au over 1.0 m, which is a weak grade for an underground epithermal deposit.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 1
CHU201022Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 3.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU201022
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- True Width
- 1.1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a weak grade of 3.09 g/t Au over 1.1 m, contributing to the understanding of mineralization.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“3.09”
Context: 1.1
CHU201022Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 5.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU201022
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- True Width
- 0.5 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 0.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak-grade sub-interval of 5.85 g/t Au over 0.5 m was reported from a channel sample, indicating localized high-grade zones.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“5.85”
Context: 0.5
CHU201022Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU201022
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- True Width
- 1.2 m
- From
- 1.1 m
- To
- 2.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.02 g/t Au over 1.2 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 1.2
CHU500167Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 2.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500167
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a weak grade of 2.27 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“2.27”
Context: 1
CHU500167Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 6.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500167
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.35 m
- True Width
- 0.35 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 0.35 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak-grade sub-interval of 6.48 g/t Au over 0.35 m was reported from a channel sample.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“6.48”
Context: 0.35
CHU500168Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500168
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.09 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.09”
Context: 1
CHU500170Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500170
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.13 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 1
CHU500171Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500171
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.02 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 1
CHU500172Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500172
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0.25 m
- To
- 1.25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.03 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 1
CHU500173Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500173
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.22 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.22”
Context: 1
CHU500174Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500174
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned 0.73 g/t Au over 1.0 m, which is a weak grade for an underground epithermal deposit.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 1
CHU500174Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 4.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500174
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.15 m
- True Width
- 0.15 m
- From
- 0.3 m
- To
- 0.45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate-grade sub-interval of 4.1 g/t Au over 0.15 m was reported from a channel sample.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“4.1”
Context: 0.15
CHU500175Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500175
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.17 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 1
CHU500176Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500176
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- True Width
- 1.1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.03 g/t Au over 1.1 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 1.1
CHU500177Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500177
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.03 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 1
CHU500178Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500178
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.21 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 1
CHU500179Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500179
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 1.25 m
- To
- 2.25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.01 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 1
CHU500180Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500180
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0.55 m
- To
- 1.55 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a barren grade of 0 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0”
Context: 1
CHU500181Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500181
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a barren grade of 0 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0”
Context: 1
CHU500182Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU500182
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.01 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 1
CHU600000Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600000
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.36 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.36”
Context: 1
CHU600001Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600001
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.07 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 1
CHU600002Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600002
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.05 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.05”
Context: 1
CHU600003Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600003
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.04 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 1
CHU600004Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 2.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600004
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a weak grade of 2.53 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“2.53”
Context: 1
CHU600004Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 10.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600004
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.25 m
- True Width
- 0.25 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 0.25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong-grade sub-interval of 10.03 g/t Au over 0.25 m was reported from a channel sample.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“10.03”
Context: 0.25
CHU600005Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 15.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600005
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional grade of 15.4 g/t Au over 1.0 m was reported from a channel sample, indicating significant high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“15.4”
Context: 1
CHU600005Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 38.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600005
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 38.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- True Width
- 0.4 m
- From
- 0.3 m
- To
- 0.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A bonanza-grade sub-interval of 38.22 g/t Au over 0.4 m was reported from a channel sample, highlighting very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“38.22”
Context: 0.4
CHU600006Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 16.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600006
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional grade of 16.61 g/t Au over 1.0 m was reported from a channel sample, indicating significant high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“16.61”
Context: 1
CHU600006Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 36.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600006
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 36.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.45 m
- True Width
- 0.45 m
- From
- 0.3 m
- To
- 0.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A bonanza-grade sub-interval of 36.72 g/t Au over 0.45 m was reported from a channel sample, highlighting very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“36.72”
Context: 0.45
CHU600007Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 2.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600007
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a weak grade of 2.52 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“2.52”
Context: 1
CHU600007Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 4.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600007
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- True Width
- 0.5 m
- From
- 0.3 m
- To
- 0.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate-grade sub-interval of 4.47 g/t Au over 0.5 m was reported from a channel sample.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“4.47”
Context: 0.5
CHU600008Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 19.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600008
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 19.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional grade of 19.24 g/t Au over 1.0 m was reported from a channel sample, indicating significant high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“19.24”
Context: 1
CHU600008Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 38.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600008
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 38.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- True Width
- 0.5 m
- From
- 0.35 m
- To
- 0.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A bonanza-grade sub-interval of 38.36 g/t Au over 0.5 m was reported from a channel sample, highlighting very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“38.36”
Context: 0.5
CHU600023Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 3.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600023
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.25 m
- True Width
- 1.25 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1.25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a weak grade of 3.93 g/t Au over 1.25 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“3.93”
Context: 1.25
CHU600023Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 11.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600023
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- True Width
- 0.4 m
- From
- 0.85 m
- To
- 1.25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong-grade sub-interval of 11.7 g/t Au over 0.4 m was reported from a channel sample.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“11.7”
Context: 0.4
CHU600023-2Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600023-2
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a very low grade of 0.17 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 1
CHU600024Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600024
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 1 m
- From
- 0.6 m
- To
- 1.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A channel sample returned a weak grade of 2.1 g/t Au over 1.0 m.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“2.1”
Context: 1
CHU600024Escondida Mine · goldGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CHU600024
- Project
- Escondida Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SOMA
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- True Width
- 0.5 m
- From
- 1.1 m
- To
- 1.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Actlabs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate-grade sub-interval of 4.2 g/t Au over 0.5 m was reported from a channel sample.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- True Width Disclosed
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
- Compositing Transparent
Evidence · table
“4.2”
Context: 0.5
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.