114 meters of 0.95 g/t Gold including 70m of 1.27 g/t Gold Intercepted at CopperEx's Inaugural Drill Program at Exploradora Norte Project, Franja del Oro Target
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- CopperEx Resources Corp.
- Ticker
- CUEX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Northern Chile
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-23 06:57:26 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
CopperEx Resources Corp. announced results from its inaugural 1,279-meter RC drill program at the Exploradora Norte Project in Northern Chile. The program, targeting the Franja del Oro Target's ADLP and Sorpresa zones, yielded significant gold intercepts, including 114 meters at 0.95 g/t gold from hole A-RC-02 and 240 meters at 0.31 g/t gold from hole A-RC-03. These results confirm gold grades and continuity, expand mineralization, and highlight the project's potential for a large, bulk-minable gold deposit.
Reasoning: CopperEx's inaugural drill program at Exploradora Norte delivered significant gold intercepts, notably 114m at 0.95 g/t Au including 70m at 1.27 g/t Au in A-RC-02, confirming and expanding mineralization at the ADLP and Sorpresa zones, with potential for a large bulk minable deposit.
Positive factors
- Significant long intercepts
- Good gold grades in key holes (e.g., A-RC-02)
- Confirmation of mineralization continuity
- Expansion of known mineralized zones
- Potential for a large bulk-minable deposit
- Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- True widths not yet determined
- Some intercepts are low grade
- Cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 30
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The document describes this as an 'Inaugural Drill Program' and 'Exploration drilling' which successfully confirmed and expanded mineralization from surface showings to depth.
Evidence · text
“The inaugural RC drilling program at Franja del Oro demonstrates the robust gold grades and continuity at ADLP and importantly demonstrates that the newly identified surface gold mineralization at Sorpresa extends to depth and along strike.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes detailed QA/QC disclosure, naming the certified lab (AAA, ISO 17025:2017), QP sign-off (Daniel MacNeil, PGeo), and stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Evidence · text
“Samples from the 2024 RC drilling program have been sent to Andes Analytical Assay Spa. ("AAA") in Santiago Chile, for preparation and analysis. AAA meets all requirements of International Standards ISO 17025:2017that includes ISO 9001 requirements for analytical procedures. ... CopperEx implements an internal QA/QC program that includes inserting fine and coarse blank samples (2.65%), inserting OREAS series standards (total 3.12%, including OREAS 153a, OREAS 523, OREAS 601c, OREAS 620) and duplicate samples in the field and laboratory (1.55%).”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'All intervals reported are core lengths, and true thicknesses are yet to be determined.'
Evidence · text
“All intervals reported are core lengths, and true thicknesses are yet to be determined.”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: High-grade intervals are reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing, only mentioning 'length weighted gold assay averages utilizing lithological breaks, alteration and pathfinder element assay values as a guide'.
Evidence · text
“Composite intervals are calculated using length weighted gold assay averages utilizing lithological breaks, alteration and pathfinder element assay values as a guide.”
Bulk Minable Potentialpositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The document states the target 'enhances its potential to host a large, high quality bulk minable gold deposit.'
Evidence · text
“enhances its potential to host a large, high quality bulk minable gold deposit.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (30)
S-RC-01Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 58 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-01
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.74
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 58 m
- From
- 68 m
- To
- 126 m
- Hole Depth
- 134 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474466
- Northing
- 7162637
- Elevation
- 3509 m
- Azimuth
- 100 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept confirms gold mineralization at the Sorpresa zone, contributing to the overall project understanding in the inaugural drill program.
Positive factors
- Long continuous intercept
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- Confirms mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.74”
Context: 58.00
S-RC-01Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-01
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 54 m
- From
- 72 m
- To
- 126 m
- Hole Depth
- 134 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474466
- Northing
- 7162637
- Elevation
- 3509 m
- Azimuth
- 100 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long sub-interval within S-RC-01 further confirms the continuity of gold mineralization at the Sorpresa zone.
Positive factors
- Long continuous sub-interval
- Moderate grade-thickness product
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.78”
Context: 54.00
S-RC-01Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-01
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30 m
- From
- 72 m
- To
- 102 m
- Hole Depth
- 134 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474466
- Northing
- 7162637
- Elevation
- 3509 m
- Azimuth
- 100 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing positively to the overall mineralization profile.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
- Good width
- Moderate grade-thickness product
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.03”
Context: 30.00
S-RC-01Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-01
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 114 m
- To
- 126 m
- Hole Depth
- 134 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474466
- Northing
- 7162637
- Elevation
- 3509 m
- Azimuth
- 100 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrower intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization at depth within the Sorpresa zone.
Positive factors
- Confirms mineralization
Negative factors
- Lower grade
- Narrow width
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.89”
Context: 12.00
S-RC-01Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 1.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-01
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 114 m
- To
- 118 m
- Hole Depth
- 134 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474466
- Northing
- 7162637
- Elevation
- 3509 m
- Azimuth
- 100 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow but higher-grade intercept indicates localized richer gold mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade
Negative factors
- Narrow width
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.95”
Context: 4.00
S-RC-02Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-02
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 85 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 161 m
- Hole Depth
- 161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474381
- Northing
- 7162054
- Elevation
- 3505 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept expands the known mineralization at the Sorpresa zone, indicating continuity at depth and along strike in the inaugural drill program.
Positive factors
- Long continuous intercept
- Moderate grade-thickness product
- Expands mineralization
Negative factors
- Lower grade
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.42”
Context: 85.00
S-RC-02Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-02
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 34 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 110 m
- Hole Depth
- 161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474381
- Northing
- 7162054
- Elevation
- 3505 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a good width with moderate gold grade, contributing positively to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good width
- Moderate grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.96”
Context: 34.00
S-RC-02Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-02
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 88 m
- To
- 102 m
- Hole Depth
- 161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474381
- Northing
- 7162054
- Elevation
- 3505 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a good gold grade over a moderate width, indicating a richer zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade
- Moderate grade-thickness product
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.81”
Context: 14.00
S-RC-02Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-02
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 80 m
- Hole Depth
- 161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474381
- Northing
- 7162054
- Elevation
- 3505 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept with moderate grade contributes to the understanding of localized mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade
Negative factors
- Narrow width
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.08”
Context: 4.00
S-RC-02Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-02
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 88 m
- To
- 108 m
- Hole Depth
- 161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474381
- Northing
- 7162054
- Elevation
- 3505 m
- Azimuth
- 55 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good gold grade over a good width, indicating a significant mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade
- Good width
- Moderate grade-thickness product
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.38”
Context: 20.00
S-RC-03Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-03
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 162 m
- To
- 176 m
- Hole Depth
- 192 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474413
- Northing
- 7161459
- Elevation
- 3509 m
- Azimuth
- 85 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: While low-grade, this intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization and provides geological context for the target area.
Positive factors
- Confirms presence of mineralization
Negative factors
- Low grade
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.22”
Context: 14.00
S-RC-03Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-RC-03
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 164 m
- To
- 172 m
- Hole Depth
- 192 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 474413
- Northing
- 7161459
- Elevation
- 3509 m
- Azimuth
- 85 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- Confirms presence of mineralization
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Narrow width
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 8.00
A-RC-01Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-01
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 30 m
- Hole Depth
- 96 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472603
- Northing
- 7160732
- Elevation
- 3329 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very low-grade intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization but is not economically significant.
Positive factors
- Confirms presence of mineralization
Negative factors
- Very low grade
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 24.00
A-RC-01Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-01
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 20 m
- Hole Depth
- 96 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472603
- Northing
- 7160732
- Elevation
- 3329 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very low-grade, narrow intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization.
Positive factors
- Confirms presence of mineralization
Negative factors
- Very low grade
- Narrow width
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.08”
Context: 8.00
A-RC-02Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 114 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-02
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 114 m
- From
- 4 m
- To
- 118 m
- Hole Depth
- 170 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472488
- Northing
- 7160288
- Elevation
- 3332 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -74 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long, continuous intercept with a strong grade-thickness product confirms significant gold mineralization in the inaugural drill program.
Positive factors
- Long continuous intercept
- Strong grade-thickness product
- Confirms mineralization continuity
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.95”
Context: 114.00
A-RC-02Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 1.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 70 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-02
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 70 m
- From
- 22 m
- To
- 92 m
- Hole Depth
- 170 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472488
- Northing
- 7160288
- Elevation
- 3332 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -74 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade, long sub-interval significantly contributes to the overall intercept, demonstrating robust gold mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
- Long continuous intercept
- Strong grade-thickness product
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.27”
Context: 70.00
A-RC-02Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-02
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 28 m
- From
- 46 m
- To
- 74 m
- Hole Depth
- 170 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472488
- Northing
- 7160288
- Elevation
- 3332 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -74 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good grade and width within the broader mineralized zone, contributing positively to the overall results.
Positive factors
- Good grade
- Good width
- Moderate grade-thickness product
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.63”
Context: 28.00
A-RC-02Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-02
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 74 m
- Hole Depth
- 170 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472488
- Northing
- 7160288
- Elevation
- 3332 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -74 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept is a significant highlight within the broader mineralized zone, indicating a richer gold zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate width
- Moderate grade-thickness product
Negative factors
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“2.45”
Context: 12.00
A-RC-02Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 1.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-02
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 80 m
- To
- 88 m
- Hole Depth
- 170 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472488
- Northing
- 7160288
- Elevation
- 3332 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -74 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept with good gold grade contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Good gold grade
Negative factors
- Narrow width
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“1.58”
Context: 8.00
A-RC-03Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 240 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-03
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 240 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 240 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472396
- Northing
- 7159904
- Elevation
- 3362 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptionally long intercept, despite its lower average grade, demonstrates significant bulk tonnage potential and broad mineralization in the inaugural drill program.
Positive factors
- Very long continuous intercept
- Indicates bulk tonnage potential
- Moderate grade-thickness product
Negative factors
- Low average grade
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 240.00
A-RC-03Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 174 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-03
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 174 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 174 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472396
- Northing
- 7159904
- Elevation
- 3362 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long sub-interval reinforces the bulk tonnage potential of the deposit, despite its lower average grade.
Positive factors
- Very long continuous sub-interval
- Indicates bulk tonnage potential
Negative factors
- Low average grade
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: 174.00
A-RC-03Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-03
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 10 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472396
- Northing
- 7159904
- Elevation
- 3362 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This near-surface intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization from surface, albeit at a lower grade.
Positive factors
- Confirms near-surface mineralization
Negative factors
- Lower grade
- Narrow width
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 10.00
A-RC-03Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-03
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24 m
- From
- 20 m
- To
- 44 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472396
- Northing
- 7159904
- Elevation
- 3362 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Confirms mineralization
Negative factors
- Lower grade
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.65”
Context: 24.00
A-RC-03Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 72 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-03
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 72 m
- From
- 54 m
- To
- 126 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472396
- Northing
- 7159904
- Elevation
- 3362 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept, despite its low grade, contributes to the overall bulk tonnage potential of the deposit.
Positive factors
- Long continuous intercept
- Indicates bulk tonnage potential
Negative factors
- Low grade
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.43”
Context: 72.00
A-RC-03Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-03
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30 m
- From
- 130 m
- To
- 160 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472396
- Northing
- 7159904
- Elevation
- 3362 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization at depth within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Confirms mineralization
Negative factors
- Low grade
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 30.00
A-RC-03Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-03
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 210 m
- To
- 224 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472396
- Northing
- 7159904
- Elevation
- 3362 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This low-grade intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization at greater depth within the hole.
Positive factors
- Confirms presence of mineralization at depth
Negative factors
- Low grade
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 14.00
A-RC-04Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 58 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-04
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 58 m
- From
- 80 m
- To
- 138 m
- Hole Depth
- 166 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472451
- Northing
- 7160099
- Elevation
- 3343 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very low-grade intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization but is not economically significant.
Positive factors
- Confirms presence of mineralization
Negative factors
- Very low grade
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 58.00
A-RC-04Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-04
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 88 m
- To
- 98 m
- Hole Depth
- 166 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472451
- Northing
- 7160099
- Elevation
- 3343 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very low-grade intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization.
Positive factors
- Confirms presence of mineralization
Negative factors
- Very low grade
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 10.00
A-RC-04Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-04
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 90 m
- To
- 94 m
- Hole Depth
- 166 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472451
- Northing
- 7160099
- Elevation
- 3343 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization.
Positive factors
- Confirms presence of mineralization
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Narrow width
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: 4.00
A-RC-05Exploradora Norte · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A-RC-05
- Project
- Exploradora Norte
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Northern Chile
- Ticker
- CUEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 50 m
- To
- 54 m
- Hole Depth
- 120 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 472512
- Northing
- 7160548
- Elevation
- 3318 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-05-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization.
Positive factors
- Confirms presence of mineralization
Negative factors
- Low grade
- Narrow width
- True width not determined
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 4.00
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.