Aldebaran Intercepts 742.90 m of 0.69% CuEq, Within 1,229.50 m of 0.55% CuEq at the Altar Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Aldebaran Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- ALDE
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 09:43:16 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Aldebaran Resources announced significant drill results from the final holes of its 2023/2024 field campaign at the Altar copper-gold project in Argentina. Highlights include 1,229.50 m of 0.55% CuEq and 742.90 m of 0.69% CuEq, expanding the mineralized footprint both laterally and at depth. These results are anticipated to contribute to a significant increase in the upcoming mineral resource estimate and enhance resource confidence, with a PEA planned for H2 2025.
Reasoning: Aldebaran Resources reported strong drill results from its Altar project, with multiple long and high-grade copper equivalent intercepts that expand the known mineralization. These results are expected to significantly enhance the upcoming mineral resource estimate and increase resource confidence, positioning the project well for future economic studies.
Positive factors
- Long, high-grade copper equivalent intercepts, including 1,229.50 m of 0.55% CuEq and 742.90 m of 0.69% CuEq.
- Expansion of the mineralized footprint laterally and at depth.
- Results will provide valuable information for an upcoming mineral resource estimate (MRE) in H2 2024, with expectations of a significant increase in resource size and confidence.
- High confidence in M&I resource category for new resources, potentially avoiding costly infill drilling for PFS stage.
Negative factors
- Some holes are extensions of historic holes, though new results are reported.
- Hole ALD-24-245 was stopped prematurely due to winter weather conditions, indicating potential for further mineralization.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 26
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 26. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (26)
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1043 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1043 m
- From
- 118 m
- To
- 1161 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:118.0-1161.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept of 1,043.0 m at 0.34% copper, part of an extension to a historic hole, indicates significant broad mineralization and contributes to the expanded footprint of the Altar project.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length (1,043.0 m) indicating broad mineralization.
- Contributes to expanding the mineralized footprint.
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 1,043.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1043 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1043 m
- From
- 118 m
- To
- 1161 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:118.0-1161.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.03 g/t over 1,043.0 m is low for a porphyry deposit, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 1,043.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · silverGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1043 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1043 m
- From
- 118 m
- To
- 1161 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:118.0-1161.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.14 g/t over 1,043.0 m is low but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.14”
Context: 1,043.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · molybdenumGrade: 24Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1043 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 24
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1043 m
- From
- 118 m
- To
- 1161 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:118.0-1161.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 24 ppm over 1,043.0 m is low but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“24”
Context: 1,043.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · arsenicGrade: 165Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1043 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- arsenic
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 165
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 1043 m
- From
- 118 m
- To
- 1161 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:118.0-1161.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The presence of arsenic at 165 ppm over a long intercept indicates a deleterious element that could impact processing or smelter terms.
Negative factors
- Arsenic is a deleterious element that could incur penalties during processing.
Evidence · table
“165”
Context: 1,043.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 1043 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 1043 m
- From
- 118 m
- To
- 1161 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:118.0-1161.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.37
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept of 1,043.0 m at 0.37% CuEq, part of an extension to a historic hole, indicates significant broad mineralization and contributes to the expanded footprint of the Altar project.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length (1,043.0 m) indicating broad mineralization.
- Contributes to expanding the mineralized footprint.
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 1,043.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 729 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 729 m
- From
- 122 m
- To
- 851 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:122.0-851.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant sub-interval of 729.0 m at 0.40% copper, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length (729.0 m) within a broader mineralized zone.
- Grade is higher than the overall interval.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 729.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 729 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 729 m
- From
- 122 m
- To
- 851 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:122.0-851.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.04 g/t over 729.0 m is low for a porphyry deposit, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 729.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · silverGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 729 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 729 m
- From
- 122 m
- To
- 851 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:122.0-851.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.38 g/t over 729.0 m is low but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.38”
Context: 729.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · molybdenumGrade: 25Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 729 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 25
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 729 m
- From
- 122 m
- To
- 851 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:122.0-851.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 25 ppm over 729.0 m is low but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“25”
Context: 729.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · arsenicGrade: 206Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 729 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- arsenic
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 206
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 729 m
- From
- 122 m
- To
- 851 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:122.0-851.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The presence of arsenic at 206 ppm over a long intercept indicates a deleterious element that could impact processing or smelter terms.
Negative factors
- Arsenic is a deleterious element that could incur penalties during processing.
Evidence · table
“206”
Context: 729.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 729 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 729 m
- From
- 122 m
- To
- 851 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:122.0-851.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.43
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant sub-interval of 729.0 m at 0.43% CuEq, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length (729.0 m) within a broader mineralized zone.
- Grade is higher than the overall interval.
Evidence · table
“0.43”
Context: 729.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 84 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 84 m
- From
- 124 m
- To
- 208 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:124.0-208.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong copper grade of 0.69% over 84.0 m represents a significant higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization, indicating good potential.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade (0.69%) for a porphyry deposit.
- Good intercept length (84.0 m) for this grade.
Evidence · table
“0.69”
Context: 84.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 84 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 84 m
- From
- 124 m
- To
- 208 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:124.0-208.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.04 g/t over 84.0 m is low for a porphyry deposit, but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 84.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · silverGrade: 3.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 84 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 84 m
- From
- 124 m
- To
- 208 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:124.0-208.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 3.25 g/t over 84.0 m is a moderate contribution to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.25”
Context: 84.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · molybdenumGrade: 21Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 84 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 21
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 84 m
- From
- 124 m
- To
- 208 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:124.0-208.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 21 ppm over 84.0 m is low but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“21”
Context: 84.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · arsenicGrade: 427Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 84 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- arsenic
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 427
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 84 m
- From
- 124 m
- To
- 208 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:124.0-208.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The high arsenic content of 427 ppm over 84.0 m is a significant deleterious element that could negatively impact processing and economics.
Negative factors
- High arsenic content (427 ppm) could lead to significant processing challenges and penalties.
Evidence · table
“427”
Context: 84.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 84 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 84 m
- From
- 124 m
- To
- 208 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:124.0-208.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.72
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong copper equivalent grade of 0.72% CuEq over 84.0 m represents a significant higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization, indicating good potential.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade (0.72% CuEq) for a porphyry deposit.
- Good intercept length (84.0 m) for this grade.
Evidence · table
“0.72”
Context: 84.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: %Intercept: 72 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 72 m
- From
- 260 m
- To
- 332 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:260.0-332.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good copper grade of 0.53% over 72.0 m represents a solid mineralized interval within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Good copper grade (0.53%) for a porphyry deposit.
- Solid intercept length (72.0 m).
Evidence · table
“0.53”
Context: 72.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 72 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 72 m
- From
- 260 m
- To
- 332 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:260.0-332.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.13 g/t over 72.0 m is a moderate contribution to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 72.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · silverGrade: 2.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 72 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 72 m
- From
- 260 m
- To
- 332 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:260.0-332.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.14 g/t over 72.0 m is a moderate contribution to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.14”
Context: 72.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · molybdenumGrade: 29Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 72 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 29
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 72 m
- From
- 260 m
- To
- 332 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:260.0-332.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The molybdenum grade of 29 ppm over 72.0 m is low but contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the intercept.
Evidence · table
“29”
Context: 72.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · arsenicGrade: 341Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 72 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- arsenic
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 341
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 72 m
- From
- 260 m
- To
- 332 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:260.0-332.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The high arsenic content of 341 ppm over 72.0 m is a significant deleterious element that could negatively impact processing and economics.
Negative factors
- High arsenic content (341 ppm) could lead to significant processing challenges and penalties.
Evidence · table
“341”
Context: 72.00
ALD-24-062EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: % CuEqIntercept: 72 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-062EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- % CuEq
- Intercept
- 72 m
- From
- 260 m
- To
- 332 m
- Hole Depth
- 1161 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-062EXT:260.0-332.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.59
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good copper equivalent grade of 0.59% CuEq over 72.0 m represents a solid mineralized interval within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Good copper equivalent grade (0.59% CuEq) for a porphyry deposit.
- Solid intercept length (72.0 m).
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 72.00
ALD-24-150EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1229.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-150EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1229.5 m
- From
- 10 m
- To
- 1239.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 1239.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-150EXT:10.0-1239.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional intercept of 1,229.5 m at 0.47% copper from near surface, filling a critical data gap at depth and demonstrating the large scale of mineralization at Altar.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length (1,229.5 m) from near surface to end of hole, indicating very large-scale mineralization.
- Contributes to filling a gap in information at depth for the upcoming MRE.
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 1,229.50
ALD-24-150EXTAltar · goldGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1229.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-24-150EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1229.5 m
- From
- 10 m
- To
- 1239.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 1239.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-24-150EXT:10.0-1239.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate gold grade of 0.18 g/t over an exceptional length of 1,229.5 m adds significant value to the polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade (0.18 g/t) over an exceptional length, contributing significantly to the CuEq value.
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 1,229.50
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