Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 2.12 g/t Ag) at the Altar Copper-Gold Project in San Juan, Argentina
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Aldebaran Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Molybdenum, Arsenic
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-05 11:12:09 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Aldebaran Resources reported significant drill results from its Altar Copper-Gold Project in San Juan, Argentina, including a notable intercept of 1,728.9 meters at 0.45% CuEq, with a higher-grade section of 756 meters at 0.68% CuEq. These results are from an infill and geotechnical drilling program designed to upgrade inferred resources to higher confidence categories and support a pre-feasibility study. The company highlighted the immense scale of the Altar system and its potential for growth, with an updated mineral resource estimate and PFS planned for 2027.
Reasoning: The drilling program at the Altar Copper-Gold Project delivered exceptionally long and high-grade copper equivalent intercepts, confirming the immense scale of the porphyry system. These results are crucial for upgrading mineral resources and advancing towards a Pre-Feasibility Study, despite some intercepts being below the project's average grade and the presence of arsenic.
Positive factors
- Very long intercepts
- High CuEq grades for porphyry deposit type
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
- Supports upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study
- QP/CP signed off on technical data
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
- Metal equivalent assumptions transparent
- True thickness reported for intervals
Negative factors
- Arsenic present as a deleterious element
- Some holes drilled for geotechnical purposes returned no reportable mineralization
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 25
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states, 'Intervals represent true thickness of the deposit.'
Evidence · text
“Intervals represent true thickness of the deposit.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions that the scientific and technical data has been reviewed and approved by a Qualified Person and that Aldebaran inserts certified control standards, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical data contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Kevin B. Heather, B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc, Ph.D, FAusIMM, FGS, Chief Geological Officer and director of Aldebaran, who serves as the qualified person (QP) under the definitions of National Instrument 43-101.”
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: Arsenic (As) is reported in the drill hole results table.
Evidence · table
“81”
Context: 1,728.90
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The drilling program is described as an 'infill and geotechnical drilling program' designed to 'upgrade Inferred resources to the higher-confidence Measured and Indicated categories'.
Evidence · text
“results from all remaining holes of the 2025-2026 infill and geotechnical drilling program at the Altar project”
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: The CEO states that the resource update will 'position us well for the Pre-Feasibility Study scheduled for completion in 2027'.
Evidence · text
“position us well for the Pre-Feasibility Study scheduled for completion in 2027”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 65.0m at 0.96% CuEq in ALD-26-266 exceeds the exceptional threshold of 0.8% Cu for porphyry deposits.
Evidence · table
“0.96”
Context: 65.00
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (25)
ALD-26-260Altar · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1728.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-260
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1728.9 m
- True Width
- 1728.9 m
- From
- 141 m
- To
- 1869.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 141 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-260:141-1869.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.45
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents an exceptionally long and high-grade copper equivalent interval for a porphyry deposit, significantly contributing to the project's scale and resource confidence.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 1,728.90
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1728.9
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-260Altar · copperGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1427.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-260
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1427.9 m
- True Width
- 1427.9 m
- From
- 442 m
- To
- 1869.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 141 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-260:442-1869.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.52
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval within ALD-26-260 maintains a strong copper equivalent grade over an exceptional length, reinforcing the overall positive result.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 1,427.90
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1427.9
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-260Altar · copperGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 756 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-260
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 756 m
- True Width
- 756 m
- From
- 965 m
- To
- 1721 m
- Intercept Depth
- 141 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-260:965-1721
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.68
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ALD-26-260 further demonstrates the significant mineralization and scale of the Altar project, aligning with the project's average grade.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 756.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 756
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-260Altar · copperGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 88 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-260
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.84
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 88 m
- True Width
- 88 m
- From
- 1211 m
- To
- 1299 m
- Intercept Depth
- 141 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-260:1211-1299
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.84
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ALD-26-260 is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, further enhancing the overall positive results from this hole.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.84”
Context: 88.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 88
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-265Altar · copperGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 901 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-265
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 901 m
- True Width
- 901 m
- From
- 249 m
- To
- 1150 m
- Intercept Depth
- 249 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-265:249-1150
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.47
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept from ALD-26-265 shows strong copper equivalent mineralization, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 901.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 901
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-265Altar · copperGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 781 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-265
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 781 m
- True Width
- 781 m
- From
- 296 m
- To
- 1077 m
- Intercept Depth
- 249 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-265:296-1077
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.52
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval within ALD-26-265 maintains a strong copper equivalent grade over a significant length, reinforcing the overall positive result.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 781.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 781
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-265Altar · copperGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 196 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-265
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 196 m
- True Width
- 196 m
- From
- 516 m
- To
- 712 m
- Intercept Depth
- 249 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-265:516-712
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.73
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ALD-26-265 is strong for a porphyry deposit, further enhancing the overall positive results from this hole.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 196.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 196
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-265Altar · copperGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: %Intercept: 58 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-265
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 58 m
- True Width
- 58 m
- From
- 619 m
- To
- 677 m
- Intercept Depth
- 249 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-265:619-677
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.87
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ALD-26-265 is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, further enhancing the overall positive results from this hole.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: 58.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 58
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-265Altar · copperGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: %Intercept: 84 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-265
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 84 m
- True Width
- 84 m
- From
- 740 m
- To
- 824 m
- Intercept Depth
- 249 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-265:740-824
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from ALD-26-265 shows strong copper equivalent mineralization, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 84.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 84
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-265Altar · copperGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 79.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-265
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.67
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 79.2 m
- True Width
- 79.2 m
- From
- 866 m
- To
- 945.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 249 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-265:866-945.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.67
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from ALD-26-265 shows strong copper equivalent mineralization, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.67”
Context: 79.20
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 79.2
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-266Altar · copperGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 918.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-266
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 918.8 m
- True Width
- 918.8 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 977.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-266:59-977.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.62
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept from ALD-26-266 shows strong copper equivalent mineralization, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 918.80
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 918.8
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-266Altar · copperGrade: 0.88Grade Unit: %Intercept: 87 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-266
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.88
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 87 m
- True Width
- 87 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 146 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-266:59-146
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.88
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ALD-26-266 is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, further enhancing the overall positive results from this hole.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.88”
Context: 87.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 87
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-266Altar · copperGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-266
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.96
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 65 m
- True Width
- 65 m
- From
- 61 m
- To
- 126 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-266:61-126
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.96
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ALD-26-266 is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, further enhancing the overall positive results from this hole.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.96”
Context: 65.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 65
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-266Altar · copperGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 302 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-266
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.76
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 302 m
- True Width
- 302 m
- From
- 422 m
- To
- 724 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-266:422-724
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.76
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept from ALD-26-266 is strong for a porphyry deposit, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.76”
Context: 302.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 302
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-266Altar · copperGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 212 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-266
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 212 m
- True Width
- 212 m
- From
- 490 m
- To
- 702 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-266:490-702
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.83
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ALD-26-266 is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, further enhancing the overall positive results from this hole.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: 212.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 212
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-268Altar · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 195 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-268
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 195 m
- True Width
- 195 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 231 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-268:36-231
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.26
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from ALD-26-268 shows moderate copper equivalent mineralization, contributing to the resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 195.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 195
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-269Altar · copperGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 940.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-269
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 940.7 m
- True Width
- 940.7 m
- From
- 63 m
- To
- 1003.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-269:63-1003.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.49
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept from ALD-26-269 shows strong copper equivalent mineralization, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.49”
Context: 940.70
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 940.7
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-269Altar · copperGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 165 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-269
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 165 m
- True Width
- 165 m
- From
- 533 m
- To
- 698 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-269:533-698
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ALD-26-269 is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, further enhancing the overall positive results from this hole.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.80”
Context: 165.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 165
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-269Altar · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 227 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-269
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 227 m
- True Width
- 227 m
- From
- 771 m
- To
- 998 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-269:771-998
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from ALD-26-269 shows strong copper equivalent mineralization, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 227.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 227
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-271Altar · copperGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 841.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-271
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 841.9 m
- True Width
- 841.9 m
- From
- 193 m
- To
- 1034.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 193 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-271:193-1034.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.54
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept from ALD-26-271 shows strong copper equivalent mineralization, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 841.90
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 841.9
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-271Altar · copperGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 253 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-271
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 253 m
- True Width
- 253 m
- From
- 722 m
- To
- 975 m
- Intercept Depth
- 193 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-271:722-975
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.73
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ALD-26-271 is strong for a porphyry deposit, further enhancing the overall positive results from this hole.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 253.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 253
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-271Altar · copperGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 49 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-271
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 49 m
- True Width
- 49 m
- From
- 732 m
- To
- 781 m
- Intercept Depth
- 193 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-271:732-781
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.83
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ALD-26-271 is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, further enhancing the overall positive results from this hole.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: 49.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 49
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-274Altar · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-274
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 55 m
- True Width
- 55 m
- From
- 114 m
- To
- 169 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-274:114-169
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.19
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from ALD-26-274 shows weak copper equivalent mineralization, but still contributes to the overall resource understanding.
Positive factors
- Weak grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 55.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 55
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-276Altar · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 95.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-276
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 95.2 m
- True Width
- 95.2 m
- From
- 321 m
- To
- 416.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 321 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-276:321-416.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.25
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from ALD-26-276 shows moderate copper equivalent mineralization, contributing to the resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 95.20
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 95.2
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
ALD-26-277Altar · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 112 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-277
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 112 m
- True Width
- 112 m
- From
- 118 m
- To
- 230 m
- Intercept Depth
- 118 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-277:118-230
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.17
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from ALD-26-277 shows weak copper equivalent mineralization, but still contributes to the overall resource understanding.
Positive factors
- Weak grade for porphyry deposit type
- True width disclosed
- Supports resource upgrade and PFS
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 112.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 112
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Aldebaran Reports 1,728.9 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.03 g/t Au & 1.34 g/t Ag), including 756 m of 0.68% CuEq (0.61% "
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.