Amarc and Freeport Continue Expanding High Grade Aurora Copper-Gold-Silver Deposit
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Amarc Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- AHR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 03:59:42 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Amarc Resources announced significant expansion drill results from its AuRORA Copper-Gold-Silver Deposit, extending mineralization by up to 300 meters to the north, east, and southeast. The drilling, focused on step-out holes, continues to define the full extent of the high-grade porphyry system, which the company believes has Tier One asset potential. All reported intervals are downhole widths, with true thicknesses yet to be determined.
Reasoning: Amarc Resources announced highly positive drill results from expansion step-out drilling at the AuRORA Deposit, significantly extending high-grade copper-gold-silver mineralization to the north, east, and southeast. The results demonstrate exceptional continuity and high grades, with robust QA/QC procedures, though true widths remain unknown.
Positive factors
- significant_step_out_extension
- high_grade_mineralization
- exceptional_continuity
- accredited_laboratory
- qualified_person_sign_off
Negative factors
- true_width_undisclosed
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 25
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drill program was primarily focused on continuing to define the full extent of the AuRORA Deposit, with 23 expansion step-out holes that expanded the deposit to the north, east, and southeast.
Evidence · text
“23 of these are expansion step-out holes drilled over an area measuring some 1 km by 1 km. ... expanded AuRORA a further +100 m to the north ... expand the deposit approximately 200 m to the east ... expanded the deposit approximately 300 m to the southeast”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details the QA/QC program, including the use of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited labs (ALS Canada Ltd.), insertion of standards, duplicate sets, and blanks, and review by a Qualified Person (Mark Rebagliati, P.Eng.).
Evidence · text
“All drill core was logged, photographed, and cut in half with a diamond saw. Half core samples from the JOY AuRORA drilling were sent to ALS Canada Ltd., Kamloops, Canada, for preparation and to North Vancouver, Canada for analysis. Both facilities are ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited. ... As part of a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control ("QAQC") program, Amarc control samples were inserted in each analytical batch of the core samples at the following rates: standards one in 20 regular samples, duplicate sets (half core, coarse reject, and pulp split) one in 20 regular samples and one coarse blank in 20 regular samples. The control sample results were then checked to ensure proper QAQC. Mark Rebagliati, P.Eng., a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical and scientific information in this news release.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The notes to Table 1 explicitly state that widths reported are drill widths and true thicknesses are unknown.
Evidence · text
“Widths reported are drill widths, such that true thicknesses are unknown.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept in hole JP25103 of 1.80m at 999.0 g/t Ag is exceptionally high-grade, well above the typical thresholds for silver.
Evidence · table
“999.0”
Context: 1.80
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept in hole JP25109 of 200.95m at 1.38 g/t Au and 0.27% Cu represents an exceptional gold grade over a continuous width for a porphyry deposit.
Evidence · table
“1.38”
Context: 200.95
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept in hole JP25107 of 201.00m at 1.40 g/t Au and 0.28% Cu represents an exceptional gold grade over a continuous width for a porphyry deposit.
Evidence · table
“1.40”
Context: 201.00
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (25)
JP25103AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25103
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 42 m
- To
- 43.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 429.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25103:42.00-43.80
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 622888
- Northing
- 6348204
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1454 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -81 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptionally high silver grade over a narrow width, with strong copper, contributing to the deposit expansion.
Positive factors
- high_silver_grade
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- narrow_intercept
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 1.80
JP25103AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 47.28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25103
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.44
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 47.28 m
- From
- 329 m
- To
- 376.28 m
- Hole Depth
- 429.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25103:329.00-376.28
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 622888
- Northing
- 6348204
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1454 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -81 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant intercept with exceptional gold and strong copper grades over a substantial width, contributing to the deposit expansion.
Positive factors
- exceptional_gold_grade
- strong_copper_grade
- good_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.44”
Context: 47.28
JP25109AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 200.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25109
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 200.95 m
- From
- 220 m
- To
- 420.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 441 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25109:220.00-420.95
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 622683
- Northing
- 6348203
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1362 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional, very wide intercept with high gold and moderate copper grades, significantly expanding the deposit.
Positive factors
- exceptional_gold_grade
- moderate_copper_grade
- continuous_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 200.95
JP25109AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 134.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25109
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 134.95 m
- From
- 286 m
- To
- 420.95 m
- Hole Depth
- 441 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25109:286.00-420.95
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 622683
- Northing
- 6348203
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1362 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval within a broader zone, showing exceptional gold and moderate copper over a significant width.
Positive factors
- exceptional_gold_grade
- moderate_copper_grade
- continuous_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 134.95
JP25109AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25109
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 111 m
- From
- 286 m
- To
- 397 m
- Hole Depth
- 441 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25109:286.00-397.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 622683
- Northing
- 6348203
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1362 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Another high-grade sub-interval with exceptional gold and moderate copper over a substantial width, indicating strong mineralization.
Positive factors
- exceptional_gold_grade
- moderate_copper_grade
- continuous_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 111.00
JP25093AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 120 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25093
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 120 m
- From
- 84 m
- To
- 204 m
- Hole Depth
- 327.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25093:84.00-204.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 623054
- Northing
- 6347901
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1427 m
- Azimuth
- 89 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A wide intercept with moderate copper and gold grades, contributing to the deposit expansion to the east.
Positive factors
- moderate_copper_grade
- moderate_gold_grade
- continuous_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 120.00
JP25093AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 102 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25093
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 102 m
- From
- 102 m
- To
- 204 m
- Hole Depth
- 327.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25093:102.00-204.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 623054
- Northing
- 6347901
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1427 m
- Azimuth
- 89 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant sub-interval with moderate copper and gold grades, confirming continuity within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- moderate_copper_grade
- moderate_gold_grade
- continuous_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 102.00
JP25093AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25093
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 238 m
- To
- 249 m
- Hole Depth
- 327.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25093:238.00-249.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 623054
- Northing
- 6347901
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1427 m
- Azimuth
- 89 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept with moderate copper and gold grades, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- moderate_gold_grade
- moderate_copper_grade
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- narrow_intercept
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 11.00
JP25107AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 201 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25107
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 201 m
- From
- 21 m
- To
- 222 m
- Hole Depth
- 309 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25107:21.00-222.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 622855
- Northing
- 6347910
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1377 m
- Azimuth
- 94 °
- Dip
- -81 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional, very wide intercept with high gold and moderate copper grades, significantly expanding the deposit to the east.
Positive factors
- exceptional_gold_grade
- moderate_copper_grade
- continuous_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: 201.00
JP25107AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32.06 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25107
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 32.06 m
- From
- 30 m
- To
- 62.06 m
- Hole Depth
- 309 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25107:30.00-62.06
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 622855
- Northing
- 6347910
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1377 m
- Azimuth
- 94 °
- Dip
- -81 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval with exceptional gold and moderate copper, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- exceptional_gold_grade
- moderate_copper_grade
- good_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 32.06
JP25107AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 94.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25107
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 94.15 m
- From
- 70.85 m
- To
- 165 m
- Hole Depth
- 309 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25107:70.85-165.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 622855
- Northing
- 6347910
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1377 m
- Azimuth
- 94 °
- Dip
- -81 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very strong sub-interval with exceptional gold and strong copper grades over a continuous width, indicating robust mineralization.
Positive factors
- exceptional_gold_grade
- strong_copper_grade
- continuous_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: 94.15
JP25098AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 238.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25098
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 238.1 m
- From
- 202 m
- To
- 440.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 449.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25098:202.00-440.10
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 623199
- Northing
- 6347600
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1420 m
- Azimuth
- 89 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very wide intercept with moderate copper and gold grades, expanding the deposit to the southeast.
Positive factors
- moderate_copper_grade
- moderate_gold_grade
- continuous_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 238.1
JP25098AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 159 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25098
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 159 m
- From
- 253 m
- To
- 412 m
- Hole Depth
- 449.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25098:253.00-412.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 623199
- Northing
- 6347600
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1420 m
- Azimuth
- 89 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant sub-interval with moderate copper and gold grades, confirming continuity within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- moderate_copper_grade
- moderate_gold_grade
- continuous_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 159.00
JP25098AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25098
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 55.35 m
- From
- 356.65 m
- To
- 412 m
- Hole Depth
- 449.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25098:356.65-412.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 623199
- Northing
- 6347600
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1420 m
- Azimuth
- 89 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A continuous intercept with strong gold and moderate copper grades, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- strong_gold_grade
- moderate_copper_grade
- continuous_width
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 55.35
JP25098AuRORA Deposit · copperGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25098
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 18.35 m
- From
- 356.65 m
- To
- 375 m
- Hole Depth
- 449.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25098:356.65-375.00
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 623199
- Northing
- 6347600
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
- Elevation
- 1420 m
- Azimuth
- 89 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, duplicates, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, high-grade sub-interval with strong gold and copper, indicating localized high-grade zones.
Positive factors
- strong_gold_grade
- strong_copper_grade
Negative factors
- apparent_width_only
- narrow_intercept
Evidence · table
“0.43”
Context: 18.35
JP25103AuRORA Deposit · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25103
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 42 m
- To
- 43.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25103:42-43.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.03 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.15 g/t) on the porphyry deposit band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: JP25103
JP25103AuRORA Deposit · silverGrade: 999Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25103
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 999
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 42 m
- To
- 43.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25103:42-43.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 999 g/t silver is exceptional against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1798.2 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 999 g/t silver is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“999.0”
Context: JP25103
JP25109AuRORA Deposit · goldGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 200.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25109
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 200.95 m
- From
- 220 m
- To
- 420.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25109:220-420.95
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.38 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 277.3 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 1.38 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.38”
Context: JP25109
JP25109AuRORA Deposit · silverGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 200.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25109
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 200.95 m
- From
- 220 m
- To
- 420.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25109:220-420.95
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.6 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 321.5 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.6”
Context: JP25109
JP25093AuRORA Deposit · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 120 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25093
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 120 m
- From
- 84 m
- To
- 204 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25093:84-204
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.28 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 33.6 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: JP25093
JP25093AuRORA Deposit · silverGrade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 120 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25093
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 120 m
- From
- 84 m
- To
- 204 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25093:84-204
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.5 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 420.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“3.5”
Context: JP25093
JP25107AuRORA Deposit · goldGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 201 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25107
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 201 m
- From
- 21 m
- To
- 222 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25107:21-222
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.4 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 281.4 g/t·m is strong (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 1.4 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.40”
Context: JP25107
JP25107AuRORA Deposit · silverGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 201 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25107
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 201 m
- From
- 21 m
- To
- 222 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25107:21-222
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.6 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 522.6 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.6”
Context: JP25107
JP25098AuRORA Deposit · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 238.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25098
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 238.1 m
- From
- 202 m
- To
- 440.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25098:202-440.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.4 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 95.2 g/t·m is moderate.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: JP25098
JP25098AuRORA Deposit · silverGrade: 4.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 238.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- JP25098
- Project
- AuRORA Deposit
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- AHR
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 238.1 m
- From
- 202 m
- To
- 440.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- JP25098:202-440.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- UTM NAD83, Zone 9N
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.3 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1023.8 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“4.3”
Context: JP25098
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