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Company
Fitzroy Minerals Inc.
Ticker
FTZ
Exchange
TSXV
Region
northern Chile
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Molybdenum, Gold
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-10-01 06:00:43 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Fitzroy Minerals reported drill results from the Caballos Copper Project in Chile, highlighted by a 176 m intercept at 0.31% Cu and 249 ppm Mo. The company also noted geological similarities between its Buen Retiro project and the major Candelaria deposit.

Reasoning: The release reports significant drill intercepts at the Caballos project that confirm a copper-molybdenum-gold system with porphyry characteristics, supported by professional geological validation.

Positive factors

  • significant intercept width of 176m
  • presence of multiple commodities (Cu-Mo-Au)
  • geological similarity to Candelaria deposit
  • QA/QC protocols disclosed

Negative factors

  • grades are relatively low for a porphyry system

Facts used in scoring: 12

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Release mentions routine insertion of certified reference material (CRM), including certified standards and blanks.

Evidence · text

“routine insertion of certified reference material (“ CRM ”), including certified standards and blanks.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The company mentions that future diamond holes will include larger diameter (HQ) infill drilling.

Evidence · text

“The diamond holes will be split between exploration drilling and larger diameter (HQ) infill / metallurgical sampling holes.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (12)

CAB-DDH004ACaballos · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 176 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH004A
Project
Caballos
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
176 m
From
156 m
To
332 m
Intercept Depth
156 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH004A:156-332
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Chincolco
Easting
352235
Northing
6427560
CRS
WGS84
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

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
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 176m intercept at 0.31% Cu is a substantial width for a porphyry system.

Positive factors

  • significant width

Evidence · text

“CAB-DDH004A intersected 176 m @ 0.31% Cu, 249 ppm Mo, 0.04 g/t Au (0.47% CuEq 1 ) from 156 m”

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

CAB-DDH004ACaballos · molybdenumGrade: 249Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 176 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH004A
Project
Caballos
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
249
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
176 m
From
156 m
To
332 m
Intercept Depth
156 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH004A:156-332
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Chincolco
Easting
352235
Northing
6427560
CRS
WGS84
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of molybdenum in a copper system.

Evidence · text

“249 ppm Mo”

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

CAB-DDH004ACaballos · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 176 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH004A
Project
Caballos
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
176 m
From
156 m
To
332 m
Intercept Depth
156 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH004A:156-332
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Chincolco
Easting
352235
Northing
6427560
CRS
WGS84
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace gold component.

Evidence · text

“0.04 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

CAB-DDH004ACaballos · copperGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH004A
Project
Caballos
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
24 m
From
195 m
To
219 m
Intercept Depth
195 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH004A:195-219
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Chincolco
Easting
352235
Northing
6427560
CRS
WGS84
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.9
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Stronger grade within the main intercept.

Positive factors

  • high grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: 24

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

CAB-DDH004ACaballos · copperGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH004A
Project
Caballos
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18 m
From
284 m
To
302 m
Intercept Depth
284 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH004A:284-302
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Chincolco
Easting
352235
Northing
6427560
CRS
WGS84
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.85
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Stronger grade within the main intercept.

Positive factors

  • high grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: 18

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

CAB-DDH007Caballos · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH007
Project
Caballos
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
26 m
From
81 m
To
107 m
Intercept Depth
81 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH007:81-107
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Mule Hill
Easting
351174
Northing
6434237
CRS
WGS84
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.23
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Grade is relatively low for a porphyry target.

Negative factors

  • low grade

Evidence · text

“CAB-DDH007 intersected 26 m @ 0.18% Cu, 44 ppm Mo, and 0.04 g/t Au (26 m @ 0.23% CuEq 1 )”

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

CAB-DDH004ACaballos · molybdenumGrade: 267Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 24 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH004A
Project
Caballos
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
267
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
24 m
From
195 m
To
219 m
Intercept Depth
195 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH004A:195-219
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
WGS84

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 267 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“267”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

CAB-DDH004ACaballos · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH004A
Project
Caballos
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
24 m
From
195 m
To
219 m
Intercept Depth
195 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH004A:195-219
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
WGS84

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 2.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.1 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

“0.10”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

CAB-DDH004ACaballos · molybdenumGrade: 602Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH004A
Project
Caballos
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
602
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
18 m
From
284 m
To
302 m
Intercept Depth
284 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH004A:284-302
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
WGS84

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 602 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“602”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

CAB-DDH004ACaballos · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH004A
Project
Caballos
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
From
284 m
To
302 m
Intercept Depth
284 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH004A:284-302
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
WGS84

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 1.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 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

“0.06”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

CAB-DDH007Caballos · molybdenumGrade: 44Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 26 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH007
Project
Caballos
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
44
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
26 m
From
81 m
To
107 m
Intercept Depth
81 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH007:81-107
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
WGS84

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 44 ppm molybdenum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for molybdenum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“44”

Context: CAB-DDH007

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

CAB-DDH007Caballos · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CAB-DDH007
Project
Caballos
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
FTZ

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
26 m
From
81 m
To
107 m
Intercept Depth
81 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CAB-DDH007:81-107
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
WGS84

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Limitada (AAA)
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, check_assays

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.04 g/t gold is below against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 1.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.04 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

“0.04”

Context: CAB-DDH007

Tags used in scoring

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

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: "” Caballos Project At Caballos, Phase 1 drilling was completed with a total of 3,154 metres of diamond drill core across"

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.