Argenta Silver Corp. Announces Discovery of New Exploration Target and Commences Summer Drill Program at El Quevar Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Argenta Silver Corp.
- Ticker
- AGAG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 04:30:01 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Argenta Silver Corp. has announced the discovery of the Andrea exploration target at its El Quevar project, featuring robust silver intercepts including 123m at 5 g/t Ag. The company is also launching an ambitious summer drilling program of 12,000 to 15,000 meters to expand resources and test new targets.
Reasoning: The announcement reports a significant new exploration target (Andrea) with high-grade silver intercepts and a massive upcoming summer drilling campaign, alongside record-breaking grades from the winter program.
Positive factors
- Discovery of new exploration target (Andrea)
- High-grade silver intercepts (up to 18,467 g/t Ag)
- Significant width of mineralization (up to 123m)
- Expansion of known resource footprint
- Commencement of large-scale summer drill program
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Intercept of 18,467 g/t Ag is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“project-record grade intersection of 18,467 g/t Ag over 1.05 m”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: QVD-414 extended the resource zone to the northwest for +70m.
Evidence · text
“effectively extending the resource zone to the northwest for +70 m”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details rigorous QA/QC protocols including standards, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“This protocol includes the regular insertion of blind standard reference materials, blanks, and duplicates.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Rob van Egmond, P.Geo., a Qualified Person, has reviewed and approved the information.
Evidence · text
“Rob van Egmond , P.Geo., a "qualified person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
QVD-421El Quevar · silverGrade: 5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 123 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-421
- Project
- El Quevar
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 123 m
- From
- 141 m
- To
- 264 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- QVD-421:141-264
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide intercept of 123m at 5 g/t Ag at a new target.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Evidence · text
“QVD-421 intersected 123.00 meters with 5 g/t Ag on the initial drillhole at the Andrea target”
QVD-421El Quevar · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-421
- Project
- El Quevar
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 141 m
- To
- 264 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- QVD-421:141-264
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Associated gold intercept.
Evidence · text
“plus an associated gold intercept of 0.42 g/t Au over 1.00 m”
QVD-422El Quevar · silverGrade: 7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 100 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-422
- Project
- El Quevar
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 100 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Confirmed continuity of the Andrea target with 100m intercept.
Positive factors
- Continuity confirmed
Evidence · text
“QVD-422 confirmed the continuity of the target, yielding 7 g/t Ag over 100.00 metres”
QVD-409El Quevar · silverGrade: 309Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-409
- Project
- El Quevar
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 309
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 26 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong silver intercept in confirmation drilling.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · text
“QVD-409: Delivered a result of 309 g/t Ag over 26.00 metres”
QVD-409El Quevar · silverGrade: 713Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-409
- Project
- El Quevar
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 713
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.25 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“including high-grade of 713 g/t Ag over 8.25 m”
QVD-409El Quevar · silverGrade: 1169Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-409
- Project
- El Quevar
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1169
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Extremely high grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“which in turn contained a high-grade interval of 1,169 g/t Ag over 2.50 m”
QVD-409El Quevar · goldGrade: 1.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-409
- Project
- El Quevar
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Minor gold intercept.
Evidence · text
“The hole also included a separate, shallow intercept of 1.22 g/t Au over 1.00 m”
QVD-412El Quevar · silverGrade: 18467Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-412
- Project
- El Quevar
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 18467
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.05 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Project record grade intersection.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“This hole featured the project-record grade intersection of 18,467 g/t Ag over 1.05 m”
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.