Arizona Gold & Silver Drills Multiple Higher Grade Gold Intervals within Significantly Wider Mineralized Structure - 76.5 Metres at 2.36 gpt Gold and 16.24 gpt Silver Beginning at 265.8 Metres on the Philadelphia Project, Arizona
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Arizona Gold & Silver Inc.
- Ticker
- AZS
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Arizona
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 03:59:27 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Arizona Gold & Silver reported high-grade gold and silver drill results from hole PC25-157 at the Philadelphia Project. The results include a 76.5m wide mineralized structure containing 2.36 g/t gold and 16.24 g/t silver, with several high-grade sub-intervals and the discovery of a potentially bulk-mineable stockwork zone.
Reasoning: The drill hole PC25-157 returned a very wide 76.5m intercept with strong gold grades and significant silver, while also identifying a new stockwork zone that increases the potential for bulk mining.
Positive factors
- significant width expansion
- high grade intercepts
- stockwork mineralization discovery
- bulk-mineable potential
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 13.8 g/t gold is exceptionally high for this epithermal system.
Evidence · table
“13.80”
Context: 1.52
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details fire assay, ICP analysis, and use of standards/blanks/duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A four-acid digestion and ICP analysis is used for silver and trace metal determinations.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
PC25-157Philadelphia · goldGrade: 2.36Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 76.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.36
- Grade Unit
- gpt
- Intercept
- 76.52 m
- From
- 265.85 m
- To
- 342.38 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:265.85-342.38
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 76.5m width at 2.36 g/t gold is a significant intercept for an epithermal system.
Positive factors
- wide intercept
- strong grade
Evidence · table
“2.36”
Context: 76.52
PC25-157Philadelphia · silverGrade: 16.24Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 76.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.24
- Grade Unit
- gpt
- Intercept
- 76.52 m
- From
- 265.85 m
- To
- 342.38 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:265.85-342.38
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant silver credits accompany the gold mineralization.
Positive factors
- significant silver credits
Evidence · table
“16.24”
Context: 76.52
PC25-157Philadelphia · goldGrade: 7.02Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 6.28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.02
- Grade Unit
- gpt
- Intercept
- 6.28 m
- From
- 268.9 m
- To
- 275.18 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:268.9-275.18
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 7.02 g/t gold is a strong intercept for this deposit type.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · table
“7.02”
Context: 6.28
PC25-157Philadelphia · silverGrade: 13.93Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 6.28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.93
- Grade Unit
- gpt
- Intercept
- 6.28 m
- From
- 268.9 m
- To
- 275.18 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:268.9-275.18
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver credits in high-grade gold interval.
Evidence · table
“13.93”
Context: 6.28
PC25-157Philadelphia · goldGrade: 13.8Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.8
- Grade Unit
- gpt
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 284.54 m
- To
- 286.07 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:284.54-286.07
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 13.8 g/t gold is an exceptional grade for this system.
Positive factors
- bonanza grade
Evidence · table
“13.80”
Context: 1.52
PC25-157Philadelphia · silverGrade: 39.7Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.7
- Grade Unit
- gpt
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 284.54 m
- To
- 286.07 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:284.54-286.07
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High silver grade in narrow interval.
Evidence · table
“39.70”
Context: 1.52
PC25-157Philadelphia · goldGrade: 8.32Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 3.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.32
- Grade Unit
- gpt
- Intercept
- 3.35 m
- From
- 335.98 m
- To
- 339.33 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:335.98-339.33
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 8.32 g/t gold is a strong intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · table
“8.32”
Context: 3.35
PC25-157Philadelphia · silverGrade: 37.12Grade Unit: gptIntercept: 3.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 37.12
- Grade Unit
- gpt
- Intercept
- 3.35 m
- From
- 335.98 m
- To
- 339.33 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:335.98-339.33
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High silver grade in narrow interval.
Evidence · table
“37.12”
Context: 3.35
How Atlas produces this analysis
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