Arizona Gold & Silver Sampling Returns up to 7.95% Antimony from the Silverton Antimony-Gold Project, Nevada
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Arizona Gold & Silver Inc.
- Ticker
- AZS
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Antimony
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 05:38:40 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Arizona Gold & Silver reported high-grade antimony surface sampling at the Silverton project in Nevada, with grades reaching 7.95% Sb. The company has also secured permission for a 27-hole reverse circulation drilling program to test the antimony-gold-silver potential.
Reasoning: High-grade antimony (7.95%) surface samples demonstrate significant potential for a critical metal, supported by an upcoming permitted drilling program.
Positive factors
- high-grade antimony surface sampling
- critical metal focus
- drilling program permitted
Negative factors
- sampling is surface-based (rock chip/channel)
- historical context for some data
Facts used in scoring: 3
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 ALS Global Labs and specific assay methods (fire assay, MS-ICP).
Evidence · text
“Sample preparation and analyses were done by ALS Global Labs.”
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: Gregory Hahn, a Certified Professional Geologist, has reviewed and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“Qualified Person Gregory Hahn... has reviewed and approved the technical information”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (3)
Fact 1antimonyGrade: 7.95Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.254 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- antimony
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.95
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.254 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- surface:vein-01
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 7.95% Sb is an exceptionally high grade for antimony surface sampling.
Positive factors
- exceptional grade for antimony
Negative factors
- surface sample only
Fact 2antimonyGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- antimony
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An average grade of 1.38% Sb across 14 samples indicates consistent mineralization.
Positive factors
- solid average grade across multiple samples
Fact 3antimonyGrade: 1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.096 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- antimony
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.096 m
- From
- 30.48 m
- To
- 36.576 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2002-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical RC hole intersection reported; novelty is zero as it is a restatement of 2002-2004 work.
Negative factors
- historical data
- over-limits not assayed
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.