Auro Intersects 572m Grading 0.60 g/t Gold and 0.1% Copper at the Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project, Ecuador
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- Auro Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- AURO
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Ecuador
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-13 22:34:42 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Auro Metals Inc. announced positive assay results from the final five drill holes of its 2026 Phase I drill program at the Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador. Highlights include 572.47m grading 0.60 g/t gold and 0.10% copper in hole DSB-74, extending known mineralization. The results confirm continuity and expand the known porphyry system, with a Phase II drill program already underway.
Reasoning: The announcement reports significant gold-copper intercepts from the final Phase I drill holes, including a very long intercept in DSB-74, which extends and confirms the continuity of mineralization within the Santa Barbara porphyry system.
Positive factors
- Significant gold-copper intercepts
- Extension of mineralization
- Confirmation of continuity
- Porphyry deposit type
- QA/QC and QP disclosed
Negative factors
- True width unknown
- Assays pending for some holes/intervals
Facts used in scoring: 24
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole DSB-74 intersected 572.47m grading 0.60 g/t Au, resulting in a gold grade-thickness product of 343.48 g/t·m, which exceeds the exceptional threshold of 300 g/t·m for gold.
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 572.47
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drillholes DSB-73 and DSB-74 are step-out holes that extended previously drilled mineralization by almost 200m to the east, and Phase II includes a 400m step-out northeast of DSB-74.
Evidence · text
“Drillholes DSB-73 and DSB-74 are step-out holes, which have extended the previously drilled DSB-63 by almost 200m to the east.”
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 that samples were shipped to SGS, an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, and that certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates were inserted into sample sequences.
Evidence · text
“All samples in respect of the exploration program at the Project discussed in this news release were shipped in securely-sealed bags by a chartered commercial truck, directly from the field to the sample preparation facilities of SGS in Guayaquil, Ecuador for preparation, and to SGS in Lima, Peru for geochemical analysis. SGS is a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification. It is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory independent from Auro. All samples go through fire assay (SGS code FAA313) for gold and multi-acid digestion ICP-AES multi-element assay (SGS code ICP40B) for other elements. Certified reference materials, various types of blank samples and duplicate samples are inserted into normal drill core sample sequences prior to delivery to laboratory for preparation and analysis. The overall ratio of quality control samples in sample sequences is approximately 20%.”
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 document explicitly states that the true width of mineralization is unknown for the reported drill intercepts.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Drillholes DSB-71, DSB-72, and DSB-75 are described as infill/step-out holes, and DSB-75 specifically filled a 300m gap between historical holes.
Evidence · text
“Drillholes DSB-71, DSB-72 and DSB-75 are infill/step-out holes”
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The document reports Indicated resources of 29.8 million tonnes grading 0.73 g/t gold and 0.1% copper.
Evidence · text
“Indicated resources of 29.8 million tonnes grading 0.73 grams per tonne gold and 0.1% copper”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The document reports Inferred resources of 205.7 million tonnes grading 0.52 g/t gold and 0.09% copper.
Evidence · text
“Inferred resources of 205.7 million tonnes grading 0.52 grams per tonne gold and 0.09% copper”
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: The scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by Alex Zhang, P. Geo., a Qualified Person for NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Alex Zhang, P. Geo., a Director of the Company, who is a Qualified Person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ( "NI 43-101").”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The mineral resource estimate was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 by SRK Consulting.
Evidence · text
“mineral resource estimate prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 by SRK Consulting”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (20)
DSB-71Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 301.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-71
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 301.4 m
- From
- 123.1 m
- To
- 424.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 745 m
- Intercept Depth
- 123.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-71:123.1-424.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765258.66
- Northing
- 9544399.4
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 1040.63 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.81
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Long intercept with strong gold grade, confirming continuity in an infill/step-out hole.
Positive factors
- long intercept length
- strong gold grade
- confirms continuity
Negative factors
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.78”
Context: 301.40
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-71Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 301.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-71
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 301.4 m
- From
- 123.1 m
- To
- 424.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 745 m
- Intercept Depth
- 123.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-71:123.1-424.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765258.66
- Northing
- 9544399.4
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 1040.63 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.81
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Long intercept with weak copper grade, confirming continuity in an infill/step-out hole.
Positive factors
- long intercept length
- confirms continuity
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 301.40
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-71Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 89.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-71
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 89.5 m
- From
- 333 m
- To
- 422.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 745 m
- Intercept Depth
- 123.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-71:333-422.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765258.66
- Northing
- 9544399.4
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 1040.63 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.24
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval with exceptional gold grade, confirming strong mineralization.
Positive factors
- exceptional gold grade
- good intercept length
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.20”
Context: 89.50
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-71Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 89.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-71
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 89.5 m
- From
- 333 m
- To
- 422.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 745 m
- Intercept Depth
- 123.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-71:333-422.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765258.66
- Northing
- 9544399.4
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 1040.63 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.24
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval with weak copper grade, confirming strong mineralization.
Positive factors
- good intercept length
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 89.50
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-72Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-72
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 41 m
- Hole Depth
- 400.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-72:9-41
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765493.47
- Northing
- 9544499.79
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 905.72 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.55
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate intercept with strong gold grade but narrow width and weak copper.
Positive factors
- strong gold grade
Negative factors
- narrow intercept length
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.53”
Context: 32.00
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-72Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-72
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 32 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 41 m
- Hole Depth
- 400.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-72:9-41
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765493.47
- Northing
- 9544499.79
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 905.72 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.55
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate intercept with narrow width and weak copper grade.
Negative factors
- narrow intercept length
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.06”
Context: 32.00
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-72Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 311 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-72
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 311 m
- From
- 88.5 m
- To
- 399.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 400.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-72:88.5-399.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765493.47
- Northing
- 9544499.79
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 905.72 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Long intercept with strong gold grade and weak copper grade, confirming good continuity in an infill hole.
Positive factors
- long intercept length
- strong gold grade
- confirms continuity
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.58”
Context: 311.00
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-72Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 311 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-72
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 311 m
- From
- 88.5 m
- To
- 399.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 400.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-72:88.5-399.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765493.47
- Northing
- 9544499.79
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 905.72 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Long intercept with weak copper grade, confirming good continuity in an infill hole.
Positive factors
- long intercept length
- confirms continuity
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 311.00
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-73Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 394.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-73
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 394.4 m
- From
- 8 m
- To
- 402.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 485.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-73:8-402.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765509.76
- Northing
- 9544622.4
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 927.82 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.75
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very long intercept with strong gold grade and weak copper grade, significantly extending mineralization in a step-out hole.
Positive factors
- very long intercept length
- strong gold grade
- extends mineralization
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 394.40
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-73Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 394.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-73
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 394.4 m
- From
- 8 m
- To
- 402.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 485.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-73:8-402.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765509.76
- Northing
- 9544622.4
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 927.82 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.75
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very long intercept with weak copper grade, significantly extending mineralization in a step-out hole.
Positive factors
- very long intercept length
- extends mineralization
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 394.40
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-73Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 51 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-73
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 51 m
- From
- 23 m
- To
- 74 m
- Hole Depth
- 485.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-73:23-74
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765509.76
- Northing
- 9544622.4
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 927.82 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.03
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval with exceptional gold grade within a significant step-out.
Positive factors
- exceptional gold grade
- extends mineralization
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 51.00
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-73Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 51 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-73
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 51 m
- From
- 23 m
- To
- 74 m
- Hole Depth
- 485.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-73:23-74
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765509.76
- Northing
- 9544622.4
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 927.82 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.03
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval with weak copper grade within a significant step-out.
Positive factors
- extends mineralization
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 51.00
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-73Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 141.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-73
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 141.15 m
- From
- 138.7 m
- To
- 279.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 485.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-73:138.7-279.85
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765509.76
- Northing
- 9544622.4
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 927.82 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.04
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Long, high-grade sub-interval with exceptional gold grade, contributing to significant extension of mineralization.
Positive factors
- long intercept length
- exceptional gold grade
- extends mineralization
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.01”
Context: 141.15
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-73Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 141.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-73
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 141.15 m
- From
- 138.7 m
- To
- 279.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 485.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-73:138.7-279.85
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765509.76
- Northing
- 9544622.4
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 927.82 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.04
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Long, high-grade sub-interval with weak copper grade, contributing to significant extension of mineralization.
Positive factors
- long intercept length
- extends mineralization
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 141.15
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-74Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 572.47 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-74
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 572.47 m
- From
- 72.53 m
- To
- 645 m
- Hole Depth
- 856.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 72.53 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-74:72.53-645
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765592.12
- Northing
- 9544640.03
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 961.68 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.62
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptionally long intercept with strong gold grade and exceptional gold grade-thickness product, significantly extending mineralization in a step-out hole, with further assays pending.
Positive factors
- exceptionally long intercept length
- exceptional gold grade-thickness
- extends mineralization
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
- assays pending for remaining portion
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 572.47
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-74Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 572.47 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-74
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 572.47 m
- From
- 72.53 m
- To
- 645 m
- Hole Depth
- 856.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 72.53 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-74:72.53-645
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765592.12
- Northing
- 9544640.03
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 961.68 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.62
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptionally long intercept with weak copper grade, significantly extending mineralization in a step-out hole, with further assays pending.
Positive factors
- exceptionally long intercept length
- extends mineralization
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
- assays pending for remaining portion
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 572.47
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-75Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 322.46 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-75
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 322.46 m
- From
- 10.54 m
- To
- 333 m
- Hole Depth
- 449.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10.54 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-75:10.54-333
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765549.35
- Northing
- 9544694.97
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 935.42 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Long intercept with strong gold grade and weak copper grade, successfully filling a significant gap between historical holes.
Positive factors
- long intercept length
- strong gold grade
- fills gap between historical holes
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 322.46
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-75Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 322.46 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-75
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 322.46 m
- From
- 10.54 m
- To
- 333 m
- Hole Depth
- 449.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10.54 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-75:10.54-333
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765549.35
- Northing
- 9544694.97
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 935.42 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Long intercept with weak copper grade, successfully filling a significant gap between historical holes.
Positive factors
- long intercept length
- fills gap between historical holes
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 322.46
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-75Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 95.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-75
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 95.1 m
- From
- 13.7 m
- To
- 108.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 449.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10.54 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-75:13.7-108.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765549.35
- Northing
- 9544694.97
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 935.42 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.03
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Long, high-grade sub-interval with exceptional gold grade, contributing to successful infill drilling.
Positive factors
- long intercept length
- exceptional gold grade
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 95.10
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-75Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 95.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-75
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 95.1 m
- From
- 13.7 m
- To
- 108.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 449.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10.54 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-75:13.7-108.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 765549.35
- Northing
- 9544694.97
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- EPSG
- 24877
- Elevation
- 935.42 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.03
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Long, high-grade sub-interval with weak copper grade, contributing to successful infill drilling.
Positive factors
- long intercept length
Negative factors
- weak copper grade
- true width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 95.10
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Resource Estimates (4)
indicatedSanta Barbara Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 29800000Grade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 697000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- SRK Consulting
- Resource group id
- resource:fdd91a699fc95e1ed8a9
- Deposit or zone
- Santa Barbara
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 29800000
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 697000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-03-23
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: World-class gold grade in a high-confidence Indicated resource, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.
Positive factors
- world-class gold grade
- high confidence category (Indicated)
- NI 43-101 compliant
Evidence · text
“Indicated resources of 29.8 million tonnes grading 0.73 grams per tonne gold and 0.1% copper containing 697,000 ounces gold”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
indicatedSanta Barbara Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 29800000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 68Contained Unit: mlbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- SRK Consulting
- Resource group id
- resource:fdd91a699fc95e1ed8a9
- Deposit or zone
- Santa Barbara
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 29800000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 68
- Contained Unit
- mlb
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-03-23
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Marginal copper grade in a high-confidence Indicated resource, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.
Positive factors
- high confidence category (Indicated)
- NI 43-101 compliant
Negative factors
- marginal copper grade
Evidence · text
“0.1% copper containing 68 million pounds copper”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
inferredSanta Barbara Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 205700000Grade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3418000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- SRK Consulting
- Resource group id
- resource:dfaeab78fbdba214fa97
- Deposit or zone
- Santa Barbara
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 205700000
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3418000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-03-23
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large tonnage with high-grade gold in a lower confidence Inferred resource, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.
Positive factors
- large tonnage
- high-grade gold
- NI 43-101 compliant
Negative factors
- lower confidence category (Inferred)
Evidence · text
“Inferred resources of 205.7 million tonnes grading 0.52 grams per tonne gold and 0.09% copper containing 3,418,000 ounces gold”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
inferredSanta Barbara Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 205700000Grade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 426Contained Unit: mlbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- SRK Consulting
- Resource group id
- resource:dfaeab78fbdba214fa97
- Deposit or zone
- Santa Barbara
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 205700000
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 426
- Contained Unit
- mlb
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-03-23
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large tonnage with marginal copper grade in a lower confidence Inferred resource, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.
Positive factors
- large tonnage
- NI 43-101 compliant
Negative factors
- marginal copper grade
- lower confidence category (Inferred)
Evidence · text
“0.09% copper containing 426 million pounds copper”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
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.