Auro Intersects 572m Grading 0.60 g/t Gold and 0.1% Copper at the Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project, Ecuador
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Auro Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- AURO.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Zamora-Chinchipe Province in southeastern Ecuador
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-13 22:40:06 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Auro Metals Inc. announced assay results from five drill holes at its Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, confirming continuity and extending mineralization. Intercepts included 572.47m grading 0.60 g/t gold and 0.10% copper in hole DSB-74, with gold grades generally moderate to strong for a porphyry system, though copper grades remain weak. The company also provided updates on its ongoing Phase II drill program and camp construction.
Reasoning: Auro Metals reported new drill results from its Santa Barbara project, confirming continuity and extending mineralization with long intercepts. Gold grades are moderate to strong for a porphyry, but copper grades are weak. The program included both infill and step-out drilling, with QA/QC and metal equivalent assumptions transparently disclosed. However, true widths are unknown, and a substantial amount of assay data is still pending.
Positive factors
- Long intercepts confirming continuity of mineralization
- Successful step-out drilling extending known mineralization
- Gold grades are moderate to strong for a porphyry deposit
- QA/QC procedures and Qualified Person sign-off disclosed
- Metal equivalent assumptions are transparently provided
Negative factors
- Copper grades are weak for a porphyry deposit
- True width of mineralization is unknown
- Assay results for significant portions of DSB-74 and all Phase II holes are pending
Facts used in scoring: 10
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: The release details the laboratory, accreditation, and QA/QC methods including blanks, standards, and duplicates.
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%.”
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: The news release states that Alex Zhang, P. Geo., a Director of the Company, is a Qualified Person and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
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”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
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.V
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
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
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: Hole DSB-71 intersected a significant length of gold-copper mineralization, confirming continuity in a previously gapped area. The gold grade is moderate for a porphyry, but copper is weak.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length
- Gold grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit
- Confirms continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit
- 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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Drillhole DSB-71 was an infill/step-out hole designed to test continuity between historical holes.
Evidence · text
“Drillholes DSB-71, DSB-72 and DSB-75 are infill/step-out holes, returning higher grade and confirming continuity of gold-copper mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that the true width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Compositing TransparentRejected · positive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Reason: The cut-off grade used for calculating drill intercepts is clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”
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.V
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
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
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: This included interval in DSB-71 shows a strong gold grade for a porphyry deposit over a good width, contributing positively to the overall intercept.
Positive factors
- High gold grade for a porphyry deposit (strong category)
- Good intercept length for a sub-interval
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit
- 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"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 1.20 g/t is in the strong category for a porphyry gold deposit (rubric: strong≥0.5 g/t).
Evidence · text
“1.20 g/t Au”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that the true width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Compositing TransparentRejected · positive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Reason: The cut-off grade used for calculating drill intercepts is clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”
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.V
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
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
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: This shallow intercept in DSB-72 shows moderate gold grades over a narrow width, contributing to overall continuity.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit
- 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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Drillhole DSB-72 was an infill hole between existing holes.
Evidence · text
“Hole DSB-72 is an infill hole between hole DSB-66 and hole DSB-69”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that the true width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Compositing TransparentRejected · positive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Reason: The cut-off grade used for calculating drill intercepts is clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”
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.V
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
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
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: This long intercept in DSB-72, with moderate gold grades, demonstrates good continuity of mineralization at Santa Barbara.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length
- Gold grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit
- Demonstrates good continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit
- 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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Drillhole DSB-72 was an infill hole between existing holes.
Evidence · text
“Hole DSB-72 is an infill hole between hole DSB-66 and hole DSB-69”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that the true width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Compositing TransparentRejected · positive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Reason: The cut-off grade used for calculating drill intercepts is clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”
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.V
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
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
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: DSB-73 represents a successful 100m step-out, intersecting a very long interval of moderate gold mineralization, extending the known zone.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length
- Gold grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit
- Successful step-out drilling extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit
- 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"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drillhole DSB-73 is a 100m step-out from a previously drilled hole, extending mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Hole DSB-73 is a 100m step out from drillhole DSB-63 in the downdip direction.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that the true width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Compositing TransparentRejected · positive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Reason: The cut-off grade used for calculating drill intercepts is clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”
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.V
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
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
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: This included interval in DSB-73 shows a strong gold grade over a good width, contributing to the successful step-out.
Positive factors
- High gold grade for a porphyry deposit (strong category)
- Successful step-out drilling
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit
- 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"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 1.00 g/t is in the strong category for a porphyry gold deposit (rubric: strong≥0.5 g/t).
Evidence · text
“1.00 g/t Au”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that the true width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Compositing TransparentRejected · positive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Reason: The cut-off grade used for calculating drill intercepts is clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”
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.V
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
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
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: This included interval in DSB-73 shows a strong gold grade over a substantial width, further supporting the successful step-out.
Positive factors
- High gold grade for a porphyry deposit (strong category)
- Good intercept length for a sub-interval
- Successful step-out drilling
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit
- 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"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 1.01 g/t is in the strong category for a porphyry gold deposit (rubric: strong≥0.5 g/t).
Evidence · text
“1.01 g/t Au”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that the true width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Compositing TransparentRejected · positive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Reason: The cut-off grade used for calculating drill intercepts is clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”
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.V
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
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
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: DSB-74 delivered an exceptionally long intercept of moderate gold mineralization, representing a significant step-out. However, a portion of the hole's assays are still pending.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length
- Gold grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit
- Successful step-out drilling extending mineralization
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit
- True width unknown
- Assay results for remaining 211.95m are pending
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"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drillhole DSB-74 is an 80m step-out from DSB-73, extending mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Hole DSB-74 is an 80m step-out from DSB-73”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that the true width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Compositing TransparentRejected · positive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Reason: The cut-off grade used for calculating drill intercepts is clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”
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.V
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
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
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: DSB-75 is a successful infill hole, intersecting a long interval of moderate gold mineralization and confirming continuity in a previously gapped area.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length
- Gold grade is moderate for a porphyry deposit
- Fills a significant gap between historical holes
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit
- 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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Drillhole DSB-75 was an infill hole that filled a 300m gap between historical holes.
Evidence · text
“Hole DSB-75 is an infill hole which filled the 300m gap between historical holes DSB-06 and DSB-26”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that the true width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Compositing TransparentRejected · positive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Reason: The cut-off grade used for calculating drill intercepts is clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”
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.V
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
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
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: This included interval in DSB-75 shows a strong gold grade over a good width, contributing to the successful infill drilling.
Positive factors
- High gold grade for a porphyry deposit (strong category)
- Good intercept length for a sub-interval
Negative factors
- Copper grade is weak for a porphyry deposit
- 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"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 1.00 g/t is in the strong category for a porphyry gold deposit (rubric: strong≥0.5 g/t).
Evidence · text
“1.00 g/t Au”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The document explicitly states that the true width of mineralization is unknown.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Compositing TransparentRejected · positive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Reason: The cut-off grade used for calculating drill intercepts is clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”
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.