Auro Metals Intersects 572m Grading 0.60 g/t Gold and 0.1% Copper at the Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project, Ecuador

Original announcement by jmn on Oct 14, 2026

Bullish

Company: Auro Metals Inc.
Ticker: AURO
Exchange: TSXV
Region: Ecuador
Primary commodity: Gold
Secondary commodities: Copper
Document categories: Drill results
Extracted: 2026-10-13 22:28:28 UTC

Atlas analysis published: Oct 13, 2026

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Auro Metals announced assay results from five drill holes at its Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, highlighting broad intercepts of gold and copper mineralization. The drilling confirmed continuity within the known deposit and successfully extended mineralization through step-out holes. Assays for significant portions of some holes are still pending, and true widths remain unknown.

Reasoning: Auro Metals reported significant gold-copper intercepts from its Santa Barbara project, confirming continuity and extending mineralization through step-out drilling. While gold grades are moderate to strong for a porphyry system, copper grades are relatively low. The results are supported by robust QA/QC, but true widths are not yet determined and assays are pending for some intervals.

Positive factors

Significant intercept widths
Confirmation of mineralization continuity
Step-out drilling extends mineralization
High-grade sub-intervals
QA/QC disclosed and QP signed off

Negative factors

Copper grades are low compared to porphyry peers
Assays pending for significant portions of some holes
True width of mineralization is unknown

Facts used in scoring: 20

Classification and evidence

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'True width of mineralization is unknown.'

Evidence · text

“True width of mineralization is unknown.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drillholes DSB-73 and DSB-74 are described as step-out holes that extended previously drilled mineralization.

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 includes a 'QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL' section detailing SGS as an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory and mentioning certified reference materials, blanks, 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%.”

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The document states the cut-off grade used for interval calculation.

Evidence · text

“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: Metal equivalent grade is reported with disclosed price and recovery assumptions.

Evidence · text

“Calculation of gold equivalent ("AuEq") is defined as AuEq (g/t) = Au (g/t) + Cu (%) x 0.259, based on a gold price of US$3,200/oz, and copper price of US$12,000/t metal, assuming average processing recoveries of 85.5% Au and 19.6% Cu.”

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, confirming continuity.

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.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 20. 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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width with a moderate gold grade, confirming continuity within the deposit. The gold grade is above the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.78 g/t vs 0.75 g/t).

Positive factors

Significant intercept width
Moderate gold grade for porphyry
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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width with a low copper grade, matching the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.10% vs 0.10%). The grade is below the 25th percentile for porphyry copper deposits.

Positive factors

Significant intercept width
Confirms continuity

Negative factors

Low copper grade for porphyry
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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high gold grade for a porphyry deposit, exceeding the project's previous best grade of 1.06 g/t Au for Santa Barbara South. This is a strong result within the broader intercept.

Positive factors

High gold grade for porphyry
Good intercept width
Above project best grade

Negative factors

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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a copper grade above the project's previous best grade of 0.12% Cu for Santa Barbara South, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept.

Positive factors

Above project best grade for copper
Good intercept width

Negative factors

Low copper grade for porphyry
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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a moderate gold grade for a porphyry deposit, but is below the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.53 g/t vs 0.75 g/t).

Positive factors

Moderate gold grade for porphyry

Negative factors

Narrow intercept width
Below project average 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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows a very low copper grade, below the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.06% vs 0.10%) and well below the 25th percentile for porphyry copper deposits.

Negative factors

Very low copper grade for porphyry
Below project average 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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This significant intercept width with a moderate gold grade confirms continuity of mineralization, although the grade is below the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.58 g/t vs 0.75 g/t).

Positive factors

Significant intercept width
Moderate gold grade for porphyry
Confirms continuity

Negative factors

Below project average 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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This significant intercept width with a low copper grade is slightly above the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.11% vs 0.10%) and confirms continuity of mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant intercept width
Above project average grade
Confirms continuity

Negative factors

Low copper grade for porphyry
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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional width with a moderate gold grade represents a successful step-out extension, although the grade is slightly below the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.73 g/t vs 0.75 g/t).

Positive factors

Exceptional intercept width
Moderate gold grade for porphyry
Step-out extension

Negative factors

Below project average 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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional width with a low copper grade matches the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.10% vs 0.10%) and represents a successful step-out extension.

Positive factors

Exceptional intercept width
Step-out extension

Negative factors

Low copper grade for porphyry
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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade for a porphyry deposit, above the project average for Santa Barbara South (1.00 g/t vs 0.75 g/t), contributing positively to the overall intercept.

Positive factors

Strong gold grade for porphyry
Good intercept width
Above project average grade

Negative factors

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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a low copper grade, slightly above the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.11% vs 0.10%), but still below the 25th percentile for porphyry copper deposits.

Positive factors

Above project average grade
Good intercept width

Negative factors

Low copper grade for porphyry
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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade for a porphyry deposit, above the project average for Santa Barbara South (1.01 g/t vs 0.75 g/t), further enhancing the overall intercept.

Positive factors

Strong gold grade for porphyry
Good intercept width
Above project average grade

Negative factors

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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a low copper grade, slightly above the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.11% vs 0.10%), but still below the 25th percentile for porphyry copper deposits.

Positive factors

Above project average grade
Good intercept width

Negative factors

Low copper grade for porphyry
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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional width with a moderate gold grade represents a significant step-out extension, although the grade is below the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.60 g/t vs 0.75 g/t). Assays are still pending for the lower portion of the hole.

Positive factors

Exceptional intercept width
Moderate gold grade for porphyry
Step-out extension

Negative factors

Below project average grade
Assays pending for remaining portion of hole
True width unknown

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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional width with a low copper grade matches the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.10% vs 0.10%) and represents a significant step-out extension. Assays are still pending for the lower portion of the hole.

Positive factors

Exceptional intercept width
Step-out extension

Negative factors

Low copper grade for porphyry
Assays pending for remaining portion of hole
True width unknown

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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Positive factors

Significant intercept width
Moderate gold grade for porphyry
Confirms continuity

Negative factors

Below project average 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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This significant intercept width with a low copper grade matches the project average for Santa Barbara South (0.10% vs 0.10%) and confirms continuity of mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant intercept width
Confirms continuity

Negative factors

Low copper grade for porphyry
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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Positive factors

Strong gold grade for porphyry
Good intercept width
Above project average grade

Negative factors

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 details

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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
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: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a low copper grade that matches the project's previous best grade of 0.12% Cu for Santa Barbara South, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept.

Positive factors

Matches project best grade for copper
Good intercept width

Negative factors

Low copper grade for porphyry
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"

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.