# Aya Gold & Silver Reports High-Grade Silver Exploration Results Near Pit and at Depth at Zgounder Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-reports-high-grade-silver-exploration-results-near-pit-and-at-de--cc1bccf7-e4d0-4760-9a44-72d2c0fc2a9c Original source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/16/3363041/0/en/aya-gold-silver-reports-high-grade-silver-exploration-results-near-pit-and-at-depth-at-zgounder.html Publisher: globenewswire Original announcement: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T12:39:59.028Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T12:39:59.028Z - Company: Aya Gold & Silver Inc. - Ticker: AYA - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Morocco - Primary commodity: Silver - Secondary commodities: Copper, Iron ore, Lead, Zinc - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-16 12:39:59 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Aya Gold & Silver announced high-grade silver drill results from its exploration program at the Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco. Key intercepts include 3,501 g/t Ag over 3.5m \(including 7,717 g/t Ag over 1.5m\) and 4,770 g/t Ag over 2.4m. These results confirm the strength and continuity of silver mineralization near the open pit and at depth, with further drilling planned to expand the mineralized footprint. Reasoning: Aya Gold & Silver reported numerous high-grade silver intercepts, including bonanza grades, from its Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco. These results reinforce the continuity of mineralization near the open pit and at depth, with plans to expand the mineralized footprint further. The drilling includes both infill and step-out targets, indicating strong potential for resource growth, although true widths are not yet determined. - Positive factor: Bonanza Intercepts - Positive factor: High-grade silver results - Positive factor: Continuity of mineralization reinforced - Positive factor: Expansion of mineralized footprint - Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed - Positive factor: QP/CP Signed - Positive factor: Step-Out Extension - Negative factor: Apparent Width Only Facts used in scoring: 4 ## Classification and evidence No classification tags are available. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (4) ### ZG-26-211 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-reports-high-grade-silver-exploration-results-near-pit-and-at-de--cc1bccf7-e4d0-4760-9a44-72d2c0fc2a9c#fact-drill-facts-0) Zgounder Silver Mine · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: ZG-26-211 - Project: Zgounder Silver Mine - Commodity: silver - Region: morocco - Reported Region: morocco - Ticker: AYA #### Geometry - Grade: 645 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 537 m - To: 538 m - Hole Depth: 564 m - Intercept Depth: 537 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ZG-26-211:537-538 - Mining Method: mixed #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Easting: 620442 - Northing: 3403648 - Elevation: 2076 m - Azimuth: 0 ° - Dip: -75 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Afrilab and ALS Laboratory - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a high-grade silver result of 645 g/t over 1.0m, which is significant for silver, contributing positively to the exploration program. QA/QC is disclosed and a QP has signed off, increasing confidence, though true width is undetermined. - Positive factor: High-grade silver results - Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed - Positive factor: QP/CP Signed - Negative factor: Apparent Width Only Evidence · table > 645 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### ZG-SF-26-361 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-reports-high-grade-silver-exploration-results-near-pit-and-at-de--cc1bccf7-e4d0-4760-9a44-72d2c0fc2a9c#fact-drill-facts-1) Zgounder Silver Mine · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: ZG-SF-26-361 - Project: Zgounder Silver Mine - Commodity: silver - Region: morocco - Reported Region: morocco - Ticker: AYA #### Geometry - Grade: 358 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 135 m - To: 136 m - Hole Depth: 216 m - Intercept Depth: 135 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ZG-SF-26-361:135-136 - Mining Method: mixed #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Easting: 620832 - Northing: 3403979 - Elevation: 1969 m - Azimuth: 180 ° - Dip: -86 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Afrilab and ALS Laboratory - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 358 g/t Ag over 1.0m is a good result for silver, contributing to the overall positive exploration findings. QA/QC is disclosed and a QP has signed off, increasing confidence, though true width is undetermined. - Positive factor: High-grade silver results - Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed - Positive factor: QP/CP Signed - Negative factor: Apparent Width Only Evidence · table > 358 Context: 1.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### ZG-SF-26-361 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-reports-high-grade-silver-exploration-results-near-pit-and-at-de--cc1bccf7-e4d0-4760-9a44-72d2c0fc2a9c#fact-drill-facts-2) Zgounder Silver Mine · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: ZG-SF-26-361 - Project: Zgounder Silver Mine - Commodity: silver - Region: morocco - Reported Region: morocco - Ticker: AYA #### Geometry - Grade: 147 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 155 m - To: 157 m - Hole Depth: 216 m - Intercept Depth: 135 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ZG-SF-26-361:155-157 - Mining Method: mixed #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Easting: 620832 - Northing: 3403979 - Elevation: 1969 m - Azimuth: 180 ° - Dip: -86 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Afrilab and ALS Laboratory - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 147 g/t Ag over 2.0m is a moderate result for silver, contributing to the overall exploration findings. QA/QC is disclosed and a QP has signed off, increasing confidence, though true width is undetermined. - Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed - Positive factor: QP/CP Signed - Negative factor: Apparent Width Only Evidence · table > 147 Context: 2.0 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### ZG-SF-26-361 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-reports-high-grade-silver-exploration-results-near-pit-and-at-de--cc1bccf7-e4d0-4760-9a44-72d2c0fc2a9c#fact-drill-facts-3) Zgounder Silver Mine · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: ZG-SF-26-361 - Project: Zgounder Silver Mine - Commodity: silver - Region: morocco - Reported Region: morocco - Ticker: AYA #### Geometry - Grade: 268 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 170 m - To: 174 m - Hole Depth: 216 m - Intercept Depth: 135 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ZG-SF-26-361:170-174 - Mining Method: mixed #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Easting: 620832 - Northing: 3403979 - Elevation: 1969 m - Azimuth: 180 ° - Dip: -86 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Afrilab and ALS Laboratory - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: check\_assays #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z - Positive factor: High-grade silver results #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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