AZ9: New Copper Sulphide Zone Discovered at Red Hill
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Azzuro Resources PLC
- Ticker
- AZ9
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Mongolia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-30 23:16:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
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Summary
Azzuro Resources has discovered a new copper sulphide zone at its Red Hill VMS Project in Mongolia, with drillhole MU2613A intersecting 7.0m of semi-massive to massive sulphide mineralisation with visible copper sulphides. This intersection expands the known copper footprint 70-80m north of previous drilling. Additionally, new DHEM modelling has identified three conductive plates, including a strong off-hole conductor (Zone B) and a zone coincident with gravity anomalies (Zone C), which are priority targets for follow-up drilling. Assays for the new sulphide zone are pending and expected in 4-5 weeks.
Reasoning: Azzuro Resources announced the discovery of a new copper sulphide zone at Red Hill based on visual estimates in drillhole MU2613A, expanding the known copper footprint. New DHEM modelling also identified priority conductive targets for follow-up drilling, providing strong geophysical support for further mineralization. However, the lack of assay results for the new intersection reduces immediate confidence.
Positive factors
- New copper sulphide zone discovered, expanding known footprint
- Visible copper sulphides (bornite and chalcopyrite) observed in drill core
- DHEM modelling identified strong off-hole conductive targets for follow-up drilling
- Coincidence of DHEM and gravity anomalies provides strong support for mineralization continuity
- Bornite-dominant assemblage resembles previously high-grade assayed intercepts
- Second, deeper-capable drill rig mobilising to site for follow-up drilling
- Competent Person (CP) has signed off on the exploration results
Negative factors
- No assay results reported for the new discovery; observations are visual estimates only
- True width of the mineralised intervals has not yet been determined
- One DHEM zone (Zone A) may reflect saline groundwater rather than sulphide mineralisation
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 2
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The intersection lies 70-80m north of previously drilled massive sulphide copper mineralisation, further expanding the known copper footprint.
Evidence · text
“The intersection lies 70-80m north of previously drilled massive sulphide copper mineralisation in a predominantly east–west system, further expanding the known copper footprint.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Intercepts are reported as downhole lengths; true widths have not yet been determined.
Evidence · text
“Intercepts are reported as downhole lengths; true widths have not yet been determined.”
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: Robert Dennis, a consultant contracted to Azzuro and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, has signed off as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results.
Evidence · text
“The current exploration results contained in this report are based on and fairly and accurately represent the information and supporting documentation prepared by and under the supervision of Robert Dennis. Mr Dennis is a consultant contracted to Azzuro and a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists. Mr Dennis has sufficient experience which is relevant to the styles of mineralisation and types of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Exploration Targets, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Dennis consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on the exploration results in the form and context in which they appear.”
Exploration Drillingneutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The announcement provides an exploration program update, detailing a shallow gold drilling program and plans for deeper copper sulphide zone drilling of DHEM and gravity targets.
Evidence · text
“Azzuro Resources PLC (“Azzuro” or “the Company”) (ASX: AZ9) is pleased to provide an exploration program update at its 100%-owned Red Hill (formerly Maikhan Uul) Copper-Gold Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) Project in southwestern Mongolia.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 2. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (2)
MU2613ARed Hill · copperIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MU2613A
- Project
- Red Hill
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- mongolia
- Reported Region
- mongolia
- Ticker
- AZ9
Geometry
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 72.3 m
- To
- 79.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 94.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 72.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MU2613A:72.3-79.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- North Zone
- Easting
- 714635
- Northing
- 5147844
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 46N
- Elevation
- 1716 m
- Azimuth
- 33 °
- Dip
- 60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a new discovery of a copper sulphide zone, expanding the known mineralisation footprint, although based on visual estimates rather than assays.
Positive factors
- New copper sulphide zone discovered, expanding known footprint
- Visible copper sulphides (bornite and chalcopyrite) observed in drill core
- Bornite-dominant assemblage resembles previously high-grade assayed intercepts
Negative factors
- No assay results reported; observations are visual estimates only
- True width of the mineralised interval has not yet been determined
Evidence · text
“Drillhole MU2613A intersected 7.0m of semi-massive to massive sulphide mineralisation from 72.3m downhole, with visible copper sulphides (bornite and chalcopyrite)”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MU2613ARed Hill · copperIntercept: 0.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MU2613A
- Project
- Red Hill
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- mongolia
- Reported Region
- mongolia
- Ticker
- AZ9
Geometry
- Intercept
- 0.85 m
- From
- 75 m
- To
- 75.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 94.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MU2613A:75-75.85
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- North Zone
- Easting
- 714635
- Northing
- 5147844
- CRS
- WGS84 / UTM Zone 46N
- Elevation
- 1716 m
- Azimuth
- 33 °
- Dip
- 60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a high-grade visual sub-interval within the newly discovered copper sulphide zone, indicating strong mineralisation, though assays are pending.
Positive factors
- High visual estimate of copper sulphides (bornite and chalcopyrite) within a massive sulphide interval
- Bornite-dominant assemblage resembles previously high-grade assayed intercepts
Negative factors
- No assay results reported; observations are visual estimates only
- True width of the mineralised interval has not yet been determined
Evidence · text
“including a 0.85m massive sulphide interval from 75.0m.”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
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. 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.