# AZ9: New Copper Sulphide Zone Discovered at Red Hill Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/az9-new-copper-sulphide-zone-discovered-at-red-hill--f98b1603-005a-4cf4-abd9-154c2c712140 Original source: https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03146892 Publisher: asx Original announcement: 2026-09-30T22:13:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-30T23:16:02.433Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-30T23:16:02.433Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: New copper sulphide zone discovered, expanding known footprint - Positive factor: Visible copper sulphides \(bornite and chalcopyrite\) observed in drill core - Positive factor: DHEM modelling identified strong off-hole conductive targets for follow-up drilling - Positive factor: Coincidence of DHEM and gravity anomalies provides strong support for mineralization continuity - Positive factor: Bornite-dominant assemblage resembles previously high-grade assayed intercepts - Positive factor: Second, deeper-capable drill rig mobilising to site for follow-up drilling - Positive factor: Competent Person \(CP\) has signed off on the exploration results - Negative factor: No assay results reported for the new discovery; observations are visual estimates only - Negative factor: True width of the mineralised intervals has not yet been determined - Negative factor: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Only** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Signed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: 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 Drilling** Polarity: neutral Story-specific tag Definition: 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) ### MU2613A [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/az9-new-copper-sulphide-zone-discovered-at-red-hill--f98b1603-005a-4cf4-abd9-154c2c712140#fact-drill-facts-0) Red Hill · copper #### 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 factor: New copper sulphide zone discovered, expanding known footprint - Positive factor: Visible copper sulphides \(bornite and chalcopyrite\) observed in drill core - Positive factor: Bornite-dominant assemblage resembles previously high-grade assayed intercepts - Negative factor: No assay results reported; observations are visual estimates only - Negative factor: 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 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 ### MU2613A [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/az9-new-copper-sulphide-zone-discovered-at-red-hill--f98b1603-005a-4cf4-abd9-154c2c712140#fact-drill-facts-1) Red Hill · copper #### 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 factor: High visual estimate of copper sulphides \(bornite and chalcopyrite\) within a massive sulphide interval - Positive factor: Bornite-dominant assemblage resembles previously high-grade assayed intercepts - Negative factor: No assay results reported; observations are visual estimates only - Negative factor: 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 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. 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.