CopperEx Cuts 0.26 g/t Gold over 40 Meters in Follow-up Trenching Program at ADLP and Sorpresa

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
CopperEx Resources Corp.
Ticker
CUEX
Exchange
TSX
Region
Northern Chile
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-23 06:52:47 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

CopperEx Resources Corp. announced results from a 7,902-meter surface trenching program at its Exploradora Norte Project in Northern Chile. The program, conducted at the ADLP and Sorpresa prospects, returned several significant gold intercepts, including 40 meters at 0.26 g/t gold and 30 meters at 0.30 g/t gold at ADLP, and 47.50 meters at 0.20 g/t gold at Sorpresa. These results will be used to guide an upcoming diamond drilling program designed to expand the gold mineralized footprint.

Reasoning: The trenching program successfully delineated gold mineralization at the ADLP and Sorpresa zones with several wide intercepts, providing valuable data for the next phase of diamond drilling, despite the generally low-grade nature of the mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Wide gold intercepts from trenching program
  • Results will guide upcoming diamond drilling to expand mineralized footprint
  • Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed
  • Qualified Person sign-off

Negative factors

  • Gold grades are generally low, typical for bulk tonnage targets
  • Several trenches reported no significant results

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 33

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 use of Andes Analytical Assay Spa. (AAA) which is ISO 17025:2017 certified, and CopperEx's internal QA/QC program including blanks, standards, and duplicates, with sign-off by a Qualified Person.

Evidence · text

“Samples (807) and control samples (59) from the 2024 Trenching program have been sent to Andes Analytical Assay Spa. ("AAA") in Santiago Chile, for preparation and analysis. AAA meets all requirements of International Standards ISO 17025:2017 that includes ISO 9001 requirements for analytical procedures. Samples were analyzed using AAA's Fire Assay Fusion method (AEF_AAS_1E42) with an EAA finish for gold and by a 43-element four acid digest ICP-MS-OP analysis (ICP_AES_HF43m), and ICP_AR01_MS_OP01 for mercury determination, with additional analysis for Ore Grade Au (AEF_GRV_1E4) and Ore Grade Cu (4A_HF_AAS_1E18SL). Results are reported in parts per million (ppm) and converted to percent (%), or grams per tonne (g/t) where applicable. In addition to AAA Laboratory quality assurance - quality control (QA/QC) protocols, CopperEx implements an internal QA/QC program that includes inserting fine and coarse blank samples (2.73%), inserting OREAS series standards (total 2.60%, including OREAS 153a, OREAS 523, OREAS 601c, OREAS 620, OREAS 502C) and duplicate samples in the field and laboratory (1.98%), obtaining a total of 7.31% CopperEx QAQC control. Qualified Person All scientific and technical information in this news release has been approved by Daniel MacNeil, PGeo, Technical Advisor to the Company. Mr. MacNeil is a qualified person for the purposes of NI 43-101.”

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: The tables clearly state the cut-off grade (e.g., 0.05 ppm, 0.25 ppm) used for each reported interval.

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 0.20

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document states that 'All intervals reported are core lengths, and true thicknesses are yet to be determined. Mineral resource modeling is required before true thicknesses can be estimated.'

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported are core lengths, and true thicknesses are yet to be determined. Mineral resource modeling is required before true thicknesses can be estimated.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 33. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (33)

ST-10Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST-10
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
47.5 m
From
42.5 m
To
90 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
474649
Northing
7163024
Elevation
3771 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
6 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 47.5-meter intercept at 0.20 g/t gold is a decent width for trenching, confirming mineralization, though the grade is low.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept width for trenching
  • Confirms gold mineralization at Sorpresa Zone

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 47.50

ST-10Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST-10
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
42.5 m
To
57.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
474649
Northing
7163024
Elevation
3771 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
6 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 15-meter intercept at 0.46 g/t gold represents a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization, adding to the prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • Higher-grade sub-interval within a wider zone
  • Good width for a sub-interval

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 15.00

ST-10Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST-10
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.79
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.5 m
From
42.5 m
To
50 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
474649
Northing
7163024
Elevation
3771 m
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
6 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 7.5-meter intercept at 0.79 g/t gold is a good grade for a sub-interval in trenching, highlighting a more enriched zone.

Positive factors

  • Higher-grade sub-interval
  • Indicates presence of stronger mineralization within the broader zone

Evidence · table

“0.79”

Context: 7.50

ST-13Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST-13
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
From
41.5 m
To
71.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
474600
Northing
7162272
Elevation
3828 m
Azimuth
285 °
Dip
-21 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 30-meter intercept at 0.27 g/t gold is a good width for trenching, confirming mineralization, though the grade is low.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept width for trenching
  • Confirms gold mineralization at Sorpresa Zone

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 30.00

ST-13Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST-13
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.5 m
From
56.5 m
To
69 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
474600
Northing
7162272
Elevation
3828 m
Azimuth
285 °
Dip
-21 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 12.5-meter intercept at 0.52 g/t gold represents a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization, adding to the prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • Higher-grade sub-interval within a wider zone
  • Good width for a sub-interval

Evidence · table

“0.52”

Context: 12.50

ST-13Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST-13
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.29
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
32.5 m
From
79 m
To
111.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
474600
Northing
7162272
Elevation
3828 m
Azimuth
285 °
Dip
-21 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 32.5-meter intercept at 0.29 g/t gold is a good width for trenching, confirming mineralization, though the grade is low.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept width for trenching
  • Confirms gold mineralization at Sorpresa Zone

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.29”

Context: 32.50

ST-13Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST-13
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.73
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
91.5 m
To
96.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
474600
Northing
7162272
Elevation
3828 m
Azimuth
285 °
Dip
-21 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 5-meter intercept at 0.73 g/t gold is a good grade for a sub-interval in trenching, highlighting a more enriched zone.

Positive factors

  • Higher-grade sub-interval
  • Indicates presence of stronger mineralization within the broader zone

Evidence · table

“0.73”

Context: 5.00

ST-13Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST-13
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
104 m
To
109 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
474600
Northing
7162272
Elevation
3828 m
Azimuth
285 °
Dip
-21 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 5-meter intercept at 0.50 g/t gold is a decent grade for a sub-interval, indicating localized enrichment.

Positive factors

  • Higher-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“0.50”

Context: 5.00

ST-13Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST-13
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37.5 m
From
114 m
To
151.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
474600
Northing
7162272
Elevation
3828 m
Azimuth
285 °
Dip
-21 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 37.5-meter intercept at 0.11 g/t gold is wide but very low grade, indicating broad but weak mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept for trenching

Negative factors

  • Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 37.50

ST-13Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST-13
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.5 m
From
119 m
To
136.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
474600
Northing
7162272
Elevation
3828 m
Azimuth
285 °
Dip
-21 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 17.5-meter intercept at 0.13 g/t gold is wide for a sub-interval but still very low grade.

Positive factors

  • Good width for a sub-interval

Negative factors

  • Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 17.50

AT-19 EASTExploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AT-19 EAST
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
40 m
From
62.5 m
To
102.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472477
Northing
7159952
Elevation
3578 m
Azimuth
273 °
Dip
-4 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 40-meter intercept at 0.26 g/t gold is a significant width for trenching, confirming mineralization, though the grade is low.

Positive factors

  • Significant intercept width for trenching
  • Confirms gold mineralization at ADLP Zone

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: 40

AT-19 EASTExploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AT-19 EAST
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
1.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
67.5 m
To
72.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472477
Northing
7159952
Elevation
3578 m
Azimuth
273 °
Dip
-4 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 5-meter intercept at 1.06 g/t gold is a strong grade for a sub-interval in trenching, highlighting a more enriched zone.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval
  • Indicates presence of stronger mineralization within the broader zone

Evidence · table

“1.06”

Context: 5

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
From
42.5 m
To
72.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 30-meter intercept at 0.18 g/t gold is a good width for trenching, confirming mineralization, though the grade is low.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept width for trenching
  • Confirms gold mineralization at ADLP Zone

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 30

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.5 m
From
55 m
To
72.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 17.5-meter intercept at 0.28 g/t gold is a good width for a sub-interval, but the grade remains low.

Positive factors

  • Good width for a sub-interval

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 17.5

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.51
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.5 m
From
65 m
To
72.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 7.5-meter intercept at 0.51 g/t gold is a decent grade for a sub-interval, indicating localized enrichment.

Positive factors

  • Higher-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“0.51”

Context: 7.5

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.82
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.5 m
From
65 m
To
67.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 2.5-meter intercept at 0.82 g/t gold is a good grade for a sub-interval, highlighting a more enriched zone.

Positive factors

  • Higher-grade sub-interval
  • Indicates presence of stronger mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.82”

Context: 2.5

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.5 m
From
90 m
To
102.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 12.5-meter intercept at 0.14 g/t gold is a moderate width but very low grade.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width for trenching

Negative factors

  • Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: 12.5

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
95 m
To
100 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 5-meter intercept at 0.27 g/t gold indicates localized mineralization, but the grade is low.

Positive factors

  • Indicates localized mineralization

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 5

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
From
110 m
To
120 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 10-meter intercept at 0.22 g/t gold is a moderate width but low grade.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width for trenching

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 10

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
112.5 m
To
117.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 5-meter intercept at 0.38 g/t gold indicates localized mineralization, but the grade is low.

Positive factors

  • Indicates localized mineralization

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 5

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.5 m
From
145 m
To
162.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 17.5-meter intercept at 0.20 g/t gold is a good width but low grade.

Positive factors

  • Good width for trenching

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 17.5

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
145 m
To
150 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 5-meter intercept at 0.54 g/t gold is a decent grade for a sub-interval, indicating localized enrichment.

Positive factors

  • Higher-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: 5

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
From
212.5 m
To
242.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 30-meter intercept at 0.30 g/t gold is a significant width for trenching, confirming mineralization, though the grade is low.

Positive factors

  • Significant intercept width for trenching
  • Confirms gold mineralization at ADLP Zone

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.30”

Context: 30

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.5 m
From
212.5 m
To
230 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 17.5-meter intercept at 0.38 g/t gold is a good width for a sub-interval, but the grade remains low.

Positive factors

  • Good width for a sub-interval

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 17.5

AT-19Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-19
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
225 m
To
230 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472367
Northing
7159969
Elevation
3571 m
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-7 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 5-meter intercept at 1.00 g/t gold is a strong grade for a sub-interval in trenching, highlighting a more enriched zone.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval
  • Indicates presence of stronger mineralization within the broader zone

Evidence · table

“1.00”

Context: 5

AT-20Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-20
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.5 m
From
22.5 m
To
40 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472388
Northing
7159904
Elevation
3360 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-6 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 17.5-meter intercept at 0.12 g/t gold is a good width but very low grade.

Positive factors

  • Good width for trenching

Negative factors

  • Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 17.5

AT-20Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-20
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
22.5 m
To
37.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472388
Northing
7159904
Elevation
3360 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-6 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 15-meter intercept at 0.13 g/t gold is a good width for a sub-interval but very low grade.

Positive factors

  • Good width for a sub-interval

Negative factors

  • Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 15

AT-20Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-20
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.5 m
From
25 m
To
27.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472388
Northing
7159904
Elevation
3360 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-6 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 2.5-meter intercept at 0.31 g/t gold indicates localized mineralization, but the grade is low.

Positive factors

  • Indicates localized mineralization

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.31”

Context: 2.5

AT-20Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-20
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
From
87.5 m
To
97.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472388
Northing
7159904
Elevation
3360 m
Azimuth
275 °
Dip
-6 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 10-meter intercept at 0.13 g/t gold is a moderate width but very low grade.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width for trenching

Negative factors

  • Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 10

AT-21Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 65 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-21
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
65 m
From
42.5 m
To
107.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472447
Northing
7159774
Elevation
3376 m
Azimuth
272 °
Dip
-4 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 65-meter intercept at 0.11 g/t gold is a very wide intercept for trenching, indicating broad but very weak mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Very wide intercept for trenching
  • Confirms broad gold mineralization at ADLP Zone

Negative factors

  • Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 65

AT-21Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-21
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
50 m
To
65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472447
Northing
7159774
Elevation
3376 m
Azimuth
272 °
Dip
-4 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 15-meter intercept at 0.22 g/t gold is a good width for a sub-interval, but the grade remains low.

Positive factors

  • Good width for a sub-interval

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 15

AT-25Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-25
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
From
72 m
To
82 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472141
Northing
7159096
Elevation
3611 m
Azimuth
255 °
Dip
-10 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 10-meter intercept at 0.46 g/t gold is a good grade for trenching over a moderate width, indicating a more prospective zone.

Positive factors

  • Good grade for trenching
  • Moderate width

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 10

AT-25Exploradora Norte Project · goldGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
AT-25
Project
Exploradora Norte Project
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Northern Chile
Ticker
CUEX

Geometry

Grade
0.79
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
72 m
To
77 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
472141
Northing
7159096
Elevation
3611 m
Azimuth
255 °
Dip
-10 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Andes Analytical Assay Spa.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
ppm

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A 5-meter intercept at 0.79 g/t gold is a good grade for a sub-interval, highlighting a more enriched zone.

Positive factors

  • Higher-grade sub-interval
  • Indicates presence of stronger mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.79”

Context: 5

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