# Daura Gold Commences Phase II Drill Program at Cerro Bayo & La Flora in Argentina Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/daura-gold-commences-phase-ii-drill-program-at-cerro-bayo-la-flora-in-argentina--defefa4e-1889-43dc-a3d6-a76cca19a1ff Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/318042/Daura-Gold-Commences-Phase-II-Drill-Program-at-Cerro-Bayo-La-Flora-in-Argentina Publisher: newsfile Original announcement: 2026-10-08T11:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T12:44:45.162Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T12:44:45.162Z - Company: Daura Gold Corp. - Ticker: DGC - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Santa Cruz Province, Argentina - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Silver - Document categories: Other, Drill results - Extracted: 2026-10-08 12:44:46 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Daura Gold Corp. has commenced its 20-hole Phase II diamond drilling program across the Cerro Bayo and La Flora projects in Argentina. The program targets four distinct areas, including first-pass drilling at La Flora and follow-up testing of Phase I discoveries at Elena and Ingrid. Reasoning: The announcement marks the start of a significant 20-hole drilling campaign, but contains no new drill intercepts from the current program, only historical/Phase I data for context. - Positive factor: Commencement of Phase II drilling program - Positive factor: High-grade surface samples at La Flora - Positive factor: Step-out drilling targeting known silver-gold zones - Negative factor: No new assay results from the current Phase II program reported in this release Facts used in scoring: 10 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The program includes tight step-out holes around discovery holes at Ingrid to test continuity. Evidence · text > Four tight step-out holes of 50 to 100 metres, collared 25 to 37 metres from the discovery holes, will test the continuity **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Historical silver intercepts of 321.7 g/t and 739.53 g/t are mentioned as part of the context. Evidence · text > 321.7 g/t Ag ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (10) ### CBD26-012 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/daura-gold-commences-phase-ii-drill-program-at-cerro-bayo-la-flora-in-argentina--defefa4e-1889-43dc-a3d6-a76cca19a1ff#fact-drill-facts-0) Cerro Bayo · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CBD26-012 - Project: Cerro Bayo - Commodity: gold - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: DGC #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 11.95 m - From: 11.45 m - To: 23.4 m - Intercept Depth: 11.45 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CBD26-012:11.45-23.4 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Phase I intercept reported for context. - Positive factor: Includes a high-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > Phase I hole CBD26-012, which returned 11.95 m at 2.00 g/t Au from 11.45 m, including 1.95 m at 8.83 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Four tight step-out holes of 50 to 100 metres, collared 25 to 37 metres from the discovery holes, will test the continui" ### CBD26-012 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/daura-gold-commences-phase-ii-drill-program-at-cerro-bayo-la-flora-in-argentina--defefa4e-1889-43dc-a3d6-a76cca19a1ff#fact-drill-facts-1) Cerro Bayo · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CBD26-012 - Project: Cerro Bayo - Commodity: gold - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: DGC #### Geometry - Grade: 8.83 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.95 m - From: 11.45 m - To: 13.4 m - Intercept Depth: 11.45 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CBD26-012:11.45-13.4 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Phase I high-grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including 1.95 m at 8.83 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Four tight step-out holes of 50 to 100 metres, collared 25 to 37 metres from the discovery holes, will test the continui" ### CBD26-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/daura-gold-commences-phase-ii-drill-program-at-cerro-bayo-la-flora-in-argentina--defefa4e-1889-43dc-a3d6-a76cca19a1ff#fact-drill-facts-2) Cerro Bayo · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CBD26-001 - Project: Cerro Bayo - Commodity: gold - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: DGC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.37 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16.35 m - From: 28.85 m - To: 45.2 m - Intercept Depth: 28.85 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CBD26-001:28.85-45.2 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Phase I intercept. Evidence · text > CBD26-001 \(16.35 m at 0.37 g/t Au and 89.0 g/t Ag, from 28.85 m #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Four tight step-out holes of 50 to 100 metres, collared 25 to 37 metres from the discovery holes, will test the continui" ### CBD26-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/daura-gold-commences-phase-ii-drill-program-at-cerro-bayo-la-flora-in-argentina--defefa4e-1889-43dc-a3d6-a76cca19a1ff#fact-drill-facts-3) Cerro Bayo · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CBD26-001 - Project: Cerro Bayo - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: DGC #### Geometry - Grade: 89 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16.35 m - From: 28.85 m - To: 45.2 m - Intercept Depth: 28.85 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CBD26-001:28.85-45.2 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Phase I silver intercept. Evidence · text > 16.35 m at 0.37 g/t Au and 89.0 g/t Ag #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Four tight step-out holes of 50 to 100 metres, collared 25 to 37 metres from the discovery holes, will test the continui" ### CBD26-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/daura-gold-commences-phase-ii-drill-program-at-cerro-bayo-la-flora-in-argentina--defefa4e-1889-43dc-a3d6-a76cca19a1ff#fact-drill-facts-4) Cerro Bayo · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CBD26-001 - Project: Cerro Bayo - Commodity: gold - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: DGC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.43 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.6 m - From: 28.85 m - To: 32.45 m - Intercept Depth: 28.85 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CBD26-001:28.85-32.45 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Phase I gold sub-interval. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including 3.60 m at 1.43 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Four tight step-out holes of 50 to 100 metres, collared 25 to 37 metres from the discovery holes, will test the continui" ### CBD26-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/daura-gold-commences-phase-ii-drill-program-at-cerro-bayo-la-flora-in-argentina--defefa4e-1889-43dc-a3d6-a76cca19a1ff#fact-drill-facts-5) Cerro Bayo · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CBD26-001 - Project: Cerro Bayo - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: DGC #### Geometry - Grade: 321.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.6 m - From: 28.85 m - To: 32.45 m - Intercept Depth: 28.85 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CBD26-001:28.85-32.45 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Phase I bonanza silver sub-interval. - Positive factor: Bonanza silver sub-interval Evidence · text > 321.7 g/t Ag #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Four tight step-out holes of 50 to 100 metres, collared 25 to 37 metres from the discovery holes, will test the continui" ### CBD26-005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/daura-gold-commences-phase-ii-drill-program-at-cerro-bayo-la-flora-in-argentina--defefa4e-1889-43dc-a3d6-a76cca19a1ff#fact-drill-facts-6) Cerro Bayo · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CBD26-005 - Project: Cerro Bayo - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: DGC #### Geometry - Grade: 120.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 15 m - From: 58.7 m - To: 73.7 m - Intercept Depth: 58.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CBD26-005:58.7-73.7 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Phase I silver intercept. Evidence · text > CBD26-005 returned 15.00 m at 0.07 g/t Au and 120.8 g/t Ag #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Four tight step-out holes of 50 to 100 metres, collared 25 to 37 metres from the discovery holes, will test the continui" ### CBD26-005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/daura-gold-commences-phase-ii-drill-program-at-cerro-bayo-la-flora-in-argentina--defefa4e-1889-43dc-a3d6-a76cca19a1ff#fact-drill-facts-7) Cerro Bayo · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CBD26-005 - Project: Cerro Bayo - Commodity: gold - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: DGC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.07 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 15 m - From: 58.7 m - To: 73.7 m - Intercept Depth: 58.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CBD26-005:58.7-73.7 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Phase I gold intercept. Evidence · text > 15.00 m at 0.07 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Four tight step-out holes of 50 to 100 metres, collared 25 to 37 metres from the discovery holes, will test the continui" ### CBD26-005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/daura-gold-commences-phase-ii-drill-program-at-cerro-bayo-la-flora-in-argentina--defefa4e-1889-43dc-a3d6-a76cca19a1ff#fact-drill-facts-8) Cerro Bayo · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CBD26-005 - Project: Cerro Bayo - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: DGC #### Geometry - Grade: 427.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 58.7 m - To: 60.7 m - Intercept Depth: 58.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CBD26-005:58.7-60.7 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Phase I bonanza silver sub-interval. - Positive factor: Bonanza silver sub-interval Evidence · text > including 2.00 m at 427.4 g/t Ag #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Four tight step-out holes of 50 to 100 metres, collared 25 to 37 metres from the discovery holes, will test the continui" ### CBD26-005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/daura-gold-commences-phase-ii-drill-program-at-cerro-bayo-la-flora-in-argentina--defefa4e-1889-43dc-a3d6-a76cca19a1ff#fact-drill-facts-9) Cerro Bayo · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: CBD26-005 - Project: Cerro Bayo - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: DGC #### Geometry - Grade: 739.53 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.8 m - From: 86.4 m - To: 88.2 m - Intercept Depth: 86.4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CBD26-005:86.4-88.2 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical Phase I bonanza silver sub-interval. - Positive factor: Bonanza silver sub-interval Evidence · text > 1.80 m at 739.53 g/t Ag #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Four tight step-out holes of 50 to 100 metres, collared 25 to 37 metres from the discovery holes, will test the continui" ## 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.