# EuroPacific Announces Drill Assay Results Targeting High-Grade Copper Zone to 350m at Miguel Vacas Confirming Significant Mineralization at Depth Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/europacific-announces-drill-assay-results-targeting-high-grade-copper-zone-to-35--ba2320fa-6e23-4f82-bbe1-50919f1eb8ec Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/IMC/news/6265275436150003/europacific-announces-drill-assay-results-targeting-high-grade-copper-zone-to-35 Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2024-07-23T14:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Europacific Metals Inc. - Ticker: EUP - Exchange: TSX - Region: Alentejo, Portugal - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-08-21 09:40:41 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary EuroPacific Metals has reported encouraging drill assay results from its Miguel Vacas project in Portugal, featuring high-grade copper intercepts including 9.0m at 7.49% Cu. The drilling confirms a continuous mineralized breccia zone that is open at depth and along strike, targeting both a shallow supergene blanket and deeper primary sulphides. Reasoning: Multiple high-grade copper intercepts \(up to 7.49% Cu\) across significant widths confirm a robust mineralized breccia zone that is open in multiple directions. - Positive factor: high-grade copper intercepts - Positive factor: significant width - Positive factor: mineralization confirmed at depth - Positive factor: open at depth and strike Facts used in scoring: 7 ## Classification and evidence **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: Release mentions certified blanks/standards \(CDN-BL10 and CDN-CM41\) and ALS Laboratories. Evidence · text > Certified blanks/standards \(CDN-BL10 and CDN-CM41\) are inserted approximately every 20 samples **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Hole \#1 contains a 9.0m intercept at 7.49% Cu, which is exceptionally high for this deposit type. Evidence · text > 9.0 m grading 7.49% Cu ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (7) ### Hole \# 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/europacific-announces-drill-assay-results-targeting-high-grade-copper-zone-to-35--ba2320fa-6e23-4f82-bbe1-50919f1eb8ec#fact-drill-facts-0) Miguel Vacas · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Hole \# 1 - Project: Miguel Vacas - Commodity: copper - Region: alentejo, portugal - Reported Region: Alentejo, Portugal - Ticker: EUP #### Geometry - Grade: 2.76 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 22.8 m - From: 49.4 m - To: 72.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Hole \# 1:49.4-72.2 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 22.8m at 2.76% Cu is a strong intercept for a copper project. - Positive factor: strong grade - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · text > Hole \# 1 - 22.8m grading 2.76 % Cu , from 49.4m ### Hole \# 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/europacific-announces-drill-assay-results-targeting-high-grade-copper-zone-to-35--ba2320fa-6e23-4f82-bbe1-50919f1eb8ec#fact-drill-facts-1) Miguel Vacas · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Hole \# 1 - Project: Miguel Vacas - Commodity: copper - Region: alentejo, portugal - Reported Region: Alentejo, Portugal - Ticker: EUP #### Geometry - Grade: 7.49 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 9 m - From: 57.8 m - To: 66.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Hole \# 1:57.8-66.8 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 7.49% Cu is an exceptionally high grade. - Positive factor: bonanza grade Evidence · text > 9.0m grading 7.49% Cu from 57.8m ### Hole \# 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/europacific-announces-drill-assay-results-targeting-high-grade-copper-zone-to-35--ba2320fa-6e23-4f82-bbe1-50919f1eb8ec#fact-drill-facts-2) Miguel Vacas · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: Hole \# 3 - Project: Miguel Vacas - Commodity: copper - Region: alentejo, portugal - Reported Region: Alentejo, Portugal - Ticker: EUP #### Geometry - Grade: 1.55 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 12.3 m - From: 66.6 m - To: 78.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.55% Cu is a solid intercept for this deposit type. - Positive factor: economic grade Evidence · text > Hole \# 3 - 12.3m grading 1.55% Cu , from 66.6m ### Hole \# 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/europacific-announces-drill-assay-results-targeting-high-grade-copper-zone-to-35--ba2320fa-6e23-4f82-bbe1-50919f1eb8ec#fact-drill-facts-3) Miguel Vacas · copper Needs review: ungrounded #### Identity - Hole ID: Hole \# 4 - Project: Miguel Vacas - Commodity: copper - Region: alentejo, portugal - Reported Region: Alentejo, Portugal - Ticker: EUP #### Geometry - Grade: 2.56 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 10.5 m - From: 62 m - To: 72.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Hole \# 4:62.0-72.5 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: ungrounded - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 2.56% Cu is a strong intercept. - Positive factor: strong grade Evidence · text > Hole \#4 - 10.5m grading 2.56 % Cu , from 62.0m ### Hole \# 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/europacific-announces-drill-assay-results-targeting-high-grade-copper-zone-to-35--ba2320fa-6e23-4f82-bbe1-50919f1eb8ec#fact-drill-facts-4) Miguel Vacas · copper Needs review: ungrounded #### Identity - Hole ID: Hole \# 4 - Project: Miguel Vacas - Commodity: copper - Region: alentejo, portugal - Reported Region: Alentejo, Portugal - Ticker: EUP #### Geometry - Grade: 4.52 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5 m - From: 62 m - To: 67 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Hole \# 4:62.0-67.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: ungrounded - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 4.52% Cu is an exceptional grade. - Positive factor: bonanza grade Evidence · text > 5.0m grading 4.52% Cu , from 62.0m ### Hole \# 8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/europacific-announces-drill-assay-results-targeting-high-grade-copper-zone-to-35--ba2320fa-6e23-4f82-bbe1-50919f1eb8ec#fact-drill-facts-5) Miguel Vacas · copper Needs review: ungrounded #### Identity - Hole ID: Hole \# 8 - Project: Miguel Vacas - Commodity: copper - Region: alentejo, portugal - Reported Region: Alentejo, Portugal - Ticker: EUP #### Geometry - Grade: 1.06 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 14.1 m - From: 47 m - To: 61.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Hole \# 8:47.0-61.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: ungrounded - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.06% Cu is a moderate intercept. - Positive factor: economic grade Evidence · text > Hole \#8 - 14.1 m grading 1.06% Cu from 47.0m ### Hole \# 8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/europacific-announces-drill-assay-results-targeting-high-grade-copper-zone-to-35--ba2320fa-6e23-4f82-bbe1-50919f1eb8ec#fact-drill-facts-6) Miguel Vacas · copper Needs review: ungrounded #### Identity - Hole ID: Hole \# 8 - Project: Miguel Vacas - Commodity: copper - Region: alentejo, portugal - Reported Region: Alentejo, Portugal - Ticker: EUP #### Geometry - Grade: 1.81 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.9 m - From: 52.2 m - To: 59.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: Hole \# 8:52.2-59.1 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: ungrounded - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.81% Cu is a strong intercept. - Positive factor: strong grade Evidence · text > 6.9m grading 1.81% Cu , from 52.2m ## 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.