Fitzroy Minerals Intersects 111.9 m at 0.97% Cu from 21.1 m, Including 18.0 m at 1.59% Cu from 84.0 m at the Buen Retiro Copper Project, Chile
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Fitzroy Minerals Inc.
- Ticker
- FTZ
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-25 10:32:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Fitzroy Minerals announced new drill results from 15 holes at its Buen Retiro Copper Project in Chile, with a highlight intercept of 111.9 m at 0.97% Cu, including 18.0 m at 1.59% Cu. The results confirm consistent shallow mineralization over a 300-meter width in the Tenorita area, supporting the company's goal to advance the project to resource categories for a Pre-Feasibility Study and target production by early 2028. The drilling program includes both resource definition and regional exploration targets.
Reasoning: Fitzroy Minerals reports new drill results from the Buen Retiro Copper Project, highlighting several wide intercepts of copper mineralization, including a significant 111.9 m at 0.97% Cu. While the highest grades are below previous bests, the overall width and consistency of shallow mineralization are positive for resource definition and future production plans. The company is actively advancing the project towards a Pre-Feasibility Study and production by early 2028.
Positive factors
- Significant wide intercepts of copper mineralization
- High-grade sub-intervals within broader zones
- Shallow mineralization identified, suitable for open-pit mining
- Drilling confirms consistent mineralization over a wide area
- Clear path to resource definition and production target
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Highest grades are below the project's prior best grade
- Some intercepts are low grade and narrow
Facts used in scoring: 50
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document states that intervals are 'Estimated to be 80-90% of true thickness', providing an estimate for true width.
Evidence · text
“**Estimated to be 80-90% of true thickness”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a detailed section on 'Buen Retiro Core Sampling Procedures, Laboratory and QA/QC' mentioning blanks, standards, duplicates, and laboratory procedures.
Evidence · text
“Buen Retiro Core Sampling Procedures, Laboratory and QA/QC”
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: Dr. Scott Jobin-Bevans (P.Geo., Ph.D., PMP), a QP as defined by NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“Dr. Scott Jobin-Bevans (P.Geo., Ph.D., PMP), a QP as defined by NI 43-101 and independent geological consultant to the Company, has reviewed and approved the technical information provided in this news release and verified the data disclosed”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The company's aim is to 'advance the Tenorita area to Measured, Indicated, and Inferred resource categories' and the table is titled 'Definition Drilling core assay results', indicating infill drilling for resource definition.
Evidence · text
“One aim is to advance the Tenorita area to Measured, Indicated, and Inferred resource categories adequate to support a robust mine-life for inclusion in the Pre-Feasibility Study.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling plan includes 'testing the southern extension of the Manto Negro pit', 'drilling the northeast extension of the Tenorita area', and 'RC rig is drilling regional exploration targets', indicating step-out and exploration drilling.
Evidence · text
“another DD rig is testing the southern extension of the Manto Negro pit in an area that has been renamed “ Nativo ”, the third DD rig is drilling the northeast extension of the Tenorita area , and the RC rig is drilling regional exploration targets.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that results are 'Calculated on a minimum thickness of 5 m and minimum average grade of 0.20% Cu'.
Evidence · text
“*Calculated on a minimum thickness of 5 m and minimum average grade of 0.20% Cu”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The document references and restates results from 'National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report for the Buen Retiro Copper Project (issue date 23 October 2024)' and 'previously reported here' drill holes (DDH027, DDH058).
Evidence · text
“Data from the National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report for the Buen Retiro Copper Project (issue date 23 October 2024) shows that drill hole 7 intersected 25 metres at 0.72% Cu, from 158 metres”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 50. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (50)
BRT-DDH066Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH066
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- True Width
- 6.4 m
- From
- 52 m
- To
- 60 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH066:52.0-60.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345221
- Northing
- 6920805
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept has a low grade (0.18% Cu) which is below the weak threshold for open-pit copper, and a narrow width of 8 meters, indicating limited economic significance.
Negative factors
- Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit copper
- Intercept width is narrow
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 8
BRT-DDH066Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH066
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 30 m
- True Width
- 24 m
- From
- 68 m
- To
- 98 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH066:68.0-98.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345221
- Northing
- 6920805
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept has a grade at the weak threshold for open-pit copper (0.20% Cu) but a good width of 30 meters, contributing to overall mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 30
BRT-DDH066Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH066
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 38 m
- True Width
- 30.4 m
- From
- 105 m
- To
- 143 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH066:105.0-143.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345221
- Northing
- 6920805
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (0.36% Cu) over a strong width of 38 meters, contributing positively to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
Evidence · table
“0.36”
Context: 38
BRT-DDH066Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH066
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- True Width
- 4 m
- From
- 127 m
- To
- 132 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH066:127.0-132.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345221
- Northing
- 6920805
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional grade (1.52% Cu) but is narrow (5 meters), indicating a high-grade zone within a broader mineralized envelope.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
Negative factors
- Intercept width is narrow
Evidence · table
“1.52”
Context: 5
BRT-DDH067Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH067
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 44 m
- True Width
- 35.2 m
- From
- 114 m
- To
- 158 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH067:114.0-158.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345172
- Northing
- 6920947
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept has a moderate grade (0.25% Cu) and a strong width of 44 meters, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 44
BRT-DDH067Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH067
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 24 m
- True Width
- 19.2 m
- From
- 119 m
- To
- 143 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH067:119.0-143.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345172
- Northing
- 6920947
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval has a moderate grade (0.32% Cu) over a strong width of 24 meters, indicating a better-grade zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 24
BRT-DDH067Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH067
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 19 m
- True Width
- 15.2 m
- From
- 163 m
- To
- 182 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH067:163.0-182.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345172
- Northing
- 6920947
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept has a grade at the weak threshold for open-pit copper (0.16% Cu) over a width of 19 meters, indicating marginal mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper
Evidence · table
“0.16”
Context: 19
BRT-DDH068Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH068
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15 m
- True Width
- 12 m
- From
- 26 m
- To
- 41 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH068:26.0-41.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345169
- Northing
- 6920893
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (0.39% Cu) over a moderate width of 15 meters, indicating a potentially economic zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width is moderate
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: 15
BRT-DDH068Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 63 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH068
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 63 m
- True Width
- 50.4 m
- From
- 53 m
- To
- 116 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH068:53.0-116.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345169
- Northing
- 6920893
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a wide zone of mineralization (63 meters) at the weak threshold grade (0.20% Cu), indicating broad, low-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
- Grade is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 63
BRT-DDH068Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH068
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11 m
- True Width
- 8.8 m
- From
- 91 m
- To
- 102 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH068:91.0-102.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345169
- Northing
- 6920893
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval contains a strong grade (0.45% Cu) over a moderate width of 11 meters, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong for open-pit copper
- Intercept width is moderate
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 11
BRT-DDH068Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH068
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.29
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13 m
- True Width
- 10.4 m
- From
- 128 m
- To
- 141 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH068:128.0-141.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345169
- Northing
- 6920893
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (0.29% Cu) over a moderate width of 13 meters, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width is moderate
Evidence · table
“0.29”
Context: 13
BRT-DDH069Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH069
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.3 m
- True Width
- 8.24 m
- From
- 37.7 m
- To
- 48 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH069:37.7-48.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345208
- Northing
- 6920854
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (0.27% Cu) over a moderate width of 10.3 meters, indicating a potentially economic zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width is moderate
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 10.3
BRT-DDH069Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH069
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 21 m
- True Width
- 16.8 m
- From
- 107 m
- To
- 128 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH069:107.0-128.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345208
- Northing
- 6920854
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept has a low grade (0.14% Cu) which is below the weak threshold for open-pit copper, despite a strong width of 21 meters, indicating marginal mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade is below the weak threshold for open-pit copper
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 21
BRT-DDH069Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH069
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 17 m
- True Width
- 13.6 m
- From
- 134 m
- To
- 151 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH069:134.0-151.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345208
- Northing
- 6920854
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept has a moderate grade (0.25% Cu) over a moderate width of 17 meters, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width is moderate
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 17
BRT-DDH069Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH069
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 2.4 m
- From
- 140 m
- To
- 143 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH069:140.0-143.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345208
- Northing
- 6920854
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong grade (0.69% Cu) but is narrow (3 meters), indicating a localized higher-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong for open-pit copper
Negative factors
- Intercept width is narrow
Evidence · table
“0.69”
Context: 3
BRT-DDH070Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 147.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH070
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 147.7 m
- True Width
- 118.16 m
- From
- 26.3 m
- To
- 174 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH070:26.3-174.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345144
- Northing
- 6920990
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a significant intercept with a strong grade (0.41% Cu) over a very wide interval (147.7 meters), indicating substantial bulk tonnage potential and contributing significantly to the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows continuous mineralization
- High grade-thickness product (60.56 %·m)
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: 147.7
BRT-DDH070Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.88Grade Unit: %Intercept: 47 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH070
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.88
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 47 m
- True Width
- 37.6 m
- From
- 113 m
- To
- 160 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH070:113.0-160.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345144
- Northing
- 6920990
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval is highly significant with an exceptional grade (0.88% Cu) over a continuous width of 47 meters, indicating a high-quality zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows continuous mineralization
- High grade-thickness product (41.36 %·m)
Evidence · table
“0.88”
Context: 47
BRT-DDH070Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH070
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27 m
- True Width
- 21.6 m
- From
- 133 m
- To
- 160 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH070:133.0-160.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345144
- Northing
- 6920990
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval is highly significant with an exceptional grade (1.20% Cu) over a strong width of 27 meters, indicating a high-quality zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
- High grade-thickness product (32.4 %·m)
Evidence · table
“1.20”
Context: 27
BRT-DDH071Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 42.84 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH071
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 42.84 m
- True Width
- 34.272 m
- From
- 26.16 m
- To
- 69 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH071:26.16-69.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345267
- Northing
- 6920977
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (0.50% Cu) over a strong width of 42.84 meters, indicating a significant mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
- High grade-thickness product (21.42 %·m)
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 42.84
BRT-DDH071Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH071
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14 m
- True Width
- 11.2 m
- From
- 51 m
- To
- 65 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH071:51.0-65.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345267
- Northing
- 6920977
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional grade (0.92% Cu) over a moderate width of 14 meters, indicating a high-grade zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
- Intercept width is moderate
Evidence · table
“0.92”
Context: 14
BRT-DDH071Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 68 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH071
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 68 m
- True Width
- 54.4 m
- From
- 90 m
- To
- 158 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH071:90.0-158.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345267
- Northing
- 6920977
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a very wide zone of mineralization (68 meters) at the weak threshold grade (0.23% Cu), indicating broad, low-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Intercept width shows continuous mineralization
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 68
BRT-DDH071Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH071
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 19 m
- True Width
- 15.2 m
- From
- 109 m
- To
- 128 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH071:109.0-128.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345267
- Northing
- 6920977
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong grade (0.40% Cu) over a strong width of 19 meters, indicating a better-grade zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
Evidence · table
“0.4”
Context: 19
BRT-DDH072Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH072
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.97
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 111.9 m
- True Width
- 89.52 m
- From
- 21.1 m
- To
- 133 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH072:21.1-133.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345255
- Northing
- 6921029
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a highly significant intercept with an exceptional grade (0.97% Cu) over a very wide interval (111.9 meters) from shallow depth, indicating substantial bulk tonnage potential and a strong positive impact on the project's economics. The GT product of 108.54 %·m is strong.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows continuous mineralization
- High grade-thickness product (108.54 %·m)
- Shallow mineralization
Evidence · table
“0.97”
Context: 111.9
BRT-DDH072Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH072
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 19 m
- True Width
- 15.2 m
- From
- 32 m
- To
- 51 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH072:32.0-51.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345255
- Northing
- 6921029
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval is highly significant with an exceptional grade (1.50% Cu) over a strong width of 19 meters, indicating a high-quality zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
- High grade-thickness product (28.5 %·m)
Evidence · table
“1.50”
Context: 19
BRT-DDH072Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.59Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH072
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.59
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 18 m
- True Width
- 14.4 m
- From
- 84 m
- To
- 102 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH072:84.0-102.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345255
- Northing
- 6921029
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval is highly significant with an exceptional grade (1.59% Cu) over a strong width of 18 meters, indicating a high-quality zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
- High grade-thickness product (28.62 %·m)
Evidence · table
“1.59”
Context: 18
BRT-DDH072Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.91Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH072
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.91
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 18 m
- True Width
- 14.4 m
- From
- 111 m
- To
- 129 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH072:111.0-129.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345255
- Northing
- 6921029
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval is highly significant with an exceptional grade (1.91% Cu) over a strong width of 18 meters, representing the highest grade reported in this release and indicating a very high-quality zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
- High grade-thickness product (34.38 %·m)
Evidence · table
“1.91”
Context: 18
BRT-DDH073Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 68 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH073
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 68 m
- True Width
- 54.4 m
- From
- 93 m
- To
- 161 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH073:93.0-161.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345115
- Northing
- 6921033
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (0.36% Cu) over a very wide interval (68 meters), indicating broad mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows continuous mineralization
- High grade-thickness product (24.48 %·m)
Evidence · table
“0.36”
Context: 68
BRT-DDH073Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 42 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH073
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 42 m
- True Width
- 33.6 m
- From
- 100 m
- To
- 142 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH073:100.0-142.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345115
- Northing
- 6921033
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong grade (0.47% Cu) over a strong width of 42 meters, indicating a better-grade zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
- High grade-thickness product (19.74 %·m)
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 42
BRT-DDH074Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 64 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH074
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 64 m
- True Width
- 51.2 m
- From
- 88 m
- To
- 152 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH074:88.0-152.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345080
- Northing
- 6921074
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a very wide zone of mineralization (64 meters) at the weak threshold grade (0.23% Cu), indicating broad, low-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Intercept width shows continuous mineralization
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 64
BRT-DDH075Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 48.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH075
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 48.5 m
- True Width
- 38.8 m
- From
- 82.5 m
- To
- 131 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH075:82.5-131.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345245
- Northing
- 6920549
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -51 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (0.38% Cu) over a continuous width of 48.5 meters, indicating a significant mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows continuous mineralization
- High grade-thickness product (18.43 %·m)
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 48.5
BRT-DDH076Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH076
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 40.3 m
- True Width
- 32.24 m
- From
- 65.7 m
- To
- 106 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH076:65.7-106.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345294
- Northing
- 6920831
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong width of 40.3 meters at a grade (0.24% Cu) that is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper, indicating broad, low-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper
Evidence · table
“0.24”
Context: 40.3
BRT-DDH077Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH077
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 38 m
- True Width
- 30.4 m
- From
- 105 m
- To
- 143 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH077:105.0-143.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345292
- Northing
- 6920724
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (0.25% Cu) over a strong width of 38 meters, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 38
BRT-DDH077Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH077
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- True Width
- 4 m
- From
- 128 m
- To
- 133 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH077:128.0-133.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345292
- Northing
- 6920724
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate grade (0.52% Cu) but is narrow (5 meters), indicating a localized higher-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
Negative factors
- Intercept width is narrow
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 5
BRT-DDH077Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH077
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- True Width
- 4 m
- From
- 152 m
- To
- 157 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH077:152.0-157.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345292
- Northing
- 6920724
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept has a grade (0.21% Cu) at the weak threshold for open-pit copper and is narrow (5 meters), indicating marginal mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper
Negative factors
- Intercept width is narrow
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 5
BRT-DDH078Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH078
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344959
- Northing
- 6920908
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole BRT-DDH078 returned no significant results, indicating a lack of economic mineralization in this specific location.
Negative factors
- No significant results reported for this drill hole
Evidence · table
“no significant results”
Context: no significant results
BRT-DDH079Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH079
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- True Width
- 4 m
- From
- 20 m
- To
- 25 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH079:20.0-25.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345239
- Northing
- 6921076
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept has a grade (0.21% Cu) at the weak threshold for open-pit copper and is narrow (5 meters), indicating marginal mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper
Negative factors
- Intercept width is narrow
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 5
BRT-DDH079Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH079
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10 m
- True Width
- 8 m
- From
- 28 m
- To
- 38 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH079:28.0-38.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345239
- Northing
- 6921076
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept has a grade (0.16% Cu) at the weak threshold for open-pit copper over a moderate width of 10 meters, indicating marginal mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper
Evidence · table
“0.16”
Context: 10
BRT-DDH079Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH079
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 2.4 m
- From
- 56 m
- To
- 59 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH079:56.0-59.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345239
- Northing
- 6921076
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept has a moderate grade (0.26% Cu) but is narrow (3 meters), indicating a localized zone of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
Negative factors
- Intercept width is narrow
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 3
BRT-DDH079Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH079
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 24 m
- True Width
- 19.2 m
- From
- 102 m
- To
- 126 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH079:102.0-126.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345239
- Northing
- 6921076
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade (0.70% Cu) over a strong width of 24 meters, indicating a significant mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
- High grade-thickness product (16.8 %·m)
Evidence · table
“0.70”
Context: 24
BRT-DDH079Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH079
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- True Width
- 6.4 m
- From
- 103 m
- To
- 111 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH079:103.0-111.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345239
- Northing
- 6921076
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional grade (1.09% Cu) over a moderate width of 8 meters, indicating a high-grade zone within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
- Intercept width is moderate
- High grade-thickness product (8.72 %·m)
Evidence · table
“1.09”
Context: 8
BRT-DDH080Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 39 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH080
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 39 m
- True Width
- 31.2 m
- From
- 58 m
- To
- 97 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH080:58.0-97.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344857
- Northing
- 6921367
- CRS
- WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong width of 39 meters at a grade (0.20% Cu) that is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper, indicating broad, low-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
Negative factors
- Grade is at the weak threshold for open-pit copper
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 39
DDH007Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH007
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25 m
- True Width
- 20 m
- From
- 158 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a strong grade (0.72% Cu) over a strong width of 25 meters, indicating a significant mineralized zone, but it is not new information.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
- High grade-thickness product (18 %·m)
Negative factors
- This is historical data, not new information
Evidence · text
“drill hole 7 intersected 25 metres at 0.72% Cu, from 158 metres”
DDH007Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.86 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH007
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.86 m
- True Width
- 5.488 m
- From
- 168.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an exceptional grade (1.40% Cu) but is narrow (6.86 meters), indicating a localized high-grade zone within the broader intercept, but it is not new information.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
Negative factors
- Intercept width is narrow
- This is historical data, not new information
Evidence · text
“including 6.86 metres @ 1.40% Cu from 168.6 metres”
DDH007Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH007
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- True Width
- 0.8 m
- From
- 174 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an exceptional grade (1.03% Cu) but is very narrow (1 meter), indicating a localized high-grade vein, but it is not new information.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
Negative factors
- Intercept width is narrow
- This is historical data, not new information
Evidence · text
“1 metres at 1.03% Cu from 174 metres”
DDH007Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH007
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.53
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- True Width
- 1.6 m
- From
- 200 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an exceptional grade (1.53% Cu) but is very narrow (2 meters), indicating a localized high-grade vein, but it is not new information.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
Negative factors
- Intercept width is narrow
- This is historical data, not new information
Evidence · text
“2 metres at 1.53% Cu from 200 m metres”
DDH027Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 133 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH027
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 133 m
- True Width
- 106.4 m
- From
- 22 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows a strong grade (0.46% Cu) over a very wide interval (133 meters) from shallow depth, indicating substantial bulk tonnage potential, but it is not new information.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows continuous mineralization
- High grade-thickness product (61.18 %·m)
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- This is historical data, not new information
Evidence · text
“drill hole 27 intersected 133 metres at 0.46% Cu, from 22 metres”
DDH027Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH027
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 40 m
- True Width
- 32 m
- From
- 30 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a moderate grade (0.53% Cu) over a strong width of 40 meters, indicating a significant mineralized zone within the broader intercept, but it is not new information.
Positive factors
- Grade is moderate for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
- High grade-thickness product (21.2 %·m)
Negative factors
- This is historical data, not new information
Evidence · text
“including 40 metres at 0.53% Cu from 30 metres”
DDH027Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH027
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.77
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 35 m
- True Width
- 28 m
- From
- 115 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows a strong grade (0.77% Cu) over a strong width of 35 meters, indicating a significant mineralized zone within the broader intercept, but it is not new information.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows strong continuity
- High grade-thickness product (26.95 %·m)
Negative factors
- This is historical data, not new information
Evidence · text
“and 35 metres at 0.77 % Cu from 115 metres”
DDH058Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: %Intercept: 75 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH058
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 75 m
- True Width
- 60 m
- From
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical intercept shows an exceptional grade (0.82% Cu) over a very wide interval (75 meters) from shallow depth, indicating substantial bulk tonnage potential, but it is not new information.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
- Intercept width shows continuous mineralization
- High grade-thickness product (61.5 %·m)
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- This is historical data, not new information
Evidence · text
“drill hole 58 (previously reported here ) returned 75.0 metres at 0.82% Cu from 9.0 m metres”
DDH058Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 3.77Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH058
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Copiapó, Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.77
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- True Width
- 6.4 m
- From
- 12 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS-Patagonia
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical sub-interval shows an exceptional grade (3.77% Cu) over a moderate width of 8 meters, representing a very high-grade zone, but it is not new information.
Positive factors
- Grade is exceptional for open-pit copper
Negative factors
- Intercept width is narrow
- This is historical data, not new information
Evidence · text
“including 8.0 m at 3.77% Cu from 12.0 metres”
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.