Fitzroy Minerals Intersects 59.0 m at 1.73% Cu from 92.0 m, Including 12.0 m at 5.39% Cu from 136.0 m, and Expands the Drill Program to 22,000 m, at the Buen Retiro Copper Project, Chile
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Fitzroy Minerals Inc.
- Ticker
- FTZ
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Chile
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-08-25 10:32:50 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Fitzroy Minerals announced high-grade copper drill results from its Buen Retiro Copper Project in Chile, including 12.0 m at 5.39% Cu within a broader 59.0 m at 1.73% Cu intercept. The company has expanded its 2026 drill program to 22,000 m, targeting near-surface, leachable mineralization for a potential maiden resource estimate and future copper cathode production. While QA/QC is robust, slow lab turnaround times are noted as a challenge.
Reasoning: Fitzroy Minerals reports strong copper drill results, including bonanza-grade intercepts significantly exceeding prior bests, from near-surface mineralization at its Buen Retiro project. The expanded drill program and focus on leachable material for potential cathode production are positive, though slow lab turnaround times and estimated true widths introduce minor caveats.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade copper intercept (12.0 m at 5.39% Cu in BRT-DDH052, 13.0 m at 3.62% Cu in BRT-DDH062) significantly exceeds prior best grades and project average.
- Significant intercept length (59.0 m at 1.73% Cu in BRT-DDH052) confirms broad mineralization.
- Near-surface, leachable mineralization with potential for low-cost SX-EW processing offers a clear development pathway.
- Expanded drill program to 22,000 m indicates increased confidence and potential for resource growth.
- Step-out drilling is successfully extending mineralization to the northwest and southeast.
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are detailed, and a Qualified Person (QP) has signed off on the technical information.
Negative factors
- Slow lab turnaround times (up to three months delay) could impact project timelines.
- Reliance on visual estimates for exploration holes due to lab delays introduces uncertainty.
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated for most intervals, and only 'close to true thickness' for BRT-DDH061.
Facts used in scoring: 23
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 12.0 m at 5.39% Cu in BRT-DDH052 and 13.0 m at 3.62% Cu in BRT-DDH062 are exceptionally high-grade for an open-pit copper deposit, significantly exceeding the project's prior best grade of 2.96% Cu.
Evidence · text
“BRT-DDH052 returned 59.0 m @ 1.73% Cu from 92.0 m, including 12.0 m @ 5.39% Cu from 136.0 metres. Drill hole BRT-DDH062 returned 76.0 m @ 0.74% Cu from 69.0 m, including 13.0 m @ 3.62% Cu from 106.0 metres.”
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 certified standards, blanks, pulp duplicates, and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Buen Retiro Core Sampling Procedures, Laboratory and QA/QC”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that intervals 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”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The company states that 'two rigs are testing the extension of the Southwest Area with step-outs to the northwest and to the southeast', indicating efforts to expand mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Currently two rigs are testing the extension of the Southwest Area with step-outs to the northwest and to the southeast.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The company has completed '49 infill drill holes' as part of its program, indicating efforts to increase resource confidence.
Evidence · text
“Fitzroy has completed 67 drill holes for a total of 10,583 metres since the start of February 2026, comprising 49 infill drill holes”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document states that intervals are 'Estimated to be 80-90% of true thickness' and for BRT-DDH061, it is 'estimated to be close to the true thickness', indicating true widths are not precisely stated.
Evidence · text
“Estimated to be 80-90% of true thickness”
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The company is working towards defining mineralization that will contribute to a 'maiden mineral resource estimate for the Project'.
Evidence · text
“The work aiming to define mineralization that will contribute to a maiden mineral resource estimate for the Project”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (23)
BRT-DDH052Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 59 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH052
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.73
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 59 m
- From
- 92 m
- To
- 151 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH052:92.0-151.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344960
- Northing
- 6921191
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good copper mineralization over a substantial width, contributing positively to the project's resource potential, especially given its near-surface location.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade (1.73% Cu) over a significant intercept length (59.0 m) is material for a near-surface deposit.
- Intercept is near the project's average grade but represents a solid continuous zone.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“1.73”
Context: 59.0
BRT-DDH052Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 6.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH052
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 92 m
- To
- 95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH052:92.0-95.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344960
- Northing
- 6921191
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is highly material and novel, demonstrating very high-grade copper mineralization within the broader intercept, significantly boosting the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade (6.05% Cu) significantly exceeds the project's best prior grade and average, indicating a bonanza intercept.
- This high-grade sub-interval enhances the overall value of the broader intercept.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“6.05”
Context: 3.0
BRT-DDH052Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 2.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH052
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 38 m
- From
- 113 m
- To
- 151 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH052:113.0-151.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344960
- Northing
- 6921191
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long, high-grade interval is a strong positive, indicating robust copper mineralization and contributing significantly to the overall prospectivity of the drill hole.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade (2.17% Cu) over a significant intercept length (38.0 m) is material, exceeding the project's average grade.
- This interval contributes significantly to the overall contained copper.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“2.17”
Context: 38.0
BRT-DDH052Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 5.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH052
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 136 m
- To
- 148 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH052:136.0-148.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344960
- Northing
- 6921191
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept is highly material and novel, representing a significant high-grade zone that substantially improves the overall prospectivity and contained metal of the drill hole.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade (5.39% Cu) over a good width (12.0 m) is a bonanza intercept, significantly exceeding the project's best prior grade and average.
- This high-grade sub-interval is a key highlight of the drill program.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“5.39”
Context: 12.0
BRT-DDH053Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH053
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 87 m
- To
- 98 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH053:87.0-98.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344916
- Northing
- 6921283
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade copper mineralization, barely above the cut-off, making it less material compared to other results in the release.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.22% Cu) is at the lower end of economic viability for open pit copper, just above the stated cut-off.
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.22”
Context: 11.0
BRT-DDH053Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH053
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.97
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 144 m
- To
- 156 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH053:144.0-156.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344916
- Northing
- 6921283
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate-grade copper mineralization, contributing positively but not exceptionally to the overall results.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade (0.97% Cu) over a reasonable width (12.0 m) is above the project's average grade for open pit.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.97”
Context: 12.0
BRT-DDH054Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 80.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH054
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 80.2 m
- From
- 20.8 m
- To
- 101 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH054:20.8-101.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345080
- Northing
- 6920862
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long, near-surface intercept is positive for bulk tonnage potential, despite the grade being below the project average.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length (80.2 m) indicates broad mineralization, which is material for an open-pit scenario.
- Near-surface location (from 20.8 m) is favorable for potential development.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.65% Cu) is below the project's average grade.
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.65”
Context: 80.2
BRT-DDH054Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH054
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22 m
- From
- 26 m
- To
- 48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH054:26.0-48.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345080
- Northing
- 6920862
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides a good grade over a substantial width, enhancing the value of the broader intercept in BRT-DDH054.
Positive factors
- Good copper grade (1.32% Cu) over a significant width (22.0 m) is material for an open-pit scenario.
- This higher-grade sub-interval improves the overall economics of the broader intercept.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“1.32”
Context: 22.0
BRT-DDH054Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH054
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 88 m
- To
- 100 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH054:88.0-100.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345080
- Northing
- 6920862
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate-grade copper mineralization, contributing to the overall contained copper in BRT-DDH054.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade (0.87% Cu) over a reasonable width (12.0 m) is above the project's average grade for open pit.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: 12.0
BRT-DDH060Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH060
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 40.5 m
- From
- 70.5 m
- To
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH060:70.5-111.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345229
- Northing
- 6920596
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade copper mineralization over a good width, but its economic significance is limited by the low grade.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length (40.5 m) indicates broad mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.34% Cu) is low, just above the stated cut-off and significantly below the project average.
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 40.5
BRT-DDH060Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH060
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 106 m
- To
- 109 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH060:106.0-109.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345229
- Northing
- 6920596
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow, higher-grade sub-interval provides some positive contribution to the overall hole, but its limited width reduces its materiality.
Positive factors
- Good copper grade (1.20% Cu) is above the project's average grade for open pit.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length (3.0 m) limits its overall impact.
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“1.20”
Context: 3.0
BRT-DDH060Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH060
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 121 m
- To
- 126 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH060:121.0-126.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345229
- Northing
- 6920596
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low-grade copper mineralization, offering minimal economic contribution.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.21% Cu) is very low, barely above the stated cut-off.
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 5.0
BRT-DDH061Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: %Intercept: 49 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH061
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 49 m
- From
- 67 m
- To
- 116 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH061:67.0-116.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344954
- Northing
- 6921136
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long, moderate-grade intercept is positive for bulk tonnage potential, with the added benefit of an estimated true thickness.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length (49.0 m) indicates broad mineralization, which is material for an open-pit scenario.
- Grade (0.92% Cu) is above the project's average grade for open pit.
- Intercept is estimated to be close to true thickness, providing better confidence in geometry.
Evidence · table
“0.92”
Context: 49.0
BRT-DDH061Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH061
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 67 m
- To
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH061:67.0-75.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344954
- Northing
- 6921136
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides a good grade over a reasonable width, enhancing the value of the broader intercept in BRT-DDH061.
Positive factors
- Good copper grade (1.56% Cu) over a reasonable width (8.0 m) is above the project's average grade for open pit.
Evidence · table
“1.56”
Context: 8.0
BRT-DDH061Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH061
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 17 m
- From
- 95 m
- To
- 112 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH061:95.0-112.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344954
- Northing
- 6921136
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides a good grade over a substantial width, enhancing the value of the broader intercept in BRT-DDH061.
Positive factors
- Good copper grade (1.32% Cu) over a significant width (17.0 m) is material for an open-pit scenario.
Evidence · table
“1.32”
Context: 17.0
BRT-DDH062Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH062
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.74
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 76 m
- From
- 69 m
- To
- 145 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH062:69.0-145.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345228
- Northing
- 6920649
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long intercept shows broad copper mineralization, which is positive for bulk tonnage potential, despite the grade being below the project average.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length (76.0 m) indicates broad mineralization, which is material for an open-pit scenario.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.74% Cu) is below the project's average grade.
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.74”
Context: 76.0
BRT-DDH062Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH062
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 50 m
- From
- 92 m
- To
- 142 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH062:92.0-142.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345228
- Northing
- 6920649
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This long, good-grade sub-interval is a strong positive, indicating robust copper mineralization within the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length (50.0 m) with a good copper grade (1.08% Cu) is material for an open-pit scenario.
- This sub-interval significantly improves the overall contained copper of the broader intercept.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“1.08”
Context: 50.0
BRT-DDH062Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 3.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH062
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13 m
- From
- 106 m
- To
- 119 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH062:106.0-119.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345228
- Northing
- 6920649
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept is highly material and novel, representing a significant high-grade zone that substantially improves the overall prospectivity and contained metal of the drill hole.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade (3.62% Cu) over a good width (13.0 m) is a bonanza intercept, significantly exceeding the project's best prior grade and average.
- This high-grade sub-interval is a key highlight of the drill program.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“3.62”
Context: 13.0
BRT-DDH063Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 85.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH063
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 85.4 m
- From
- 67.6 m
- To
- 153 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH063:67.6-153.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345207
- Northing
- 6920694
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept shows broad, low-grade copper mineralization, contributing to bulk tonnage potential but with limited economic impact due to the low grade.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length (85.4 m) indicates broad mineralization, which is material for an open-pit scenario.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.40% Cu) is low, just above the stated cut-off and significantly below the project average.
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 85.4
BRT-DDH063Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH063
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 105 m
- To
- 132 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH063:105.0-132.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345207
- Northing
- 6920694
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides a moderate grade over a substantial width, enhancing the value of the broader intercept in BRT-DDH063.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade (0.83% Cu) over a significant width (27.0 m) is material for an open-pit scenario.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: 27.0
BRT-DDH064Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 70.08 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH064
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 70.08 m
- From
- 68.92 m
- To
- 139 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH064:68.92-139.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345179
- Northing
- 6920738
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept shows broad, low-grade copper mineralization, contributing to bulk tonnage potential but with limited economic impact due to the low grade.
Positive factors
- Very long intercept length (70.08 m) indicates broad mineralization, which is material for an open-pit scenario.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.39% Cu) is low, just above the stated cut-off and significantly below the project average.
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: 70.08
BRT-DDH065Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH065
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 36.65 m
- From
- 72.35 m
- To
- 109 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH065:72.35-109.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345207
- Northing
- 6920694
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows broad, low-grade copper mineralization, contributing to bulk tonnage potential but with limited economic impact due to the low grade.
Positive factors
- Long intercept length (36.65 m) indicates broad mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.32% Cu) is low, just above the stated cut-off and significantly below the project average.
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 36.65
BRT-DDH065Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH065
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 90 m
- To
- 102 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH065:90.0-102.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345207
- Northing
- 6920694
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- %
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides a moderate grade over a reasonable width, but its impact is limited by the overall low-grade nature of the broader intercept.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.56% Cu) is below the project's average grade.
- True width is estimated (80-90%) rather than precisely stated.
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 12.0
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