# 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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/FTZ/news/6519399916708542/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5-

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-06-29T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: 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.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(59.0 m at 1.73% Cu in BRT-DDH052\) confirms broad mineralization.

- Positive factor: Near-surface, leachable mineralization with potential for low-cost SX-EW processing offers a clear development pathway.

- Positive factor: Expanded drill program to 22,000 m indicates increased confidence and potential for resource growth.

- Positive factor: Step-out drilling is successfully extending mineralization to the northwest and southeast.

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are detailed, and a Qualified Person \(QP\) has signed off on the technical information.

- Negative factor: Slow lab turnaround times \(up to three months delay\) could impact project timelines.

- Negative factor: Reliance on visual estimates for exploration holes due to lab delays introduces uncertainty.

- Negative factor: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Resource**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-DDH052

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Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper grade \(1.73% Cu\) over a significant intercept length \(59.0 m\) is material for a near-surface deposit.

- Positive factor: Intercept is near the project's average grade but represents a solid continuous zone.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.73

Context: 59.0

### BRT-DDH052

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Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional copper grade \(6.05% Cu\) significantly exceeds the project's best prior grade and average, indicating a bonanza intercept.

- Positive factor: This high-grade sub-interval enhances the overall value of the broader intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 6.05

Context: 3.0

### BRT-DDH052

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Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper grade \(2.17% Cu\) over a significant intercept length \(38.0 m\) is material, exceeding the project's average grade.

- Positive factor: This interval contributes significantly to the overall contained copper.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 2.17

Context: 38.0

### BRT-DDH052

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Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: 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.

- Positive factor: This high-grade sub-interval is a key highlight of the drill program.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 5.39

Context: 12.0

### BRT-DDH053

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Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.22% Cu\) is at the lower end of economic viability for open pit copper, just above the stated cut-off.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 11.0

### BRT-DDH053

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Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Moderate copper grade \(0.97% Cu\) over a reasonable width \(12.0 m\) is above the project's average grade for open pit.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.97

Context: 12.0

### BRT-DDH054

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Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Very long intercept length \(80.2 m\) indicates broad mineralization, which is material for an open-pit scenario.

- Positive factor: Near-surface location \(from 20.8 m\) is favorable for potential development.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.65% Cu\) is below the project's average grade.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.65

Context: 80.2

### BRT-DDH054

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Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Good copper grade \(1.32% Cu\) over a significant width \(22.0 m\) is material for an open-pit scenario.

- Positive factor: This higher-grade sub-interval improves the overall economics of the broader intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.32

Context: 22.0

### BRT-DDH054

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Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Moderate copper grade \(0.87% Cu\) over a reasonable width \(12.0 m\) is above the project's average grade for open pit.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.87

Context: 12.0

### BRT-DDH060

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Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Long intercept length \(40.5 m\) indicates broad mineralization.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.34% Cu\) is low, just above the stated cut-off and significantly below the project average.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.34

Context: 40.5

### BRT-DDH060

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Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Good copper grade \(1.20% Cu\) is above the project's average grade for open pit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(3.0 m\) limits its overall impact.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.20

Context: 3.0

### BRT-DDH060

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-11)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.21% Cu\) is very low, barely above the stated cut-off.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 5.0

### BRT-DDH061

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-12)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Long intercept length \(49.0 m\) indicates broad mineralization, which is material for an open-pit scenario.

- Positive factor: Grade \(0.92% Cu\) is above the project's average grade for open pit.

- Positive factor: Intercept is estimated to be close to true thickness, providing better confidence in geometry.

Evidence · table

> 0.92

Context: 49.0

### BRT-DDH061

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-13)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: 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-DDH061

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-14)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: 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-DDH062

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-15)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Very long intercept length \(76.0 m\) indicates broad mineralization, which is material for an open-pit scenario.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.74% Cu\) is below the project's average grade.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.74

Context: 76.0

### BRT-DDH062

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-16)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Long intercept length \(50.0 m\) with a good copper grade \(1.08% Cu\) is material for an open-pit scenario.

- Positive factor: This sub-interval significantly improves the overall contained copper of the broader intercept.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 1.08

Context: 50.0

### BRT-DDH062

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-17)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: 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.

- Positive factor: This high-grade sub-interval is a key highlight of the drill program.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 3.62

Context: 13.0

### BRT-DDH063

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-18)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Very long intercept length \(85.4 m\) indicates broad mineralization, which is material for an open-pit scenario.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.40% Cu\) is low, just above the stated cut-off and significantly below the project average.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 85.4

### BRT-DDH063

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-19)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Moderate copper grade \(0.83% Cu\) over a significant width \(27.0 m\) is material for an open-pit scenario.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.83

Context: 27.0

### BRT-DDH064

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-20)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Very long intercept length \(70.08 m\) indicates broad mineralization, which is material for an open-pit scenario.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.39% Cu\) is low, just above the stated cut-off and significantly below the project average.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.39

Context: 70.08

### BRT-DDH065

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-21)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Long intercept length \(36.65 m\) indicates broad mineralization.

- Negative factor: Grade \(0.32% Cu\) is low, just above the stated cut-off and significantly below the project average.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.32

Context: 36.65

### BRT-DDH065

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-59-0-m-at-1-73-cu-from-92-0-m-including-12-0-m-at-5--f55b4608-b79a-4a45-a306-97545d1d4f80#fact-drill-facts-22)

Buen Retiro Copper Project · copper

#### 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 factor: Grade \(0.56% Cu\) is below the project's average grade.

- Negative factor: True width is estimated \(80-90%\) rather than precisely stated.

Evidence · table

> 0.56

Context: 12.0

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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