Fitzroy Minerals Intersects Highest Grade Copper to Date and Extends the Strike Length of the Main Mineralized Trend to 1.9 km at the Buen Retiro Copper Project, Chile
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Fitzroy Minerals Inc.
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Chile
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 14:32:14 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Fitzroy Minerals has reported new drill results from its Buen Retiro Copper Project in Chile, including the highest copper grade recorded to date at 21.84% Cu over 1.0 meter within a wider 8.8 meter intercept of 3.70% Cu. The drilling has also extended the main mineralized trend by 200 meters to a total strike length of 1.9 km. The company is on track to complete 22,000 meters of drilling in 2026, with an aim for production in early 2028.
Reasoning: The drill program has yielded the highest copper grade recorded to date (21.84% Cu over 1m) and extended the main mineralized trend by 200 meters to 1.9 km, indicating significant project growth and high-grade potential, supported by robust QA/QC.
Positive factors
- Bonanza intercept (21.84% Cu)
- Significant strike length extension (200m to 1.9km)
- High-grade and wide intercepts
- Strong QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- True width is estimated, not precisely stated
Facts used in scoring: 41
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Drill hole BRT-DDH095 returned 1.0 m @ 21.84% Cu, which is the highest grade recorded to date at Buen Retiro and significantly above the exceptional threshold for copper.
Evidence · text
“1.0 m @ 21.84% Cu from 37.0 m, the highest grade recorded to date at Buen Retiro.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drill hole BRT-DDH094 was a 100-meter extension to known mineralization, and RC drill hole BRT-RCD020 extended the main Tenorita trend by 200 metres to 1.9 kilometres along strike.
Evidence · text
“Drill hole BRT-DDH094 was a 100-metre extension to known mineralization in the northeast of the Tenorita area, and drill holeBRT-DDH099 is a newly identified area of mineralization between the Manto Negro and Nativo areas. RC drill hole BRT-RCD020 intersected native copper and chalcocite at 239 metres depth, extending the main Tenorita trend by 200 metres to 1.9 kilometres along strike.”
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, pulp duplicates, certified standards from INTEM, and ALS-Patagonia as the laboratory.
Evidence · text
“Buen Retiro Core Sampling Procedures, Laboratory and QA/QC”
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 table footnote states that intervals are 'Estimated to be 80-90% of true thickness', indicating that true width is not precisely stated for the reported intercepts.
Evidence · text
“**Estimated to be 80-90% of true thickness”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Drill hole BRT-DDH095 was part of the shallow infill program to better define resources that will be extracted early in the mine plan.
Evidence · text
“Drill hole 95 was part of the shallow infill program to better define resources that will be extracted early in the mine plan.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 41. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (41)
BRT-DDH094copperGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 105 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH094
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.74
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 105 m
- From
- 58 m
- To
- 163 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a significant extension of known mineralization, demonstrating the potential for further growth at the project with a good grade over a substantial width.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
- Good grade for copper
- Step-out extension
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · text
“Drill hole BRT-DDH094 returned 105.0 m @ 0.74% Cu from 58.0 m”
BRT-DDH094copperGrade: 3.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH094
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 75 m
- To
- 87 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH094:75.0-87.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept significantly enhances the overall prospectivity and economic potential of the extended mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
- Good width for high grade
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · text
“including 12.0 m @ 3.01% Cu from 75.0 metres”
BRT-DDH095copperGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH095
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 30 m
- To
- 38.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very high-grade, shallow intercept is highly material for defining early mine plan resources and demonstrates exceptional copper grades near surface.
Positive factors
- Very high grade
- Shallow depth
- Supports resource definition
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · text
“Drill hole BRT-DDH095 returned 8.8 m @ 3.70% Cu from 30.0 m”
BRT-DDH095copperGrade: 11.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH095
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.8 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 38.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH095:36.0-38.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is exceptionally high and significantly boosts the economic potential of the shallow mineralization, contributing to resource definition.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · text
“including 2.8 m @ 11.35% Cu from 36.0 metres”
BRT-DDH095copperGrade: 21.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH095
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.84
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 37 m
- To
- 38 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH095:37.0-38.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This 1-meter interval represents the highest copper grade ever recorded at the project, indicating bonanza-grade mineralization at a very shallow depth, which is highly material.
Positive factors
- Highest grade recorded to date
- Bonanza grade
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · text
“and 1.0 m @ 21.84% Cu from 37.0 m, the highest grade recorded to date at Buen Retiro.”
BRT-DDH099copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 83 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH099
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 83 m
- From
- 69 m
- To
- 152 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This wide intercept in a newly identified area between existing zones demonstrates significant exploration success and potential for resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
- Good grade for copper
- Newly identified area of mineralization
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · text
“Drill hole BRT-DDH099 returned 83.0 m @ 0.46% Cu from 69.0 m”
BRT-DDH099copperGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 49 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH099
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 49 m
- From
- 72 m
- To
- 121 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH099:72.0-121.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This substantial high-grade sub-interval within a new zone further confirms the prospectivity and potential for significant copper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good grade for copper
- Wide sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · text
“including 49.0 m @ 0.68% Cu from 72.0 metres”
BRT-DDH082Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH082
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23 m
- From
- 82 m
- To
- 105 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345179
- Northing
- 6920737.75
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -65.55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall resource definition with a moderate grade over a reasonable width.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade and width
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.36”
Context: 23
BRT-DDH082Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH082
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 89 m
- To
- 98 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH082:89.0-98.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345179
- Northing
- 6920737.75
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -65.55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval improves the overall quality of the intercept for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Higher grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 9
BRT-DDH084Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH084
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22.3 m
- From
- 96.7 m
- To
- 119 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345294.05
- Northing
- 6920671.98
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade mineralization, contributing marginally to the resource.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 22.3
BRT-DDH084Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH084
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 142 m
- To
- 147 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH084:142.0-147.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345294.05
- Northing
- 6920671.98
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade mineralization, contributing marginally to the resource.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.16”
Context: 5
BRT-DDH086Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 73 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH086
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 73 m
- From
- 95 m
- To
- 168 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345307.32
- Northing
- 6920782.53
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This wide intercept with a moderate copper grade adds to the overall resource potential.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
- Moderate grade
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 73
BRT-DDH086Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH086
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 28 m
- From
- 106 m
- To
- 134 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH086:106.0-134.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345307.32
- Northing
- 6920782.53
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides a good grade over a significant width, contributing positively to the resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade and width
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 28
BRT-DDH086Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH086
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 129 m
- To
- 134 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH086:129.0-134.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345307.32
- Northing
- 6920782.53
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval enhances the overall quality of the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“1.11”
Context: 5
BRT-DDH086Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH086
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 164 m
- To
- 168 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH086:164.0-168.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345307.32
- Northing
- 6920782.53
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval further enhances the overall quality of the broader intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“1.20”
Context: 4
BRT-DDH090Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH090
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 45 m
- From
- 103 m
- To
- 148 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344899
- Northing
- 6921330
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper mineralization over a moderate width, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Positive factors
- Moderate width
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 45
BRT-DDH091Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH091
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25 m
- From
- 55 m
- To
- 80 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345379
- Northing
- 6921403
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low-grade copper mineralization, contributing minimally to the resource.
Negative factors
- Very low grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 25
BRT-DDH091Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH091
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 99 m
- To
- 107 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH091:99.0-107.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345379
- Northing
- 6921403
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade copper mineralization, contributing minimally to the resource.
Negative factors
- Low grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 8
BRT-DDH091Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH091
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13 m
- From
- 162 m
- To
- 175 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH091:162.0-175.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345379
- Northing
- 6921403
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 13
BRT-DDH091Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH091
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 181 m
- To
- 201 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH091:181.0-201.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345379
- Northing
- 6921403
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low-grade copper mineralization, contributing minimally to the resource.
Negative factors
- Very low grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 20
BRT-DDH092Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH092
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 23 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344860
- Northing
- 6921262
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -42 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This shallow intercept shows weak copper mineralization, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Positive factors
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.24”
Context: 23
BRT-DDH092Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH092
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27 m
- From
- 61 m
- To
- 88 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH092:61.0-88.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344860
- Northing
- 6921262
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -42 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate copper mineralization over a good width, contributing to the overall resource definition.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade and width
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 27
BRT-DDH093Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH093
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 32 m
- From
- 25 m
- To
- 57 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345255
- Northing
- 6921003
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This shallow intercept shows weak copper mineralization over a good width, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Positive factors
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 32
BRT-DDH094Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 105 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH094
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.74
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 105 m
- From
- 58 m
- To
- 163 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345310
- Northing
- 6921153
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a significant extension of known mineralization, demonstrating the potential for further growth at the project with a good grade over a substantial width.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
- Good grade for copper
- Step-out extension
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.74”
Context: 105
BRT-DDH094Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 3.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH094
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 75 m
- To
- 87 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH094:75.0-87.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345310
- Northing
- 6921153
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept significantly enhances the overall prospectivity and economic potential of the extended mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
- Good width for high grade
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“3.01”
Context: 12
BRT-DDH094Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH094
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.99
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 114 m
- To
- 122 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH094:114.0-122.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345310
- Northing
- 6921153
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval contributes positively to the overall extended mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.99”
Context: 8
BRT-DDH094Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH094
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 152 m
- To
- 160 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH094:152.0-160.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345310
- Northing
- 6921153
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval further contributes positively to the overall extended mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.95”
Context: 8
BRT-DDH095Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH095
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.8 m
- From
- 30 m
- To
- 38.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344956
- Northing
- 6921092
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -43 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very high-grade, shallow intercept is highly material for defining early mine plan resources and demonstrates exceptional copper grades near surface.
Positive factors
- Very high grade
- Shallow depth
- Supports resource definition
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“3.70”
Context: 8.8
BRT-DDH095Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 11.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH095
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.8 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 38.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH095:36.0-38.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344956
- Northing
- 6921092
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -43 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is exceptionally high and significantly boosts the economic potential of the shallow mineralization, contributing to resource definition.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“11.35”
Context: 2.8
BRT-DDH095Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 21.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH095
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.84
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 37 m
- To
- 38 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH095:37.0-38.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344956
- Northing
- 6921092
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -43 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This 1-meter interval represents the highest copper grade ever recorded at the project, indicating bonanza-grade mineralization at a very shallow depth, which is highly material.
Positive factors
- Highest grade recorded to date
- Bonanza grade
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“21.84”
Context: 1
BRT-DDH096Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH096
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 33 m
- To
- 42 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345345
- Northing
- 6921303
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This shallow intercept shows moderate copper mineralization, contributing to the overall resource definition.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: 9
BRT-DDH096Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 37 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH096
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 37 m
- From
- 117 m
- To
- 154 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH096:117.0-154.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345345
- Northing
- 6921303
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -78 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper mineralization over a good width, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Positive factors
- Good width
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 37
BRT-DDH097Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 33 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH097
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 33 m
- From
- 57 m
- To
- 90 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344927
- Northing
- 6921145
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -36 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper mineralization over a good width, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Positive factors
- Good width
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.24”
Context: 33
BRT-DDH098Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 31 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH098
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.96
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 31 m
- From
- 16 m
- To
- 47 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345278
- Northing
- 6921303
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This shallow intercept shows strong copper mineralization over a good width, contributing positively to the resource definition.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
- Good width
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.96”
Context: 31
BRT-DDH098Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH098
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.81
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 16 m
- To
- 21 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH098:16.0-21.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345278
- Northing
- 6921303
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptional-grade sub-interval significantly enhances the overall quality of the shallow intercept.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“1.81”
Context: 5
BRT-DDH098Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 2.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH098
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.28
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 29 m
- To
- 36 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH098:29.0-36.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345278
- Northing
- 6921303
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptional-grade sub-interval further enhances the overall quality of the shallow intercept, indicating high-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“2.28”
Context: 7
BRT-DDH099Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 83 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH099
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 83 m
- From
- 69 m
- To
- 152 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345247
- Northing
- 6921653
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This wide intercept in a newly identified area between existing zones demonstrates significant exploration success and potential for resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
- Good grade for copper
- Newly identified area of mineralization
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 83
BRT-DDH099Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 49 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH099
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 49 m
- From
- 72 m
- To
- 121 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH099:72.0-121.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345247
- Northing
- 6921653
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This substantial high-grade sub-interval within a new zone further confirms the prospectivity and potential for significant copper mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good grade for copper
- Wide sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 49
BRT-DDH099Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH099
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 104 m
- To
- 118 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH099:104.0-118.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 345247
- Northing
- 6921653
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -62 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval further enhances the overall quality of the new mineralization zone.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Negative factors
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“1.15”
Context: 14
BRT-DDH100Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH100
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 86 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344926.2
- Northing
- 6921242.1
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -36 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low-grade copper mineralization, contributing minimally to the resource.
Negative factors
- Very low grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 10
BRT-DDH100Buen Retiro Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BRT-DDH100
- Project
- Buen Retiro Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- FTZ.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 30 m
- From
- 99 m
- To
- 129 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BRT-DDH100:99.0-129.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 344926.2
- Northing
- 6921242.1
- CRS
- UTM WGS 84 19S
- Azimuth
- 250 °
- Dip
- -36 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper mineralization over a good width, contributing to the overall geological understanding.
Positive factors
- Good width
Negative factors
- Weak grade
- True width is estimated
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 30
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