Golden Arrow Advances Four Near-Surface Gold Targets Across 10km at Atakama Project and Plans First Drill Program

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Company
Golden Arrow Resources Corporation
Ticker
GRG
Exchange
TSX
Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-23 14:35:27 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Golden Arrow Resources Corporation has advanced four near-surface gold targets at its Atakama Gold Project in Chile, with trenching and rock chip sampling confirming broad and high-grade gold mineralization. The company plans to initiate its first drill program at the Paula target in September, subject to financing, to test the depth extension of these promising surface results. The exploration work has strengthened the understanding of the targets and is guiding the next phase of development.

Reasoning: Golden Arrow has advanced four near-surface gold targets at its Atakama Project, with significant trenching results and high-grade rock chip samples supporting a planned first drill program. While the trenching results are re-reported, the overall progress and high-grade surface samples are positive indicators for the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade surface samples indicate strong mineralization potential.
  • Extensive trenching results confirm broad zones of gold mineralization.
  • Planned first drill program at the most advanced target (Paula) is a significant step.
  • QA/QC procedures are disclosed, and a Qualified Person has reviewed the results.

Negative factors

  • Trenching results were previously reported, reducing novelty.
  • Rock chip samples are not representative of bulk mineralization.
  • Some trenching results show low grades, indicating variability.

Facts used in scoring: 36

Atlas analysis — Golden Arrow Resources Corporation: Golden Arrow Advances Four Near-Surface Gold Targets Across 10km at Atakama Project and Plans First Drill Program. 10.81 g/t over 1.7 m; 29.72 g/t over 0.45 m; 20.5 g/t over 0.35 m

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release explicitly states that the company follows industry standard procedures with a QA/QC program, including blank and standard samples, and names ALS Laboratory and 3AAA Laboratories for analysis.

Evidence · text

“The Company follows industry standard procedures for the work carried out at the Atakama Project, with a QA/QC program. Blank and standard samples were inserted in each batch of samples sent to the laboratory for analysis.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Brian McEwen, P.Geol., VP Exploration and Development, is named as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the news release.

Evidence · text

“Mr. McEwen is a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the contents of the news release.”

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: Table 1, which contains the trenching results, is explicitly stated to have been 'originally reported January 12, 2026'.

Evidence · text

“Table 1 summarizes trench results as originally reported January 12, 2026 .”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The Paula target is described as 'open in all directions' and 'mineralization may continue in those directions as well', indicating potential for extension.

Evidence · text

“The target is open in all directions.”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Rock chip samples from Cerro Sur include 0.45 m grading 29.72 g/t Au, which is well above the exceptional threshold for gold.

Evidence · text

“0.45 m grading 29.72 g/t Au”

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The Lolita Norte target is interpreted as the northern extension of the Lolita-Madura gold vein system, which was exploited by a private underground gold mining operation in the 1980s.

Evidence · text

“Lolita Norte hosts a similar gold-bearing structural system that Golden Arrow interprets as the northern extension of the Lolita-Madura gold vein system. A private underground gold mining operation exploited the Lolita-Madura system in the 1980's”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 36. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (36)

Paula Trench 1Atakama · goldGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 1
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
33.2 m
From
15.1 m
To
48.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a moderate width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 33.2

Paula Trench 2Atakama · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 71.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 2
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
71.5 m
From
31 m
To
102.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 71.5

Paula Trench 2Atakama · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 2
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
32.6 m
From
61 m
To
93.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 32.6

Paula Trench 3Atakama · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 97.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 3
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
97.5 m
From
5 m
To
102.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a very good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Very good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 97.5

Paula Trench 3Atakama · goldGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 3
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.43
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.6 m
From
25.6 m
To
43.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.43”

Context: 17.6

Paula Trench 4Atakama · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 57.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 4
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
57.9 m
From
22.8 m
To
80.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 57.9

Paula Trench 4Atakama · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 4
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.5 m
From
45.5 m
To
64 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.52”

Context: 18.5

Paula Trench 11Atakama · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 92.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 11
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
92.2 m
From
0 m
To
92.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a very good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Very good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.30”

Context: 92.2

Paula Trench 11Atakama · goldGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 11
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
1.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.4 m
From
75.8 m
To
88.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“1.07”

Context: 12.4

Paula Trench 12Atakama · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 12
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23.9 m
From
6 m
To
29.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 23.9

Paula Trench 12Atakama · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 12
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
34.7 m
From
43.1 m
To
77.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.
  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“1.10”

Context: 34.7

Paula Trench 13Atakama · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 13
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
32.9 m
From
14.3 m
To
47.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.
  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.91”

Context: 32.9

Paula Trench 13Atakama · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 13
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20.2 m
From
27.1 m
To
47.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.
  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“1.10”

Context: 20.2

Paula Trench 14Atakama · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 76.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 14
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
1.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
76.7 m
From
0 m
To
76.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a moderate gold grade over a very good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.
  • Very good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“1.01”

Context: 76.7

Paula Trench 14Atakama · goldGrade: 1.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 14
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
1.65
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
26.6 m
From
15.8 m
To
42.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade.
  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“1.65”

Context: 26.6

Paula Trench 15Atakama · goldGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 73.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 15
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.87
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
73.4 m
From
0 m
To
73.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a moderate gold grade over a very good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.
  • Very good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.87”

Context: 73.4

Paula Trench 15Atakama · goldGrade: 2.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 15
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
2.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20.2 m
From
22.6 m
To
42.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade.
  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“2.09”

Context: 20.2

Paula Trench 16Atakama · goldGrade: 1.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 16
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
1.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38.7 m
From
4 m
To
42.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.
  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“1.44”

Context: 38.7

Paula Trench 16Atakama · goldGrade: 2.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 16
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
2.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22.6 m
From
20.2 m
To
42.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade.
  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“2.24”

Context: 22.6

Paula Trench 17Atakama · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 110.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 17
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
110.2 m
From
1.5 m
To
111.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows an exceptional width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 110.2

Paula Trench 17Atakama · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 17
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23.6 m
From
13.2 m
To
36.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.48”

Context: 23.6

Paula Trench 17Atakama · goldGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 17
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.4 m
From
60.9 m
To
79.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.44”

Context: 18.4

Paula Trench 17Atakama · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula Trench 17
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.4 m
From
85.3 m
To
98.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.45”

Context: 13.4

Paula West Trench 5Atakama · goldGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula West Trench 5
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
47.5 m
From
6.8 m
To
54.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: 47.5

Paula West Trench 6Atakama · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 66.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula West Trench 6
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
66.4 m
From
0 m
To
66.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 66.4

Paula West Trench 6Atakama · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula West Trench 6
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.4 m
From
46.6 m
To
57 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, but it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Negative factors

  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 10.4

Paula West Trench 7Atakama · goldGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula West Trench 7
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
31.2 m
From
2 m
To
33.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: 31.2

Paula West Trench 8Atakama · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula West Trench 8
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22.3 m
From
0 m
To
22.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 22.3

Paula West Trench 8Atakama · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula West Trench 8
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.5 m
From
13.8 m
To
22.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 8.5

Paula West Trench 9Atakama · goldGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Paula West Trench 9
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54.7 m
From
12.5 m
To
67.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This trenching result shows a good width but low gold grade, and it was previously reported, reducing its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Low grade for gold.
  • Results are historical.

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: 54.7

Lolita Norte Rock ChipAtakama · goldGrade: 4.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Lolita Norte Rock Chip
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
4.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows an exceptional gold grade, indicating high-grade mineralization, though rock chip samples are not fully representative.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade.

Negative factors

  • Rock chip sample, not representative of bulk.
  • Narrow width.

Evidence · text

“1.5 m @ 4.75 g/t Au”
Lolita Norte Rock ChipAtakama · goldGrade: 20.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.35 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Lolita Norte Rock Chip
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
20.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.35 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a bonanza gold grade, indicating very high-grade mineralization, though rock chip samples are not fully representative.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza gold grade.

Negative factors

  • Rock chip sample, not representative of bulk.
  • Very narrow width.

Evidence · text

“0.35 m @ 20.5 g/t Au”
Dos Marias Rock ChipAtakama · goldGrade: 3.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.95 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Dos Marias Rock Chip
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
3.97
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows an exceptional gold grade, indicating high-grade mineralization, though rock chip samples are not fully representative.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade.

Negative factors

  • Rock chip sample, not representative of bulk.
  • Narrow width.

Evidence · text

“0.95 m grading 3.97 g/t Au”
Dos Marias Rock ChipAtakama · goldGrade: 4.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Dos Marias Rock Chip
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
4.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows an exceptional gold grade, indicating high-grade mineralization, though rock chip samples are not fully representative.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade.

Negative factors

  • Rock chip sample, not representative of bulk.
  • Narrow width.

Evidence · text

“0.90 m grading 4.52 g/t Au”
Cerro Sur Rock ChipAtakama · goldGrade: 29.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.45 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Cerro Sur Rock Chip
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
29.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a bonanza gold grade, indicating very high-grade mineralization, though rock chip samples are not fully representative.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza gold grade.

Negative factors

  • Rock chip sample, not representative of bulk.
  • Very narrow width.

Evidence · text

“0.45 m grading 29.72 g/t Au”
Cerro Sur Rock ChipAtakama · goldGrade: 10.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.7 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Cerro Sur Rock Chip
Project
Atakama
Commodity
gold
Region
chile
Reported Region
Atacama Region, Chile
Ticker
GRG

Geometry

Grade
10.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a bonanza gold grade, indicating very high-grade mineralization, though rock chip samples are not fully representative.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza gold grade.

Negative factors

  • Rock chip sample, not representative of bulk.
  • Narrow width.

Evidence · text

“1.7 m grading 10.81 g/t Au”

How Atlas produces this analysis

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