Golden Minerals Provides Initial Results From Rodeo Drill Program
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Golden Minerals Company
- Ticker
- AUMN
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 23:22:11 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Golden Minerals has released initial drill results from the Rodeo project in Durango State, Mexico, highlighting wide gold and silver epithermal mineralization. The first five holes of an ongoing program show encouraging gold grades over significant true widths, suggesting potential for open-pit mining. The company plans to complete the initial 12-hole program in Q4 2016.
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the Rodeo project reveal wide, gold-bearing epithermal mineralization with significant true widths, indicating potential for a bulk-tonnage open-pit deposit. The results are supported by robust QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off.
Positive factors
- Wide intercepts with good true widths
- Encouraging gold grades for an epithermal system
- Potential for open-pit mining identified
- Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- Silver grades are generally low
Facts used in scoring: 28
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (28)
RDO16-01Rodeo · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 68.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-01
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 68.2 m
- True Width
- 50.7 m
- From
- 12.6 m
- To
- 89.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-01:12.6-89.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a very wide interval with excellent true width, supporting the potential for a large-scale epithermal system amenable to open-pit mining.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept with significant true width
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Potential for bulk tonnage open-pit mining
Evidence · table
“0.46”
Context: 68.2
RDO16-01Rodeo · silverGrade: 13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 68.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-01
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 68.2 m
- True Width
- 50.7 m
- From
- 12.6 m
- To
- 89.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-01:12.6-89.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: While the intercept is very wide, the silver grade is weak, suggesting it is a minor byproduct rather than a primary economic driver for this interval.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept with significant true width
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“13”
Context: 68.2
RDO16-01Rodeo · goldGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-01
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
- True Width
- 7.8 m
- From
- 32.9 m
- To
- 43.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-01:32.9-43.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, contributing positively to the overall prospectivity of the system.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Moderate true width
Evidence · table
“1.18”
Context: 10.5
RDO16-01Rodeo · silverGrade: 9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-01
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
- True Width
- 7.8 m
- From
- 32.9 m
- To
- 43.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-01:32.9-43.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade in this sub-interval is weak, indicating it is not a significant contributor to the economic value.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“9”
Context: 10.5
RDO16-02Rodeo · goldGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 100.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-02
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 100.5 m
- True Width
- 74.7 m
- From
- 11.8 m
- To
- 112.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-02:11.8-112.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very long intercept with a moderate gold grade and exceptional true width is highly material, reinforcing the potential for a large, open-pittable epithermal system.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length with significant true width
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Potential for bulk tonnage open-pit mining
Evidence · table
“0.63”
Context: 100.5
RDO16-02Rodeo · silverGrade: 20Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 100.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-02
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 20
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 100.5 m
- True Width
- 74.7 m
- From
- 11.8 m
- To
- 112.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-02:11.8-112.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but the exceptional width of the intercept makes it a moderately material byproduct, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length with significant true width
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“20”
Context: 100.5
RDO16-02Rodeo · goldGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-02
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20.4 m
- True Width
- 15.1 m
- From
- 20.5 m
- To
- 41.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-02:20.5-41.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong true width, indicating good continuity of mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Strong true width
Evidence · table
“1.18”
Context: 20.4
RDO16-02Rodeo · silverGrade: 8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-02
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20.4 m
- True Width
- 15.1 m
- From
- 20.5 m
- To
- 41.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-02:20.5-41.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, suggesting it is a minor byproduct for this specific interval.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“8”
Context: 20.4
RDO16-02Rodeo · goldGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-02
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.7 m
- True Width
- 8.7 m
- From
- 53.3 m
- To
- 65 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-02:53.3-65.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a moderate true width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Moderate true width
Evidence · table
“1.66”
Context: 11.7
RDO16-02Rodeo · silverGrade: 59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-02
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.7 m
- True Width
- 8.7 m
- From
- 53.3 m
- To
- 65 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-02:53.3-65.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but it is a higher value than other silver intercepts, making it a slightly more notable byproduct.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“59”
Context: 11.7
RDO16-03Rodeo · goldGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 93.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-03
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 93.1 m
- True Width
- 69.2 m
- From
- 20.8 m
- To
- 116 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-03:20.8-116.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very wide intercept with a moderate gold grade and excellent true width further supports the potential for a large, open-pittable epithermal system.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept with significant true width
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Potential for bulk tonnage open-pit mining
Evidence · table
“0.44”
Context: 93.1
RDO16-03Rodeo · silverGrade: 16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 93.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-03
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 93.1 m
- True Width
- 69.2 m
- From
- 20.8 m
- To
- 116 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-03:20.8-116.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but the very wide intercept makes it a moderately material byproduct, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept with significant true width
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“16”
Context: 93.1
RDO16-03Rodeo · goldGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-03
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.9 m
- True Width
- 3.7 m
- From
- 34.9 m
- To
- 39.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-03:34.9-39.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow true width, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“1.63”
Context: 4.9
RDO16-03Rodeo · silverGrade: 18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-03
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.9 m
- True Width
- 3.7 m
- From
- 34.9 m
- To
- 39.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-03:34.9-39.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, suggesting it is a minor byproduct for this specific interval.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“18”
Context: 4.9
RDO16-03Rodeo · goldGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-03
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.9 m
- True Width
- 14.1 m
- From
- 52.1 m
- To
- 71 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-03:52.1-71.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong true width, indicating good continuity of mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Strong true width
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 18.9
RDO16-03Rodeo · silverGrade: 33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-03
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.9 m
- True Width
- 14.1 m
- From
- 52.1 m
- To
- 71 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-03:52.1-71.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, suggesting it is a minor byproduct for this specific interval.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“33”
Context: 18.9
RDO16-04Rodeo · goldGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 78.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-04
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 78.9 m
- True Width
- 58.6 m
- From
- 18.1 m
- To
- 100 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-04:18.1-100.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very wide intercept with a moderate gold grade and excellent true width further supports the potential for a large, open-pittable epithermal system.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept with significant true width
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Potential for bulk tonnage open-pit mining
Evidence · table
“0.69”
Context: 78.9
RDO16-04Rodeo · silverGrade: 19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 78.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-04
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 78.9 m
- True Width
- 58.6 m
- From
- 18.1 m
- To
- 100 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-04:18.1-100.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but the very wide intercept makes it a moderately material byproduct, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept with significant true width
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“19”
Context: 78.9
RDO16-04Rodeo · goldGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-04
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 38.2 m
- True Width
- 28.4 m
- From
- 18.1 m
- To
- 56.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-04:18.1-56.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over an exceptional true width, indicating good continuity of higher-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Exceptional true width
Evidence · table
“1.06”
Context: 38.2
RDO16-04Rodeo · silverGrade: 12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-04
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 38.2 m
- True Width
- 28.4 m
- From
- 18.1 m
- To
- 56.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-04:18.1-56.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, suggesting it is a minor byproduct for this specific interval.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“12”
Context: 38.2
RDO16-04Rodeo · goldGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-04
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.2 m
- True Width
- 11.3 m
- From
- 84.8 m
- To
- 100 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-04:84.8-100.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a strong true width, indicating good continuity of mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Strong true width
Evidence · table
“0.61”
Context: 15.2
RDO16-04Rodeo · silverGrade: 40Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-04
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 40
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.2 m
- True Width
- 11.3 m
- From
- 84.8 m
- To
- 100 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-04:84.8-100.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but it is a higher value than other silver intercepts, making it a slightly more notable byproduct.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“40”
Context: 15.2
RDO16-07Rodeo · goldGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 81.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-07
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 81.2 m
- True Width
- 52.2 m
- From
- 9.8 m
- To
- 91 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-07:9.8-91.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very wide intercept with a moderate gold grade and excellent true width further supports the potential for a large, open-pittable epithermal system.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept with significant true width
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Potential for bulk tonnage open-pit mining
Evidence · table
“0.78”
Context: 81.2
RDO16-07Rodeo · silverGrade: 15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 81.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-07
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 81.2 m
- True Width
- 52.2 m
- From
- 9.8 m
- To
- 91 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-07:9.8-91.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, but the very wide intercept makes it a moderately material byproduct, contributing to the overall polymetallic nature.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept with significant true width
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“15”
Context: 81.2
RDO16-07Rodeo · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-07
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41.1 m
- True Width
- 26.4 m
- From
- 9.8 m
- To
- 50.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-07:9.8-50.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over an exceptional true width, indicating good continuity of higher-grade mineralization within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit
- Exceptional true width
Evidence · table
“1.30”
Context: 41.1
RDO16-07Rodeo · silverGrade: 10Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-07
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 10
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41.1 m
- True Width
- 26.4 m
- From
- 9.8 m
- To
- 50.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-07:9.8-50.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards, chain_of_custody
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade is weak, suggesting it is a minor byproduct for this specific interval.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit
Evidence · table
“10”
Context: 41.1
RDO16-07Rodeo · goldGrade: 2.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-07
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20.1 m
- True Width
- 12.9 m
- From
- 14.9 m
- To
- 25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-07:14.9-25
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.58 g/t gold is strong against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 51.9 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 2.58 g/t gold is strong on the open_pit mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.58”
Context: RDO16-07
RDO16-07Rodeo · silverGrade: 7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDO16-07
- Project
- Rodeo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker
- AUMN
Geometry
- Grade
- 7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20.1 m
- True Width
- 12.9 m
- From
- 14.9 m
- To
- 25 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RDO16-07:14.9-25
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 140.7 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 7 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“7”
Context: RDO16-07
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