# Golden Minerals Provides Initial Results From Rodeo Drill Program

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AUMN/news/5295818857330055/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2016-09-01T10:45:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Wide intercepts with good true widths

- Positive factor: Encouraging gold grades for an epithermal system

- Positive factor: Potential for open-pit mining identified

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off

- Negative factor: Silver grades are generally low

Facts used in scoring: 28

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (28)

### RDO16-01

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Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Very wide intercept with significant true width

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Potential for bulk tonnage open-pit mining

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: 68.2

### RDO16-01

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Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Very wide intercept with significant true width

- Negative factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 13

Context: 68.2

### RDO16-01

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Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Moderate true width

Evidence · table

> 1.18

Context: 10.5

### RDO16-01

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Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 9

Context: 10.5

### RDO16-02

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Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional intercept length with significant true width

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Potential for bulk tonnage open-pit mining

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: 100.5

### RDO16-02

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Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Exceptional intercept length with significant true width

- Negative factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 20

Context: 100.5

### RDO16-02

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Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Strong true width

Evidence · table

> 1.18

Context: 20.4

### RDO16-02

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Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 8

Context: 20.4

### RDO16-02

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Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Moderate true width

Evidence · table

> 1.66

Context: 11.7

### RDO16-02

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Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 59

Context: 11.7

### RDO16-03

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Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Very wide intercept with significant true width

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Potential for bulk tonnage open-pit mining

Evidence · table

> 0.44

Context: 93.1

### RDO16-03

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Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Very wide intercept with significant true width

- Negative factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 16

Context: 93.1

### RDO16-03

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Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 1.63

Context: 4.9

### RDO16-03

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Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 18

Context: 4.9

### RDO16-03

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Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Strong true width

Evidence · table

> 0.62

Context: 18.9

### RDO16-03

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Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 33

Context: 18.9

### RDO16-04

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Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Very wide intercept with significant true width

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Potential for bulk tonnage open-pit mining

Evidence · table

> 0.69

Context: 78.9

### RDO16-04

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9#fact-drill-facts-17)

Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Very wide intercept with significant true width

- Negative factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 19

Context: 78.9

### RDO16-04

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9#fact-drill-facts-18)

Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Exceptional true width

Evidence · table

> 1.06

Context: 38.2

### RDO16-04

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9#fact-drill-facts-19)

Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 12

Context: 38.2

### RDO16-04

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9#fact-drill-facts-20)

Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Strong true width

Evidence · table

> 0.61

Context: 15.2

### RDO16-04

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9#fact-drill-facts-21)

Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 40

Context: 15.2

### RDO16-07

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9#fact-drill-facts-22)

Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Very wide intercept with significant true width

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Potential for bulk tonnage open-pit mining

Evidence · table

> 0.78

Context: 81.2

### RDO16-07

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9#fact-drill-facts-23)

Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Very wide intercept with significant true width

- Negative factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 15

Context: 81.2

### RDO16-07

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9#fact-drill-facts-24)

Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Exceptional true width

Evidence · table

> 1.30

Context: 41.1

### RDO16-07

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9#fact-drill-facts-25)

Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: Weak silver grade for epithermal deposit

Evidence · table

> 10

Context: 41.1

### RDO16-07

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9#fact-drill-facts-26)

Rodeo · gold

#### 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 factor: 2.58 g/t gold is strong on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 2.58

Context: RDO16-07

### RDO16-07

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-provides-initial-results-from-rodeo-drill-program--802b6816-b152-45e0-a09e-2e118f9a16d9#fact-drill-facts-27)

Rodeo · silver

#### 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 factor: 7 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 7

Context: RDO16-07

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