Heliostar Drills 101 Metres Grading 5.34 g/t Gold in the Ana Paula Expansion Zone
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Heliostar Metals Ltd.
- Ticker
- HSTR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 00:23:45 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Heliostar Metals Ltd. announced new drill results from the Expansion Zone at its Ana Paula project in Guerrero, Mexico, highlighted by 101.0 m grading 5.34 g/t gold in hole AP-25-374. These results continue to extend high-grade gold mineralization at depth and along strike, increasing confidence in the project's resource potential. The drilling program includes both step-out and infill holes, with further assays pending from five additional holes.
Reasoning: Heliostar Metals reported significant gold intercepts, including a bonanza-grade interval of 101.0 m grading 5.34 g/t gold, which extends mineralization at depth in the Ana Paula Expansion Zone. The program includes step-out drilling and infill drilling, supported by robust QA/QC procedures and a Qualified Person sign-off, despite true widths being unknown.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- QP/CP Signed
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Facts used in scoring: 23
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 101.0 m grading 5.34 g/t gold in hole AP-25-374, and its sub-interval of 33.5 m grading 8.98 g/t gold, represent exceptional grade-thickness products (539.34 g/t·m and 300.93 g/t·m respectively) well above the 100 g/t·m strong threshold for gold in an underground setting.
Evidence · text
“101.0 m grading 5.34 g/t gold”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole AP-25-374 is explicitly stated to have 'stepped out 20 metres to the east' and '36 m step out to the east of AP-13-215', indicating an extension of known mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Hole AP-25-374 stepped out 20 metres to the east from nearby stopes proposed in the Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") mine plan.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a dedicated 'Quality Assurance / Quality Control' section detailing sample preparation, assay methods, and the use of control samples (certified reference and blank samples).
Evidence · text
“Quality Assurance / Quality Control Drill core is PQ and HQ size, and the core is cut in half, with half sent for analysis. Core samples were shipped to ALS Limited in Zacatecas, Zacatecas and Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, for sample preparation and for analysis at the ALS laboratory in North Vancouver. The Zacatecas, Hermosillo, and North Vancouver ALS facilities are ISO/IEC 17025 certified. Gold was assayed by 30-gram fire assay with atomic absorption spectroscopy finish, and overlimits were analyzed by 30-gram fire assay with gravimetric finish. Control samples comprising certified reference and blank samples were systematically inserted into the sample stream and analyzed as part of the Company's quality assurance / quality control protocol.”
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: Stewart Harris, P.Geo., is named as a Qualified Person who has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in the news release, in accordance with NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“Stewart Harris, P.Geo., a Qualified Person, as such term is defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this news release and has approved the disclosure herein.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'True widths are unknown' for the reported intercepts.
Evidence · text
“True widths are unknown.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The release mentions a '2.1 g/t gold cut-off grade of the resource that supported the November 2025 Ana Paula PEA'.
Evidence · text
“above the 2.1 g/t gold cut-off grade of the resource that supported the November 2025 Ana Paula PEA.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Hole AP-26-377 was specifically designed 'to infill a portion of inferred mineralization currently in the PEA mine plan'.
Evidence · text
“Hole AP-25-377 was designed to infill a portion of inferred mineralization currently in the PEA mine plan.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (23)
AP-25-321AAna Paula · goldGrade: 1.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-321A
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.35 m
- From
- 396.65 m
- To
- 418 m
- Hole Depth
- 638 m
- Intercept Depth
- 396.65 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-321A:396.65-418.0
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410124
- Northing
- 1998161
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 928.4 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade (1.89 g/t Au) over a moderate width (21.35 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.89”
Context: 21.35
AP-25-321AAna Paula · goldGrade: 7.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-321A
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.6 m
- From
- 590.95 m
- To
- 594.55 m
- Hole Depth
- 638 m
- Intercept Depth
- 590.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-321A:590.95-594.55
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410124
- Northing
- 1998161
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 928.4 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade (7.81 g/t Au) over a narrow width (3.6 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“7.81”
Context: 3.6
AP-25-358Ana Paula · goldGrade: 5.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-358
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.75 m
- From
- 222 m
- To
- 229.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 789 m
- Intercept Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-358:222.0-229.75
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410180
- Northing
- 1998179
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 907.2 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (5.96 g/t Au) over a moderate width (7.75 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“5.96”
Context: 7.75
AP-25-358Ana Paula · goldGrade: 6.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-358
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.15 m
- From
- 464.3 m
- To
- 471.45 m
- Hole Depth
- 789 m
- Intercept Depth
- 464.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-358:464.3-471.45
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410180
- Northing
- 1998179
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 907.2 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (6.98 g/t Au) over a moderate width (7.15 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“6.98”
Context: 7.15
AP-25-358Ana Paula · goldGrade: 60.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-358
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 60.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 540.2 m
- To
- 541.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 789 m
- Intercept Depth
- 540.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-358:540.2-541.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410180
- Northing
- 1998179
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 907.2 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade (60.7 g/t Au) over a narrow width (1.1 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“60.7”
Context: 1.1
AP-25-358Ana Paula · goldGrade: 2.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-358
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.9 m
- From
- 623 m
- To
- 640.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 789 m
- Intercept Depth
- 623 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-358:623.0-640.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410180
- Northing
- 1998179
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 907.2 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade (2.09 g/t Au) over a strong continuity width (17.9 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.09”
Context: 17.9
AP-25-358Ana Paula · goldGrade: 3.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-358
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.2 m
- From
- 661.1 m
- To
- 664.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 789 m
- Intercept Depth
- 661.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-358:661.1-664.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410180
- Northing
- 1998179
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 907.2 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade (3.78 g/t Au) over a narrow width (3.2 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“3.78”
Context: 3.2
AP-25-365Ana Paula · goldGrade: 9.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-365
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.75 m
- From
- 484.65 m
- To
- 493.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 827 m
- Intercept Depth
- 484.65 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-365:484.65-493.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410205
- Northing
- 1998207
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 903.3 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade (9.11 g/t Au) over a moderate width (8.75 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“9.11”
Context: 8.75
AP-25-365Ana Paula · goldGrade: 2.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-365
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.25 m
- From
- 557.8 m
- To
- 567.05 m
- Hole Depth
- 827 m
- Intercept Depth
- 557.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-365:557.8-567.05
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410205
- Northing
- 1998207
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 903.3 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade (2.12 g/t Au) over a moderate width (9.25 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.12”
Context: 9.25
AP-25-365Ana Paula · goldGrade: 2.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-365
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.2 m
- From
- 647 m
- To
- 674.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 827 m
- Intercept Depth
- 647 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-365:647.0-674.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410205
- Northing
- 1998207
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 903.3 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade (2.26 g/t Au) over a strong continuity width (27.2 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.26”
Context: 27.2
AP-25-368Ana Paula · goldGrade: 6.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-368
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.55 m
- From
- 174.85 m
- To
- 178.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 847.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 174.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-368:174.85-178.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410179
- Northing
- 1998227
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 908.3 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (6.05 g/t Au) over a narrow width (3.55 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“6.05”
Context: 3.55
AP-25-368Ana Paula · goldGrade: 3.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-368
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.95 m
- From
- 561.15 m
- To
- 566.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 847.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 561.15 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-368:561.15-566.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410179
- Northing
- 1998227
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 908.3 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade (3.47 g/t Au) over a narrow width (4.95 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“3.47”
Context: 4.95
AP-25-368Ana Paula · goldGrade: 25.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-368
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 25.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 596.8 m
- To
- 598 m
- Hole Depth
- 847.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 596.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-368:596.8-598.0
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410179
- Northing
- 1998227
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 908.3 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade (25.4 g/t Au) over a narrow width (1.2 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“25.4”
Context: 1.2
AP-25-374Ana Paula · goldGrade: 6.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-374
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 17.5 m
- To
- 20.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 689 m
- Intercept Depth
- 17.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-374:17.5-20.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410106
- Northing
- 1998171
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 932.8 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (6.15 g/t Au) over a narrow width (3.1 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“6.15”
Context: 3.1
AP-25-374Ana Paula · goldGrade: 1.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-374
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29 m
- From
- 288.5 m
- To
- 317.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 689 m
- Intercept Depth
- 288.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-374:288.5-317.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410106
- Northing
- 1998171
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 932.8 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade (1.96 g/t Au) over a strong continuity width (29.0 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. True width is unknown.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“1.96”
Context: 29.0
AP-25-374Ana Paula · goldGrade: 5.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 101 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-374
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 101 m
- From
- 512.5 m
- To
- 613.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 689 m
- Intercept Depth
- 512.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-374:512.5-613.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410106
- Northing
- 1998171
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 932.8 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a bonanza intercept with a moderate grade (5.34 g/t Au) over a continuous width (101.0 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in an exceptional grade-thickness product. It represents a significant step-out extension. True width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“5.34”
Context: 101.0
AP-25-374Ana Paula · goldGrade: 8.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-374
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 33.5 m
- From
- 580 m
- To
- 613.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 689 m
- Intercept Depth
- 580 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-374:580.0-613.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410106
- Northing
- 1998171
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 932.8 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong grade (8.98 g/t Au) over a strong continuity width (33.5 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in an exceptional grade-thickness product. It is part of a significant step-out extension. True width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“8.98”
Context: 33.5
AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 3.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-26-377
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17 m
- From
- 271.5 m
- To
- 288.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 696 m
- Intercept Depth
- 271.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-26-377:271.5-288.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410054
- Northing
- 1998155
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 954.4 m
- Azimuth
- 177 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade (3.24 g/t Au) over a strong continuity width (17.0 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. This is an infill hole. True width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“3.24”
Context: 17.0
AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 4.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-26-377
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.1 m
- From
- 393.4 m
- To
- 395.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 696 m
- Intercept Depth
- 393.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-26-377:393.4-395.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410054
- Northing
- 1998155
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 954.4 m
- Azimuth
- 177 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade (4.02 g/t Au) over a narrow width (2.1 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. This is an infill hole. True width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“4.02”
Context: 2.1
AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 39.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-26-377
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 510.1 m
- To
- 510.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 696 m
- Intercept Depth
- 510.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-26-377:510.1-510.85
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410054
- Northing
- 1998155
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 954.4 m
- Azimuth
- 177 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade (39.7 g/t Au) over a narrow width (0.75 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. This is an infill hole. True width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“39.7”
Context: 0.75
AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 2.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-26-377
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.65 m
- From
- 535 m
- To
- 547.65 m
- Hole Depth
- 696 m
- Intercept Depth
- 535 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-26-377:535.0-547.65
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410054
- Northing
- 1998155
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 954.4 m
- Azimuth
- 177 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade (2.49 g/t Au) over a moderate width (12.65 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. This is an infill hole. True width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“2.49”
Context: 12.65
AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 3.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-26-377
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.1 m
- From
- 643.3 m
- To
- 647.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 696 m
- Intercept Depth
- 643.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-26-377:643.3-647.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410054
- Northing
- 1998155
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 954.4 m
- Azimuth
- 177 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade (3.85 g/t Au) over a narrow width (4.1 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a weak grade-thickness product. This is an infill hole. True width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“3.85”
Context: 4.1
AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 21.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-26-377
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.15 m
- From
- 668.1 m
- To
- 669.25 m
- Hole Depth
- 696 m
- Intercept Depth
- 668.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-26-377:668.1-669.25
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 410054
- Northing
- 1998155
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation
- 954.4 m
- Azimuth
- 177 °
- Dip
- -64 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional grade (21.7 g/t Au) over a narrow width (1.15 m) for an underground gold deposit, resulting in a moderate grade-thickness product. This is an infill hole. True width is unknown.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Infill Drilling
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“21.7”
Context: 1.15
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