Heliostar Drills 69 Metres Grading 10.1 g/t Gold in the High Grade Panel at Ana Paula
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
- 2026-08-20 23:49:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Heliostar Metals Ltd. announced high-grade gold drill results from its Ana Paula project in Guerrero, Mexico, with multiple intercepts exceeding 10 g/t gold over significant widths, including 69.15 metres grading 10.1 g/t gold. These infill drilling results are intended to convert inferred resources to higher confidence classifications and will be incorporated into the 2027 Feasibility Study. The company aims to expand the mine life and production profile, with the Ana Paula mine expected online in 2028.
Reasoning: Heliostar's drill results from the Ana Paula project demonstrate consistently high-grade gold over significant widths, particularly within the High Grade Panel. This infill drilling is crucial for upgrading inferred resources to higher confidence categories, supporting the ongoing Feasibility Study, and expanding the mine plan. The strong QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off enhance confidence in the results, though the lack of true width disclosure is a minor drawback.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts over broad widths
- Infill drilling supports conversion of inferred resources to higher confidence categories
- Results will be included in the 2027 Feasibility Study
- QA/QC procedures disclosed with certified lab and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- True widths are unknown
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 17
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release explicitly states that drill core samples were sent to ISO/IEC 17025 certified ALS Limited laboratories and that control samples (certified reference and blank) were systematically inserted.
Evidence · text
“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., a Qualified Person, reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in the news release.
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.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that the drill program is 'infilling areas of inferred mineralization' to support resource conversion.
Evidence · text
“The drill program is infilling areas of inferred mineralization currently in the November 2025 Preliminary Economic Analysis mine plan.”
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.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (17)
AP-25-349Ana Paula · goldGrade: 11.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-349
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 28.95 m
- From
- 163.35 m
- To
- 192.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410104
- Northing
- 1998097
- Elevation
- 950.4 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade and grade-thickness product over a broad interval, supporting the conversion of inferred resources. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (11.2 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Exceptional grade-thickness product (324.24 g/t·m)
- Broad intercept length
- Infill drilling supporting resource conversion
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“11.2”
Context: 28.95
AP-25-349Ana Paula · goldGrade: 15.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-349
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.7 m
- From
- 170.55 m
- To
- 190.25 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-349:163.35-192.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410104
- Northing
- 1998097
- Elevation
- 950.4 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval demonstrates exceptional gold grade and grade-thickness, reinforcing the high-grade nature of the broader intercept. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (15.1 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Exceptional grade-thickness product (297.47 g/t·m)
- High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“15.1”
Context: 19.7
AP-25-349Ana Paula · goldGrade: 2.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-349
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.7 m
- From
- 202.5 m
- To
- 212.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410104
- Northing
- 1998097
- Elevation
- 950.4 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (2.49 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Moderate grade-thickness product (24.15 g/t·m)
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“2.49”
Context: 9.7
AP-25-349Ana Paula · goldGrade: 1.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-349
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.05 m
- From
- 222.55 m
- To
- 230.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 360 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410104
- Northing
- 1998097
- Elevation
- 950.4 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the resource. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade (1.89 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Weak grade-thickness product (15.22 g/t·m)
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.89”
Context: 8.05
AP-25-359Ana Paula · goldGrade: 8.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-359
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24.75 m
- From
- 65.4 m
- To
- 90.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 239 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410155
- Northing
- 1998035
- Elevation
- 914.9 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade and a strong grade-thickness product over a broad interval, supporting resource conversion. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (8.96 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Strong grade-thickness product (221.94 g/t·m)
- Broad intercept length
- Infill drilling supporting resource conversion
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“8.96”
Context: 24.75
AP-25-359Ana Paula · goldGrade: 28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-359
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 80.35 m
- To
- 86.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 239 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-359:65.4-90.15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410155
- Northing
- 1998035
- Elevation
- 914.9 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows bonanza gold grade and an exceptional grade-thickness product, significantly enhancing the overall intercept's value. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade (28.0 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Exceptional grade-thickness product (168 g/t·m)
- High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“28.0”
Context: 6.0
AP-25-359Ana Paula · goldGrade: 13.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 43.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-359
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 43.8 m
- From
- 104.55 m
- To
- 148.35 m
- Hole Depth
- 239 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410155
- Northing
- 1998035
- Elevation
- 914.9 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade and grade-thickness product over a very broad interval, significantly contributing to resource conversion. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (13.9 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Exceptional grade-thickness product (608.82 g/t·m)
- Broad intercept length
- Infill drilling supporting resource conversion
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“13.9”
Context: 43.8
AP-25-359Ana Paula · goldGrade: 22.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-359
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 22.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.85 m
- From
- 119 m
- To
- 138.85 m
- Hole Depth
- 239 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-359:104.55-148.35
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410155
- Northing
- 1998035
- Elevation
- 914.9 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows bonanza gold grade and an exceptional grade-thickness product, significantly enhancing the overall intercept's value. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade (22.5 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Exceptional grade-thickness product (446.625 g/t·m)
- High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“22.5”
Context: 19.85
AP-25-360Ana Paula · goldGrade: 7.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-360
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.85 m
- From
- 48.15 m
- To
- 60 m
- Hole Depth
- 221 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410206
- Northing
- 1998075
- Elevation
- 903.1 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade and a strong grade-thickness product, contributing positively to resource conversion. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (7.15 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Strong grade-thickness product (84.7275 g/t·m)
- Infill drilling supporting resource conversion
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“7.15”
Context: 11.85
AP-25-360Ana Paula · goldGrade: 10.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 69.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-360
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 69.15 m
- From
- 93 m
- To
- 162.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 221 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410206
- Northing
- 1998075
- Elevation
- 903.1 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade and grade-thickness product over a very broad interval, representing one of the thickest encountered and significantly contributing to resource conversion. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (10.1 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Exceptional grade-thickness product (698.415 g/t·m)
- Very broad intercept length
- Infill drilling supporting resource conversion
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“10.1”
Context: 69.15
AP-25-371Ana Paula · goldGrade: 1.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-371
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 28.5 m
- From
- 52.5 m
- To
- 81 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410255
- Northing
- 1998057
- Elevation
- 905.2 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a broad interval, contributing positively to resource conversion. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade (1.57 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Moderate grade-thickness product (44.745 g/t·m)
- Broad intercept length
- Infill drilling supporting resource conversion
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.57”
Context: 28.5
AP-25-371Ana Paula · goldGrade: 11.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-371
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30.65 m
- From
- 94 m
- To
- 124.65 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410255
- Northing
- 1998057
- Elevation
- 905.2 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade and grade-thickness product over a broad interval, significantly contributing to resource conversion. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (11.3 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Exceptional grade-thickness product (346.345 g/t·m)
- Broad intercept length
- Infill drilling supporting resource conversion
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“11.3”
Context: 30.65
AP-25-371Ana Paula · goldGrade: 22.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-371
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 22.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.05 m
- From
- 102.2 m
- To
- 116.25 m
- Hole Depth
- 240 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-371:94.0-124.65
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410255
- Northing
- 1998057
- Elevation
- 905.2 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows bonanza gold grade and an exceptional grade-thickness product, significantly enhancing the overall intercept's value. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade (22.1 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Exceptional grade-thickness product (310.405 g/t·m)
- High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“22.1”
Context: 14.05
AP-25-375Ana Paula · goldGrade: 5.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-375
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.8 m
- From
- 37.75 m
- To
- 47.55 m
- Hole Depth
- 254 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410205
- Northing
- 1998099
- Elevation
- 898.6 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade and a moderate grade-thickness product, contributing positively to resource conversion. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (5.26 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Moderate grade-thickness product (51.548 g/t·m)
- Infill drilling supporting resource conversion
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“5.26”
Context: 9.8
AP-25-375Ana Paula · goldGrade: 2.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-375
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.15 m
- From
- 70.25 m
- To
- 76.4 m
- Hole Depth
- 254 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410205
- Northing
- 1998099
- Elevation
- 898.6 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the resource. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (2.22 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Weak grade-thickness product (13.653 g/t·m)
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“2.22”
Context: 6.15
AP-25-375Ana Paula · goldGrade: 3.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-375
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.6 m
- From
- 219.45 m
- To
- 232.05 m
- Hole Depth
- 254 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410205
- Northing
- 1998099
- Elevation
- 898.6 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (3.79 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Moderate grade-thickness product (47.754 g/t·m)
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“3.79”
Context: 12.6
AP-25-375Ana Paula · goldGrade: 26.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AP-25-375
- Project
- Ana Paula
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Ticker
- HSTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 26.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.25 m
- From
- 221.95 m
- To
- 223.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 254 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AP-25-375:219.45-232.05
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 410205
- Northing
- 1998099
- Elevation
- 898.6 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Limited
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows bonanza gold grade, significantly enhancing the overall intercept's value despite its narrow width. The lack of true width is a minor negative.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade (26.1 g/t Au in open pit context)
- Moderate grade-thickness product (32.625 g/t·m)
- High-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“26.1”
Context: 1.25
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