# Heliostar Metals Reports 52.4m Grading 5.84 g/t Gold from the High Grade Panel and Continues to Build Out the Expansion Zone at Ana Paula

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c

Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/801-tsx/hstr/213072-heliostar-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-and-continues-to-build-out-the-expansion-zone-at-ana-paula.html

Publisher: jmn

Original announcement: 2026-10-19T21:49:07.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T12:26:04.837Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T12:26:04.837Z

- Company: Heliostar Metals Ltd.

- Ticker: HSTR

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Guerrero, Mexico

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results, Other

- Extracted: 2026-10-19 12:26:05 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Heliostar Metals announced new drill results from its Ana Paula project in Mexico, featuring a significant intercept of 52.35 metres grading 5.83 g/t gold from the High Grade Panel. The program included infill drilling to support an upcoming Feasibility Study and exploration drilling that extended mineralization in the Expansion Zone with notable step-outs. These results confirm continuity of high-grade gold and indicate potential for material resource growth beyond the current scope.

Reasoning: Heliostar Metals reported strong gold drill results from both infill drilling in the High Grade Panel and step-out exploration in the Expansion Zone at its Ana Paula project. The infill results confirm continuity for the Feasibility Study, while the expansion results indicate significant growth potential. The high grades and widths are material, though the lack of true width disclosure is a minor negative.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts, including 52.35m at 5.83 g/t gold and 0.8m at 75.80 g/t gold, demonstrate strong mineralization.

- Positive factor: Infill drilling in the High Grade Panel confirms continuity and supports resource conversion for an upcoming Feasibility Study.

- Positive factor: Exploration drilling in the Expansion Zone successfully extended mineralization with significant step-outs, indicating potential for resource growth.

- Positive factor: The project is advancing towards a Feasibility Study with a target of 10-year mine life averaging 100,000 ounces of annual production.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified labs and QP sign-off, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: True widths of the reported intercepts are unknown, which may overstate actual thickness.

Facts used in scoring: 27

## Classification and evidence

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The release explicitly states 'infill drill program on the High Grade Panel' and 'resource conversion holes'.

Evidence · text

> Assays in this release are from both the infill drill program on the High Grade Panel and down-dip exploration drilling at the Expansion Zone.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The release mentions 'continued hits over impressive step-outs in the Expansion Zone' and 'This hole was a 75-metre step-out from the nearest hole'.

Evidence · text

> Also exciting are the continued hits over impressive step-outs in the Expansion Zone.

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The document details the laboratory, certification, assay methods, and insertion of control samples \(blanks and standards\).

Evidence · text

> Core samples were shipped to ALS Limited in Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico, for sample preparation and for analysis at the ALS laboratory in North Vancouver. The Zacatecas 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 Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.

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 Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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: 27. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (27)

### AP-26-314A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-0)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-314A
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.86
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.5 m
- From: 450.5 m
- To: 454 m
- Hole Depth: 785 m
- Intercept Depth: 450.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-314A:450.5-454
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Expansion Zone
- Easting: 410031
- Northing: 1998160
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 958.2 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -56 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is a moderate grade over a narrow width in the Expansion Zone, contributing to the overall exploration effort.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 3.86

Context: 3.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-314A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-1)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-314A
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.33
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.65 m
- From: 598.6 m
- To: 608.25 m
- Hole Depth: 785 m
- Intercept Depth: 450.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-314A:598.6-608.25
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Expansion Zone
- Easting: 410031
- Northing: 1998160
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 958.2 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -56 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate grade over a reasonable width in the Expansion Zone, contributing to the understanding of mineralization at depth.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 4.33

Context: 9.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-314A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-2)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-314A
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.64
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.4 m
- From: 604.85 m
- To: 608.25 m
- Hole Depth: 785 m
- Intercept Depth: 450.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-314A:604.85-608.25
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Expansion Zone
- Easting: 410031
- Northing: 1998160
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 958.2 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -56 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within the Expansion Zone is a positive result, demonstrating strong mineralization at depth.

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval of 3.4 metres grading 10.64 g/t gold.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 10.64

Context: 3.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-405

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-3)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-405
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.89
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.65 m
- From: 32 m
- To: 44.65 m
- Hole Depth: 276 m
- Intercept Depth: 32 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-405:32-44.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410130
- Northing: 1997994
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 930.7 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This shallow, high-grade intercept in the High Grade Panel is a strong result, confirming continuity and supporting resource conversion for the Feasibility Study.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(6.89 g/t\) over a good width \(12.65m\) at shallow depth, supporting open-pit potential.

- Positive factor: Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization in the High Grade Panel for resource conversion.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 6.89

Context: 12.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-405

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-4)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-405
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.73
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16.55 m
- From: 218.45 m
- To: 235 m
- Hole Depth: 276 m
- Intercept Depth: 32 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-405:218.45-235
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410130
- Northing: 1997994
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 930.7 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept further confirms the continuity of high-grade mineralization in the High Grade Panel, supporting resource conversion.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade \(5.73 g/t\) over a significant width \(16.55m\) in the High Grade Panel.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 5.73

Context: 16.55

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-405

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-5)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-405
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.73
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.55 m
- From: 227.45 m
- To: 235 m
- Hole Depth: 276 m
- Intercept Depth: 32 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-405:227.45-235
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410130
- Northing: 1997994
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 930.7 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within the High Grade Panel is a strong result, further confirming the quality of mineralization.

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval of 7.55 metres grading 10.73 g/t gold.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 10.73

Context: 7.55

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-406

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-6)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-406
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.32
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.2 m
- From: 29.15 m
- To: 32.35 m
- Hole Depth: 258 m
- Intercept Depth: 29.15 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-406:29.15-32.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410125
- Northing: 1998160
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 928.4 m
- Azimuth: 90 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This shallow intercept in the High Grade Panel is of moderate grade and narrow width, contributing to infill data.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 4.32

Context: 3.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-406

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-7)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-406
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.35 m
- From: 163.65 m
- To: 174 m
- Hole Depth: 258 m
- Intercept Depth: 29.15 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-406:163.65-174
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410125
- Northing: 1998160
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 928.4 m
- Azimuth: 90 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a reasonable width in the High Grade Panel, contributing to infill data.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 2.03

Context: 10.35

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-406

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-8)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-406
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.99
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.2 m
- From: 192.8 m
- To: 197 m
- Hole Depth: 258 m
- Intercept Depth: 29.15 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-406:192.8-197
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410125
- Northing: 1998160
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 928.4 m
- Azimuth: 90 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade over a narrow width in the High Grade Panel, contributing to infill data.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 2.99

Context: 4.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-407

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-407
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.9 m
- From: 103.5 m
- To: 108.4 m
- Hole Depth: 258 m
- Intercept Depth: 103.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-407:103.5-108.4
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410154
- Northing: 1997994
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 933.8 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -63 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade intercept in the High Grade Panel is a positive result, confirming continuity for resource conversion.

- Positive factor: High gold grade \(10.07 g/t\) over a moderate width \(4.9m\) in the High Grade Panel.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 10.07

Context: 4.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-407

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-407
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.29
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 119.9 m
- To: 124.9 m
- Hole Depth: 258 m
- Intercept Depth: 103.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-407:119.9-124.9
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410154
- Northing: 1997994
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 933.8 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -63 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a moderate width in the High Grade Panel, supporting resource conversion.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 5.29

Context: 5.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-407

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-407
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 75.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.8 m
- From: 134.8 m
- To: 135.6 m
- Hole Depth: 258 m
- Intercept Depth: 103.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-407:134.8-135.6
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410154
- Northing: 1997994
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 933.8 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -63 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very high-grade intercept, despite its narrow width, is a significant positive result, confirming the presence of bonanza-grade mineralization in the High Grade Panel.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(75.80 g/t\) in the High Grade Panel, indicating very high-grade mineralization.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.8m\).

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 75.80

Context: 0.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-407

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-407
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 22.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.7 m
- From: 204.4 m
- To: 205.1 m
- Hole Depth: 258 m
- Intercept Depth: 103.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-407:204.4-205.1
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410154
- Northing: 1997994
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 933.8 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -63 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade intercept, despite its narrow width, is a positive result, confirming the presence of high-grade mineralization in the High Grade Panel.

- Positive factor: High gold grade \(22.70 g/t\) in the High Grade Panel.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length \(0.7m\).

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 22.70

Context: 0.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-409

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-409
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.83
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 52.35 m
- From: 46.85 m
- To: 99.2 m
- Hole Depth: 216 m
- Intercept Depth: 46.85 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-409:46.85-99.2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410177
- Northing: 1998035
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 916.3 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -55.5 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a highly material intercept, combining exceptional width with strong gold grade at shallow depth, significantly contributing to the High Grade Panel's resource conversion for the Feasibility Study.

- Positive factor: Exceptional width \(52.35m\) with strong gold grade \(5.83 g/t\) at shallow depth, indicating significant bulk-tonnage potential.

- Positive factor: Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization in the High Grade Panel for resource conversion.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 5.83

Context: 52.35

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-409

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-409
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17.75
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.55 m
- From: 76.4 m
- To: 88.95 m
- Hole Depth: 216 m
- Intercept Depth: 46.85 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-409:76.4-88.95
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410177
- Northing: 1998035
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 916.3 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -55.5 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval is a very strong result, further enhancing the overall significance of the main intercept in the High Grade Panel.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(17.75 g/t\) over a significant width \(12.55m\) within the High Grade Panel.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 17.75

Context: 12.55

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-409

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-409
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.14
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.75 m
- From: 123.5 m
- To: 143.25 m
- Hole Depth: 216 m
- Intercept Depth: 46.85 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-409:123.5-143.25
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410177
- Northing: 1998035
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 916.3 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -55.5 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong intercept further confirms the continuity of high-grade mineralization in the High Grade Panel, supporting resource conversion.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(6.14 g/t\) over a significant width \(19.75m\) in the High Grade Panel.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 6.14

Context: 19.75

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-410

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-410
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.14
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 24.75 m
- From: 43 m
- To: 67.75 m
- Hole Depth: 150 m
- Intercept Depth: 43 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-410:43-67.75
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410177
- Northing: 1998035
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 916.4 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This shallow, strong intercept in the High Grade Panel is a positive result, confirming continuity and supporting resource conversion for the Feasibility Study.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(5.14 g/t\) over a significant width \(24.75m\) at shallow depth, supporting open-pit potential.

- Positive factor: Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization in the High Grade Panel for resource conversion.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 5.14

Context: 24.75

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-410

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-410
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.28
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.6 m
- From: 59.15 m
- To: 67.75 m
- Hole Depth: 150 m
- Intercept Depth: 43 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-410:59.15-67.75
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410177
- Northing: 1998035
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 916.4 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval further enhances the significance of the main intercept in the High Grade Panel, supporting resource conversion.

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval of 8.6 metres grading 11.28 g/t gold at shallow depth.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 11.28

Context: 8.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-410

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-410
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.51
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 20.7 m
- From: 101.3 m
- To: 122 m
- Hole Depth: 150 m
- Intercept Depth: 43 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-410:101.3-122
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: High Grade Panel
- Easting: 410177
- Northing: 1998035
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 916.4 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a significant width in the High Grade Panel, contributing to infill data.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 3.51

Context: 20.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-411

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-411
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.58
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.95 m
- From: 213.15 m
- To: 216.1 m
- Hole Depth: 690.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 213.15 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-411:213.15-216.1
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Expansion Zone
- Easting: 410055
- Northing: 1998155
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 954.1 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -62 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width in the Expansion Zone, contributing to exploration data.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 3.58

Context: 2.95

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-411

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Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-411
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.29
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.2 m
- From: 390.3 m
- To: 395.5 m
- Hole Depth: 690.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 213.15 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-411:390.3-395.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Expansion Zone
- Easting: 410055
- Northing: 1998155
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 954.1 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -62 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width in the Expansion Zone, contributing to exploration data.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 2.29

Context: 5.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-411

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-21)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-411
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.88
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8 m
- From: 469 m
- To: 477 m
- Hole Depth: 690.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 213.15 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-411:469-477
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Expansion Zone
- Easting: 410055
- Northing: 1998155
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 954.1 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -62 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong intercept in the Expansion Zone is a positive result, confirming continuity of high-grade mineralization in this area.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(6.88 g/t\) over a good width \(8.0m\) in the Expansion Zone.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 6.88

Context: 8.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-411

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-22)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-411
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.19
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8.15 m
- From: 648.4 m
- To: 656.55 m
- Hole Depth: 690.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 213.15 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-411:648.4-656.55
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Expansion Zone
- Easting: 410055
- Northing: 1998155
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 954.1 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -62 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good width in the Expansion Zone, contributing to exploration data.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 3.19

Context: 8.15

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-412

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-23)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-412
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.53
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.5 m
- From: 434 m
- To: 439.5 m
- Hole Depth: 822 m
- Intercept Depth: 434 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-412:434-439.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Expansion Zone
- Easting: 409980
- Northing: 1998159
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 966.5 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width in the Expansion Zone, contributing to exploration data.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 4.53

Context: 5.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-412

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-24)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-412
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.85 m
- From: 565.3 m
- To: 584.15 m
- Hole Depth: 822 m
- Intercept Depth: 434 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-412:565.3-584.15
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Expansion Zone
- Easting: 409980
- Northing: 1998159
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 966.5 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a significant width in the Expansion Zone, contributing to exploration data.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 2.05

Context: 18.85

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-412

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-25)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-412
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.19
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.4 m
- From: 565.3 m
- To: 571.7 m
- Hole Depth: 822 m
- Intercept Depth: 434 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-412:565.3-571.7
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Expansion Zone
- Easting: 409980
- Northing: 1998159
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 966.5 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This good-grade sub-interval further enhances the significance of the main intercept in the Expansion Zone, supporting exploration efforts.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade \(5.19 g/t\) over a moderate width \(6.4m\) within the Expansion Zone.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 5.19

Context: 6.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### AP-26-412

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/heliostar-metals-reports-52-4m-grading-5-84-g-t-gold-from-the-high-grade-panel-a--c2aad267-7b11-4367-bc68-118a9ca5579c#fact-drill-facts-26)

Ana Paula · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AP-26-412
- Project: Ana Paula
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: mexico
- Ticker: HSTR

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.7 m
- From: 639 m
- To: 645.7 m
- Hole Depth: 822 m
- Intercept Depth: 434 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AP-26-412:639-645.7
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Expansion Zone
- Easting: 409980
- Northing: 1998159
- CRS: WGS84 Zone 14N
- Elevation: 966.5 m
- Azimuth: 180 °
- Dip: -65 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width in the Expansion Zone, contributing to exploration data.

- Negative factor: True widths are unknown.

Evidence · table

> 3.07

Context: 6.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.