Ibero Mining Reports Results From Deep Undercut Drill Hole At Miguel Vacas Mine
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Ibero Mining Corp.
- Ticker
- IMC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 09:07:28 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Ibero Mining reported successful deep undercut drilling at the Miguel Vacas mine, confirming depth extensions of copper mineralization. The drilling intercepted high-grade copper zones, including 19.9m at 0.89% Cu in hole #11, supporting the potential for a large-scale deposit.
Reasoning: Deep undercut drilling confirmed depth extensions of known mineralization with high-grade copper intercepts, supporting the company's target of a >20Mt resource.
Positive factors
- depth extension confirmed
- high-grade intercepts
- strike extension potential
- consistent mineralization
Facts used in scoring: 11
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: Release mentions NI 43-101 compliance and a Qualified Person sign-off.
Evidence · text
“has been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 and approved for inclusion by Mr. José Mario Castelo Branco, EuroGeol, who is a "Qualified Person"”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling confirmed depth extensions of known mineralization.
Evidence · text
“confirmed the depth extensions of the known mineralization”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole #1 intercepted 7.49% Cu, which is exceptionally high for this deposit type.
Evidence · text
“9.0m grading 7.49% Cu”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
11Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 11
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Ticker
- IMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.89
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 19.9 m
- From
- 270.7 m
- To
- 290.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 11:270.7-290.6
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Confirmed depth extension of known mineralization with a significant intercept.
Positive factors
- depth extension confirmed
Evidence · text
“intercepted 19.9 m grading 0.89 % Cu”
11Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 1.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 11
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Ticker
- IMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 270.7 m
- To
- 275.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 11:270.7-275.7
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- high-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 5.0 m grading 1.35% Cu”
11Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 11
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Ticker
- IMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.2 m
- From
- 281.7 m
- To
- 287.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 11:281.7-287.9
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- high-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“and 6.2 m grading 1.11% Cu”
1Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 2.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Ticker
- IMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.76
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22.8 m
- From
- 49.4 m
- To
- 72.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper intercept with high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- exceptional grade
Evidence · text
“Hole # 1 - 22.8m grading 2.76 % Cu , from 49.4m”
1Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 7.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 1
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Ticker
- IMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 57.8 m
- To
- 66.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptionally high grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · text
“with 9.0m grading 7.49% Cu from 57.8m”
3Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 3
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Ticker
- IMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.3 m
- From
- 66.6 m
- To
- 78.9 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper intercept.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Evidence · text
“Hole # 3 - 12.3m grading 1.55% Cu , from 66.6m”
4Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 2.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 4
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Ticker
- IMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 72.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper intercept.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Evidence · text
“Hole #4 - 10.5m grading 2.56 % Cu , from 62.0m”
4Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 4.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 4
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Ticker
- IMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 67 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- high-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“with 5.0m grading 4.52% Cu , from 62.0m”
8Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 8
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Ticker
- IMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14.1 m
- From
- 47 m
- To
- 61.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper intercept.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Evidence · text
“Hole #8 - 14.1 m grading 1.06% Cu from 47.0m”
8Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 8
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Ticker
- IMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.81
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.9 m
- From
- 52.2 m
- To
- 59.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Evidence · text
“with 6.9m grading 1.81% Cu , from 52.2m”
9Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 9
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Ticker
- IMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.9 m
- From
- 74.9 m
- To
- 82.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper intercept.
Positive factors
- strong grade
Evidence · text
“Hole #9 : 7.9m grading 1.15% Cu from 74.9m”
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