Ivanhoe Electric Reports Year-End Update on United States Exploration Programs

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
Ticker
IE
Exchange
TSX
Region
Arizona, Montana, Utah
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver, Molybdenum, Lead, Zinc
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-08-21 08:58:15 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Ivanhoe Electric reported year-end exploration results from its US programs, highlighting significant copper mineralization at the Texaco Deposit in Arizona and the discovery of a porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum system at the Hog Heaven Project in Montana. Drilling at the Tintic Project in Utah continued to explore for a deep porphyry system. The company utilized its proprietary Typhoon™ geophysical surveying system to guide these exploration efforts across its portfolio.

Reasoning: Ivanhoe Electric reported new drill results that confirm and expand copper mineralization at the Texaco Deposit in Arizona, and discovered a new porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum system at the Hog Heaven Project in Montana. The results are supported by disclosed QA/QC and QP sign-off, and metal equivalent assumptions are transparent. However, all reported widths are apparent, and copper assays were capped for some intervals.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Copper Capping

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 35

Atlas analysis — Ivanhoe Electric Inc.: Ivanhoe Electric Reports Year-End Update on United States Exploration Programs. 1.7 % over 63.4 m; 0.09 % over 680 m; 1.37 % over 35.6 m

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 states that Ivanhoe Electric employs industry standard QA/QC and data verification protocols, and mentions specific methods and certified laboratories.

Evidence · text

“Ivanhoe Electric employs industry standard QA/QC and data verification protocols at the Tintic and Hog Heaven projects.”

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: The news release explicitly states that scientific or technical disclosures have been reviewed, verified, and approved by Glen Kuntz, P.Geo. and Shawn Vandekerkhove, P.Geo., both Qualified Persons.

Evidence · text

“Disclosures of a scientific or technical nature included in this news release... have been reviewed, verified, and approved by Glen Kuntz, P.Geo. (Santa Cruz) and Shawn Vandekerkhove, P.Geo. (Hog Heaven and Tintic), each of whom is a Qualified Person”

Lab Certifiedpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document states that ALS Minerals Twin Falls and ALS Laboratories in Elko, Nevada are independent laboratories certified under ISO 9001:2008 and accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2005.

Evidence · text

“ALS Minerals Twin Falls and ALS Laboratories in Elko, Nevada are both independent laboratories certified under ISO 9001:2008 and accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2005 by the Standards Council of Canada.”

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 reported intervals 'may not be true widths' and 'are not true widths' for all drill results.

Evidence · text

“*Results are derived from diamond core intervals and may not be true widths but are believed to be representative of actual drill thicknesses.”

Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The long-term metal prices and the specific formula used for copper equivalency calculations are clearly stated for the Hog Heaven Project results.

Evidence · text

“*The following long-term metal prices were used: $3.80/lb Cu, $1,707/oz Au, $22.42/oz Ag, $0.93/lb Pb, and $1.19/lb Zn. * The specific formula used to report CuEq (%) is Cu% + ((0.655) * Au(g/t)) + ((0.009) * Ag(g/t)) + (0.245) * Pb (%)) + ((0.313) * Zn (%)).”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: The cut-off grades used for calculating reported intervals are explicitly stated for both the Santa Cruz Copper Project and the Hog Heaven Project.

Evidence · text

“*Reported intervals at the Southwest Exploration Area are calculated at a cut-off grade of 0.70% total copper. *Reported intervals at the Texaco Deposit are calculated at a cut-off grade of 0.80% total copper.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The company explicitly states that drilling expanded known mineralization and demonstrated potential for future expansion of mineral resources at the Santa Cruz Copper Project.

Evidence · text

“Our technology-driven exploration platform allowed our experienced team to expand the known copper mineralization at the Texaco Deposit in Arizona”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Hole TTD-018A returned 310.00 g/t silver over 0.25m, and TTD-018B returned 138.00 g/t gold over 0.35m, which are exceptionally high grades for their respective metals.

Evidence · table

“310.00”

Context: 0.25

Copper Cappingnegative · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The release states that copper assays were capped at 10% for interval calculations for the Hog Heaven Project results, which can obscure higher-grade zones.

Evidence · text

“*Copper assays were capped at 10% for interval calculations.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 35. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (35)

SCC-238Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-238
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.75
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.7 m
From
883.05 m
To
889.75 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.7
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate copper grade over a narrow interval, extending mineralization in the Southwest Exploration Area.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.75”

Context: 6.70

SCC-242Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 63.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-242
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
63.4 m
From
895.6 m
To
959 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a significant width, confirming and expanding mineralization at the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.70”

Context: 63.40

SCC-242Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-242
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
2
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
25.65 m
From
897.35 m
To
923 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a significant width, as a high-grade sub-interval within the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“2.00”

Context: 25.65

SCC-242Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-242
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.62
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
32 m
From
927 m
To
959 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a significant width, as a high-grade sub-interval within the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.62”

Context: 32.00

SCC-242Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-242
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14 m
From
1045 m
To
1059 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a moderate width, expanding mineralization at the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.14”

Context: 14.00

SCC-242Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-242
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.46
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6 m
From
1047 m
To
1053 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a narrow interval, as a high-grade sub-interval within the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.46”

Context: 6.00

SCC-242Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-242
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
22 m
From
1073 m
To
1095 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a moderate width, expanding mineralization at the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.33”

Context: 22.00

SCC-242Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-242
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.42
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18 m
From
1077 m
To
1095 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a moderate width, as a high-grade sub-interval within the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.42”

Context: 18.00

SCC-248Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-248
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10 m
From
859 m
To
869 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a moderate width, expanding mineralization at the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.19”

Context: 10.00

SCC-248Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-248
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
24 m
From
877 m
To
901 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a moderate width, expanding mineralization at the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.06”

Context: 24.00

SCC-248Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.71Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-248
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.71
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6 m
From
916 m
To
922 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a narrow interval, expanding mineralization at the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.71”

Context: 6.00

SCC-249Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-249
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.37
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
35.6 m
From
923.4 m
To
959 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a significant width, expanding mineralization at the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.37”

Context: 35.60

SCC-249Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-249
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.56
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
26.05 m
From
923.4 m
To
949.45 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a significant width, as a high-grade sub-interval within the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.56”

Context: 26.05

SCC-249Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-249
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6 m
From
1012 m
To
1018 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a narrow interval, expanding mineralization at the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.13”

Context: 6.00

SCC-249Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.24 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-249
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.97
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.24 m
From
1026 m
To
1044.24 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a moderate width, expanding mineralization at the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.97”

Context: 18.24

SCC-249Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-249
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10 m
From
1026 m
To
1036 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a moderate width, as a high-grade sub-interval within the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.04”

Context: 10.00

SCC-249Santa Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.46 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SCC-249
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.46 m
From
1088 m
To
1096.46 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.8
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade over a moderate width, expanding mineralization at the Texaco Deposit.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.01”

Context: 8.46

HHD-017Hog Heaven Project · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.51 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-017
Project
Hog Heaven Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_mt
Reported Region
Montana
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.51 m
From
755.49 m
To
765 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HHD-017:755.49-765
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.17
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional copper equivalent grade with strong copper and moderate silver grades over a moderate width in a porphyry system, representing a new discovery.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
  • Cut-off Disclosed
  • Internal Dilution Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Copper Capping

Evidence · table

“2.17”

Context: 9.51

HHD-018Hog Heaven Project · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 286 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-018
Project
Hog Heaven Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_mt
Reported Region
Montana
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
286 m
From
947 m
To
1233 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HHD-018:947-1233
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.29
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate copper equivalent grade over a very wide interval, indicating a large porphyry system, though individual metal grades are weak.

Positive factors

  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
  • Cut-off Disclosed
  • Internal Dilution Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Copper Capping

Evidence · table

“0.29”

Context: 286.00

HHD-018Hog Heaven Project · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 97.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-018
Project
Hog Heaven Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_mt
Reported Region
Montana
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
97.85 m
From
947 m
To
1044.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.4
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper equivalent grade over a significant width within a porphyry system, indicating a higher-grade zone.

Positive factors

  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
  • Cut-off Disclosed
  • Internal Dilution Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Copper Capping

Evidence · table

“0.40”

Context: 97.85

HHD-019Hog Heaven Project · copperGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 680 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-019
Project
Hog Heaven Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_mt
Reported Region
Montana
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.09
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
680 m
From
1172 m
To
1852 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HHD-019:1172-1852
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.2
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate copper equivalent grade over an exceptionally wide interval, indicating a very large porphyry system, though individual metal grades are low.

Positive factors

  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified
  • Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed
  • Cut-off Disclosed
  • Internal Dilution Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only
  • Copper Capping

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 680.00

TTD-018ATintic Project · silverGrade: 310Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TTD-018A
Project
Tintic Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_ut
Reported Region
Utah
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
310
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.25 m
From
1044 m
To
1044.25 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TTD-018A:1044-1044.25
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional silver grade with strong copper over a very narrow interval, characteristic of high-grade carbonate-replacement mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“310.00”

Context: 0.25

TTD-018BTintic Project · goldGrade: 138Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TTD-018B
Project
Tintic Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ut
Reported Region
Utah
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
138
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.35 m
From
745.85 m
To
746.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TTD-018B:745.85-746.2
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates, check_assays, chain_of_custody

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade with moderate silver over a very narrow interval, characteristic of high-grade carbonate-replacement mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Lab Certified

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“138.00”

Context: 0.35

HHD-017Santa Cruz Copper Project · silverGrade: 127.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.51 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-017
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
127.43
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.51 m
From
755.49 m
To
765 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HHD-017:755.49-765
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 127.43 g/t silver is moderate against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1211.9 g/t·m is moderate.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“127.43”

Context: HHD-017

HHD-017Santa Cruz Copper Project · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.51 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-017
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.51 m
From
755.49 m
To
765 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HHD-017:755.49-765
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.12 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: HHD-017

HHD-017Santa Cruz Copper Project · leadGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.51 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-017
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
lead
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.84
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.51 m
From
755.49 m
To
765 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HHD-017:755.49-765
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.84 % lead is below against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 8.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.84 % lead is below the weak threshold (1 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.84”

Context: HHD-017

HHD-017Santa Cruz Copper Project · zincGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.51 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-017
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.11
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.51 m
From
755.49 m
To
765 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HHD-017:755.49-765
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.11 % zinc is below against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 10.6 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.11 % zinc is below the weak threshold (2 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.11”

Context: HHD-017

HHD-018Santa Cruz Copper Project · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 286 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-018
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
286 m
From
947 m
To
1233 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HHD-018:947-1233
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 g/t gold is moderate against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 40.0 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: HHD-018

HHD-018Santa Cruz Copper Project · silverGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 286 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-018
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
286 m
From
947 m
To
1233 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HHD-018:947-1233
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.7 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 486.2 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.70”

Context: HHD-018

HHD-019Santa Cruz Copper Project · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 680 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-019
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
680 m
From
1172 m
To
1852 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HHD-019:1172-1852
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 g/t gold is moderate against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 40.8 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: HHD-019

HHD-019Santa Cruz Copper Project · silverGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 680 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HHD-019
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
680 m
From
1172 m
To
1852 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
HHD-019:1172-1852
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.96 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 652.8 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.96”

Context: HHD-019

TTD-018ASanta Cruz Copper Project · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TTD-018A
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.25 m
From
1044 m
To
1044.25 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TTD-018A:1044-1044.25
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.83 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.83”

Context: TTD-018A

TTD-018ASanta Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TTD-018A
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
1.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.25 m
From
1044 m
To
1044.25 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TTD-018A:1044-1044.25
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.16 % copper is strong against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.16 % copper is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.16”

Context: TTD-018A

TTD-018BSanta Cruz Copper Project · silverGrade: 85.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TTD-018B
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
85.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.35 m
From
745.85 m
To
746.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TTD-018B:745.85-746.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 85.3 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 29.9 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“85.30”

Context: TTD-018B

TTD-018BSanta Cruz Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TTD-018B
Project
Santa Cruz Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
IE

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.35 m
From
745.85 m
To
746.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TTD-018B:745.85-746.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.07 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: TTD-018B

How Atlas produces this analysis

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