Marimaca hits thick copper-silver zone at Pampa Medina in Chile

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Company
Marimaca Copper
Ticker
MARI
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Antofagasta Region, Chile
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-08 20:18:45 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Marimaca Copper reported significant step-out drill results at the Pampa Medina project in Chile, extending the copper-silver system by 300 metres. Notable intercepts include 216 metres at 0.96% Cu and 7.2 g/t Ag in hole SPRD-15.

Reasoning: Strong step-out drilling results at Pampa Medina extending the copper-silver system and demonstrating high-grade continuity.

Positive factors

  • Significant step-out extension of 300m
  • High-grade copper-silver intercepts
  • Thick mineralized zones (up to 216m)
  • Continuity demonstrated across 3-km area

Negative factors

  • True width not explicitly stated (estimated at 80% of downhole)

Facts used in scoring: 15

Atlas analysis — Marimaca Copper: Marimaca hits thick copper-silver zone at Pampa Medina in Chile. 0.96 % over 216 m; 0.5 % over 222 m; 0.65 % over 104 m

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Step-out drilling pushed the copper-silver system 300 metres beyond earlier holes.

Evidence · text

“step-out drilling pushed the copper-silver system 300 metres beyond earlier holes”

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 company estimates true widths at about 80% of reported downhole lengths, meaning reported widths are apparent.

Evidence · text

“Marimaca estimates true widths at about 80% of reported downhole lengths”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (15)

SPRD-15Pampa Medina · copperGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 216 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPRD-15
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
0.96
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
216 m
From
466 m
To
682 m
Intercept Depth
466 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPRD-15:466-682

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant thick intercept of 216m at 0.96% Cu.

Positive factors

  • Thick intercept
  • High grade for the system

Evidence · text

“Hole SPRD-15 returned 216 metres grading 0.96% copper and 7.2 grams silver per tonne from 466 metres downhole”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPRD-15Pampa Medina · silverGrade: 7.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 216 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPRD-15
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
silver
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
7.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
216 m
From
466 m
To
682 m
Intercept Depth
466 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPRD-15:466-682

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong silver grade accompanying copper intercept.

Positive factors

  • Co-occurrence with high grade copper

Evidence · text

“216 metres grading 0.96% copper and 7.2 grams silver per tonne from 466 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPRD-15Pampa Medina · copperGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 62 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPRD-15
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
2.2
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
62 m
From
602 m
To
664 m
Intercept Depth
466 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPRD-15:602-664

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade 62m sub-interval within the main intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“including 62 metres at 2.2% copper”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPRD-15Pampa Medina · silverGrade: 21.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 62 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPRD-15
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
silver
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
21.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
62 m
From
602 m
To
664 m
Intercept Depth
466 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPRD-15:602-664

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade silver sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“21.5 grams silver from 602 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPD-13Pampa Medina · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 222 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPD-13
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
222 m
From
194 m
To
416 m
Intercept Depth
194 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPD-13:194-416

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade over a very thick 222m interval.

Positive factors

  • Thick intercept

Evidence · text

“hole SPD-13 cut 222 metres grading 0.5% copper from 194 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPD-13Pampa Medina · copperGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 48 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPD-13
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
1.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
48 m
From
368 m
To
416 m
Intercept Depth
194 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPD-13:368-416

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Stronger grade sub-interval within the SPD-13 intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“including 48 metres at 1.05% copper from 368 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPRD-12Pampa Medina · copperGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPRD-12
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
0.95
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
56 m
From
748 m
To
804 m
Intercept Depth
748 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPRD-12:748-804

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Successful step-out drilling 300m west of previous holes.

Positive factors

  • Step-out extension
  • Strong grade

Evidence · text

“SPRD-12 returned 56 metres grading 0.95% copper and 4.2 grams silver per tonne from 748 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPRD-12Pampa Medina · silverGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 56 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPRD-12
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
silver
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
4.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
56 m
From
748 m
To
804 m
Intercept Depth
748 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPRD-12:748-804

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies copper step-out.

Positive factors

  • Step-out extension

Evidence · text

“4.2 grams silver per tonne from 748 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPRD-12Pampa Medina · copperGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPRD-12
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
22 m
From
750 m
To
772 m
Intercept Depth
748 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPRD-12:750-772

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within SPRD-12.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“including 22 metres at 1.8% copper”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPRD-12Pampa Medina · silverGrade: 9.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPRD-12
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
silver
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
9.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22 m
From
750 m
To
772 m
Intercept Depth
748 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPRD-12:750-772

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade silver sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“9.7 grams silver from 750 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPRD-17Pampa Medina · copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 104 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPRD-17
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
104 m
From
522 m
To
626 m
Intercept Depth
522 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPRD-17:522-626

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade over a thick 104m interval.

Positive factors

  • Thick intercept

Evidence · text

“SPRD-17... cut 104 metres grading 0.65% copper from 522 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPRD-17Pampa Medina · copperGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPRD-17
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
0.96
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30 m
From
522 m
To
552 m
Intercept Depth
522 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPRD-17:522-552

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within SPRD-17.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“That interval included 30 metres at 0.96% copper from the same depth”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SPRD-17Pampa Medina · copperGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPRD-17
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
0.89
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
40 m
From
586 m
To
626 m
Intercept Depth
522 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPRD-17:586-626

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within SPRD-17.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“and 40 metres at 0.89% copper from 586 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SWR-13Pampa Medina · copperGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWR-13
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
copper
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
1.47
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8 m
From
580 m
To
588 m
Intercept Depth
580 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWR-13:580-588

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade intercept in volcanic rocks above sedimentary contact.

Positive factors

  • High grade

Evidence · text

“SWR-13, ended in mineralization after cutting 8 metres grading 1.47% copper and 7.5 grams silver per tonne from 580 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

SWR-13Pampa Medina · silverGrade: 7.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWR-13
Project
Pampa Medina
Commodity
silver
Region
chile
Reported Region
chile
Ticker
MARI

Geometry

Grade
7.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
580 m
To
588 m
Intercept Depth
580 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWR-13:580-588

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong silver grade accompanying copper in SWR-13.

Positive factors

  • High grade

Evidence · text

“8 metres grading 1.47% copper and 7.5 grams silver per tonne from 580 metres”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The company plans 30,000 metres of drilling at Pampa Medina this year, while the deposit’s proximity to planned mine inf"

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