Masivo Silver Successfully Completes First Hole Intercepting 55ft of 0.99% Cu, 1.52g/t Au and 30.25g/t Ag Starting at 65ft downhole at Boston Mine in Nevada

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Masivo Silver Corp.
Ticker
MASS
Exchange
TSX
Region
Nevada
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-21 23:03:35 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Masivo Silver has reported successful first-hole results from its Boston Mine project in Nevada, with hole BM22-01 intercepting 55ft of 0.99% Cu, 1.52 g/t Au, and 30.25 g/t Ag. The results confirm the presence of a skarn zone and validate the company's projected mineralized targets.

Reasoning: The first hole of the phase I program successfully intercepted high-grade polymetallic mineralization (Cu-Au-Ag) that validates the company's geological model and targets.

Positive factors

  • First hole of phase I drilling program
  • Significant copper-gold-silver values
  • Confirms geological model and projected target zones
  • High-grade intercepts in sub-intervals
  • QA/QC disclosed with accredited lab and QP sign-off

Facts used in scoring: 21

Atlas analysis — Masivo Silver Corp.: Masivo Silver Successfully Completes First Hole Intercepting 55ft of 0.99% Cu, 1.52g/t Au and 30.25g/t Ag Starting at 65ft downhole at Boston Mine in Nevada. 0.99 % over 55 m; 2.67 % over 5 m; 1.69 % over 5 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: Release mentions ALS Laboratory (ISO accredited) and a Qualified Person sign-off.

Evidence · text

“Samples... were sent to ALS Laboratory (an ISO accredited lab)... Brian Brewer, the Qualified Person”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The 5ft sub-interval of 2.67% Cu and 2.86 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade.

Evidence · table

“2.67”

Context: 5

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (21)

BM22-01Boston Mine · copperGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.764 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
0.99
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16.764 m
From
19.812 m
To
36.576 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:65-120
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intercept of 0.99% Cu in a first-pass exploration hole is a strong result.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for exploration

Evidence · table

“0.99”

Context: 55

BM22-01Boston Mine · goldGrade: 1.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.764 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
1.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.764 m
From
19.812 m
To
36.576 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:65-120
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1.52 g/t Au is a good grade for an exploration hole in this setting.

Positive factors

  • Solid gold grade in a polymetallic intercept

Evidence · table

“1.52”

Context: 55

BM22-01Boston Mine · silverGrade: 30.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.764 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
30.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.764 m
From
19.812 m
To
36.576 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:65-120
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 30.25 g/t Ag provides meaningful byproduct value.

Positive factors

  • Significant silver credits

Evidence · table

“30.25”

Context: 55

BM22-01Boston Mine · copperGrade: 2.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.524 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
2.67
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.524 m
From
25.908 m
To
27.432 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:85-90
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.67% Cu is an exceptional grade for this type of exploration intercept.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“2.67”

Context: 5

BM22-01Boston Mine · goldGrade: 2.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.524 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
2.86
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.524 m
From
25.908 m
To
27.432 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:85-90
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.86 g/t Au in a 5ft interval is a strong high-grade component.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“2.86”

Context: 5

BM22-01Boston Mine · silverGrade: 84.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.524 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
84.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.524 m
From
25.908 m
To
27.432 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:85-90
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 84.7 g/t Ag is a strong silver grade for this interval.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“84.7”

Context: 5

BM22-01Boston Mine · copperGrade: 1.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.524 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
1.69
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.524 m
From
33.528 m
To
35.052 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:110-115
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1.69% Cu is a strong grade for a 5ft interval.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“1.69”

Context: 5

BM22-01Boston Mine · goldGrade: 2.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.524 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
2.68
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.524 m
From
33.528 m
To
35.052 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:110-115
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.68 g/t Au is a strong grade for this interval.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“2.68”

Context: 5

BM22-01Boston Mine · silverGrade: 51.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.524 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
51.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.524 m
From
33.528 m
To
35.052 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:110-115
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 51.2 g/t Ag is a solid silver grade.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“51.2”

Context: 5

BM22-01Boston Mine · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.524 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.524 m
From
53.34 m
To
54.868 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:175-180
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.34% Cu is a marginal grade for this intercept.

Evidence · table

“.34”

Context: 5

BM22-01Boston Mine · goldGrade: 2.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.524 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
2.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.524 m
From
53.34 m
To
54.868 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:175-180
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.66 g/t Au is a good grade even in a lower-grade copper interval.

Positive factors

  • Solid gold grade

Evidence · table

“2.66”

Context: 5

BM22-01Boston Mine · silverGrade: 15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.524 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.524 m
From
53.34 m
To
54.868 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:175-180
Mining Method
unknown

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, ICP-AES, four acid digestion ICP

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 15 g/t Ag is relatively low for this project.

Evidence · table

“15.00”

Context: 5

BM22-01Boston Mine · copperGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
0.99
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
55 m
From
65 m
To
120 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:65-120
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.99 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 54.5 %·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.99”

Context: BM22-01

BM22-01Boston Mine · goldGrade: 1.52Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
1.52
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
55 m
From
65 m
To
120 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:65-120
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.52 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“1.52”

Context: BM22-01

BM22-01Boston Mine · silverGrade: 30.25Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BM22-01
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
30.25
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
55 m
From
65 m
To
120 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BM22-01:65-120
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 30.25 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“30.25”

Context: BM22-01

IncludingBoston Mine · copperGrade: 2.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
2.67
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5 m
From
85 m
To
90 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:85-90
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.67 % copper is exceptional against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 13.3 %·m is below (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 2.67 % copper is exceptional on the default band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“2.67”

Context: Including

IncludingBoston Mine · goldGrade: 2.86Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
2.86
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
5 m
From
85 m
To
90 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:85-90
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.86 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“2.86”

Context: Including

IncludingBoston Mine · silverGrade: 84.7Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
84.7
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
5 m
From
85 m
To
90 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:85-90
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 84.7 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“84.7”

Context: Including

IncludingBoston Mine · copperGrade: 1.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
1.69
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5 m
From
110 m
To
115 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:110-115
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.69 % copper is strong against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 8.4 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.69 % copper is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.69”

Context: Including

IncludingBoston Mine · goldGrade: 2.68Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
2.68
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
5 m
From
110 m
To
115 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:110-115
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.68 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“2.68”

Context: Including

IncludingBoston Mine · silverGrade: 51.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Boston Mine
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
Nevada
Ticker
MASS

Geometry

Grade
51.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
5 m
From
110 m
To
115 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:110-115
Mining Method
unknown

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 51.2 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“51.2”

Context: Including

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