# MiningNewsBreaks - Auro Metals Inc. \(TSX.V: AURO\) \(OTCQB: AURFF\) Intersects 905.22 Metres at 0.60 g/t Gold and 0.12% Copper at Santa Barbara Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/AURO.V/press-releases/7964094165997618 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-16T16:05:19.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T16:49:51.460Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T16:49:51.460Z - Company: Auro Metals Inc. - Ticker: AURO.V - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Ecuador - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Copper - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-16 16:49:52 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Auro Metals Inc. reported significant drill results from its Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, highlighted by a 905.22m intercept in hole DSB-68. The results demonstrate mineralization at depth and support the transition into a larger Phase II drilling program. Reasoning: The release reports a very long \(905m\) intercept in the deepest hole to date, demonstrating significant continuity and depth extension at a porphyry-scale project. - Positive factor: significant intercept width - Positive factor: depth extension - Positive factor: step-out potential - Positive factor: mineralization at depth Facts used in scoring: 10 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The results from DSB-68 represent the deepest hole to date, extending mineralization at depth. Evidence · text > DSB-68, the longest and deepest hole drilled at Santa Barbara to date ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (10) ### DSB-68 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c#fact-drill-facts-0) Santa Barbara · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DSB-68 - Project: Santa Barbara - Commodity: gold - Region: ecuador - Reported Region: ecuador - Ticker: AURO.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 905.22 m - From: 56.5 m - To: 961.72 m - Hole Depth: 1282 m - Intercept Depth: 56.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DSB-68:56.5-961.72 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 905m intercept is exceptionally wide for a gold porphyry system. - Positive factor: exceptional width Evidence · text > hole DSB-68 intersecting 905.22 metres grading 0.60 grams per tonne gold #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### DSB-68 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c#fact-drill-facts-1) Santa Barbara · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DSB-68 - Project: Santa Barbara - Commodity: copper - Region: ecuador - Reported Region: ecuador - Ticker: AURO.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 905.22 m - From: 56.5 m - To: 961.72 m - Hole Depth: 1282 m - Intercept Depth: 56.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DSB-68:56.5-961.72 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Copper grade is modest but the width is substantial. - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · text > 0.12% copper at Santa Barbara #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### DSB-70 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c#fact-drill-facts-2) Santa Barbara · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DSB-70 - Project: Santa Barbara - Commodity: gold - Region: ecuador - Reported Region: ecuador - Ticker: AURO.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.71 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 262.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DSB-70:unknown-unknown - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid gold grade over a significant width. - Positive factor: good grade Evidence · text > DSB-70 with 262.5 metres at 0.71 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### DSB-70 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c#fact-drill-facts-3) Santa Barbara · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DSB-70 - Project: Santa Barbara - Commodity: copper - Region: ecuador - Reported Region: ecuador - Ticker: AURO.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 262.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DSB-70:unknown-unknown - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Modest copper grade. Evidence · text > 0.10% copper #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### DSB-70 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c#fact-drill-facts-4) Santa Barbara · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DSB-70 - Project: Santa Barbara - Commodity: gold - Region: ecuador - Reported Region: ecuador - Ticker: AURO.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.01 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 100.45 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DSB-70:sub-interval - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Stronger grade within the larger intercept. - Positive factor: higher grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including 100.45 metres at 1.01 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### DSB-70 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c#fact-drill-facts-5) Santa Barbara · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DSB-70 - Project: Santa Barbara - Commodity: copper - Region: ecuador - Reported Region: ecuador - Ticker: AURO.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.11 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 100.45 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DSB-70:sub-interval - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Sub-interval copper grade. Evidence · text > 0.11% copper #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### DSB-69 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c#fact-drill-facts-6) Santa Barbara · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DSB-69 - Project: Santa Barbara - Commodity: gold - Region: ecuador - Reported Region: ecuador - Ticker: AURO.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.59 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 200.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DSB-69:unknown-unknown - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid intercept width. Evidence · text > DSB-69 with 200.55 metres at 0.59 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### DSB-69 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c#fact-drill-facts-7) Santa Barbara · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DSB-69 - Project: Santa Barbara - Commodity: copper - Region: ecuador - Reported Region: ecuador - Ticker: AURO.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.08 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 200.55 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DSB-69:unknown-unknown - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low copper grade. Evidence · text > 0.08% copper #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### DSB-69 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c#fact-drill-facts-8) Santa Barbara · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DSB-69 - Project: Santa Barbara - Commodity: gold - Region: ecuador - Reported Region: ecuador - Ticker: AURO.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.06 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 57.83 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DSB-69:sub-interval - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Stronger grade within the intercept. - Positive factor: higher grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including 57.83 metres at 1.06 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### DSB-69 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/miningnewsbreaks-auro-metals-inc-tsx-v-auro-otcqb-aurff-intersects-905-22-metres--e8c0f47a-df90-43a1-8cda-ad5401f7b61c#fact-drill-facts-9) Santa Barbara · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: DSB-69 - Project: Santa Barbara - Commodity: copper - Region: ecuador - Reported Region: ecuador - Ticker: AURO.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 57.83 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DSB-69:sub-interval - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Sub-interval copper grade. Evidence · text > 0.10% copper #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. 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