Pinnacle Discovers Silver-Lead-Zinc Mineralization Following up on LiDAR Survey at El Potrero
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- PINN
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Durango, Mexico
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Lead, Zinc, Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 01:04:20 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp. has discovered new silver-lead-zinc mineralization at the El Potrero project in Mexico. The discovery, made via channel sampling of breccia veins, shows a strike length of approximately 650 metres and includes silver grades up to 266 g/t.
Reasoning: Discovery of a new Ag-Pb-Zn target on an existing project following LiDAR survey, showing significant strike extent and high-grade silver.
Positive factors
- New polymetallic target discovered
- Strike length of 650m indicated
- Proximity to operating mines
- High-grade silver intercepts
Negative factors
- Channel sampling only (not drill core)
- Small sample widths
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Discovery of a new polymetallic zone on the southern block of the existing project.
Evidence · text
“discovered previously unknown silver-lead-zinc (Ag-Pb-Zn) mineralization on the southern block”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions assays submitted to SGS Labs and a QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“samples have been submitted to SGS Labs in Durango”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
EPPR26030silverGrade: 266Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EPPR26030
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- PINN
Geometry
- Grade
- 266
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EPPR26030:0-0.3
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 266 g/t Ag is an exceptional intercept for this deposit type.
Positive factors
- Exceptional silver grade
Evidence · table
“266”
Context: 0.3
EPPR26030leadGrade: 4.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EPPR26030
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- PINN
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EPPR26030:0-0.3
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 4.39% Pb is a strong intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong lead grade
Evidence · table
“4.39”
Context: 0.3
EPPR26030zincGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EPPR26030
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- PINN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EPPR26030:0-0.3
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.13% Zn is a weak intercept.
Negative factors
- Low zinc grade
Evidence · table
“0 .13”
Context: 0.3
EPPR26021zincGrade: 2.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EPPR26021
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- PINN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.89
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.45 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EPPR26021:0-0.45
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2.89% Zn is a strong intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade
Evidence · table
“2.89”
Context: 0.45
EPPR26021leadGrade: 1.64Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EPPR26021
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- PINN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.64
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.45 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EPPR26021:0-0.45
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.64% Pb is a strong intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong lead grade
Evidence · table
“1.64”
Context: 0.45
EPPR26021silverGrade: 33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EPPR26021
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- PINN
Geometry
- Grade
- 33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.45 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- EPPR26021:0-0.45
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 33 g/t Ag is a weak intercept.
Evidence · table
“33”
Context: 0.45
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