# PR2: Cerro Chacon Exploration Update

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def

Original source: https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03151419

Publisher: asx

Original announcement: 2026-10-12T21:12:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-12T22:37:10.843Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-12T22:37:10.843Z

- Company: Piche Resources Limited

- Ticker: PR2

- Exchange: ASX

- Region: Patagonia region of Argentina

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper, Molybdenum, Arsenic, Mercury, Barium, Selenium, Cadmium, Sulfur

- Document categories: Drill results, Other

- Extracted: 2026-10-12 22:37:11 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Piche Resources Limited reported high-grade gold and silver rock chip results from its Cerro Chacón Gold-Silver Project in Argentina, with samples returning up to 10.41 g/t Au and 553.42 g/t Ag. The exploration program also identified a new 2 km long "Jose" Vein and confirmed the westward extension of the Toro Hosco vein system, significantly expanding the mapped mineralized footprint. While these are early-stage surface samples not suitable for resource estimation, the results are highly encouraging for the project's exploration potential.

Reasoning: High-grade gold and silver rock chip samples, coupled with the discovery of a significant new vein and confirmation of mineralisation extensions, are highly positive for early-stage exploration. However, the results are from surface samples, not drill holes, and regional mining restrictions pose a future challenge.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold rock chip \(10.41 g/t Au\) significantly exceeds prior best grade for the project

- Positive factor: High-grade silver rock chip \(553.42 g/t Ag\) exceeds prior best grade for the project

- Positive factor: Discovery of new 2 km Jose Vein expands known mineralisation

- Positive factor: Confirmation of westward extension of the Toro Hosco vein system

- Positive factor: Expansion of mapped footprint and exploration potential

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed with ISO-accredited laboratory and JORC Competent Person sign-off

- Negative factor: Results are from surface rock chip samples, which are early-stage and not suitable for Mineral Resource estimation

- Negative factor: True width of mineralisation is not known for the rock chip samples

- Negative factor: No external audits or reviews of sampling techniques or data have been completed to date

- Negative factor: Chubut Provincial Law XVII-68 prohibits open-pit mining and cyanide use, which could impact future development options

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

Facts used in scoring: 68

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 10.41 g/t Au exceeds the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for epithermal gold.

Evidence · text

> 10.41 g/t Au

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 553.42 g/t Ag exceeds the 500 g/t exceptional threshold for silver.

Evidence · text

> 553.42 g/t Ag

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: Release includes QA/QC disclosure with ISO-accredited lab and JORC CP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> All assays were completed by Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A., an ISO-accredited laboratory. ... Laboratory QA/QC included insertion of standards, blanks, and duplicates, which were monitored and reviewed by Piche Resources. ... Stephen Mann, a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr. Mann is an employee of the Company and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the JORC Code

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Document confirms westward extension of the Toro Hosco vein system.

Evidence · text

> Confirmation of the westward extension of the Toro Hosco vein system.

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: Rock-chip sample lengths do not necessarily represent the true width of the sampled structures.

Evidence · text

> Rock-chip sample lengths do not necessarily represent the true width of the sampled structures.

**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: No external audits or reviews of sampling techniques or data have been completed to date.

Evidence · text

> No external audits or reviews of sampling techniques or data have been completed to date.

**Mining Restriction**

Polarity: negative

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: Chubut Provincial Law XVII-68 prohibits open-pit mining and cyanide use in the province, which could impact future development.

Evidence · text

> Chubut Provincial Law XVII-68 \(formerly Law 5001\) prohibits open-pit mining and the use of cyanide in mineral processing in the province.

**Early-Stage Exploration**

Polarity: neutral

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: Sampling is for reconnaissance-stage surface exploration and early-stage target definition, and data is not suitable for Mineral Resource estimation.

Evidence · text

> The sampling techniques are considered appropriate for reconnaissance-stage surface exploration and early-stage target definition. ... The data are not suitable for Mineral Resource estimation

**Epithermal Deposit**

Polarity: neutral

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: Mineralisation is of the low-sulphidation epithermal type.

Evidence · text

> Mineralisation is of the low-sulphidation epithermal type

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 68. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (68)

### Fact 1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-0)

Cerro Chacón · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: gold
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.41
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2467562
- Northing: 5091882
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 911 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample returning 10.41 g/t Au is an exceptional grade for an epithermal deposit, significantly exceeding previous project results and indicating high potential from a newly identified vein.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Significantly higher than prior best gold grade for the project

- Positive factor: New discovery from newly identified vein

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 10.41

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 2

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-1)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.7
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464926
- Northing: 5093040
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1183 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 13.70 g/t Ag is a good result for an epithermal deposit, contributing to the confirmation of the westward extension of the vein system.

- Positive factor: Good silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Supports westward extension of vein system

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 13.70

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-2)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 67.2
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464426
- Northing: 5093024
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1197 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 67.20 g/t Ag is a strong result, particularly as it is associated with the newly identified Jose Vein, supporting its potential.

- Positive factor: Strong silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Associated with the newly identified Jose Vein

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 67.20

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-3)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 21000
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464561
- Northing: 5092601
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1181 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 21000 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 21000

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 5

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-4)

Cerro Chacón · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: gold
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.37
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2468163
- Northing: 5092888
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 906 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 0.37 g/t Au indicates consistent gold mineralisation, though at a lower grade than the headline results, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Consistent gold mineralisation in rock chip

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to highlights

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 0.37

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 6

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-5)

Cerro Chacón · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: gold
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464906
- Northing: 5093095
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1182 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 0.31 g/t Au indicates consistent gold mineralisation, though at a lower grade than the headline results, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Consistent gold mineralisation in rock chip

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to highlights

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 0.31

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 7

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-6)

Cerro Chacón · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: gold
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.29
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2468080
- Northing: 5092865
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 910 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 0.29 g/t Au indicates consistent gold mineralisation, though at a lower grade than the headline results, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Consistent gold mineralisation in rock chip

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to highlights

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 0.29

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 8

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-7)

Cerro Chacón · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: gold
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.28
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: LA JAVIELA
- Easting: 2467876
- Northing: 5093900
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 929 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 0.28 g/t Au indicates consistent gold mineralisation, though at a lower grade than the headline results, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Consistent gold mineralisation in rock chip

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to highlights

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 0.28

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 9

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-8)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464640
- Northing: 5092322
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1099 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 11.00 g/t Ag is a good result for an epithermal deposit, contributing to the confirmation of the westward extension of the vein system.

- Positive factor: Good silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Supports westward extension of vein system

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 11.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 10

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-9)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5249
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464437
- Northing: 5093011
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1201 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 5249 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 5249

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-10)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1102
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464937
- Northing: 5093025
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1176 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 1102 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1102

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 12

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-11)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.1
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2467562
- Northing: 5091879
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 911 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 5.10 g/t Ag indicates consistent silver mineralisation, though at a lower grade than the headline results, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Consistent silver mineralisation in rock chip

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to highlights

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 5.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 13

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-12)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 27.1
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464389
- Northing: 5093094
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1174 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 27.10 g/t Ag is a good result for an epithermal deposit, contributing to the confirmation of the westward extension of the vein system.

- Positive factor: Good silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Supports westward extension of vein system

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 27.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 14

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-13)

Cerro Chacón · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: gold
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2467665
- Northing: 5091961
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 911 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 0.14 g/t Au indicates consistent gold mineralisation, though at a lower grade than the headline results, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Consistent gold mineralisation in rock chip

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to highlights

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 0.14

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-14)

Cerro Chacón · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: gold
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464895
- Northing: 5093046
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1186 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 0.14 g/t Au indicates consistent gold mineralisation, though at a lower grade than the headline results, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Consistent gold mineralisation in rock chip

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to highlights

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 0.14

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 16

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-15)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6100
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464583
- Northing: 5092526
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1156 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 6100 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 6100

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-16)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.9
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464910
- Northing: 5093078
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1182 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 6.90 g/t Ag indicates consistent silver mineralisation, though at a lower grade than the headline results, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Consistent silver mineralisation in rock chip

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to highlights

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 6.90

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 18

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-17)

Cerro Chacón · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: gold
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2467734
- Northing: 5091992
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 915 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 0.11 g/t Au indicates consistent gold mineralisation, though at a lower grade than the headline results, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Consistent gold mineralisation in rock chip

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to highlights

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 0.11

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-18)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3296
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464459
- Northing: 5092963
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1221 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 3296 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 3296

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 20

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-19)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1814
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464618
- Northing: 5092424
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1121 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 1814 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1814

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 21

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-20)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1968
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466453
- Northing: 5091974
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 965 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 1968 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1968

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 22

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Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1122
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2465601
- Northing: 5091832
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1107 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 1122 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1122

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 23

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Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 33500
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2465481
- Northing: 5091651
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1158 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high lead grade of 33500 ppm in a rock chip sample is a strong positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Very high lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 33500

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 24

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Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 37800
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2465479
- Northing: 5091629
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1152 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high lead grade of 37800 ppm in a rock chip sample is a strong positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Very high lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 37800

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 25

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Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 38.8
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2467894
- Northing: 5092024
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 905 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 38.80 g/t Ag is a strong result for an epithermal deposit, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Strong silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 38.80

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 26

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-25)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1997
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464452
- Northing: 5092974
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1217 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 1997 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1997

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 27

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Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17400
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2465485
- Northing: 5091680
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1161 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high lead grade of 17400 ppm in a rock chip sample is a strong positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Very high lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 17400

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 28

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-27)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1880
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2467744
- Northing: 5092000
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 914 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 1880 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1880

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 29

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-28)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4258
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464407
- Northing: 5093078
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1178 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 4258 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 4258

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 30

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-29)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 15000
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2465473
- Northing: 5091619
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1149 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high lead grade of 15000 ppm in a rock chip sample is a strong positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Very high lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 15000

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 31

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-30)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3192
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464413
- Northing: 5093061
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1183 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 3192 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 3192

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 32

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-31)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1365
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466056
- Northing: 5091467
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1083 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 1365 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1365

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 33

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-32)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 878
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2465604
- Northing: 5091821
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1106 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 878 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 878

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 34

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-33)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1261
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466037
- Northing: 5091754
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1015 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 1261 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1261

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 35

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-34)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1511
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464669
- Northing: 5092269
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1093 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 1511 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1511

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 36

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Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 962
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466563
- Northing: 5091726
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 971 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 962 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 962

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 37

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Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1723
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2467578
- Northing: 5091889
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 908 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 1723 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1723

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 38

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-37)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1777
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466055
- Northing: 5091487
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1079 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 1777 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1777

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 39

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-38)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3734
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2465507
- Northing: 5091785
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1147 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 3734 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 3734

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 40

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-39)

Cerro Chacón · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: copper
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 288
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2465672
- Northing: 5091938
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1057 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated copper grade of 288 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated copper grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 288

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 41

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-40)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1655
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2467623
- Northing: 5091913
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 908 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 1655 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1655

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 42

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-41)

Cerro Chacón · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: copper
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 74
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2465197
- Northing: 5093210
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1118 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated copper grade of 74 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated copper grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 74

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 43

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-42)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1063
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464512
- Northing: 5092818
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1227 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 1063 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1063

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 44

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-43)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1522
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464901
- Northing: 5093103
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1183 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 1522 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1522

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 45

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-44)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 20.8
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466292
- Northing: 5093136
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1004 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 20.80 g/t Ag is a good result for an epithermal deposit, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Good silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 20.80

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 46

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-45)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.3
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466296
- Northing: 5093124
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1002 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 12.30 g/t Ag is a good result for an epithermal deposit, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Good silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 12.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 47

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-46)

Cerro Chacón · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: copper
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 735
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466429
- Northing: 5092871
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 965 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated copper grade of 735 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated copper grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 735

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 48

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-47)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1613
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466115
- Northing: 5092394
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1002 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 1613 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1613

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-48)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 553.42
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466074
- Northing: 5092441
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1003 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample returning 553.42 g/t Ag is an exceptional grade for an epithermal deposit, significantly exceeding previous project results and indicating high potential from a newly mapped structure.

- Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Positive factor: Significantly higher than prior best silver grade for the project

- Positive factor: New discovery from newly mapped structure

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 553.42

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 50

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-49)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1602
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466521
- Northing: 5091804
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 964 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 1602 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1602

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 51

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-50)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2504
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466503
- Northing: 5091813
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 962 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 2504 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 2504

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 52

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-51)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 44.4
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466340
- Northing: 5092159
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1008 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 44.40 g/t Ag is a strong result for an epithermal deposit, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Strong silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 44.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 53

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Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1621
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466333
- Northing: 5092168
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1009 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 1621 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1621

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 54

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-53)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 719
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466224
- Northing: 5092273
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1001 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 719 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 719

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 55

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-54)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1668
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466232
- Northing: 5092268
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1001 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 1668 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1668

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 56

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-55)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 26.9
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466290
- Northing: 5092213
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1006 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 26.90 g/t Ag is a strong result for an epithermal deposit, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Strong silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 26.90

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 57

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Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 21.5
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2466041
- Northing: 5091618
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1049 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 21.50 g/t Ag is a good result for an epithermal deposit, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Good silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 21.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 58

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-57)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2125
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2465485
- Northing: 5091663
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1161 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 2125 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 2125

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 59

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-58)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6004
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2465457
- Northing: 5091466
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1149 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high zinc grade of 6004 ppm in a rock chip sample is a strong positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Very high zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 6004

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 60

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Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7038
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO CENTRAL
- Easting: 2465493
- Northing: 5091739
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1156 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high lead grade of 7038 ppm in a rock chip sample is a strong positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Very high lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 7038

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 61

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Cerro Chacón · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: copper
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 518
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2467155
- Northing: 5091961
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 934 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated copper grade of 518 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated copper grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 518

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 62

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Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2073
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2467656
- Northing: 5091956
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 909 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 2073 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 2073

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 63

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-62)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1574
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO E
- Easting: 2467662
- Northing: 5091956
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 909 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 1574 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1574

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 64

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-63)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2682
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: LA JAVIELA
- Easting: 2465521
- Northing: 5095052
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1187 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 2682 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 2682

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 65

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-64)

Cerro Chacón · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1517
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: LA JAVIELA
- Easting: 2465594
- Northing: 5094677
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1168 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated zinc grade of 1517 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated zinc grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1517

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 66

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-65)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 28.5
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: LA JAVIELA
- Easting: 2465614
- Northing: 5094615
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1154 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 28.50 g/t Ag is a strong result for an epithermal deposit, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Strong silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 28.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 67

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-66)

Cerro Chacón · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: silver
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 15.7
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: LA JAVIELA
- Easting: 2465640
- Northing: 5094520
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1132 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A rock chip sample with 15.70 g/t Ag is a good result for an epithermal deposit, supporting the overall exploration potential.

- Positive factor: Good silver grade for epithermal deposit

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 15.70

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

### Fact 68

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pr2-cerro-chacon-exploration-update--90fb461e-3672-48a0-82a7-dee7a58a8def#fact-drill-facts-67)

Cerro Chacón · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Cerro Chacón
- Commodity: lead
- Region: argentina
- Reported Region: Patagonia region of Argentina
- Ticker: PR2

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1254
- Grade Unit: ppm

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: surface
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: TORO HOSCO W
- Easting: 2464441
- Northing: 5093001
- CRS: POSGAR 94 / Argentina Zone 2
- EPSG: 22182
- Elevation: 1201 m
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina S.A.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An elevated lead grade of 1254 ppm in a rock chip sample is a positive indicator for polymetallic potential within the epithermal system, consistent with pathfinder element trends.

- Positive factor: Elevated lead grade as a pathfinder element

- Positive factor: Supports polymetallic potential

- Negative factor: Surface sample, not drill intercept

- Negative factor: True width not known

Evidence · table

> 1254

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 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

## 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. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.