Prospectiva Resources Intersects Near-Surface High-Grade Copper at São Francisco: 7.15 m at 4.78% Cu, including 3.60 m at 9.17% Cu
Original announcement by jmn on
- Company
- Prospectiva Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- PSVA
- Exchange
- TSXV
- Region
- northeastern Brazil
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Zinc
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-20 12:29:46 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Prospectiva Resources has reported initial assay results from its maiden exploration program at the São Francisco Copper-Gold Project in northeastern Brazil. The first three diamond drill holes intersected high-grade, near-surface copper mineralization, including 7.15 m at 4.78% Cu and a bonanza intercept of 0.75 m at 15.9% Cu. These results confirm geophysical anomalies and extend the known mineralization, suggesting a VMS-style system.
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco delivered very high-grade, near-surface copper intercepts, confirming geophysical anomalies and extending mineralization along strike. The results suggest a VMS-style system with significant potential.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercepts
- Near-surface mineralization
- Maiden drill program success
- Confirms geophysical targets
- Potential VMS-style system
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Facts used in scoring: 24
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 0.75 m at 15.9% Cu in SF_26_003 is exceptionally high-grade for copper in a VMS-style deposit.
Evidence · table
“15.9”
Context: 0.75
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling is systematically progressing eastwards to extend the zone of known mineralisation at SF1.
Evidence · text
“systematically drilling eastwards to extend the zone of known mineralisation at SF1”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details the QA/QC program including certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicate samples, and mentions review by a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“Prospectiva maintains a quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programme incorporating the insertion of certified reference materials (CRMs), blanks and duplicate samples into the analytical sample stream. QA/QC results are reviewed alongside the laboratory's internal quality-control data to assess the reliability of the analytical results. The Qualified Person has reviewed the available analytical results and associated QA/QC information to assess their suitability for public disclosure.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The release states that significant intersections are calculated using a nominal lower cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu with no internal dilution applied.
Evidence · text
“Significant intersections are calculated using a nominal lower cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu. All reported intervals comprise contiguous samples exceeding the cut-off, with no internal dilution applied.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The release explicitly states that reported intervals are downhole lengths and true widths have not yet been established.
Evidence · text
“Reported intervals are downhole lengths; true widths have not yet been established.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The release clearly states a nominal lower cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu for significant intersections.
Evidence · text
“Significant intersections are calculated using a nominal lower cut-off grade of 0.20% Cu.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (24)
SF_26_001São Francisco · copperGrade: 1.93Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_001
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.93
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 66 m
- To
- 70 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_001:66-70
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650072
- Northing
- 9162102
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 185 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco delivered a moderate-grade, near-surface copper intercept, confirming geophysical anomalies and suggesting a VMS-style system.
Positive factors
- Near-surface mineralization
- Maiden drill program success
- Confirms geophysical targets
- Potential VMS-style system
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“1.93”
Context: 4.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_001São Francisco · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_001
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 66 m
- To
- 70 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_001:66-70
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650072
- Northing
- 9162102
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 185 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade gold intercept, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 4.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_001São Francisco · zincGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_001
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 66 m
- To
- 70 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_001:66-70
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650072
- Northing
- 9162102
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 185 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade zinc intercept, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 4.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_001São Francisco · copperGrade: 6.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_001
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 67.05 m
- To
- 68.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_001:67.05-68.15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650072
- Northing
- 9162102
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 185 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco delivered a high-grade, near-surface copper sub-interval, confirming geophysical anomalies and suggesting a VMS-style system.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercepts
- Near-surface mineralization
- Maiden drill program success
- Confirms geophysical targets
- Potential VMS-style system
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“6.03”
Context: 1.10
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_001São Francisco · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_001
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 67.05 m
- To
- 68.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_001:67.05-68.15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650072
- Northing
- 9162102
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 185 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade gold sub-interval, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.3”
Context: 1.10
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_001São Francisco · zincGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_001
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 67.05 m
- To
- 68.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_001:67.05-68.15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650072
- Northing
- 9162102
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 185 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade zinc sub-interval, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 1.10
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_002São Francisco · copperGrade: 3.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_002
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
- From
- 75 m
- To
- 77.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_002:75-77.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650075
- Northing
- 9162107
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco delivered a high-grade, near-surface copper intercept, confirming geophysical anomalies and suggesting a VMS-style system.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercepts
- Near-surface mineralization
- Maiden drill program success
- Confirms geophysical targets
- Potential VMS-style system
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“3.24”
Context: 2.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_002São Francisco · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_002
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
- From
- 75 m
- To
- 77.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_002:75-77.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650075
- Northing
- 9162107
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade gold intercept, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.42”
Context: 2.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_002São Francisco · zincGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_002
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.44
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
- From
- 75 m
- To
- 77.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_002:75-77.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650075
- Northing
- 9162107
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade zinc intercept, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.44”
Context: 2.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_002São Francisco · copperGrade: 5.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_002
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 77.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_002:76-77.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650075
- Northing
- 9162107
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco delivered a high-grade, near-surface copper sub-interval, confirming geophysical anomalies and suggesting a VMS-style system.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercepts
- Near-surface mineralization
- Maiden drill program success
- Confirms geophysical targets
- Potential VMS-style system
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“5.05”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_002São Francisco · goldGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_002
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 77.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_002:76-77.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650075
- Northing
- 9162107
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade gold sub-interval, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.69”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_002São Francisco · zincGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_002
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 77.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_002:76-77.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650075
- Northing
- 9162107
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 613 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade zinc sub-interval, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_003São Francisco · copperGrade: 4.78Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_003
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.78
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.15 m
- From
- 85.85 m
- To
- 93 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_003:85.85-93
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650248
- Northing
- 9162101
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 624 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco delivered a very high-grade, near-surface copper intercept, confirming geophysical anomalies and suggesting a VMS-style system.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercepts
- Near-surface mineralization
- Maiden drill program success
- Confirms geophysical targets
- Potential VMS-style system
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“4.78”
Context: 7.15
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_003São Francisco · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_003
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.15 m
- From
- 85.85 m
- To
- 93 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_003:85.85-93
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650248
- Northing
- 9162101
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 624 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade gold intercept, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 7.15
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_003São Francisco · zincGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_003
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.15 m
- From
- 85.85 m
- To
- 93 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_003:85.85-93
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650248
- Northing
- 9162101
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 624 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade zinc intercept, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.65”
Context: 7.15
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_003São Francisco · copperGrade: 9.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_003
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.6 m
- From
- 85.85 m
- To
- 89.45 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_003:85.85-89.45
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650248
- Northing
- 9162101
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 624 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco delivered a very high-grade, near-surface copper sub-interval, confirming geophysical anomalies and suggesting a VMS-style system.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercepts
- Near-surface mineralization
- Maiden drill program success
- Confirms geophysical targets
- Potential VMS-style system
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“9.17”
Context: 3.60
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_003São Francisco · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_003
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.6 m
- From
- 85.85 m
- To
- 89.45 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_003:85.85-89.45
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650248
- Northing
- 9162101
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 624 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade gold sub-interval, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 3.60
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_003São Francisco · zincGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_003
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.6 m
- From
- 85.85 m
- To
- 89.45 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_003:85.85-89.45
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650248
- Northing
- 9162101
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 624 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade zinc sub-interval, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“1.17”
Context: 3.60
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_003São Francisco · copperGrade: 15.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_003
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 88.7 m
- To
- 89.45 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_003:88.7-89.45
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650248
- Northing
- 9162101
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 624 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco delivered an exceptional bonanza-grade, near-surface copper sub-interval, confirming geophysical anomalies and suggesting a VMS-style system.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- High-grade copper intercepts
- Near-surface mineralization
- Maiden drill program success
- Confirms geophysical targets
- Potential VMS-style system
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“15.9”
Context: 0.75
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_003São Francisco · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_003
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 88.7 m
- To
- 89.45 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_003:88.7-89.45
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650248
- Northing
- 9162101
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 624 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade gold sub-interval, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 0.75
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
SF_26_003São Francisco · zincGrade: 1.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SF_26_003
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 88.7 m
- To
- 89.45 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SF_26_003:88.7-89.45
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 650248
- Northing
- 9162101
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
- Elevation
- 624 m
- Azimuth
- 180 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial drill results from the maiden exploration program at São Francisco included a low-grade zinc sub-interval, which is a secondary commodity for the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden drill program success
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- True width not established
Evidence · table
“1.54”
Context: 0.75
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
which includesSão Francisco · copperGrade: 15.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- which includes
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 88.7 m
- To
- 89.45 m
- Intercept Depth
- 88.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- which includes:88.7-89.45
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 15.9 % copper is exceptional against the vms deposit band [2.5, 1.5, 0.8, 0.4] %. Grade×width 11.9 %·m is below (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 15.9 % copper is exceptional on the vms deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“15.9”
Context: which includes
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
which includesSão Francisco · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- which includes
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 88.7 m
- To
- 89.45 m
- Intercept Depth
- 88.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- which includes:88.7-89.45
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.52 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: which includes
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
which includesSão Francisco · zincGrade: 1.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- which includes
- Project
- São Francisco
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- PSVA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.75 m
- From
- 88.7 m
- To
- 89.45 m
- Intercept Depth
- 88.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- vms
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- which includes:88.7-89.45
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- WGS84 UTM Zone 24S
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Parauapebas and ALS Lima
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.54 % zinc is below against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 1.2 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1.54 % zinc is below the weak threshold (2 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.54”
Context: which includes
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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.