# Red Hill Assays Return High-Grade Copper-Gold

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold--79fbe76c-08cb-4138-ba67-7aabfa09e12b

Original source: https://investingnews.com/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold/

Publisher: investingnews

Original announcement: 2026-09-01T05:07:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Azzuro Resources PLC

- Ticker: AZ9

- Exchange: ASX

- Region: Mongolia

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver, Zinc

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-01 07:04:16 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Azzuro Resources has reported high-grade copper, gold, and silver assay results from its Red Hill VMS project in Mongolia. The results confirm massive sulphide continuity and identify new high-grade zones for both copper and gold.

Reasoning: The release reports significant high-grade copper and gold intercepts that confirm and extend the known mineralisation at the Red Hill VMS project.

- Positive factor: High-grade copper intercepts

- Positive factor: Confirmation of massive sulphide continuity

- Positive factor: Discovery of new high-grade gold zones

- Positive factor: Expansion of mineralised strike

Facts used in scoring: 14

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: MU2610A returned 11.95% Cu, which is exceptional for a VMS deposit.

Evidence · text

> 2.0m @ 11.95% Cu

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: MU2610A confirms continuity of the massive sulphide up-dip of MU25011.

Evidence · text

> confirms continuity of the massive sulphide up-dip of MU25011

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (14)

### MU2610A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold--79fbe76c-08cb-4138-ba67-7aabfa09e12b#fact-drill-facts-0)

Red Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2610A
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.92
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 142.5 m
- To: 147.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MU2610A:142.5-147.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 4.92% Cu is an exceptional grade for a VMS deposit.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade

Evidence · text

> 5.0m @ 4.92% Cu

### MU2610A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold--79fbe76c-08cb-4138-ba67-7aabfa09e12b#fact-drill-facts-1)

Red Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2610A
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.94
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 142.5 m
- To: 147.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MU2610A:142.5-147.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade is moderate within the copper-rich interval.

Evidence · text

> 0.94g/t Au

### MU2610A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold--79fbe76c-08cb-4138-ba67-7aabfa09e12b#fact-drill-facts-2)

Red Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2610A
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 142.5 m
- To: 147.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MU2610A:142.5-147.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade is present as a credit.

Evidence · text

> 5.05g/t Ag

### MU2610A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold--79fbe76c-08cb-4138-ba67-7aabfa09e12b#fact-drill-facts-3)

Red Hill · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2610A
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.41
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 142.5 m
- To: 147.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MU2610A:142.5-147.5
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc reported as a potential credit.

Evidence · text

> 0.41% Zn

### MU2610A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold--79fbe76c-08cb-4138-ba67-7aabfa09e12b#fact-drill-facts-4)

Red Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2610A
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.95
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 143.85 m
- To: 145.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MU2610A:143.85-145.85
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 11.95% Cu is an exceptional grade for a VMS deposit.

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · text

> 2.0m @ 11.95% Cu

### MU2610A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold--79fbe76c-08cb-4138-ba67-7aabfa09e12b#fact-drill-facts-5)

Red Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2610A
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.99
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 143.85 m
- To: 145.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MU2610A:143.85-145.85
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold grade is moderate within the high-grade copper interval.

Evidence · text

> 1.99g/t Au

### MU2610A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold--79fbe76c-08cb-4138-ba67-7aabfa09e12b#fact-drill-facts-6)

Red Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2610A
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 143.85 m
- To: 145.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MU2610A:143.85-145.85
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade is present as a credit.

Evidence · text

> 11.80g/t Ag

### MU2610A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold--79fbe76c-08cb-4138-ba67-7aabfa09e12b#fact-drill-facts-7)

Red Hill · zinc

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2610A
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.78
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 143.85 m
- To: 145.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MU2610A:143.85-145.85
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc reported as a potential credit.

Evidence · text

> 0.78% Zn

### MU2609

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold--79fbe76c-08cb-4138-ba67-7aabfa09e12b#fact-drill-facts-8)

Red Hill · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2609
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3 m
- From: 44 m
- To: 47 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper grade in a new zone.

Evidence · text

> 3.0m @ 2.40% Cu

### MU2609

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/red-hill-assays-return-high-grade-copper-gold--79fbe76c-08cb-4138-ba67-7aabfa09e12b#fact-drill-facts-9)

Red Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2609
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3 m
- From: 44 m
- To: 47 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Negligible gold grade in this intercept.

Evidence · text

> 0.02g/t Au

### MU2609

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Red Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2609
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.45
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.8 m
- From: 7 m
- To: 17.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Confirms shallow gold mineralisation.

Evidence · text

> 10.8m @ 0.45g/t Au

### MU2609

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Red Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2609
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.72
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.8 m
- From: 7 m
- To: 17.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade present as a credit.

Evidence · text

> 10.72g/t Ag

### MU2610A

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Red Hill · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2610A
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.9 m
- From: 49.9 m
- To: 51.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 6.8 g/t Au is a strong intercept for this project.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercept

Evidence · text

> 1.9m @ 6.80g/t Au

### MU2610A

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Red Hill · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MU2610A
- Project: Red Hill
- Commodity: silver
- Region: mongolia
- Reported Region: Mongolia
- Ticker: AZ9

#### Geometry

- Grade: 67.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.9 m
- From: 49.9 m
- To: 51.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: vms
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade accompanies the gold.

Evidence · text

> 67.30g/t Ag

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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