Results From The Surface And Underground Sampling Program Confirm The Existence Of A Significant Copper, Moly, Gold Skarn System At Los Reyes
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Centenario Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- CTG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Chihuahua, Mexico
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Molybdenum, Gold, Zinc, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-23 06:25:40 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Centenario Gold Corp. has released assay results from a surface and underground sampling program at the Los Reyes Project in Mexico. The results confirm a significant copper-molybdenum-gold skarn system, highlighted by high-grade copper intercepts and anomalous gold values.
Reasoning: The sampling program confirms a significant copper-moly-gold skarn system with high-grade intercepts (up to 27.9% Cu) and clear QA/QC protocols.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercepts in surface/underground samples
- Confirmation of skarn system with multiple metals
- QA/QC disclosed with certified lab
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions ALS Chemex laboratory and specific analytical methods (Au-AA23, ME-ICP61).
Evidence · text
“transported the senior geologist directly to the ALS Chemex Preparation Laboratory”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 27.9% Cu is exceptionally high for a skarn system.
Evidence · text
“27.9 % Cu value obtained from rock sample no. 417968”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
417968copperGrade: 27.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 417968
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- CTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 27.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 27.9% Cu is an exceptional grade for a skarn system.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade
Evidence · text
“27.9 % Cu value obtained from rock sample no. 417968”
417995copperGrade: 7.19Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 417995
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- CTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.19
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 7.19% Cu is a very strong intercept for surface grab samples.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · text
“7.19% Cu”
417995zincGrade: 2.88Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 417995
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- CTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.88
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 417995:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2.88% Zn is a strong value for a byproduct.
Positive factors
- Significant zinc
Evidence · text
“2.88% Zn”
417962molybdenumGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 417962
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Ticker
- CTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.29
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 417962:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.29% Mo is a significant value for a byproduct.
Positive factors
- Significant molybdenum
Evidence · table
“1.29”
Context: 1.8
417962copperGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 417962
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- CTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 417962:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade copper intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 1.8
417964molybdenumGrade: 2.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 417964
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Ticker
- CTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 417964:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2.19% Mo is a very strong intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong molybdenum
Evidence · table
“2.19”
Context: 1.2
417964copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 417964
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- CTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- 417964:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper grade.
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 1.2
418000copperGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 418000
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- CTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.77
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 418000:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper grade for an underground channel sample.
Evidence · table
“0.77”
Context: 2
418000goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 418000
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- CTG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 418000:0-0
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Anomalous gold grade.
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 2
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