Southern Silver drills 35.0 metres averaging 188 g/t Ag, 4.9% Pb and 4.6% Zn at Cerro Las Minitas Project, Durango, Mexico
Original announcement by resourceworld on
- Company
- Southern Silver Exploration Corp.
- Ticker
- SSV
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Durango, Mexico
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Lead, Zinc, Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-21 20:20:25 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Southern Silver reported high-grade silver, lead, and zinc intercepts from the first five holes of its definition drilling program at the Puro Corazon target. The results, including a 35.0m interval at 188 g/t Ag, confirm previous mineralization and support the project's underground mining potential.
Reasoning: Strong silver-lead-zinc intercepts from a definition drilling program designed to upgrade resource classification.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver intercepts
- Step-out drilling successful
- Confirms previous mineralization
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The holes targeted areas with nominal 40-metre step-outs from previously reported intercepts.
Evidence · text
“successfully targeted the upper part of the zone with nominal 40-metre step-outs from previously reported intercepts”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: The release does not disclose specific QA/QC protocols, lab certification, or QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“reported assays from the first five holes”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
26CLM-225Cerro Las Minitas · silverGrade: 188Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26CLM-225
- Project
- Cerro Las Minitas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- SSV
Geometry
- Grade
- 188
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 35 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26CLM-225:0-35
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade silver intercept in a definition program.
Positive factors
- Strong silver grade
Evidence · text
“a 35.0-metre interval averaging 188 g/t Ag, 0.3% g/t Cu, 4.9% Pb and 4.6% Zn”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Share this article Continue Reading Previous Makenita Resources signs option for Cobequid-Chedabucto hydrogen project, N"
26CLM-225Cerro Las Minitas · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26CLM-225
- Project
- Cerro Las Minitas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- SSV
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 35 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26CLM-225:0-35
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace copper reported in a silver-lead-zinc intercept.
Evidence · text
“0.3% g/t Cu”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Share this article Continue Reading Previous Makenita Resources signs option for Cobequid-Chedabucto hydrogen project, N"
26CLM-225Cerro Las Minitas · leadGrade: 4.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26CLM-225
- Project
- Cerro Las Minitas
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- SSV
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 35 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26CLM-225:0-35
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong lead component in polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant lead grade
Evidence · text
“4.9% Pb”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Share this article Continue Reading Previous Makenita Resources signs option for Cobequid-Chedabucto hydrogen project, N"
26CLM-225Cerro Las Minitas · zincGrade: 4.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26CLM-225
- Project
- Cerro Las Minitas
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- SSV
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 35 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26CLM-225:0-35
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc component in polymetallic intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant zinc grade
Evidence · text
“4.6% Zn”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Share this article Continue Reading Previous Makenita Resources signs option for Cobequid-Chedabucto hydrogen project, N"
26CLM-225Cerro Las Minitas · silverGrade: 344Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26CLM-225
- Project
- Cerro Las Minitas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- SSV
Geometry
- Grade
- 344
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26CLM-225:sub
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade silver sub-interval within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including a 9.4-metre interval averaging 344 g/t Ag”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Share this article Continue Reading Previous Makenita Resources signs option for Cobequid-Chedabucto hydrogen project, N"
26CLM-226Cerro Las Minitas · silverGrade: 277Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26CLM-226
- Project
- Cerro Las Minitas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- SSV
Geometry
- Grade
- 277
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.2 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26CLM-226:0-5.2
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong silver intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver
Evidence · text
“a 5.2-metre interval averaging 277 g/t Ag”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Share this article Continue Reading Previous Makenita Resources signs option for Cobequid-Chedabucto hydrogen project, N"
26CLM-227Cerro Las Minitas · silverGrade: 493Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26CLM-227
- Project
- Cerro Las Minitas
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- mexico
- Ticker
- SSV
Geometry
- Grade
- 493
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.3 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26CLM-227:0-5.3
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high-grade silver intercept.
Positive factors
- Exceptional silver grade
Evidence · text
“a 5.3-metre interval averaging 493 g/t Ag”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Share this article Continue Reading Previous Makenita Resources signs option for Cobequid-Chedabucto hydrogen project, N"
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.