[Video Enhanced] Argenta Silver Step-out Hole Hits High-Grade Silver as Atenea Exploration Target Comes into Focus
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Argenta Silver
- Ticker
- AGAG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 06:00:16 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Argenta Silver has reported high-grade silver drill results from its El Quevar Project in Argentina, including a significant step-out intercept of 545 g/t Ag over 43.2m. The results also highlight a new exploration target, Atenea, which returned 314 g/t Ag over 2.0m.
Reasoning: The release reports significant high-grade silver step-out results (545 g/t Ag) that extend the known resource and identify a new exploration target, supported by QP sign-off.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver intercepts
- Step-out success extending known resource
- Discovery of new exploration target (Atenea)
- QA/QC disclosed with QP sign-off
Negative factors
- True width not yet calculated for new data
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 1,302 g/t Ag is exceptionally high grade for silver.
Evidence · text
“1,302 g/t Ag over 8.00 m”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: QVD-414 is described as a step-out success extending the resource zone to the northwest.
Evidence · text
“QVD-414 – step-out success: 545 g/t Ag over 43.20 meters”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions a Qualified Person (Rob van Egmond, P.Geo.) has reviewed and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“Rob van Egmond, P.Geo., a “qualified person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (4)
QVD-414El Quevar Project · silverGrade: 545Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 43.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-414
- Project
- El Quevar Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 545
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 43.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- QVD-414:0-43.2
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 545 g/t Ag over 43.2m is an exceptional silver intercept.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade and width
Evidence · text
“QVD-414 – step-out success: 545 g/t Ag over 43.20 meters”
QVD-414El Quevar Project · silverGrade: 1302Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-414
- Project
- El Quevar Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1302
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- QVD-414:0-43.2
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1,302 g/t Ag is a bonanza grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“including 1,302 g/t Ag over 8.00 m”
QVD-414El Quevar Project · silverGrade: 905Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-414
- Project
- El Quevar Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 905
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- QVD-414:0-43.2
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 905 g/t Ag is a very high grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · text
“including 905 g/t Ag over 7.70 m”
QVD-416El Quevar Project · silverGrade: 314Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- QVD-416
- Project
- El Quevar Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- AGAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 314
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 314 g/t Ag over 2m is an encouraging discovery intercept for a new target.
Positive factors
- Discovery of new target
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · text
“QVD-416 – initial test of the new Atenea target: 314 g/t Ag over 2.00 meters”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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