# Zacatecas Silver Announces Exploration Plans Targeting Expansion of Esperanza Gold Project Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ZAC/news/7391239476604982/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2023-03-13T12:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Zacatecas Silver Corp. - Ticker: ZAC - Exchange: TSX - Region: Morelos State, Mexico - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Silver, Copper, Zinc - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-08-24 18:55:54 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Zacatecas Silver Corp. has announced new exploration plans for the Esperanza Gold Project, targeting both deep intrusions and near-surface prospects. The strategy is informed by a review of historical drilling that suggests a deeper mineralized source for gold and silver fluids. Reasoning: The announcement outlines new exploration plans based on a review of historical drilling. While the intercepts themselves are historical, they provide the geological rationale for the upcoming geophysical and geochemical programs. - Positive factor: exploration expansion potential - Positive factor: high-grade silver intercepts - Positive factor: deep intrusion target identified - Negative factor: historical data reliance - Negative factor: low base metal grades Facts used in scoring: 11 ## Classification and evidence **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The document discusses exploration plans and reviews historical drilling rather than reporting new discovery drilling. Evidence · text > Recently completed review of historical drilling suggests gold and silver enriched fluids were sourced from a deeper mineralized intrusion **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 mentions a Qualified Person but does not detail specific assay protocols, blanks, or standards for the historical data being discussed. Evidence · text > The contents of this news release have been reviewed and approved by Chris Wilson ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (11) ### 11-219 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d#fact-drill-facts-0) Esperanza Gold Project · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: 11-219 - Project: Esperanza Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Ticker: ZAC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.04 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9 m - From: 256.5 m - To: 265 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade in a historical intercept. Evidence · text > 9 m @ 2.04 g/t Au from 256.5 to 265. ### 11-219 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d#fact-drill-facts-1) Esperanza Gold Project · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: 11-219 - Project: Esperanza Gold Project - Commodity: silver - Ticker: ZAC #### Geometry - Grade: 106 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9 m - From: 246 m - To: 255 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong silver grade in a historical intercept. - Positive factor: strong silver grade Evidence · text > 9 m @ 106 g/t Ag from 246 to 255 m in hole 11-219 ### 11-214 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d#fact-drill-facts-2) Esperanza Gold Project · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: 11-214 - Project: Esperanza Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Ticker: ZAC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.56 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 30 m - From: 324 m - To: 354 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid gold grade over a significant width. - Positive factor: good width Evidence · text > 30 m @ 2.56 g/t Au from 324 to 354 m ### 11-214 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d#fact-drill-facts-3) Esperanza Gold Project · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: 11-214 - Project: Esperanza Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Ticker: ZAC #### Geometry - Grade: 7.36 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.5 m - From: 324 m - To: 331.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within a larger intercept. - Positive factor: high grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including 7.5 m @ 7.36 g/t Au from 324 to 331.5 m ### 11-214 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d#fact-drill-facts-4) Esperanza Gold Project · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: 11-214 - Project: Esperanza Gold Project - Commodity: silver - Ticker: ZAC #### Geometry - Grade: 26 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 27 m - From: 321 m - To: 348 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate silver grade. Evidence · text > 27 m @ 26.0 g/t Ag ### 11-214 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d#fact-drill-facts-5) Esperanza Gold Project · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: 11-214 - Project: Esperanza Gold Project - Commodity: copper - Ticker: ZAC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.18 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 27 m - From: 321 m - To: 348 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low copper grade. Evidence · text > 0.18% Cu from 321 to 348 m in hole 11-214 ### 11-213 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d#fact-drill-facts-6) Esperanza Gold Project · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: 11-213 - Project: Esperanza Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Ticker: ZAC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.14 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 25.5 m - From: 303 m - To: 328.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low gold grade. Evidence · text > 25.5 m @ 1.14 g/t Au from 303 to 328.5 m ### 11-213 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d#fact-drill-facts-7) Esperanza Gold Project · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: 11-213 - Project: Esperanza Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Ticker: ZAC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.26 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9 m - From: 319.5 m - To: 328.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold sub-interval. Evidence · text > including 9 m @ 2.26 g/t Au from 319.5 to 328.5 m ### 11-213 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d#fact-drill-facts-8) Esperanza Gold Project · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: 11-213 - Project: Esperanza Gold Project - Commodity: silver - Ticker: ZAC #### Geometry - Grade: 38.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 36 m - From: 283.5 m - To: 319.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate silver grade over wide interval. Evidence · text > 36 m @ 38.4 g/t Ag ### 11-213 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d#fact-drill-facts-9) Esperanza Gold Project · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: 11-213 - Project: Esperanza Gold Project - Commodity: zinc - Ticker: ZAC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.97 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 36 m - From: 283.5 m - To: 319.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low zinc grade. Evidence · text > 0.97% Zn ### 11-213 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/zacatecas-silver-announces-exploration-plans-targeting-expansion-of-esperanza-go--ce7a8f0c-de68-4ce4-b97c-c6abd596b88d#fact-drill-facts-10) Esperanza Gold Project · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: 11-213 - Project: Esperanza Gold Project - Commodity: copper - Ticker: ZAC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 36 m - From: 283.5 m - To: 319.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2023-03-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low copper grade. Evidence · text > 0.15 % Cu from 283.5 to 319.5 m ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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