Zacatecas Silver Reports High-Grade Gold and Silver Surface Sampling Over 2 km Strike Length at Oso Negro, Sonora
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Zacatecas Silver Corp.
- Ticker
- ZAC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Sonora, Mexico
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Lead, Zinc
- Document categories
- Drill results, Permitting
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 18:31:37 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Zacatecas Silver reported high-grade gold and silver results from surface rock-chip sampling at the Oso Negro project in Sonora, Mexico. The sampling identified mineralization over a 2 km strike length, with intercepts up to 14.8 g/t Au and 2,340 g/t Ag, suggesting significant potential at depth.
Reasoning: Strong high-grade surface results across a significant strike length in a prospective epithermal system, providing a compelling drill target.
Positive factors
- High-grade surface intercepts (14.8 g/t Au, 2,340 g/t Ag)
- System-scale continuity over 2 km strike length
- Geological context suggests higher grades at depth (above boiling zone)
- QA/QC protocols disclosed (ALS, blanks, standards, duplicates)
Negative factors
- Surface sampling only (rock-chip/grab), no drill intercepts yet
Facts used in scoring: 2
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 14.8 g/t Au and 2,340 g/t Ag are exceptionally high grades for an epithermal system.
Evidence · text
“Up to 14.8 g/t Au and 2,340 g/t Ag returned from surface rock-chip sampling”
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 ALS laboratory, certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates.
Evidence · text
“The Company inserted certified reference materials, blanks and field duplicates into the sample stream”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 2. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (2)
Fact 1goldGrade: 14.8Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ZAC
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 14.8 g/t Au is an exceptional grade for an epithermal system.
Positive factors
- High grade for epithermal system
Fact 2silverGrade: 2340Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- ZAC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2340
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2,340 g/t Ag is an exceptional grade for silver.
Positive factors
- Exceptional silver grade
How Atlas produces this analysis
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