Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu, 0.35 g/t Au & 1.42 g/t Ag) at the Altar Copper-Gold Project in San Juan, Argentina
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Aldebaran Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- ALDE
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- San Juan, Argentina
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 11:02:05 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Aldebaran Resources reported significant drill results from its infill program at the Altar Copper-Gold Project in San Juan, Argentina, including 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq and 1,059.20 m of 0.51% CuEq. These results aim to upgrade resource blocks to Measured and Indicated categories, demonstrating the size and quality of the deposit. The company also confirmed that intervals represent true thickness and provided detailed metal equivalent assumptions and QA/QC protocols.
Reasoning: The infill drilling program at the Altar Copper-Gold Project delivered multiple long and high-grade copper equivalent intercepts, confirming mineralization continuity and supporting the upgrade of inferred resources to higher confidence categories, which is a material de-risking step for the project.
Positive factors
- Long, high-grade copper equivalent intercepts demonstrate significant mineralization
- Infill drilling successfully confirms continuity and aims to upgrade resource categories
- True thickness of intervals is stated, providing higher confidence in geometry
- Detailed metal equivalent assumptions are disclosed, enhancing transparency
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are outlined, including certified lab and QP sign-off
Facts used in scoring: 24
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states: 'Intervals represent true thickness of the deposit.'
Evidence · text
“Intervals represent true thickness of the deposit.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details systematic and rigorous sampling and analytical protocols, including the use of certified standards, blanks, and duplicates, and mentions a certified ALS laboratory.
Evidence · text
“Altar follows systematic and rigorous sampling and analytical protocols which meet and exceed industry standards. ... Aldebaran independently inserts certified control standards (Super Certified Reference Materials (SCRM’s), coarse field blanks, and duplicates into the sample stream to monitor data quality.”
Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative
Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.
Why it applies: Metal equivalent grade is reported with full disclosure of metal prices and recoveries used in the calculation.
Evidence · text
“CuEq values were calculated using copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum. Metal prices utilized for the calculations are Cu = US$3.00/lb, Au = US$1,400/oz, Ag = US$18/oz, and Mo = US$10/lb. Recoveries used for the supporting metals found in the CuEq equation are as follows: Au = 50%, Ag = 51%, (based on historical metallurgical test work) and Mo = 70% (benchmarking from similar deposits).”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states the program is an 'infill drilling program' with the goal to 'upgrade resource blocks classified as Inferred to the Measured & Indicated categories'.
Evidence · text
“results of seven holes from the infill drilling program at the Altar project in San Juan, Argentina. The goal of these holes was to upgrade resource blocks classified as Inferred to the Measured & Indicated categories.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (24)
ALD-26-036EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-036EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 54 m
- True Width
- 54 m
- From
- 24 m
- To
- 78 m
- Hole Depth
- 950.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-036EXT:24-78
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.37
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A solid intercept contributing to the overall resource upgrade program, with good grade and disclosed true width.
Positive factors
- Good copper equivalent grade for porphyry deposit
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 54.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 54
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-036EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 826.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-036EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 826.1 m
- True Width
- 826.1 m
- From
- 124 m
- To
- 950.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 950.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-036EXT:124-950.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.54
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long and strong copper equivalent intercept, indicating significant and continuous mineralization, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length for a porphyry deposit
- Strong copper equivalent grade
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 826.10
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 826.1
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-036EXTAltar · copperGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 98 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-036EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 98 m
- True Width
- 98 m
- From
- 140 m
- To
- 238 m
- Hole Depth
- 950.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-036EXT:140-238
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.07
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval within a longer intercept, indicating a very strong zone of mineralization, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Strong intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“1.07”
Context: 98.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 98
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-036EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 78 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-036EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 78 m
- True Width
- 78 m
- From
- 280 m
- To
- 358 m
- Hole Depth
- 950.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-036EXT:280-358
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.68
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval contributing to the overall resource upgrade program, with good grade and disclosed true width.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Good intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 78.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 78
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-036EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 42 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-036EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 42 m
- True Width
- 42 m
- From
- 416 m
- To
- 458 m
- Hole Depth
- 950.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-036EXT:416-458
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval contributing to the overall resource upgrade program, with good grade and disclosed true width.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Good intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.61”
Context: 42.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 42
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-036EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 48 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-036EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 48 m
- True Width
- 48 m
- From
- 690 m
- To
- 738 m
- Hole Depth
- 950.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 24 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-036EXT:690-738
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.62
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval contributing to the overall resource upgrade program, with good grade and disclosed true width.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Good intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 48.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 48
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-25-173EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1339.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-25-173EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1339.3 m
- True Width
- 1339.3 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 1351.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 1352.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-25-173EXT:12-1351.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.45
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptionally long and strong copper equivalent intercept, highly material for defining the scale and continuity of the Altar porphyry deposit.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length, demonstrating vast mineralization
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 1,339.30
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1339.3
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-25-173EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: %Intercept: 500 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-25-173EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 500 m
- True Width
- 500 m
- From
- 326 m
- To
- 826 m
- Hole Depth
- 1352.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-25-173EXT:326-826
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.71
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long and high-grade sub-interval, indicating a significant zone of strong mineralization within the broader intercept, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length and strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.71”
Context: 500.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 500
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-25-173EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 96 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-25-173EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 96 m
- True Width
- 96 m
- From
- 436 m
- To
- 532 m
- Hole Depth
- 1352.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-25-173EXT:436-532
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.94
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very high-grade sub-interval, indicating a significant and rich zone of mineralization, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Strong intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.94”
Context: 96.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 96
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-25-173EXTAltar · copperGrade: 1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 60 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-25-173EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 60 m
- True Width
- 60 m
- From
- 606 m
- To
- 666 m
- Hole Depth
- 1352.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-25-173EXT:606-666
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very high-grade sub-interval, indicating a significant and rich zone of mineralization, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Strong intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 60.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 60
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-174EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1198 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-174EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1198 m
- True Width
- 1198 m
- From
- 92 m
- To
- 1290 m
- Hole Depth
- 1290 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-174EXT:92-1290
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.43
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long and strong copper equivalent intercept, indicating significant and continuous mineralization, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length, demonstrating vast mineralization
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.43”
Context: 1,198.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1198
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-174EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 388 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-174EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 388 m
- True Width
- 388 m
- From
- 530 m
- To
- 918 m
- Hole Depth
- 1290 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-174EXT:530-918
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.63
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long and high-grade sub-interval, indicating a significant zone of strong mineralization within the broader intercept, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length and strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.63”
Context: 388.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 388
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-180EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 895 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-180EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 895 m
- True Width
- 895 m
- From
- 496 m
- To
- 1391 m
- Hole Depth
- 1391 m
- Intercept Depth
- 496 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-180EXT:496-1391
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.28
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long intercept with a moderate copper equivalent grade, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit's scale.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length, demonstrating vast mineralization
- Moderate copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: 895.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 895
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-187D ExtAltar · copperGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 934 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-187D Ext
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 934 m
- True Width
- 934 m
- From
- 324 m
- To
- 1258 m
- Hole Depth
- 1258 m
- Intercept Depth
- 324 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-187D Ext:324-1258
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.37
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long and strong copper equivalent intercept, indicating significant and continuous mineralization, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length, demonstrating vast mineralization
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 934.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 934
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-187D ExtAltar · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-187D Ext
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 50 m
- True Width
- 50 m
- From
- 475 m
- To
- 525 m
- Hole Depth
- 1258 m
- Intercept Depth
- 324 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-187D Ext:475-525
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval contributing to the overall resource upgrade program, with good grade and disclosed true width.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Good intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 50.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 50
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-199EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1059.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-199EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1059.2 m
- True Width
- 1059.2 m
- From
- 326 m
- To
- 1385.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 1385.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 326 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-199EXT:326-1385.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.51
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long and strong copper equivalent intercept, indicating significant and continuous mineralization, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length, demonstrating vast mineralization
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 1,059.20
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1059.2
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-199EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-199EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 32 m
- True Width
- 32 m
- From
- 326 m
- To
- 358 m
- Hole Depth
- 1385.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 326 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-199EXT:326-358
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.68
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval contributing to the overall resource upgrade program, with good grade and disclosed true width.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Good intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 32.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 32
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-199EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 221.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-199EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 221.5 m
- True Width
- 221.5 m
- From
- 868.5 m
- To
- 1090 m
- Hole Depth
- 1385.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 326 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-199EXT:868.5-1090
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long and high-grade sub-interval, indicating a significant zone of strong mineralization within the broader intercept, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length and strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.61”
Context: 221.50
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 221.5
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-199EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: %Intercept: 249.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-199EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 249.2 m
- True Width
- 249.2 m
- From
- 1136 m
- To
- 1385.2 m
- Hole Depth
- 1385.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 326 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-199EXT:1136-1385.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.71
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long and high-grade sub-interval, indicating a significant zone of strong mineralization within the broader intercept, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length and strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.71”
Context: 249.20
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 249.2
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-199EXTAltar · copperGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: %Intercept: 54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-199EXT
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 54 m
- True Width
- 54 m
- From
- 1270 m
- To
- 1324 m
- Hole Depth
- 1385.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 326 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-199EXT:1270-1324
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.92
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very high-grade sub-interval, indicating a significant and rich zone of mineralization, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Strong intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.92”
Context: 54.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 54
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-259Altar · copperGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 513 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-259
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 513 m
- True Width
- 513 m
- From
- 924 m
- To
- 1437 m
- Hole Depth
- 1437 m
- Intercept Depth
- 924 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-259:924-1437
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.47
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very long and strong copper equivalent intercept, indicating significant and continuous mineralization, highly material for resource definition.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length, demonstrating vast mineralization
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 513.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 513
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-259Altar · copperGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 42 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-259
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 42 m
- True Width
- 42 m
- From
- 1120 m
- To
- 1162 m
- Hole Depth
- 1437 m
- Intercept Depth
- 924 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-259:1120-1162
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.55
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval contributing to the overall resource upgrade program, with good grade and disclosed true width.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Good intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 42.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 42
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-259Altar · copperGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 94 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-259
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 94 m
- True Width
- 94 m
- From
- 1202 m
- To
- 1296 m
- Hole Depth
- 1437 m
- Intercept Depth
- 924 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-259:1202-1296
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval contributing to the overall resource upgrade program, with good grade and disclosed true width.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Good intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 94.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 94
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
ALD-26-259Altar · copperGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 59 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ALD-26-259
- Project
- Altar
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALDE
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 59 m
- True Width
- 59 m
- From
- 1378 m
- To
- 1437 m
- Hole Depth
- 1437 m
- Intercept Depth
- 924 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ALD-26-259:1378-1437
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.62
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong sub-interval contributing to the overall resource upgrade program, with good grade and disclosed true width.
Positive factors
- Strong copper equivalent grade for a porphyry deposit
- Good intercept length
- True width disclosed
- Part of resource upgrade program
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 59.00
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 59
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: "Aldebaran Reports 1,339.30 m of 0.45% CuEq (0.38% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au & 2.54 g/t Ag) including 500 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.58% Cu"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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