# Altamira Gold Intersects High Grade Gold Mineralization in the First Drill Hole at the Guillermo Target and Extends Maria Bonita Mineralization at Depth, Cajueiro District, Brazil

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/altamira-gold-intersects-high-grade-gold-mineralization-in-the-first-drill-hole--e115f0c5-5c5a-4660-b1cf-2ff9bb74e254

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ALTA/news/8255335214161084/altamira-gold-intersects-high-grade-gold-mineralization-in-the-first-drill-hole-

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-03-18T11:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Altamira Gold Corp.

- Ticker: ALTA

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Mato Grosso, Brazil

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-09-13 11:04:41 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Altamira Gold reported high-grade gold intercepts at the new Guillermo target, including 0.9m @ 18.1 g/t Au. Additionally, drilling at the Maria Bonita resource confirmed mineralization continues at depth, extending the known system by over 100m.

Reasoning: Strong discovery-style drill results at a new target \(Guillermo\) combined with depth extension at an existing resource \(Maria Bonita\).

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercept at new Guillermo target

- Positive factor: Extension of Maria Bonita mineralization at depth

- Positive factor: District-scale exploration success across multiple targets

- Negative factor: True width for Guillermo intercept not yet known

Facts used in scoring: 6

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: 0.9m @ 18.1 g/t gold is exceptionally high grade.

Evidence · text

> 0.9m @ 18.1g/t gold

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: True width for the Guillermo intercept is not currently known.

Evidence · text

> the true width of the mineralized interval in the drill hole is not currently known

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: Release details laboratory \(SGS Geosol\) and QA/QC methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Evidence · text

> inserting control samples randomly in the submitted batch, comprising field duplicates, independent reference samples and 'blank' samples.

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: Maria Bonita contains a significant Inferred component.

Evidence · text

> Inferred Resources of 25.64Mt @ 0.44g/t gold

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (4)

### GLO-01

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Guillermo · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GLO-01
- Project: Guillermo
- Commodity: gold
- Region: brazil
- Reported Region: brazil
- Ticker: ALTA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 111 m
- To: 118 m
- Intercept Depth: 111 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GLO-01:111-118

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Geosol
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept at a new exploration target.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for scout drilling

Evidence · text

> 7 metres @ 4.2g/t gold from 111m in drill hole GLO-01

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### GLO-01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/altamira-gold-intersects-high-grade-gold-mineralization-in-the-first-drill-hole--e115f0c5-5c5a-4660-b1cf-2ff9bb74e254#fact-drill-facts-1)

Guillermo · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GLO-01
- Project: Guillermo
- Commodity: gold
- Region: brazil
- Reported Region: brazil
- Ticker: ALTA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 18.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.9 m
- From: 117.1 m
- To: 118 m
- Intercept Depth: 117.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GLO-01:117.1-118

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Geosol
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade interval within the hole.

- Positive factor: Bonanza grade intercept

Evidence · text

> 0.9m @ 18.1g/t gold from 117.1m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### MBA034

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/altamira-gold-intersects-high-grade-gold-mineralization-in-the-first-drill-hole--e115f0c5-5c5a-4660-b1cf-2ff9bb74e254#fact-drill-facts-2)

Maria Bonita · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MBA034
- Project: Maria Bonita
- Commodity: gold
- Region: brazil
- Reported Region: brazil
- Ticker: ALTA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 75 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Geosol
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant width confirming depth extension, though grade is marginal.

- Positive factor: Confirms depth extension

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · text

> 75 metres @ 0.3 gm/t gold

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### MBA034

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/altamira-gold-intersects-high-grade-gold-mineralization-in-the-first-drill-hole--e115f0c5-5c5a-4660-b1cf-2ff9bb74e254#fact-drill-facts-3)

Maria Bonita · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MBA034
- Project: Maria Bonita
- Commodity: gold
- Region: brazil
- Reported Region: brazil
- Ticker: ALTA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 33.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: SGS Geosol
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant width confirming depth extension, though grade is marginal.

- Positive factor: Confirms depth extension

- Negative factor: Low grade

Evidence · text

> 33.5 metres @ 0.4 gm/t gold

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

## Resource Estimates (2)

### indicated

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Maria Bonita · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Maria Bonita
- Commodity: gold
- Region: brazil
- Reported Region: Mato Grosso, Brazil
- Ticker: ALTA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Resource group id: resource:fab281888d7c233ba19e

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 24190000
- Grade: 0.46
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 357800
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t gold

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Existing indicated resource component.

Evidence · text

> 24.19Mt @ 0.46g/t gold \(357,800oz\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

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Maria Bonita · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Maria Bonita
- Commodity: gold
- Region: brazil
- Reported Region: Mato Grosso, Brazil
- Ticker: ALTA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Resource group id: resource:7f259f3cf35bbd8134db

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 25640000
- Grade: 0.44
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 362400
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t gold

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Existing inferred resource component.

Evidence · text

> 25.64Mt @ 0.44g/t gold \(362,400oz\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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