Altius Provides 2nd Quarter 2026 Project Generation Update
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Altius Minerals Corporation
- Ticker
- ALS
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Unavailable
- Secondary commodities
- Lithium, Copper, Gold, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Molybdenum, Potash
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 02:36:14 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Altius Minerals Corporation provided its Q2 2026 update, reporting an increase in its junior equities portfolio value to $80.4 million. The report highlights significant resource expansions at Silvercorp's Curipamba project and a major drill intercept at AbraSilver's La Coipita project.
Reasoning: The update shows positive growth in equity portfolio value and significant resource expansions/drill results across several royalty-held projects.
Positive factors
- Portfolio market value increased from $70M to $80.4M
- Significant resource growth at Curipamba-El Domo project
- Strong drill intercept at La Coipita project
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
Category Upgradepositive
Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
Why it applies: Measured and Indicated resources increased by 27% at Curipamba project.
Evidence · text
“increase of 27% to the Measured and Indicated resources from 9 Mt to 11.4Mt”
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: M&I resource tonnage increased from 9 Mt to 11.4 Mt.
Evidence · text
“increase of 27% to the Measured and Indicated resources from 9 Mt to 11.4Mt”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 747.5 m at 0.69% Cu is an exceptionally large and high-grade intercept for a copper-gold project.
Evidence · text
“returned the strongest drill intercept recorded to date at La Coipita: 747.5 m grading 0.69% Cu”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
DDH-LC26-010La Coipita · copperGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 747.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-LC26-010
- Project
- La Coipita
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 747.5 m
- From
- 396 m
- To
- 1143.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 396 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-LC26-010:396-1143.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional length and grade for a copper-gold project.
Positive factors
- Strongest drill intercept recorded to date
Evidence · text
“747.5 m grading 0.69% Cu, 0.06 g/t Au and 142 ppm Mo, from 396 m to 1,143.5 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
DDH-LC26-010La Coipita · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 747.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-LC26-010
- Project
- La Coipita
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 747.5 m
- From
- 396 m
- To
- 1143.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 396 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-LC26-010:396-1143.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade is part of the strongest intercept recorded to date.
Positive factors
- Strongest drill intercept recorded to date
Evidence · text
“747.5 m grading 0.69% Cu, 0.06 g/t Au and 142 ppm Mo”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
DDH-LC26-010La Coipita · molybdenumGrade: 142Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 747.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-LC26-010
- Project
- La Coipita
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALS
Geometry
- Grade
- 142
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 747.5 m
- From
- 396 m
- To
- 1143.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 396 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-LC26-010:396-1143.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum grade is part of the strongest intercept recorded to date.
Positive factors
- Strongest drill intercept recorded to date
Evidence · text
“747.5 m grading 0.69% Cu, 0.06 g/t Au and 142 ppm Mo”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
DDH-LC26-010La Coipita · copperGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 108 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-LC26-010
- Project
- La Coipita
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALS
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 108 m
- From
- 396 m
- To
- 504 m
- Intercept Depth
- 396 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-LC26-010:396-504
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant high-grade portion of the main intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 108 m at 1.06% Cu, 0.10 g/t Au and 204 ppm Mo, from 396 to 504 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
DDH-LC26-010La Coipita · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 108 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-LC26-010
- Project
- La Coipita
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 108 m
- From
- 396 m
- To
- 504 m
- Intercept Depth
- 396 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-LC26-010:396-504
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade is part of the high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 108 m at 1.06% Cu, 0.10 g/t Au and 204 ppm Mo”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
DDH-LC26-010La Coipita · molybdenumGrade: 204Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 108 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDH-LC26-010
- Project
- La Coipita
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ALS
Geometry
- Grade
- 204
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 108 m
- From
- 396 m
- To
- 504 m
- Intercept Depth
- 396 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDH-LC26-010:396-504
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Molybdenum grade is part of the high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 108 m at 1.06% Cu, 0.10 g/t Au and 204 ppm Mo”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
Resource Estimates (5)
indicatedCuripamba–El Domo · copperTonnes: 11400000Grade: 1.85Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Curipamba–El Domo
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- ALS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:8e78bf46bc338f7279d9
- Deposit or zone
- Measured and Indicated
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 11400000
- Grade
- 1.85
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant tonnage growth in the M&I category.
Positive factors
- 27% increase in M&I tonnage
Evidence · text
“increase of 27% to the Measured and Indicated resources from 9 Mt to 11.4Mt grading 1.85% Cu”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedCuripamba–El Domo · goldTonnes: 11400000Grade: 2.11Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Curipamba–El Domo
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- ALS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:8e78bf46bc338f7279d9
- Deposit or zone
- Measured and Indicated
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 11400000
- Grade
- 2.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade is part of the reported M&I resource increase.
Positive factors
- Part of 27% M&I resource expansion
Evidence · text
“increase of 27% to the Measured and Indicated resources from 9 Mt to 11.4Mt grading 1.85% Cu, 2.11 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedCuripamba–El Domo · zincTonnes: 11400000Grade: 2.42Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Curipamba–El Domo
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- ALS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:8e78bf46bc338f7279d9
- Deposit or zone
- Measured and Indicated
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 11400000
- Grade
- 2.42
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Zinc grade is part of the reported M&I resource increase.
Positive factors
- Part of 27% M&I resource expansion
Evidence · text
“increase of 27% to the Measured and Indicated resources from 9 Mt to 11.4Mt grading 1.85% Cu, 2.11 g/t Au, 2.42% Zn”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedCuripamba–El Domo · leadTonnes: 11400000Grade: 0.22Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Curipamba–El Domo
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- ALS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:8e78bf46bc338f7279d9
- Deposit or zone
- Measured and Indicated
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 11400000
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lead grade is part of the reported M&I resource increase.
Positive factors
- Part of 27% M&I resource expansion
Evidence · text
“increase of 27% to the Measured and Indicated resources from 9 Mt to 11.4Mt grading 1.85% Cu, 2.11 g/t Au, 2.42% Zn, 0.22% Pb”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedCuripamba–El Domo · silverTonnes: 11400000Grade: 41.69Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Curipamba–El Domo
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- ALS
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:8e78bf46bc338f7279d9
- Deposit or zone
- Measured and Indicated
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 11400000
- Grade
- 41.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade is part of the reported M&I resource increase.
Positive factors
- Part of 27% M&I resource expansion
Evidence · text
“increase of 27% to the Measured and Indicated resources from 9 Mt to 11.4Mt grading 1.85% Cu, 2.11 g/t Au, 2.42% Zn, 0.22% Pb, and 41.69 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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