# Andina Copper Provides Exploration Update at Piuquenes Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/andina-copper-provides-exploration-update-at-piuquenes--dfc53002-f9d0-4791-897a-810c3591ae17 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ANDC/news/5206733348808125/andina-copper-provides-exploration-update-at-piuquenes Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-02-10T14:05:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Andina Copper Corporation - Ticker: ANDC - Exchange: TSX - Region: San Juan Province, Argentina - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-15 10:57:17 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Andina Copper has provided an exploration update at the Piuquenes Project in Argentina, reporting continued expansion of porphyry copper-gold mineralization at Piuquenes East. A new Magnetotelluric \(MT\) survey has identified a high-priority, deep-seated anomaly at Piuquenes North, which the company plans to test with upcoming drilling. Reasoning: The release reports successful expansion of known mineralization and the identification of a significant new geophysical target, though the most recent drill assays are not yet available. - Positive factor: Expansion of known porphyry mineralization - Positive factor: New high-priority geophysical target \(MT anomaly\) defined - Positive factor: Mobilization of second drill rig - Positive factor: Visual confirmation of increasing mineralization intensity with depth - Negative factor: Assays for PIU09 and PIU10A are still pending Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **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: The release mentions a Qualified Person \(QP\) review and approval of technical information. Evidence · text > Francisco Montes... has reviewed and approved the technical information **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling at Piuquenes East is described as continuing to expand known porphyry mineralization. Evidence · text > Ongoing drilling at Piuquenes East continues to expand known porphyry copper-gold mineralization ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (6) ### PIU06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/andina-copper-provides-exploration-update-at-piuquenes--dfc53002-f9d0-4791-897a-810c3591ae17#fact-drill-facts-0) Piuquenes East · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: PIU06 - Project: Piuquenes East - Commodity: copper - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ANDC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.31 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 208 m - From: 292 m - To: 500 m - Intercept Depth: 292 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: PIU06:292-500 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Standard porphyry copper intercept reported as part of ongoing expansion. - Positive factor: Significant intercept width Evidence · text > 208 m @ 0.31% Cu, 0.13 g/t Au, 1.24 g/t Ag \(from 292 m\) #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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" ### PIU06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/andina-copper-provides-exploration-update-at-piuquenes--dfc53002-f9d0-4791-897a-810c3591ae17#fact-drill-facts-1) Piuquenes East · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: PIU06 - Project: Piuquenes East - Commodity: gold - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ANDC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.13 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 208 m - From: 292 m - To: 500 m - Intercept Depth: 292 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: PIU06:292-500 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Byproduct gold grade in a copper-focused porphyry intercept. Evidence · text > 208 m @ 0.31% Cu, 0.13 g/t Au, 1.24 g/t Ag \(from 292 m\) #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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" ### PIU06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/andina-copper-provides-exploration-update-at-piuquenes--dfc53002-f9d0-4791-897a-810c3591ae17#fact-drill-facts-2) Piuquenes East · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: PIU06 - Project: Piuquenes East - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ANDC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.24 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 208 m - From: 292 m - To: 500 m - Intercept Depth: 292 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: PIU06:292-500 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Byproduct silver grade in a copper-focused porphyry intercept. Evidence · text > 208 m @ 0.31% Cu, 0.13 g/t Au, 1.24 g/t Ag \(from 292 m\) #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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" ### PIU06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/andina-copper-provides-exploration-update-at-piuquenes--dfc53002-f9d0-4791-897a-810c3591ae17#fact-drill-facts-3) Piuquenes East · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: PIU06 - Project: Piuquenes East - Commodity: copper - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ANDC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.49 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 98 m - From: 292 m - To: 390 m - Intercept Depth: 292 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: PIU06:292-390 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval within the PIU06 intercept. - Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval Evidence · text > Including 98 m @ 0.49 % Cu, 0.16 g/t Au, 1.26 g/t Ag \(from 292 m\) #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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" ### PIU06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/andina-copper-provides-exploration-update-at-piuquenes--dfc53002-f9d0-4791-897a-810c3591ae17#fact-drill-facts-4) Piuquenes East · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: PIU06 - Project: Piuquenes East - Commodity: gold - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ANDC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.16 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 98 m - From: 292 m - To: 390 m - Intercept Depth: 292 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: PIU06:292-390 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval for gold within PIU06. Evidence · text > Including 98 m @ 0.49 % Cu, 0.16 g/t Au, 1.26 g/t Ag \(from 292 m\) #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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" ### PIU06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/andina-copper-provides-exploration-update-at-piuquenes--dfc53002-f9d0-4791-897a-810c3591ae17#fact-drill-facts-5) Piuquenes East · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: PIU06 - Project: Piuquenes East - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ANDC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.26 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 98 m - From: 292 m - To: 390 m - Intercept Depth: 292 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: PIU06:292-390 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval for silver within PIU06. Evidence · text > Including 98 m @ 0.49 % Cu, 0.16 g/t Au, 1.26 g/t Ag \(from 292 m\) #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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" ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. 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