Andina Copper Reports 232m at 0.68% Cu, 75ppm Mo from 38m
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Andina Copper Corporation
- Ticker
- ANDC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Chocó, Colombia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Molybdenum, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 10:51:23 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Andina Copper reported a significant step-out drill intercept of 232m at 0.68% Cu and 75ppm Mo from hole CDH006 at the Cobrasco Project in Colombia. The results confirm the northwest extension of the mineralized porphyry system, which remains open in all directions.
Reasoning: Significant step-out drill intercept (232m @ 0.68% Cu) confirms extension of the Cobrasco Central porphyry system.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension confirmed
- High-grade Cu-Mo intercept
- Continuity of mineralization demonstrated
- QA/QC disclosed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: CDH006 is the first hole from a new step-out drill pad testing the NW extension.
Evidence · text
“the first hole from a new step-out drill pad at the Cobrasco Project”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details sampling intervals, core handling, and use of an accredited ALS laboratory.
Evidence · text
“core samples were sent to the ALS preparation facility in Medellin, an accredited laboratory”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Note 2 explicitly states interval widths are measured down-hole and uncorrected.
Evidence · text
“Interval widths are measured down-hole and uncorrected. They do not necessarily represent true widths”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
CDH006Cobrasco · copperGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 232 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CDH006
- Project
- Cobrasco
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- colombia
- Reported Region
- colombia
- Ticker
- ANDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 232 m
- From
- 38 m
- To
- 270 m
- Hole Depth
- 138 m
- Intercept Depth
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CDH006:38-270
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant Cu intercept in a step-out hole.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for porphyry
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“232m @ 0.68% Cu, 75ppm Mo from 38m”
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
CDH006Cobrasco · molybdenumGrade: 75Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 232 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CDH006
- Project
- Cobrasco
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- colombia
- Reported Region
- colombia
- Ticker
- ANDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 75
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 232 m
- From
- 38 m
- To
- 270 m
- Hole Depth
- 138 m
- Intercept Depth
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CDH006:38-270
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant Mo grade accompanying Cu intercept.
Positive factors
- Co-product with high grade Cu
Evidence · text
“232m @ 0.68% Cu, 75ppm Mo from 38m”
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
CDH006Cobrasco · silverGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 232 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CDH006
- Project
- Cobrasco
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- colombia
- Reported Region
- colombia
- Ticker
- ANDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 232 m
- From
- 38 m
- To
- 270 m
- Hole Depth
- 138 m
- Intercept Depth
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CDH006:38-270
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 10 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace silver credit.
Evidence · text
“232m @ 0.68% Cu, 75ppm Mo, 2.0g/t Ag from 38m”
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
CDH006Cobrasco · copperGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 336 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CDH006
- Project
- Cobrasco
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- colombia
- Reported Region
- colombia
- Ticker
- ANDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 336 m
- From
- 38 m
- To
- 374 m
- Hole Depth
- 138 m
- Intercept Depth
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CDH006:38-374
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of the main intercept.
Evidence · text
“336m @ 0.51% Cu, 53ppm Mo, 1.50g/t Ag”
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
CDH006Cobrasco · molybdenumGrade: 53Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 336 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CDH006
- Project
- Cobrasco
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- colombia
- Reported Region
- colombia
- Ticker
- ANDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 53
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 336 m
- From
- 38 m
- To
- 374 m
- Hole Depth
- 138 m
- Intercept Depth
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CDH006:38-374
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval Mo grade.
Evidence · text
“336m @ 0.51% Cu, 53ppm Mo, 1.50g/t Ag”
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
CDH006Cobrasco · silverGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 336 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CDH006
- Project
- Cobrasco
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- colombia
- Reported Region
- colombia
- Ticker
- ANDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 336 m
- From
- 38 m
- To
- 374 m
- Hole Depth
- 138 m
- Intercept Depth
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CDH006:38-374
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval Ag credit.
Evidence · text
“336m @ 0.51% Cu, 53ppm Mo, 1.50g/t Ag”
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
CDH006Cobrasco · copperGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 486 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CDH006
- Project
- Cobrasco
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- colombia
- Reported Region
- colombia
- Ticker
- ANDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 486 m
- From
- 38 m
- To
- 524 m
- Hole Depth
- 138 m
- Intercept Depth
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CDH006:38-524
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broad intercept confirming continuity.
Evidence · text
“486m @ 0.42% Cu, 51ppm Mo, 1.20g/t Ag”
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
CDH006Cobrasco · molybdenumGrade: 51Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 486 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CDH006
- Project
- Cobrasco
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- colombia
- Reported Region
- colombia
- Ticker
- ANDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 51
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 486 m
- From
- 38 m
- To
- 524 m
- Hole Depth
- 138 m
- Intercept Depth
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CDH006:38-524
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broad intercept Mo grade.
Evidence · text
“486m @ 0.42% Cu, 51ppm Mo, 1.20g/t Ag”
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
CDH006Cobrasco · silverGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 486 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- CDH006
- Project
- Cobrasco
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- colombia
- Reported Region
- colombia
- Ticker
- ANDC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 486 m
- From
- 38 m
- To
- 524 m
- Hole Depth
- 138 m
- Intercept Depth
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- CDH006:38-524
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broad intercept Ag credit.
Evidence · text
“486m @ 0.42% Cu, 51ppm Mo, 1.20g/t Ag”
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
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