Arizona Gold & Silver Core Hole PC25-158 Intersects 60.37 Metres at 4.36 gpt Gold and 6.38 gpt Silver, Including 4.33 Metres at 19.37 gpt Gold and 19.36 gpt Silver on the Philadelphia Project, Arizona
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Arizona Gold & Silver Inc.
- Ticker
- AZS
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Arizona
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 12:38:25 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. reported high-grade drill results from the Philadelphia project in Arizona, featuring a 60.37m intercept at 4.36 g/t Au and 6.38 g/t Ag. The results include a high-grade 4.33m zone at 19.37 g/t Au, extending the mineralized zone 110m north of previous drilling.
Reasoning: Strong high-grade gold and silver intercepts that extend the known mineralized zone and show an increasing grade vector, supporting the exploration objective.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (19.37 gpt)
- Step-out extension of mineralization
- Increasing grade vector towards target
- Low sulfur content noted
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 4.33m intercept at 19.37 gpt Au is exceptionally high-grade for an epithermal system.
Evidence · text
“4.33m at 19.37 grams per tonne (gpt) Au”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The hole extends the mineralization 110m north from a previous high-grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“This hole extends the wide zone of high-grade gold mineralization in the Perry Discovery 110 metres (“m”) north from hole PC25-156.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details laboratory (Skyline Labs), assay methods (fire assay, 4-acid digestion), and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“The HQ core is delivered in its entirety to Skyline Labs in Tucson, Arizona”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: True thickness is explicitly stated for the intercepts.
Evidence · text
“4.33m at 19.37 grams per tonne (gpt) Au and 19.36 gpt Ag (TW 2.60m)”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
PC25-158Philadelphia · goldGrade: 19.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.33 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-158
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 19.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.33 m
- True Width
- 2.6 m
- From
- 290.09 m
- To
- 294.42 m
- Intercept Depth
- 290.09 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-158:290.09-294.42
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry Discovery
- Azimuth
- 24 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, four-acid digestion, ICP analysis
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · text
“4.33m at 19.37 grams per tonne (gpt) Au and 19.36 gpt Ag (TW 2.60m) from 290.09m downhole”
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 2.6
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
PC25-158Philadelphia · silverGrade: 19.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.33 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-158
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 19.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.33 m
- True Width
- 2.6 m
- From
- 290.09 m
- To
- 294.42 m
- Intercept Depth
- 290.09 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-158:290.09-294.42
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry Discovery
- Azimuth
- 24 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, four-acid digestion, ICP analysis
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal in high-grade zone.
Evidence · text
“4.33m at 19.37 grams per tonne (gpt) Au and 19.36 gpt Ag (TW 2.60m) from 290.09m downhole”
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 2.6
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
PC25-158Philadelphia · goldGrade: 6.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24.21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-158
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24.21 m
- True Width
- 14.53 m
- From
- 285.85 m
- To
- 310.06 m
- Intercept Depth
- 285.85 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-158:285.85-310.06
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry Discovery
- Azimuth
- 24 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, four-acid digestion, ICP analysis
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong width and solid grade.
Evidence · text
“24.21m at 6.28 gpt Au and 7.18 gpt Ag (TW 14.53m) from 285.85m downhole”
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 14.53
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
PC25-158Philadelphia · silverGrade: 7.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24.21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-158
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24.21 m
- True Width
- 14.53 m
- From
- 285.85 m
- To
- 310.06 m
- Intercept Depth
- 285.85 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-158:285.85-310.06
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry Discovery
- Azimuth
- 24 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, four-acid digestion, ICP analysis
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal in strong intercept.
Evidence · text
“24.21m at 6.28 gpt Au and 7.18 gpt Ag (TW 14.53m) from 285.85m downhole”
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 14.53
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
PC25-158Philadelphia · goldGrade: 4.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60.37 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-158
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 60.37 m
- True Width
- 36.22 m
- From
- 279.21 m
- To
- 339.57 m
- Intercept Depth
- 279.21 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-158:279.21-339.57
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry Discovery
- Azimuth
- 24 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, four-acid digestion, ICP analysis
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large width and solid grade for a total zone intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Evidence · text
“Total zone 60.37m at 4.36 gpt Au and 6.38 gpt Ag (TW 36.22m) from 279.21m downhole”
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 36.22
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
PC25-158Philadelphia · silverGrade: 6.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60.37 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-158
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 60.37 m
- True Width
- 36.22 m
- From
- 279.21 m
- To
- 339.57 m
- Intercept Depth
- 279.21 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-158:279.21-339.57
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry Discovery
- Azimuth
- 24 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- fire assay, four-acid digestion, ICP analysis
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal in large zone.
Evidence · text
“Total zone 60.37m at 4.36 gpt Au and 6.38 gpt Ag (TW 36.22m) from 279.21m downhole”
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 36.22
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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