Arizona Gold & Silver Drills Multiple Higher Grade Gold Intervals within Significantly Wider Mineralized Structure - 76.5 Metres at 2.36 gpt Gold and 16.24 gpt Silver Beginning at 265.8 Metres 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
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 12:44:13 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. reported significant drill results from hole PC25-157 at the Philadelphia Project, featuring a 76.5m wide interval at 2.36 g/t gold and 16.24 g/t silver. The results highlight a widening mineralized structure due to new stockwork mineralization in the hanging wall, increasing the potential for bulk-mining.
Reasoning: Strong drill results showing both high-grade intercepts and significant structural widening, suggesting a larger-than-expected mineralized corridor.
Positive factors
- Significant width of mineralized structure (76.5m)
- Discovery of new stockwork mineralization in hanging wall
- Potential for bulk-mining component
- High-grade sub-intervals (up to 13.8 g/t Au)
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole PC25-157 is located 50m north of the previous high-grade intercept in PC25-156, showing continued mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Hole located 50 metres (“m”) north of high-grade intercept in 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
“delivered in its entirety to Skyline Labs in Tucson, Arizona where it was sawed in half”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document provides an estimate for the true thickness of the intercepts.
Evidence · text
“True thickness of the above intercepts is estimated at 63% of drilled thickness.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
PC25-157Philadelphia · goldGrade: 2.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 76.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 76.52 m
- True Width
- 48.2 m
- From
- 265.85 m
- To
- 342.38 m
- Hole Depth
- 374.08 m
- Intercept Depth
- 265.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:265.85-342.38
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry vein
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide intercept with respectable grade.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Evidence · table
“2.36”
Context: 76.52
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 48.2
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
PC25-157Philadelphia · silverGrade: 16.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 76.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 76.52 m
- True Width
- 48.2 m
- From
- 265.85 m
- To
- 342.38 m
- Hole Depth
- 374.08 m
- Intercept Depth
- 265.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:265.85-342.38
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry vein
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct in a gold-focused intercept.
Evidence · table
“16.24”
Context: 76.52
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 48.2
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
PC25-157Philadelphia · goldGrade: 7.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.28 m
- From
- 268.9 m
- To
- 275.18 m
- Hole Depth
- 374.08 m
- Intercept Depth
- 265.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:268.9-275.18
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry vein
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · table
“7.02”
Context: 6.28
Tags used in scoring
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
PC25-157Philadelphia · goldGrade: 13.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 284.54 m
- To
- 286.07 m
- Hole Depth
- 374.08 m
- Intercept Depth
- 265.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:284.54-286.07
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry vein
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · table
“13.80”
Context: 1.52
Tags used in scoring
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
PC25-157Philadelphia · goldGrade: 8.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.35 m
- From
- 335.98 m
- To
- 339.33 m
- Hole Depth
- 374.08 m
- Intercept Depth
- 265.85 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:335.98-339.33
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry vein
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · table
“8.32”
Context: 3.35
Tags used in scoring
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
PC25-157Philadelphia · silverGrade: 13.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.28 m
- From
- 268.9 m
- To
- 275.18 m
- Intercept Depth
- 268.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:268.9-275.18
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 13.93 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 87.5 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 13.93 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“13.93”
Context: Summary Assay Results for Core Hole PC25
Tags used in scoring
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
PC25-157Philadelphia · silverGrade: 39.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 284.54 m
- To
- 286.07 m
- Intercept Depth
- 284.54 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:284.54-286.07
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 39.7 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 60.3 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“39.70”
Context: Summary Assay Results for Core Hole PC25
Tags used in scoring
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
PC25-157Philadelphia · silverGrade: 37.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PC25-157
- Project
- Philadelphia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- AZS
Geometry
- Grade
- 37.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.35 m
- From
- 335.98 m
- To
- 339.33 m
- Intercept Depth
- 335.98 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PC25-157:335.98-339.33
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Perry vein
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Labs
- 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
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 37.12 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 124.4 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“37.12”
Context: Summary Assay Results for Core Hole PC25
Tags used in scoring
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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