# Astra Drills 2,371 g/t Silver and 11.09 g/t Gold over 0.5m - Extends East Feeder Along Strike at La Manchuria Project, Argentina Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astra-drills-2-371-g-t-silver-and-11-09-g-t-gold-over-0-5m-extends-east-feeder-a--bc3942be-2bc6-43c9-b631-5c769a66566a Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ASTR/news/8671979785219132/astra-drills-2-371-g-t-silver-and-11-09-g-t-gold-over-0-5m-extends-east-feeder-a Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-03-19T10:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Astra Exploration Inc. - Ticker: ASTR - Exchange: TSX - Region: Santa Cruz, Argentina - Primary commodity: Silver - Secondary commodities: Gold - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-17 11:03:39 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Astra Exploration Inc. has reported high-grade silver and gold drill results from its La Manchuria Project in Argentina, including a standout 2,371 g/t silver and 11.09 g/t gold intercept in hole LMD-130. The results confirm the extension of the East and West Feeder structures along strike and demonstrate continuous mineralization in the Eastern Zone. Reasoning: The release reports several high-grade silver and gold intercepts that extend known mineralized structures along strike, providing significant exploration upside in a known high-grade system. - Positive factor: High-grade silver and gold intercepts - Positive factor: Extension of known structures \(East and West Feeders\) along strike - Positive factor: Confirmation of continuous mineralization in the Eastern Zone - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed \(blanks, standards, lab name\) Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: 2,371 g/t silver is exceptionally high for an epithermal system. Evidence · text > 2,371 g/t silver **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Mineralization extended along strike at the East and West Feeders. Evidence · text > Extends East Feeder Along Strike **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: Release specifies use of blanks, standards, and a named laboratory. Evidence · text > A total of 131 Blanks and 154 standards \(4 different Au and Ag grades\) were used as QAQC ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (9) ### LMD-130 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astra-drills-2-371-g-t-silver-and-11-09-g-t-gold-over-0-5m-extends-east-feeder-a--bc3942be-2bc6-43c9-b631-5c769a66566a#fact-drill-facts-0) La Manchuria · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: LMD-130 - Project: La Manchuria - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ASTR #### Geometry - Grade: 2371 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 150 m - To: 150.5 m - Intercept Depth: 150 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LMD-130:150-150.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: East Feeder - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Extremely high grade silver intercept extending a known structure. - Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade Evidence · text > 0.5 metres grading 2,371 g/t silver and 11.09 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Importantly, the highest grade intercept in LMD-130 is interpreted to be a possible extension of the Argentum Vein, 220 " ### LMD-130 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astra-drills-2-371-g-t-silver-and-11-09-g-t-gold-over-0-5m-extends-east-feeder-a--bc3942be-2bc6-43c9-b631-5c769a66566a#fact-drill-facts-1) La Manchuria · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LMD-130 - Project: La Manchuria - Commodity: gold - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ASTR #### Geometry - Grade: 11.09 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m - From: 150 m - To: 150.5 m - Intercept Depth: 150 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LMD-130:150-150.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: East Feeder - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade gold intercept accompanying bonanza silver. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade Evidence · text > 0.5 metres grading 2,371 g/t silver and 11.09 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Importantly, the highest grade intercept in LMD-130 is interpreted to be a possible extension of the Argentum Vein, 220 " ### LMD-130 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astra-drills-2-371-g-t-silver-and-11-09-g-t-gold-over-0-5m-extends-east-feeder-a--bc3942be-2bc6-43c9-b631-5c769a66566a#fact-drill-facts-2) La Manchuria · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: LMD-130 - Project: La Manchuria - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ASTR #### Geometry - Grade: 521.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LMD-130:other - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: East Feeder - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Secondary high-grade silver interval in the same hole. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade Evidence · text > 0.5 metres grading 521.7 g/t silver and 2.94 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Importantly, the highest grade intercept in LMD-130 is interpreted to be a possible extension of the Argentum Vein, 220 " ### LMD-131 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astra-drills-2-371-g-t-silver-and-11-09-g-t-gold-over-0-5m-extends-east-feeder-a--bc3942be-2bc6-43c9-b631-5c769a66566a#fact-drill-facts-3) La Manchuria · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LMD-131 - Project: La Manchuria - Commodity: gold - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ASTR #### Geometry - Grade: 6.61 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LMD-131:0.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: West Feeder - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade gold intercept in the West Feeder. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade Evidence · text > 0.5m grading 6.61 g/t gold & 469.4 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Importantly, the highest grade intercept in LMD-130 is interpreted to be a possible extension of the Argentum Vein, 220 " ### LMD-131 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astra-drills-2-371-g-t-silver-and-11-09-g-t-gold-over-0-5m-extends-east-feeder-a--bc3942be-2bc6-43c9-b631-5c769a66566a#fact-drill-facts-4) La Manchuria · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: LMD-131 - Project: La Manchuria - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ASTR #### Geometry - Grade: 469.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LMD-131:0.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: West Feeder - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade silver intercept in the West Feeder. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade Evidence · text > 0.5m grading 6.61 g/t gold & 469.4 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Importantly, the highest grade intercept in LMD-130 is interpreted to be a possible extension of the Argentum Vein, 220 " ### LMD-132 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astra-drills-2-371-g-t-silver-and-11-09-g-t-gold-over-0-5m-extends-east-feeder-a--bc3942be-2bc6-43c9-b631-5c769a66566a#fact-drill-facts-5) La Manchuria · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: LMD-132 - Project: La Manchuria - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ASTR #### Geometry - Grade: 255.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LMD-132:0.6 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: West Feeder - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade silver intercept in the West Feeder. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade Evidence · text > 0.6 metres grading 255.3 g/t silver and 5.96 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Importantly, the highest grade intercept in LMD-130 is interpreted to be a possible extension of the Argentum Vein, 220 " ### LMD-132 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astra-drills-2-371-g-t-silver-and-11-09-g-t-gold-over-0-5m-extends-east-feeder-a--bc3942be-2bc6-43c9-b631-5c769a66566a#fact-drill-facts-6) La Manchuria · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LMD-132 - Project: La Manchuria - Commodity: gold - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ASTR #### Geometry - Grade: 5.96 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LMD-132:0.6 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: West Feeder - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade gold intercept in the West Feeder. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade Evidence · text > 0.6 metres grading 255.3 g/t silver and 5.96 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Importantly, the highest grade intercept in LMD-130 is interpreted to be a possible extension of the Argentum Vein, 220 " ### LMD-129 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astra-drills-2-371-g-t-silver-and-11-09-g-t-gold-over-0-5m-extends-east-feeder-a--bc3942be-2bc6-43c9-b631-5c769a66566a#fact-drill-facts-7) La Manchuria · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LMD-129 - Project: La Manchuria - Commodity: gold - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ASTR #### Geometry - Grade: 18.32 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LMD-129:0.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: West Feeder - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very high grade gold intercept in the West Feeder. - Positive factor: Bonanza gold grade Evidence · text > 0.5 metres grading 28.6 g/t silver and 18.32 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Importantly, the highest grade intercept in LMD-130 is interpreted to be a possible extension of the Argentum Vein, 220 " ### LMD-129 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astra-drills-2-371-g-t-silver-and-11-09-g-t-gold-over-0-5m-extends-east-feeder-a--bc3942be-2bc6-43c9-b631-5c769a66566a#fact-drill-facts-8) La Manchuria · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: LMD-129 - Project: La Manchuria - Commodity: silver - Region: argentina - Reported Region: argentina - Ticker: ASTR #### Geometry - Grade: 28.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.5 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LMD-129:0.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: West Feeder - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Alex Stewart International Argentina - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade silver intercept in the West Feeder. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade Evidence · text > 0.5 metres grading 28.6 g/t silver and 18.32 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Importantly, the highest grade intercept in LMD-130 is interpreted to be a possible extension of the Argentum Vein, 220 " ## 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. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.