Astra Drills 500 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold over 2.3 Metres - Extends West Feeder Along Strike at La Manchuria Project, Argentina
Original announcement by tmx on
- 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 11:07:45 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Astra Exploration Inc. has reported high-grade silver and gold drill results from its La Manchuria project in Argentina, including a standout 0.5m intercept of 2,197 g/t Ag and 6.23 g/t Au. The results confirm a step-out extension to the northwest and demonstrate that mineralization extends into previously interpreted barren andesite rocks.
Reasoning: The release reports high-grade silver (500 g/t) and gold (1.46 g/t) intercepts that extend the known mineralization along strike (step-out) and into previously unmineralized units, significantly increasing project prospectivity.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver and gold intercepts
- Step-out extension to the northwest
- Mineralization in previously interpreted barren andesites
- Confirmation of continuity in Eastern Zone
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 0.5m interval grading 2,197 g/t silver and 6.23 g/t gold is exceptionally high grade for an epithermal system.
Evidence · text
“0.5 metres grading 2,197 g/t silver and 6.23 g/t gold”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling LMD-136 and LMD-137 confirmed mineralization northwest of the post-mineral A fault, extending the footprint.
Evidence · text
“This is the furthest step-out to the northwest and confirms mineralization remains open along strike and down dip.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details the use of blanks, 154 standards, and specific assay methods (fire assay and ICP).
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: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
LMD-137La Manchuria · silverGrade: 500Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LMD-137
- Project
- La Manchuria
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ASTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 500
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.3 m
- From
- 115 m
- To
- 117.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 115 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LMD-137:115-117.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- West Feeder, Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 510
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong silver grade over a meaningful width in a step-out zone.
Positive factors
- High grade silver intercept
Evidence · text
“2.3 metres grading 500 g/t silver and 1.46 g/t gold from 115 metres”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Astra Drills 500 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold over 2.3 Metres - Extends West Feeder Along Strike at La Manchuria Project"
LMD-137La Manchuria · goldGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LMD-137
- Project
- La Manchuria
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ASTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.3 m
- From
- 115 m
- To
- 117.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 115 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LMD-137:115-117.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- West Feeder, Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 510
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold grade accompanying high silver.
Positive factors
- Co-hosted with high grade silver
Evidence · text
“2.3 metres grading 500 g/t silver and 1.46 g/t gold from 115 metres”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Astra Drills 500 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold over 2.3 Metres - Extends West Feeder Along Strike at La Manchuria Project"
LMD-137La Manchuria · silverGrade: 2197.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LMD-137
- Project
- La Manchuria
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ASTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2197.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 116.8 m
- To
- 117.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 116.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LMD-137:116.8-117.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- West Feeder, Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2215
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional silver grade.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade silver
Evidence · text
“0.5 metres grading 2,197 g/t silver and 6.23 g/t gold at 116.8 metres”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Astra Drills 500 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold over 2.3 Metres - Extends West Feeder Along Strike at La Manchuria Project"
LMD-137La Manchuria · goldGrade: 6.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LMD-137
- Project
- La Manchuria
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ASTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 116.8 m
- To
- 117.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 116.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LMD-137:116.8-117.3
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- West Feeder, Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2215
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade gold associated with silver bonanza.
Positive factors
- High grade gold in bonanza interval
Evidence · text
“0.5 metres grading 2,197 g/t silver and 6.23 g/t gold at 116.8 metres”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Astra Drills 500 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold over 2.3 Metres - Extends West Feeder Along Strike at La Manchuria Project"
LMD-137La Manchuria · silverGrade: 310Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LMD-137
- Project
- La Manchuria
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ASTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 310
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 11.55 m
- To
- 12.55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11.55 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LMD-137:11.55-12.55
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- West Feeder, Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 315
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate high-grade silver intercept.
Positive factors
- Confirms Central Feeder NW extension
Evidence · text
“1 metre grading 310 g/t Ag and 0.49 g/t Au”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Astra Drills 500 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold over 2.3 Metres - Extends West Feeder Along Strike at La Manchuria Project"
LMD-137La Manchuria · goldGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LMD-137
- Project
- La Manchuria
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ASTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 11.55 m
- To
- 12.55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11.55 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LMD-137:11.55-12.55
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- West Feeder, Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 315
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade gold in this specific interval.
Evidence · text
“1 metre grading 310 g/t Ag and 0.49 g/t Au”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Astra Drills 500 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold over 2.3 Metres - Extends West Feeder Along Strike at La Manchuria Project"
LMD-136La Manchuria · silverGrade: 263.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LMD-136
- Project
- La Manchuria
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ASTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 263.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 100 m
- To
- 103 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LMD-136:100-103
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- West Feeder, Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 270
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid silver intercept confirming step-out.
Positive factors
- Confirms NW extension
Evidence · text
“3 metres grading 263.6 g/t Ag and 0.95 g/t Au from 100 metres downhole”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Astra Drills 500 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold over 2.3 Metres - Extends West Feeder Along Strike at La Manchuria Project"
LMD-136La Manchuria · goldGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- LMD-136
- Project
- La Manchuria
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- ASTR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 100 m
- To
- 103 m
- Intercept Depth
- 100 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- LMD-136:100-103
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- West Feeder, Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 270
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AgEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade.
Evidence · text
“3 metres grading 263.6 g/t Ag and 0.95 g/t Au from 100 metres downhole”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Astra Drills 500 g/t Silver and 1.46 g/t Gold over 2.3 Metres - Extends West Feeder Along Strike at La Manchuria Project"
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