Auriginal Confirms Two-Mineralization Style Potential at Roger: Drilling Hits Predicted VMS Sulphides and Expands the Porphyry Cu-Au System
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Auriginal Mining Corp.
- Ticker
- AUME
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 10:53:59 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Auriginal Mining Corp. has confirmed a dual-mineralization model at the Roger Project, intersecting both porphyry Cu-Au and predicted VMS-style sulphides. Drilling expanded the porphyry system strike length by 400m to the northeast and identified massive sulphides in the southwest extension.
Reasoning: The drilling successfully confirmed a dual-mineralization model, expanding the known porphyry footprint and intersecting predicted VMS-style sulphides, representing significant exploration upside.
Positive factors
- Confirmation of two distinct mineralization styles (porphyry and VMS)
- Expansion of porphyry system strike length by 400m
- Discovery of massive sulphides overlying the porphyry as predicted by model
- High-grade gold intercepts in the NE expansion
Negative factors
- Assays for several key holes (AUR-26-03, 04A, 05) are still pending
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling 600m NE of historical limits expanded the porphyry system strike length by 400m.
Evidence · text
“Two holes drilled 600 m northeast of the historical Roger deposit intersected the fault-offset continuation of the porphyry system, tracing it over a new strike length of at least 400 m”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release names a Qualified Person (André Liboiron) and provides technical oversight.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by André Liboiron, géo.(617), a Qualified Person”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (14)
AUR-26-01Roger · goldGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-01
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 52.5 m
- To
- 53.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-01:52.5-53.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine intercept in an exploration hole.
Evidence · table
“1.13”
Context: 1.5
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
AUR-26-01Roger · goldGrade: 7.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-01
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 209.7 m
- To
- 211.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-01:209.7-211.2
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade in the NE expansion zone.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · table
“7.24”
Context: 1.5
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
AUR-26-01Roger · goldGrade: 2.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-01
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.7 m
- From
- 291.8 m
- To
- 292.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-01:291.8-292.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.37”
Context: 0.7
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
AUR-26-01Roger · goldGrade: 2.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-01
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 342 m
- To
- 342.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-01:342-342.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.57”
Context: 0.5
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
AUR-26-01Roger · goldGrade: 1.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-01
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 351.1 m
- To
- 352.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-01:351.1-352.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.42”
Context: 1.5
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
AUR-26-01Roger · goldGrade: 1.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-01
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 460.5 m
- To
- 462 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-01:460.5-462
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.35”
Context: 1,5
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
AUR-26-01Roger · goldGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-01
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 520.5 m
- To
- 522 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-01:520.5-522
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.18”
Context: 1.5
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
AUR-26-02Roger · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-02
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.4 m
- From
- 109.6 m
- To
- 114 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-02:109.6-114
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.00”
Context: 4.4
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
AUR-26-02Roger · goldGrade: 5.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-02
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 111 m
- To
- 112.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-02:111-112.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade within the AUR-26-02 intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · table
“5.08”
Context: 1.5
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
AUR-26-02Roger · goldGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-02
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 162 m
- To
- 169.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-02:162-169.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide intercept with moderate grade.
Evidence · table
“1.37”
Context: 7.5
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
AUR-26-02Roger · goldGrade: 4.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-02
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 162 m
- To
- 163.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-02:162-163.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade within the AUR-26-02 intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · table
“4.78”
Context: 1.5
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
AUR-26-02Roger · goldGrade: 1.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-02
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 325.5 m
- To
- 327 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-02:325.5-327
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.73”
Context: 1.5
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
AUR-26-02Roger · goldGrade: 1.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-02
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 349.5 m
- To
- 351 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-02:349.5-351
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.43”
Context: 1.5
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
AUR-26-02Roger · goldGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AUR-26-02
- Project
- Roger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- AUME
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 481.4 m
- To
- 484.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AUR-26-02:481.4-484.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.63”
Context: 3.1
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
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.