Auro Intersects 905m Grading 0.60 g/t Gold and 0.12% Copper and Commences 20,000 Metre - Phase II Drill Program at the Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project, Ecuador
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- Auro Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- AURO
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Ecuador
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 21:18:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Auro Metals Inc. announced significant gold-copper drill results from its Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, highlighted by a 905.22-meter intercept grading 0.60 g/t gold and 0.12% copper in hole DSB-68. The company also commenced a 20,000-meter Phase II drill program to test extensions, infill gaps, and explore new targets, following the successful completion of its 11,047-meter Phase I program. The results indicate that mineralization remains open at depth and down-dip, with plans for initial metallurgical test work underway.
Reasoning: The announcement reports significant gold-copper intercepts, including a very long intercept in DSB-68, demonstrating the scale and continuity of the Santa Barbara porphyry system. The results confirm mineralization is open at depth and down-dip, leading to the commencement of a larger Phase II drill program aimed at further expansion and new target testing. The disclosure of QA/QC procedures and metal equivalent assumptions adds to the confidence in the results.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length in DSB-68 (905.22m)
- High-grade sub-intervals (e.g., 100.45m at 1.01 g/t Au in DSB-70)
- Mineralization open at depth and down-dip, indicating significant potential
- Commencement of a larger Phase II drill program to expand known mineralization and test new targets
- Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is unknown for all reported intercepts
- Inferred mining method is mixed, which can impact grade thresholds
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole DSB-68 intersected 905.22m grading 0.60 g/t Au and 0.12% Cu, which is an exceptionally long and significant intercept for a porphyry system.
Evidence · text
“Drillhole DSB-68 intersected 905.22m grading 0.60 grams per tonne ("g/t") gold ("Au") and 0.12% copper ("Cu") from 56.5m to 961.72m.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole DSB-70 included a high-grade sub-interval of 100.45m grading 1.01 g/t Au and 0.11% Cu, which is a strong grade for a porphyry deposit.
Evidence · text
“Drillhole DSB-70 intersected 262.5m grading 0.71 g/t Au and 0.10% Cu from 10m to 272.5m, including 100.45m grading 1.01 g/t Au and 0.11% Cu from 169.35m to 269.8m.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole DSB-69 was drilled to test the down-dip extension of mineralization, and the Phase II program is designed to test depth extensions and new targets.
Evidence · text
“Hole DSB-69 was drilled... to test the down-dip extension of the mineralization... The results indicate that mineralization is open in the down-dip direction to the east.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a detailed 'QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL' section, mentioning ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, certified reference materials, blank samples, and duplicate samples.
Evidence · text
“SGS is a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification. It is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory independent from Auro. All samples go through fire assay (SGS code FAA313) for gold and multi-acid digestion ICP-AES multi-element assay (SGS code ICP40B) for other elements. Certified reference materials, various types of blank samples and duplicate samples are inserted into normal drill core sample sequences prior to delivery to laboratory for preparation and analysis.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states the cut-off grade used for calculating drill intercepts.
Evidence · text
“A cut-off of 0.2 g/t Au is applied for calculation of drill intercept.”
Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative
Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.
Why it applies: The calculation for gold equivalent (AuEq) is fully disclosed, including metal prices and recovery assumptions.
Evidence · text
“Calculation of gold equivalent ("AuEq") is defined as AuEq (g/t) = Au (g/t) + Cu (%) x 0.259, based on a gold price of US$3,200/oz, and copper price of US$12,000/t metal, assuming average processing recoveries of 85.5% Au and 19.6% Cu.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The notes explicitly state that the true width of mineralization is unknown for the reported drill intercepts.
Evidence · text
“True width of mineralization is unknown.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The Phase I drill program included infill drilling to upgrade the existing mineral resource, and Phase II also includes further infill drilling.
Evidence · text
“Phase I was designed to: (i) confirm historical drill results; (ii) complete infill drilling to upgrade the existing mineral resource ahead of a future resource update”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
DSB-68Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 905.22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-68
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 905.22 m
- From
- 56.5 m
- To
- 961.72 m
- Hole Depth
- 1282 m
- Intercept Depth
- 56.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-68:56.5-961.72
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Santa Barbara South
- Easting
- 765596.09
- Northing
- 9544275.58
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 983.66 m
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.63
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept represents a very long and continuous zone of gold mineralization, which is highly material for a porphyry system and suggests significant scale. The hole ending in mineralization further enhances its potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length (905.22m)
- Strong gold grade for a porphyry deposit
- Mineralization continues to end of hole at 1,282m, indicating significant depth potential
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 905.22
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-68Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 905.22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-68
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 905.22 m
- From
- 56.5 m
- To
- 961.72 m
- Hole Depth
- 1282 m
- Intercept Depth
- 56.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-68:56.5-961.72
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Santa Barbara South
- Easting
- 765596.09
- Northing
- 9544275.58
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 983.66 m
- Azimuth
- 240 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.63
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade, while not exceptionally high on its own, is consistent over a very long interval and contributes significantly to the overall metal equivalent, enhancing the project's polymetallic potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept length (905.22m)
- Consistent copper grade alongside gold
- Mineralization continues to end of hole at 1,282m
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 905.22
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-69Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 103.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-69
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 103.05 m
- From
- 70.45 m
- To
- 173.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 490.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-69:70.45-173.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- East of DSB-66
- Easting
- 765556.17
- Northing
- 9544523.38
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 922.05 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms the down-dip extension of mineralization, adding to the known footprint of the deposit with a solid gold grade over a good length.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length and grade for a porphyry system
- Confirms down-dip extension of mineralization
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.53”
Context: 103.05
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-69Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 103.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-69
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 103.05 m
- From
- 70.45 m
- To
- 173.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 490.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-69:70.45-173.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- East of DSB-66
- Easting
- 765556.17
- Northing
- 9544523.38
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 922.05 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade contributes to the overall metal equivalent and confirms the down-dip extension of the polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- Consistent copper grade over a good intercept length
- Confirms down-dip extension of mineralization
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.09”
Context: 103.05
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-69Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 200.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-69
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 200.55 m
- From
- 247.45 m
- To
- 448 m
- Hole Depth
- 490.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-69:247.45-448
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- East of DSB-66
- Easting
- 765556.17
- Northing
- 9544523.38
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 922.05 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This second intercept in DSB-69 further confirms the down-dip extension of mineralization with a solid gold grade over a substantial length.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length and grade for a porphyry system
- Confirms down-dip extension of mineralization
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 200.55
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-69Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 200.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-69
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 200.55 m
- From
- 247.45 m
- To
- 448 m
- Hole Depth
- 490.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-69:247.45-448
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- East of DSB-66
- Easting
- 765556.17
- Northing
- 9544523.38
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 922.05 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.61
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade contributes to the overall metal equivalent and confirms the down-dip extension of the polymetallic mineralization.
Positive factors
- Consistent copper grade over a good intercept length
- Confirms down-dip extension of mineralization
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.08”
Context: 200.55
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-69Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 57.83 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-69
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 57.83 m
- From
- 266.67 m
- To
- 324.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 490.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-69:266.67-324.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- East of DSB-66
- Easting
- 765556.17
- Northing
- 9544523.38
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 922.05 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.08
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval significantly enhances the overall prospectivity of the broader intercept in DSB-69, indicating zones of stronger mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone
- Strong gold grade for a porphyry deposit
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.06”
Context: 57.83
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-69Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.83 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-69
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 57.83 m
- From
- 266.67 m
- To
- 324.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 490.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70.45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-69:266.67-324.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- East of DSB-66
- Easting
- 765556.17
- Northing
- 9544523.38
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 922.05 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -63 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.08
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade contributes to the overall metal equivalent and confirms the polymetallic nature of the high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Consistent copper grade within a high-grade gold sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 57.83
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-70Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 262.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-70
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 262.5 m
- From
- 10 m
- To
- 272.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 306.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-70:10-272.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Northern part of Santa Barbara South
- Easting
- 765404.89
- Northing
- 9544551.38
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 900.01 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.73
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept demonstrates good gold grades over a significant length starting near surface, confirming mineralization continuity in an infill area.
Positive factors
- Long intercept with strong gold grade for a porphyry system
- Mineralization starts near surface
- Infill drilling confirms continuity
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.71”
Context: 262.50
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-70Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 262.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-70
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 262.5 m
- From
- 10 m
- To
- 272.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 306.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-70:10-272.5
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Northern part of Santa Barbara South
- Easting
- 765404.89
- Northing
- 9544551.38
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 900.01 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.73
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade contributes to the overall metal equivalent and confirms the polymetallic nature of the near-surface mineralization.
Positive factors
- Consistent copper grade over a long intercept length
- Mineralization starts near surface
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 262.50
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-70Santa Barbara South · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 100.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-70
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 100.45 m
- From
- 169.35 m
- To
- 269.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 306.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-70:169.35-269.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Northern part of Santa Barbara South
- Easting
- 765404.89
- Northing
- 9544551.38
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 900.01 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.04
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval significantly enhances the overall prospectivity of the broader intercept in DSB-70, indicating zones of stronger mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone
- Strong gold grade for a porphyry deposit
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.01”
Context: 100.45
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
DSB-70Santa Barbara South · copperGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 100.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DSB-70
- Project
- Santa Barbara South
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- AURO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 100.45 m
- From
- 169.35 m
- To
- 269.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 306.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DSB-70:169.35-269.8
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Northern part of Santa Barbara South
- Easting
- 765404.89
- Northing
- 9544551.38
- CRS
- PSAD56 UTM Zone 17S
- Elevation
- 900.01 m
- Azimuth
- 260 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.04
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade contributes to the overall metal equivalent and confirms the polymetallic nature of the high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Consistent copper grade within a high-grade gold sub-interval
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 100.45
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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