# 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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8

Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314452/Auro-Intersects-905m-Grading-0.60-gt-Gold-and-0.12-Copper-and-Commences-20000-Metre-Phase-II-Drill-Program-at-the-Santa-Barbara-GoldCopper-Project-Ecuador

Publisher: newsfile

Original announcement: 2026-09-15T21:11:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Exceptional intercept length in DSB-68 \(905.22m\)

- Positive factor: High-grade sub-intervals \(e.g., 100.45m at 1.01 g/t Au in DSB-70\)

- Positive factor: Mineralization open at depth and down-dip, indicating significant potential

- Positive factor: Commencement of a larger Phase II drill program to expand known mineralization and test new targets

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off

- Negative factor: True width of mineralization is unknown for all reported intercepts

- Negative factor: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Opaque**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-68

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-0)

Santa Barbara South · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional intercept length \(905.22m\)

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade for a porphyry deposit

- Positive factor: Mineralization continues to end of hole at 1,282m, indicating significant depth potential

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 0.60

Context: 905.22

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### DSB-68

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-1)

Santa Barbara South · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional intercept length \(905.22m\)

- Positive factor: Consistent copper grade alongside gold

- Positive factor: Mineralization continues to end of hole at 1,282m

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: 905.22

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### DSB-69

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-2)

Santa Barbara South · gold

#### 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 factor: Good intercept length and grade for a porphyry system

- Positive factor: Confirms down-dip extension of mineralization

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 103.05

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### DSB-69

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-3)

Santa Barbara South · copper

#### 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 factor: Consistent copper grade over a good intercept length

- Positive factor: Confirms down-dip extension of mineralization

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 103.05

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### DSB-69

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-4)

Santa Barbara South · gold

#### 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 factor: Good intercept length and grade for a porphyry system

- Positive factor: Confirms down-dip extension of mineralization

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 0.59

Context: 200.55

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### DSB-69

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-5)

Santa Barbara South · copper

#### 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 factor: Consistent copper grade over a good intercept length

- Positive factor: Confirms down-dip extension of mineralization

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 200.55

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### DSB-69

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-6)

Santa Barbara South · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade for a porphyry deposit

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 1.06

Context: 57.83

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### DSB-69

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-7)

Santa Barbara South · copper

#### 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 factor: Consistent copper grade within a high-grade gold sub-interval

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 57.83

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### DSB-70

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-8)

Santa Barbara South · gold

#### 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 factor: Long intercept with strong gold grade for a porphyry system

- Positive factor: Mineralization starts near surface

- Positive factor: Infill drilling confirms continuity

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 0.71

Context: 262.50

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### DSB-70

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-9)

Santa Barbara South · copper

#### 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 factor: Consistent copper grade over a long intercept length

- Positive factor: Mineralization starts near surface

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 262.50

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### DSB-70

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-10)

Santa Barbara South · gold

#### 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 factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade for a porphyry deposit

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 1.01

Context: 100.45

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### DSB-70

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/auro-intersects-905m-grading-0-60-g-t-gold-and-0-12-copper-and-commences-20-000--790c014f-cd48-4325-ada9-6042f69263a8#fact-drill-facts-11)

Santa Barbara South · copper

#### 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 factor: Consistent copper grade within a high-grade gold sub-interval

- Negative factor: True width unknown

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 100.45

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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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