# Avrupa Minerals Intersects Polymetallic VMS Mineralization at Sesmarias Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/avrupa-minerals-intersects-polymetallic-vms-mineralization-at-sesmarias--bb7efca7-2ce2-4575-b021-bc6ef7145a2d Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AVU/news/4829680430862644/avrupa-minerals-intersects-polymetallic-vms-mineralization-at-sesmarias Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2024-09-19T13:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Avrupa Minerals Ltd. - Ticker: AVU - Exchange: TSX - Region: Portugal - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Lead, Zinc, Silver - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-19 13:33:46 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Avrupa Minerals has reported high-grade polymetallic drill results from its Sesmarias VMS Project in Portugal. Notable intercepts include 41.2m at 1.59% Cu, 1.71% Pb, 3.36% Zn, and 54.90 g/t Ag in hole SES24-054. Reasoning: The release reports strong polymetallic VMS intercepts \(Cu-Pb-Zn-Ag\) at the Sesmarias project, demonstrating high-grade mineralization in the hinge zone of the synform. The results are supported by robust QA/QC disclosures and a QP sign-off. - Positive factor: high-grade polymetallic intercepts - Positive factor: extension of known mineralization - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed - Positive factor: QP sign-off provided Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release includes details on certified lab \(ALS Global\), use of standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > Project conducted its own normal, internal QA/QC from results generated by the systematic inclusion of certified reference materials, blank samples and field duplicate samples. **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling is testing for further mineralization along a 600-meter strike length and extending north and south. Evidence · text > Extending both north and south of SES Central, known massive sulfide mineralization totals over 1,700 meters **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: The document does not explicitly state true widths for the reported intercepts, only downhole lengths. Evidence · text > SES24-054 cuts 41.2 meters of sulfide mineralization ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (9) ### SES24-054 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/avrupa-minerals-intersects-polymetallic-vms-mineralization-at-sesmarias--bb7efca7-2ce2-4575-b021-bc6ef7145a2d#fact-drill-facts-0) Sesmarias VMS · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SES24-054 - Project: Sesmarias VMS - Commodity: copper - Region: portugal - Reported Region: portugal - Ticker: AVU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.59 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 41.2 m - From: 377.2 m - To: 418.4 m - Intercept Depth: 377.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SES24-054:377.2-418.4 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Primary intercept for the hole showing significant copper content. - Positive factor: strong copper grade for VMS Evidence · text > SES24-054 cuts 41.2 meters of sulfide mineralization containing: 1.59% copper #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SES24-054 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/avrupa-minerals-intersects-polymetallic-vms-mineralization-at-sesmarias--bb7efca7-2ce2-4575-b021-bc6ef7145a2d#fact-drill-facts-1) Sesmarias VMS · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: SES24-054 - Project: Sesmarias VMS - Commodity: lead - Region: portugal - Reported Region: portugal - Ticker: AVU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.71 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 41.2 m - From: 377.2 m - To: 418.4 m - Intercept Depth: 377.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SES24-054:377.2-418.4 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lead component of the polymetallic intercept. Evidence · text > 1.71% lead #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SES24-054 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/avrupa-minerals-intersects-polymetallic-vms-mineralization-at-sesmarias--bb7efca7-2ce2-4575-b021-bc6ef7145a2d#fact-drill-facts-2) Sesmarias VMS · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: SES24-054 - Project: Sesmarias VMS - Commodity: zinc - Region: portugal - Reported Region: portugal - Ticker: AVU #### Geometry - Grade: 3.36 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 41.2 m - From: 377.2 m - To: 418.4 m - Intercept Depth: 377.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SES24-054:377.2-418.4 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Zinc component of the polymetallic intercept. Evidence · text > 3.36% zinc #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SES24-054 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/avrupa-minerals-intersects-polymetallic-vms-mineralization-at-sesmarias--bb7efca7-2ce2-4575-b021-bc6ef7145a2d#fact-drill-facts-3) Sesmarias VMS · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: SES24-054 - Project: Sesmarias VMS - Commodity: silver - Region: portugal - Reported Region: portugal - Ticker: AVU #### Geometry - Grade: 54.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 41.2 m - From: 377.2 m - To: 418.4 m - Intercept Depth: 377.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SES24-054:377.2-418.4 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver component of the polymetallic intercept. Evidence · text > 54.90 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SES24-054 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/avrupa-minerals-intersects-polymetallic-vms-mineralization-at-sesmarias--bb7efca7-2ce2-4575-b021-bc6ef7145a2d#fact-drill-facts-4) Sesmarias VMS · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SES24-054 - Project: Sesmarias VMS - Commodity: copper - Region: portugal - Reported Region: portugal - Ticker: AVU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.78 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 35.2 m - From: 377.2 m - To: 412.4 m - Intercept Depth: 377.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SES24-054:377.2-412.4 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Best copper interval within the hole. - Positive factor: high grade copper interval Evidence · table > 1.78 Context: 35.2 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SES24-053 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/avrupa-minerals-intersects-polymetallic-vms-mineralization-at-sesmarias--bb7efca7-2ce2-4575-b021-bc6ef7145a2d#fact-drill-facts-5) Sesmarias VMS · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SES24-053 - Project: Sesmarias VMS - Commodity: copper - Region: portugal - Reported Region: portugal - Ticker: AVU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.31 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 13.15 m - From: 439.7 m - To: 452.85 m - Intercept Depth: 439.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SES24-053:439.7-452.85 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lower grade intercept, described as potentially distal from the hinge zone. - Negative factor: lower grade compared to SES24-054 Evidence · text > SES24-053 cuts 13.15 meters of sulfide mineralization containing: 0.31% copper #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SES24-053 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/avrupa-minerals-intersects-polymetallic-vms-mineralization-at-sesmarias--bb7efca7-2ce2-4575-b021-bc6ef7145a2d#fact-drill-facts-6) Sesmarias VMS · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: SES24-053 - Project: Sesmarias VMS - Commodity: lead - Region: portugal - Reported Region: portugal - Ticker: AVU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.57 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 13.15 m - From: 439.7 m - To: 452.85 m - Intercept Depth: 439.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SES24-053:439.7-452.85 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lead component of the SES24-053 intercept. Evidence · text > 1.57% lead #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SES24-053 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/avrupa-minerals-intersects-polymetallic-vms-mineralization-at-sesmarias--bb7efca7-2ce2-4575-b021-bc6ef7145a2d#fact-drill-facts-7) Sesmarias VMS · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: SES24-053 - Project: Sesmarias VMS - Commodity: zinc - Region: portugal - Reported Region: portugal - Ticker: AVU #### Geometry - Grade: 3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 13.15 m - From: 439.7 m - To: 452.85 m - Intercept Depth: 439.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SES24-053:439.7-452.85 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Zinc component of the SES24-053 intercept. Evidence · text > 3.00% zinc #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SES24-053 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/avrupa-minerals-intersects-polymetallic-vms-mineralization-at-sesmarias--bb7efca7-2ce2-4575-b021-bc6ef7145a2d#fact-drill-facts-8) Sesmarias VMS · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: SES24-053 - Project: Sesmarias VMS - Commodity: silver - Region: portugal - Reported Region: portugal - Ticker: AVU #### Geometry - Grade: 38.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 13.15 m - From: 439.7 m - To: 452.85 m - Intercept Depth: 439.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SES24-053:439.7-452.85 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Central Zone - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS Global - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-09-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver component of the SES24-053 intercept. Evidence · text > 38.40 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## 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. 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