# Axo Copper Provides Exploration Update and Initiates Drill Program at Recently Acquired San Antonio Project

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/axo-copper-provides-exploration-update-and-initiates-drill-program-at-recently-a--40fe2f7d-a5f3-4323-a920-404e6c0acfe4

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AXO/news/4784717269298325/axo-copper-provides-exploration-update-and-initiates-drill-program-at-recently-a

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-02-23T12:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Axo Copper Corp.

- Ticker: AXO

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Jalisco

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Silver, Gold

- Document categories: Drill results, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-09-19 12:04:24 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Axo Copper has reported high-grade copper-silver drill results from its La Huerta project in Jalisco, including a 2.26% Cu intercept. The company also provided an update on its San Antonio gold project in Sonora, which holds significant Indicated and Inferred gold resources, and outlined upcoming infill and expansion drilling programs.

Reasoning: The release provides strong drill results for La Huerta and updates on the significant gold resource at San Antonio, outlining clear near-term exploration targets.

- Positive factor: High-grade copper intercepts at La Huerta

- Positive factor: Significant gold resources at San Antonio

- Positive factor: Clear exploration work plan for both projects

- Negative factor: Non-independent Qualified Person

Facts used in scoring: 16

## 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 reference materials, blanks, and duplicates, and names ALS Chemex as the lab.

Evidence · text

> includes the systematic insertion and monitoring of appropriate reference materials \(certified reference materials, blanks and duplicates\)

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: La Huerta results represent a down dip extension from a previously reported hole.

Evidence · text

> represent a down dip extension of about 40 metres from hole LHCC-25-031

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The San Antonio project contains a significant portion of Inferred resources.

Evidence · text

> 544koz Au and 1.76moz Ag grading 1.02 g/t Au and 3.3g/t Ag in the Inferred category

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (12)

### LHCC-25-037

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La Huerta · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-037
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: copper
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.7 m
- From: 81.9 m
- To: 85.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 81.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-037:81.9-85.6

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.29
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid copper intercept at La Huerta.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade

Evidence · table

> 2.03

Context: 3.7

#### 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

### LHCC-25-037

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La Huerta · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-037
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: silver
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 21.06
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.7 m
- From: 81.9 m
- To: 85.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 81.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-037:81.9-85.6

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.29
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver byproduct in copper intercept.

Evidence · table

> 21.06

Context: 3.7

#### 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

### LHCC-25-043

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La Huerta · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-043
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: copper
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.26
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 11.4 m
- From: 178.8 m
- To: 190.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 178.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-043:178.8-190.2

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.34
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong intercept highlighted in the release.

- Positive factor: High grade and significant width

Evidence · table

> 2.26

Context: 11.4

#### 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

### LHCC-25-043

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La Huerta · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-043
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: silver
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.29
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11.4 m
- From: 178.8 m
- To: 190.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 178.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-043:178.8-190.2

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.34
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver byproduct in copper intercept.

Evidence · table

> 6.29

Context: 11.4

#### 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

### LHCC-25-043

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La Huerta · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-043
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: copper
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.69
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.15 m
- From: 180.3 m
- To: 184.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 180.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-043:180.3-184.5

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 3.81
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade inclusion within the main intercept.

- Positive factor: High grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 3.69

Context: 4.15

#### 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

### LHCC-25-043

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La Huerta · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-043
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: silver
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.33
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.15 m
- From: 180.3 m
- To: 184.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 180.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-043:180.3-184.5

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 3.81
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver byproduct in high-grade sub-interval.

Evidence · table

> 9.33

Context: 4.15

#### 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

### LHCC-25-038

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La Huerta · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-038
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: copper
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.7 m
- From: 47.6 m
- To: 49.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 47.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-038:47.6-49.3

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.16
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.14 % copper is strong against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 1.9 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\).

- Positive factor: 1.14 % copper is strong on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.14

Context: LHCC-25-038

#### 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

### LHCC-25-038

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La Huerta · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-038
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: silver
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.7 m
- From: 47.6 m
- To: 49.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 47.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-038:47.6-49.3

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.16
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.4 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 2.4 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 1.4 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.4

Context: LHCC-25-038

#### 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

### LHCC-25-039

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La Huerta · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-039
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: copper
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.2 m
- From: 1.5 m
- To: 6.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-039:1.5-6.7

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.21
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 1.0 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.2 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: LHCC-25-039

#### 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

### LHCC-25-039

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La Huerta · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-039
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: silver
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.33
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.2 m
- From: 1.5 m
- To: 6.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-039:1.5-6.7

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.21
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.33 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 1.7 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.33 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: LHCC-25-039

#### 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

### LHCC-25-042

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La Huerta · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-042
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: copper
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.77
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.6 m
- From: 151.7 m
- To: 153.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 151.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-042:151.7-153.3

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.87
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.77 % copper is strong against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 2.8 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\).

- Positive factor: 1.77 % copper is strong on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.77

Context: LHCC-25-042

#### 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

### LHCC-25-042

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La Huerta · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: LHCC-25-042
- Project: La Huerta
- Commodity: silver
- Region: jalisco
- Reported Region: jalisco
- Ticker: AXO

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.6 m
- From: 151.7 m
- To: 153.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 151.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: LHCC-25-042:151.7-153.3

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.87
- Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu-Eq
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.11 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 13.0 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 8.11 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 8.11

Context: LHCC-25-042

#### 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

## Resource Estimates (4)

### indicated

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San Antonio · gold

#### Identity

- Project: San Antonio
- Commodity: gold
- Region: sonora
- Reported Region: Sonora
- Ticker: AXO

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Resource group id: resource:cf14a92fc65d4da6e48a
- Material type: sulphide

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Grade: 1.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 576000
- Contained Unit: koz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated gold resource at San Antonio.

- Positive factor: Significant gold resource

Evidence · text

> 576koz Au and 1.37moz Ag grading 1.20 g/t Au and 2.9g/t Ag in the Indicated category

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

### indicated

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San Antonio · silver

#### Identity

- Project: San Antonio
- Commodity: silver
- Region: sonora
- Reported Region: Sonora
- Ticker: AXO

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Resource group id: resource:cf14a92fc65d4da6e48a
- Material type: sulphide

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Grade: 2.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 1.37
- Contained Unit: moz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver byproduct in indicated resource.

Evidence · text

> 576koz Au and 1.37moz Ag grading 1.20 g/t Au and 2.9g/t Ag in the Indicated category

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/axo-copper-provides-exploration-update-and-initiates-drill-program-at-recently-a--40fe2f7d-a5f3-4323-a920-404e6c0acfe4#fact-resource-facts-2)

San Antonio · gold

#### Identity

- Project: San Antonio
- Commodity: gold
- Region: sonora
- Reported Region: Sonora
- Ticker: AXO

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Resource group id: resource:93d1f7eca85d4c08dc11
- Material type: sulphide

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Grade: 1.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 544000
- Contained Unit: koz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred gold resource at San Antonio.

- Negative factor: Inferred category

Evidence · text

> 544koz Au and 1.76moz Ag grading 1.02 g/t Au and 3.3g/t Ag in the Inferred category

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**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

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/axo-copper-provides-exploration-update-and-initiates-drill-program-at-recently-a--40fe2f7d-a5f3-4323-a920-404e6c0acfe4#fact-resource-facts-3)

San Antonio · silver

#### Identity

- Project: San Antonio
- Commodity: silver
- Region: sonora
- Reported Region: Sonora
- Ticker: AXO

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Resource group id: resource:93d1f7eca85d4c08dc11
- Material type: sulphide

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Grade: 3.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 1.76
- Contained Unit: moz

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver byproduct in inferred resource.

- Negative factor: Inferred category

Evidence · text

> 544koz Au and 1.76moz Ag grading 1.02 g/t Au and 3.3g/t Ag in the Inferred category

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**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

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