Barksdale Continues to Delineate the Copper Porphyry System at Sunnyside, and Provides a Drilling and Results Update - Connecting the Upper and Lower Porphyry
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Barksdale Resources Corp.
- Ticker
- BRO
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Southern Arizona
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Zinc, Lead, Gold, Manganese
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 14:39:47 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Barksdale Resources has released assay results from 10 step-out reverse circulation holes at the Sunnyside copper-gold-silver project. While the results show declining copper grades as drilling moves away from the high-grade core, they confirm a classic porphyry metal zonation pattern. The company is also preparing for a major diamond drill program in Fall 2026.
Reasoning: The release reports step-out drilling that shows declining copper grades compared to initial high-grade intercepts, though it successfully defines a predictable porphyry zonation pattern.
Positive factors
- Confirms continuous copper mineralization to 1,000m depth
- Identifies clear geochemical zonation patterns typical of large porphyries
- QA/QC protocols and lab certification disclosed
Negative factors
- Step-out holes failed to duplicate high-grade proximal intercepts
- Copper grades declining in step-out zones
- Heavy water inflows caused two holes to fail to reach planned depth
Facts used in scoring: 9
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
SUN26-013RSunnyside · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 77.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SUN26-013R
- Project
- Sunnyside
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- BRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 77.7 m
- From
- 187.5 m
- To
- 265.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 187.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SUN26-013R:187.5-265.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers & Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A wide but low-grade copper intercept in a step-out zone.
Positive factors
- Significant width of 77.7m
Negative factors
- Relatively low grade for a porphyry highlight
Evidence · text
“0.3% Cu over 77.7 m from 187.5 m hole depth”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Recent Copper and Silver Highlights: 0.3% Cu over 77.7 m from 187.5 m hole depth, including 1.93% Cu over 7.6 m from 187"
SUN26-013RSunnyside · copperGrade: 1.93Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SUN26-013R
- Project
- Sunnyside
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- BRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.93
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
- From
- 187.5 m
- To
- 195.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 187.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SUN26-013R:187.5-195.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers & Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong high-grade inclusion within a larger lower-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 1.93% Cu over 7.6 m from 187.5 m in SUN26-013R”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Recent Copper and Silver Highlights: 0.3% Cu over 77.7 m from 187.5 m hole depth, including 1.93% Cu over 7.6 m from 187"
SUN26-010RSunnyside · copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SUN26-010R
- Project
- Sunnyside
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- BRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.2 m
- From
- 228.6 m
- To
- 240.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 228.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SUN26-010R:228.6-240.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers & Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine low-grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“0.32% Cu over 12.2 m from 228.6 m hole depth in SUN26-010R”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Recent Copper and Silver Highlights: 0.3% Cu over 77.7 m from 187.5 m hole depth, including 1.93% Cu over 7.6 m from 187"
SUN26-011RSunnyside · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SUN26-011R
- Project
- Sunnyside
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- BRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 620 m
- To
- 624.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 620 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SUN26-011R:620-624.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers & Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine low-grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“0.3% Cu over 4.6 m from 620 ft hole depth in SUN26-011R”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Recent Copper and Silver Highlights: 0.3% Cu over 77.7 m from 187.5 m hole depth, including 1.93% Cu over 7.6 m from 187"
SUN26-007RSunnyside · silverGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 182.88 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SUN26-007R
- Project
- Sunnyside
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- BRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 182.88 m
- From
- 5 m
- To
- 187.88 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SUN26-007R:5-187.88
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers & Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide silver intercept, but grade is low.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept
Evidence · text
“2.0 g/t Ag over 182.88 m from 5 m hole depth in SUN26-007R”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Recent Copper and Silver Highlights: 0.3% Cu over 77.7 m from 187.5 m hole depth, including 1.93% Cu over 7.6 m from 187"
SUN26-012RSunnyside · silverGrade: 4.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 91.44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SUN26-012R
- Project
- Sunnyside
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- BRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 91.44 m
- From
- 15.2 m
- To
- 106.64 m
- Intercept Depth
- 15.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SUN26-012R:15.2-106.64
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers & Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Decent silver intercept with a higher grade core.
Positive factors
- Includes a higher grade zone
Evidence · text
“4.59 g/t Ag over 91.44 m from a depth of 15.2, including 36.58 m grading 8.77 g/t Ag from a depth of 18.3 m in SUN26-012R”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Recent Copper and Silver Highlights: 0.3% Cu over 77.7 m from 187.5 m hole depth, including 1.93% Cu over 7.6 m from 187"
SUN26-009RSunnyside · silverGrade: 1.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 111.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SUN26-009R
- Project
- Sunnyside
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- BRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 111.25 m
- From
- 189 m
- To
- 300.25 m
- Intercept Depth
- 189 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SUN26-009R:189-300.25
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers & Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Routine silver intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.62 g/t Ag and 0.058 g/t Au over 111.25 m from 189 m hole depth in SUN26-009R”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Recent Copper and Silver Highlights: 0.3% Cu over 77.7 m from 187.5 m hole depth, including 1.93% Cu over 7.6 m from 187"
SUN26-009RSunnyside · goldGrade: 0.058Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 111.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SUN26-009R
- Project
- Sunnyside
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- BRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.058
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 111.25 m
- From
- 189 m
- To
- 300.25 m
- Intercept Depth
- 189 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SUN26-009R:189-300.25
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers & Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace gold intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.62 g/t Ag and 0.058 g/t Au over 111.25 m from 189 m hole depth in SUN26-009R”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Recent Copper and Silver Highlights: 0.3% Cu over 77.7 m from 187.5 m hole depth, including 1.93% Cu over 7.6 m from 187"
021RSunnyside · silverGrade: 8.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36.58 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 021R
- Project
- Sunnyside
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- BRO
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 36.58 m
- From
- 189 m
- To
- 225.58 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers & Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A wide but low-grade copper intercept in a step-out zone.
Positive factors
- Significant width of 77.7m
Negative factors
- Relatively low grade for a porphyry highlight
Evidence · text
“36.58 m grading 8.77 g/t Ag from a depth of 18.3 m in SUN26-012R 1.62 g/t Ag and 0.058 g/t Au over 111.25 m from 189 m”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Recent Copper and Silver Highlights: 0.3% Cu over 77.7 m from 187.5 m hole depth, including 1.93% Cu over 7.6 m from 187"
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