Camino Intercepts High-Grade Copper with 83.5m at 0.94% Cu including 7.1m at 2.13% Cu at Los Chapitos, Peru
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Camino Minerals Corporation
- Ticker
- COR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Peru
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 19:01:18 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Camino Minerals reported Phase 1 drilling results from its Los Chapitos copper project in Peru, highlighting high-grade copper-silver intercepts. Key results include an 83.5m intercept at 0.94% Cu at the Adriana target and the recognition of a new mineralized body at the Mirador target.
Reasoning: Significant high-grade copper intercepts (up to 2.13% Cu) and evidence of strike and depth continuity at Los Chapitos.
Positive factors
- high-grade copper intercepts
- extension of mineralized bodies
- validation of geological model
- discovery of new mineralized body at Mirador
Negative factors
- limited intercepts at Enjambre/Maqui/Piloto targets
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicates and use of ALS Chemex Labs.
Evidence · text
“insertion of blank samples, certified international standards (pulps) and duplicates, met the objectives and acceptable results.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling at Mirador and Adriana targets demonstrates extension of mineralized bodies along strike and at depth.
Evidence · text
“demonstrate that the interpreted Cu-Ag mineralized bodies have continuity along strike to the north and south and extend at depth”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
DCH-123Los Chapitos · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-123
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-123:0-8.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept at Mirador target.
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
DCH-123Los Chapitos · silverGrade: 8.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-123
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-123:0-8.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct in Mirador intercept.
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
DCH-124Los Chapitos · copperGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-124
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.85
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 17.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-124:0-17.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper intercept at Adriana target.
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
DCH-124Los Chapitos · silverGrade: 2.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-124
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-124:0-17.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct in Adriana intercept.
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
DCH-125Los Chapitos · copperGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 83.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-125
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 83.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-125:0-83.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- 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
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Major high-grade copper intercept at Adriana target.
Positive factors
- large width
- high grade
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
DCH-125Los Chapitos · silverGrade: 10.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 83.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-125
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 83.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-125:0-83.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- 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
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant silver byproduct in Adriana intercept.
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
DCH-125Los Chapitos · copperGrade: 2.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-125
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-125:76.4-83.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- 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
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within DCH-125.
Positive factors
- bonanza grade
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
DCH-125Los Chapitos · silverGrade: 34.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-125
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 34.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-125:76.4-83.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- 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
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade silver sub-interval within DCH-125.
Positive factors
- bonanza grade
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
DCH-129Los Chapitos · copperGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 63.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-129
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 63.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-129:0-63.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- 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
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper intercept at Lourdes target.
Positive factors
- good width
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
DCH-129Los Chapitos · silverGrade: 1.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 63.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-129
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 63.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-129:0-63.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- 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
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct in Lourdes intercept.
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
DCH-126Los Chapitos · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-126
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 17.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-126:0-17.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- 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
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept at Enjambre target.
Positive factors
- confirms mineralization
Negative factors
- low grade
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
DCH-126Los Chapitos · silverGrade: 2.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DCH-126
- Project
- Los Chapitos
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- COR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DCH-126:0-17.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Chemex Labs
- 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
- 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct in Enjambre intercept.
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: "Core has been logged and sampled at the Company's facilities in the town of Chala, 15 km from the project."
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