# Camino Intercepts High-Grade Copper with 83.5m at 0.94% Cu including 7.1m at 2.13% Cu at Los Chapitos, Peru

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/COR/news/8577261776989681/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-02-17T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: high-grade copper intercepts

- Positive factor: extension of mineralized bodies

- Positive factor: validation of geological model

- Positive factor: discovery of new mineralized body at Mirador

- Negative factor: limited intercepts at Enjambre/Maqui/Piloto targets

Facts used in scoring: 12

## 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 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-123

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-0)

Los Chapitos · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-123

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-1)

Los Chapitos · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-124

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-2)

Los Chapitos · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-124

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-3)

Los Chapitos · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-125

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-4)

Los Chapitos · copper

#### 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 factor: large width

- Positive factor: high grade

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-125

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-5)

Los Chapitos · silver

#### 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-125

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-6)

Los Chapitos · copper

#### 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 factor: bonanza grade

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-125

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-7)

Los Chapitos · silver

#### 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 factor: bonanza grade

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-129

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-8)

Los Chapitos · copper

#### 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 factor: good width

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-129

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-9)

Los Chapitos · silver

#### 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-126

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-10)

Los Chapitos · copper

#### 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 factor: confirms mineralization

- Negative factor: low grade

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-126

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/camino-intercepts-high-grade-copper-with-83-5m-at-0-94-cu-including-7-1m-at-2-13--cded4fc4-cf2a-4814-aafe-b98c84b0c56e#fact-drill-facts-11)

Los Chapitos · silver

#### 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 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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."

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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