Collective Mining to Begin Drilling at Orion, a Newly Defined 2026 Target; Drilling at Victory Target to Follow in Q4-2026

Original announcement by cnw on

Company
Collective Mining Ltd.
Ticker
CNL
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Caldas, Colombia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver, Copper, Molybdenum
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-12 00:23:40 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Collective Mining has identified a new drill-ready target, Orion, at its Guayabales Project in Colombia, supported by strong gold and silver surface geochemistry. The company also announced a reinterpretation of the Victory target, which suggests porphyry-breccia potential, with drilling scheduled for Q4-2026.

Reasoning: The announcement defines a new drill-ready target (Orion) with strong surface geochemistry and provides a strategic reinterpretation of the Victory target to guide upcoming Q4 drilling.

Positive factors

  • New target (Orion) identified via surface geochemistry and magnetics
  • High-grade surface intercepts at Orion
  • Reinterpretation of Victory target suggests porphyry-breccia potential
  • Historical high-grade intercepts at Victory support new targets

Negative factors

  • Orion target is currently concealed by colluvial cover

Facts used in scoring: 10

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The Orion target is a newly defined target located near the existing Apollo system.

Evidence · text

“Orion target, located approximately one kilometer east of the Apollo system”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release details specific laboratory (ALS), sampling protocols, and QA/QC methods (blanks, duplicates, standards).

Evidence · text

“Blanks, duplicates, and certified reference standards are inserted into the sample stream”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (10)

Fact 1Guayabales Project · goldGrade: 7.43Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Guayabales Project
Commodity
gold
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Caldas, Colombia
Ticker
CNL

Geometry

Grade
7.43
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Orion
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 7.43 g/t gold in rock sample at a new target is a strong geochemical signal.

Positive factors

  • High-grade rock sample

Evidence · text

“Gold in rock values up to 7.43 g/t”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Fact 2Guayabales Project · silverGrade: 230Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Guayabales Project
Commodity
silver
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Caldas, Colombia
Ticker
CNL

Geometry

Grade
230
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Orion
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 230 g/t silver in rock sample at a new target is a strong geochemical signal.

Positive factors

  • High-grade silver rock sample

Evidence · text

“Silver in rock values up to 230 g/t”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Fact 3Guayabales Project · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Guayabales Project
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Caldas, Colombia
Ticker
CNL

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Orion
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.26% Cu in rock sample is a modest but positive indicator for a porphyry target.

Positive factors

  • Presence of copper in new target

Evidence · text

“copper in rock values up to 0.26%”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Fact 4Guayabales Project · molybdenumGrade: 85Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Guayabales Project
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Caldas, Colombia
Ticker
CNL

Geometry

Grade
85
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Orion
Loc. Source
document

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 85 ppm molybdenum in rock sample supports the porphyry model.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum in new target

Evidence · text

“molybdenum in rock values up to 85 ppm”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

VICW-1an interpreted copper-gold porphyry · goldGrade: 2.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.85 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VICW-1
Project
an interpreted copper-gold porphyry
Commodity
gold
Region
colombia
Reported Region
colombia
Ticker
CNL

Geometry

Grade
2.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.85 m
From
198.5 m
To
204.35 m
Intercept Depth
198.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VICW-1:198.5-204.35

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept of 5.85m @ 2.95 g/t Au supports the new porphyry-breccia target.

Positive factors

  • High-grade vein intercept

Evidence · text

“5.85 meters @ 2.95 g/t Au from 198.50 meters”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

VICW-1an interpreted copper-gold porphyry · goldGrade: 13.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VICW-1
Project
an interpreted copper-gold porphyry
Commodity
gold
Region
colombia
Reported Region
colombia
Ticker
CNL

Geometry

Grade
13.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
261.4 m
To
262.4 m
Intercept Depth
261.4 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VICW-1:261.4-262.4

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade 1.0m @ 13.94 g/t Au intercept in historical hole VICW-1.

Positive factors

  • High-grade vein intercept

Evidence · text

“1.00 meter @ 13.94 g/t Au from 261.40 meters”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

VICW-2an interpreted copper-gold porphyry · goldGrade: 3.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.75 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VICW-2
Project
an interpreted copper-gold porphyry
Commodity
gold
Region
colombia
Reported Region
colombia
Ticker
CNL

Geometry

Grade
3.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.75 m
From
64.95 m
To
68.7 m
Intercept Depth
64.95 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VICW-2:64.95-68.7

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept of 3.75m @ 3.21 g/t Au in VICW-2.

Positive factors

  • High-grade vein intercept

Evidence · text

“3.75 meters @ 3.21 g/t Au from 64.95 meters”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

VICW-2an interpreted copper-gold porphyry · goldGrade: 7.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.85 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VICW-2
Project
an interpreted copper-gold porphyry
Commodity
gold
Region
colombia
Reported Region
colombia
Ticker
CNL

Geometry

Grade
7.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.85 m
From
307.75 m
To
308.6 m
Intercept Depth
307.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VICW-2:307.75-308.6

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade 0.85m @ 7.90 g/t Au intercept in historical hole VICW-2.

Positive factors

  • High-grade vein intercept

Evidence · text

“0.85 meters @ 7.90 g/t Au from 307.75 meters”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

VICW-1an interpreted copper-gold porphyry · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VICW-1
Project
an interpreted copper-gold porphyry
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
colombia
Ticker
CNL

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13 m
From
401 m
To
414 m
Intercept Depth
401 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VICW-1:401-414

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Anomalous copper in historical VICW-1 supports porphyry model.

Positive factors

  • Presence of copper in porphyry-style alteration

Evidence · text

“anomalous copper values of up to 0.12%”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

VICW-1an interpreted copper-gold porphyry · molybdenumGrade: 180Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 13 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VICW-1
Project
an interpreted copper-gold porphyry
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
colombia
Reported Region
colombia
Ticker
CNL

Geometry

Grade
180
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
13 m
From
401 m
To
414 m
Intercept Depth
401 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VICW-1:401-414

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Molybdenum in historical VICW-1 supports porphyry model.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum in porphyry-style alteration

Evidence · text

“molybdenum values of up to 180 ppm”

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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