Copper Fox Highlights Significant Porphyry Copper-Molybdenum Exploration Indicators at Sombrero Butte, Advancing Permitting Plans for Testing Porphyry Target

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Copper Fox Metals Inc.
Ticker
CUU
Exchange
TSX
Region
Arizona, USA
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Molybdenum, Gold, Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Permitting
Extracted
2026-09-15 18:49:59 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Copper Fox Metals Inc. has released an updated exploration model for its 100% owned Sombrero Butte project in Arizona, USA, highlighting significant porphyry copper-molybdenum exploration indicators. The model integrates various datasets to define a large, near-surface porphyry target, supported by historical drill results from 2006-2008 which include high-grade copper intercepts. The company is now advancing permitting plans to drill test this target.

Reasoning: Copper Fox has integrated extensive geological and geophysical data to define a large porphyry copper-molybdenum target at Sombrero Butte, supported by strong historical drill results, and is now advancing permitting for future drill testing.

Positive factors

  • Updated exploration model defines a large porphyry copper-molybdenum target.
  • Advancing permitting for drill testing the high-quality target.
  • Historical drill results show strong copper grades over significant lengths, supporting the model.
  • Project located in a prolific Laramide-age copper province with proximity to known deposits.

Negative factors

  • Drill results presented are historical (2006-2008), not new assays.
  • True width of mineralized intervals is unknown.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 28

Classification and evidence

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'The intervals in the above table are based on drill core lengths and do not represent true thickness of the mineralized intervals. True thickness and widths are unknown.'

Evidence · text

“The intervals in the above table are based on drill core lengths and do not represent true thickness of the mineralized intervals. True thickness and widths are unknown.”

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: The drill results presented are from '2006-2008 diamond drilling', making them historical data re-released in this announcement.

Evidence · text

“Selected weighted average grades from 2006-2008 diamond drilling at Sombrero Butte.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release states that 'Both Bell Copper and Activation Laboratories employed various standards and blanks in their respective QA/QC programs.'

Evidence · text

“Both Bell Copper and Activation Laboratories employed various standards and blanks in their respective QA/QC programs.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Elmer B. Stewart, President and CEO of Copper Fox, is named as the Qualified Person who reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.

Evidence · text

“Elmer B. Stewart, MSc. P. Geol., President and CEO of Copper Fox, is the Company's non-independent, nominated Qualified Person pursuant to National Instrument 43-101, Standards for Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information disclosed in this news release.”

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The document emphasizes the project's location 'at the intersection of two prolific Laramide-age porphyry copper belts in Arizona, approximately 9 kilometers (km) east of the former San Manuel/Kalamazoo porphyry copper mine and approximately 3km south of the Copper Creek porphyry copper deposit'.

Evidence · text

“Sombrero Butte is in a favorable geological setting at the intersection of two prolific Laramide-age porphyry copper belts in Arizona, approximately 9 kilometers (km) east of the former San Manuel/Kalamazoo porphyry copper mine and approximately 3km south of the Copper Creek porphyry copper deposit”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (28)

SB-02Sombrero Butte · copperGrade: 0.663Grade Unit: %Intercept: 88 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-02
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.663
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
88 m
From
280 m
To
368 m
Hole Depth
408.2 m
Intercept Depth
280 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-02:280-368
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548841.1
Northing
3621135.4
Elevation
1299.3 m
Azimuth
138 °
Dip
-82 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows strong copper grades over a significant length, supporting the updated porphyry exploration model.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
  • Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.663”

Context: 88

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

SB-02Sombrero Butte · molybdenumGrade: 0.012Grade Unit: %Intercept: 88 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-02
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.012
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
88 m
From
280 m
To
368 m
Hole Depth
408.2 m
Intercept Depth
280 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-02:280-368
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548841.1
Northing
3621135.4
Elevation
1299.3 m
Azimuth
138 °
Dip
-82 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows low molybdenum grades, consistent with a porphyry system but not a significant economic contribution on its own.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.012”

Context: 88

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

SB-02Sombrero Butte · goldGrade: 0.009Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 88 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-02
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.009
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
88 m
From
280 m
To
368 m
Hole Depth
408.2 m
Intercept Depth
280 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-02:280-368
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548841.1
Northing
3621135.4
Elevation
1299.3 m
Azimuth
138 °
Dip
-82 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low gold grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of gold supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.009”

Context: 88

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

SB-02Sombrero Butte · silverGrade: 0.561Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 88 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-02
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.561
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
88 m
From
280 m
To
368 m
Hole Depth
408.2 m
Intercept Depth
280 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-02:280-368
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548841.1
Northing
3621135.4
Elevation
1299.3 m
Azimuth
138 °
Dip
-82 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low silver grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.561”

Context: 88

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

SB-03Sombrero Butte · copperGrade: 0.566Grade Unit: %Intercept: 62 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-03
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.566
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
62 m
From
430 m
To
492 m
Hole Depth
645.7 m
Intercept Depth
430 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-03:430-492
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Campstool
Easting
548843.9
Northing
3621140
Elevation
1299.5 m
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows strong copper grades over a significant length, supporting the updated porphyry exploration model.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
  • Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.566”

Context: 62

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

SB-03Sombrero Butte · molybdenumIntercept: 62 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-03
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Intercept
62 m
From
430 m
To
492 m
Hole Depth
645.7 m
Intercept Depth
430 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-03:430-492
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Campstool
Easting
548843.9
Northing
3621140
Elevation
1299.5 m
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows trace molybdenum, consistent with a porphyry system but not a significant economic contribution.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Trace grade, not quantifiable.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“trace”

Context: 62

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

SB-03Sombrero Butte · goldGrade: 0.044Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 62 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-03
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.044
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
62 m
From
430 m
To
492 m
Hole Depth
645.7 m
Intercept Depth
430 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-03:430-492
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Campstool
Easting
548843.9
Northing
3621140
Elevation
1299.5 m
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low gold grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of gold supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.044”

Context: 62

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

SB-03Sombrero Butte · silverGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 62 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-03
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
62 m
From
430 m
To
492 m
Hole Depth
645.7 m
Intercept Depth
430 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-03:430-492
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Campstool
Easting
548843.9
Northing
3621140
Elevation
1299.5 m
Azimuth
60 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low silver grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.100”

Context: 62

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

SB-05Sombrero Butte · copperGrade: 3.57Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-05
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
3.57
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30 m
From
10 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
212.8 m
Intercept Depth
10 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-05:10-40
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Sunset
Easting
548904.4
Northing
3621061.8
Elevation
1318.3 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows exceptional copper grades over a significant length, strongly supporting the updated porphyry exploration model.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
  • Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“3.570”

Context: 30

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

SB-05Sombrero Butte · molybdenumGrade: 0.001Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-05
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.001
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30 m
From
10 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
212.8 m
Intercept Depth
10 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-05:10-40
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Sunset
Easting
548904.4
Northing
3621061.8
Elevation
1318.3 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low molybdenum grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.001”

Context: 30

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

SB-05Sombrero Butte · goldGrade: 0.007Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-05
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.007
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
From
10 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
212.8 m
Intercept Depth
10 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-05:10-40
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Sunset
Easting
548904.4
Northing
3621061.8
Elevation
1318.3 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low gold grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of gold supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.007”

Context: 30

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

SB-05Sombrero Butte · silverGrade: 4.522Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-05
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
4.522
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
From
10 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
212.8 m
Intercept Depth
10 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-05:10-40
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Sunset
Easting
548904.4
Northing
3621061.8
Elevation
1318.3 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low silver grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“4.522”

Context: 30

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

SB-14Sombrero Butte · copperGrade: 1.158Grade Unit: %Intercept: 86 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-14
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
1.158
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
86 m
From
0 m
To
86 m
Hole Depth
148.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-14:0-86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Audacious
Easting
548954.9
Northing
3621053.2
Elevation
1328.8 m
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows exceptional copper grades over a significant length, strongly supporting the updated porphyry exploration model.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
  • Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“1.158”

Context: 86

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

SB-14Sombrero Butte · molybdenumGrade: 0.001Grade Unit: %Intercept: 86 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-14
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.001
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
86 m
From
0 m
To
86 m
Hole Depth
148.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-14:0-86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Audacious
Easting
548954.9
Northing
3621053.2
Elevation
1328.8 m
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low molybdenum grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.001”

Context: 86

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

SB-14Sombrero Butte · goldGrade: 0.007Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 86 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-14
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.007
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
86 m
From
0 m
To
86 m
Hole Depth
148.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-14:0-86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Audacious
Easting
548954.9
Northing
3621053.2
Elevation
1328.8 m
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low gold grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of gold supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.007”

Context: 86

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

SB-14Sombrero Butte · silverGrade: 0.412Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 86 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-14
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.412
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
86 m
From
0 m
To
86 m
Hole Depth
148.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-14:0-86
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Audacious
Easting
548954.9
Northing
3621053.2
Elevation
1328.8 m
Azimuth
240 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low silver grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.412”

Context: 86

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

SB-23Sombrero Butte · copperGrade: 0.815Grade Unit: %Intercept: 82 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-23
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.815
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
82 m
From
276 m
To
358 m
Hole Depth
1230.76 m
Intercept Depth
276 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-23:276-358
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548843.2
Northing
3621141.8
Elevation
1298.6 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows exceptional copper grades over a significant length, strongly supporting the updated porphyry exploration model.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
  • Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.815”

Context: 82

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

SB-23Sombrero Butte · molybdenumGrade: 0.003Grade Unit: %Intercept: 82 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-23
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.003
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
82 m
From
276 m
To
358 m
Hole Depth
1230.76 m
Intercept Depth
276 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-23:276-358
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548843.2
Northing
3621141.8
Elevation
1298.6 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low molybdenum grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.003”

Context: 82

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

SB-23Sombrero Butte · goldGrade: 0.153Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 82 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-23
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.153
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
82 m
From
276 m
To
358 m
Hole Depth
1230.76 m
Intercept Depth
276 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-23:276-358
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548843.2
Northing
3621141.8
Elevation
1298.6 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows weak gold grades, consistent with a porphyry system but not a significant economic contribution on its own.

Positive factors

  • Weak gold grade for a porphyry deposit.
  • Presence of gold supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.153”

Context: 82

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

SB-23Sombrero Butte · silverGrade: 0.485Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 82 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-23
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.485
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
82 m
From
276 m
To
358 m
Hole Depth
1230.76 m
Intercept Depth
276 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-23:276-358
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548843.2
Northing
3621141.8
Elevation
1298.6 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low silver grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.485”

Context: 82

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

SB-23Sombrero Butte · copperGrade: 1.089Grade Unit: %Intercept: 60 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-23
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
1.089
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
60 m
From
446 m
To
506 m
Hole Depth
1230.76 m
Intercept Depth
276 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-23:446-506
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548843.2
Northing
3621141.8
Elevation
1298.6 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows exceptional copper grades over a significant length, strongly supporting the updated porphyry exploration model.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
  • Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“1.089”

Context: 60

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

SB-23Sombrero Butte · molybdenumGrade: 0.032Grade Unit: %Intercept: 60 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-23
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.032
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
60 m
From
446 m
To
506 m
Hole Depth
1230.76 m
Intercept Depth
276 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-23:446-506
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548843.2
Northing
3621141.8
Elevation
1298.6 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows low molybdenum grades, consistent with a porphyry system but not a significant economic contribution on its own.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.032”

Context: 60

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

SB-23Sombrero Butte · goldGrade: 0.068Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
SB-23
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.068
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60 m
From
446 m
To
506 m
Hole Depth
1230.76 m
Intercept Depth
276 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-23:446-506
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548843.2
Northing
3621141.8
Elevation
1298.6 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low gold grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of gold supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.068”

Context: 60

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

SB-23Sombrero Butte · silverGrade: 3.128Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-23
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
3.128
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60 m
From
446 m
To
506 m
Hole Depth
1230.76 m
Intercept Depth
276 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-23:446-506
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Magna
Easting
548843.2
Northing
3621141.8
Elevation
1298.6 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low silver grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“3.128”

Context: 60

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

SB-33Sombrero Butte · copperGrade: 1.562Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-33
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
1.562
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
22 m
From
4 m
To
26 m
Hole Depth
50.67 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-33:4-26
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Victors
Easting
549214.8
Northing
3621515.4
Elevation
1313.1 m
Azimuth
347 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows exceptional copper grades over a significant length, strongly supporting the updated porphyry exploration model.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for a porphyry deposit.
  • Significant intercept length.

Negative factors

  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“1.562”

Context: 22

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

SB-33Sombrero Butte · molybdenumGrade: 0.004Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-33
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.004
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
22 m
From
4 m
To
26 m
Hole Depth
50.67 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-33:4-26
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Victors
Easting
549214.8
Northing
3621515.4
Elevation
1313.1 m
Azimuth
347 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low molybdenum grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of molybdenum supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.004”

Context: 22

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

SB-33Sombrero Butte · goldGrade: 0.124Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-33
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.124
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22 m
From
4 m
To
26 m
Hole Depth
50.67 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-33:4-26
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Victors
Easting
549214.8
Northing
3621515.4
Elevation
1313.1 m
Azimuth
347 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows weak gold grades, consistent with a porphyry system but not a significant economic contribution on its own.

Positive factors

  • Weak gold grade for a porphyry deposit.
  • Presence of gold supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“0.124”

Context: 22

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

SB-33Sombrero Butte · silverGrade: 5.509Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SB-33
Project
Sombrero Butte
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
5.509
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22 m
From
4 m
To
26 m
Hole Depth
50.67 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SB-33:4-26
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Victors
Easting
549214.8
Northing
3621515.4
Elevation
1313.1 m
Azimuth
347 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept shows very low silver grades, indicating trace amounts rather than significant economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Presence of silver supports polymetallic porphyry model.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade.
  • Historical data.
  • True width unknown.

Evidence · table

“5.509”

Context: 22

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

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.