# Copper Giant Identifies Thirteen Targets Beyond the Mocoa Resource and Its Interpreted Extensions Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/CGNT.V/press-releases/5981893131606623 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-16T11:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Copper Giant Resources Corp. - Ticker: CGNT.V - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Putumayo, Colombia - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Molybdenum - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-19 00:57:33 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.50 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Copper Giant Resources Corp. announced the results of a predictive targeting study at its Mocoa copper-molybdenum project in Colombia, identifying 17 ranked target areas, 13 of which are beyond the current resource footprint. The study validated five of the company's previously defined targets and supports the interpretation of Mocoa as a clustered system with multiple mineralized centers. The company plans to prioritize ground follow-up on these new targets, while drilling continues at La Estrella and a PEA remains on track for Q4 2026. Reasoning: This announcement details a successful predictive targeting study that identified numerous new exploration targets, significantly expanding the potential footprint of the Mocoa project. The validation of previous targets by the new model adds confidence to the exploration strategy. While the targets are conceptual and the existing resource is Inferred, the systematic approach and the scale of the potential expansion are positive for the company's long-term growth. - Positive factor: Identification of 13 new exploration targets beyond the existing resource footprint, suggesting significant growth potential for the Mocoa project. - Positive factor: The predictive model successfully corroborated five of the company's previously defined 2022 targets, validating the exploration methodology. - Positive factor: The study provides a clear path for future exploration, prioritizing targets closest to existing infrastructure and ongoing drilling. - Negative factor: The identified targets are conceptual in nature and require further exploration to define mineral resources, introducing geological risk. - Negative factor: The existing resource is entirely in the Inferred category, which is the lowest confidence level and cannot support economic studies alone. Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 14 ## Classification and evidence **Exploration Target Generation** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: No canonical definition is currently available. Why it applies: The document describes a study that identified 17 ranked target areas, with 13 of them beyond the current resource footprint, indicating a focus on generating new exploration targets. Evidence · text > The study covers an 81-square-kilometre area centered on the Mocoa deposit and defines 17 ranked target areas, 13 of them beyond the current resource footprint and its interpreted extensions. **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: The Mocoa project hosts an Inferred resource of 1.12 billion tonnes, which is the lowest confidence category for mineral resources. Evidence · text > Mocoa hosts an Inferred resources of 12.7 billion pounds \(Blbs\) copper-equivalent \(CuEq\*\) at an average grade of 0.51% CuEq\*, including 7.7 Blbs of copper at 0.31% Cu and 1.0 Blbs of molybdenum at 0.039% Mo, within 1.12 billion tonnes \(Bt\). **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: The resource estimate and technical information are stated to be in accordance with National Instrument 43-101. Evidence · text > Edwin Naranjo Sierra, Vice-President of Exploration for Copper Giant, is the designated Qualified Person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects \("NI 43-101"\) and has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release. **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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: Multiple Qualified Persons are named and responsible for the technical information and resource estimate. Evidence · text > Edwin Naranjo Sierra, Vice-President of Exploration for Copper Giant, is the designated Qualified Person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects \("NI 43-101"\) and has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release. **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: While QA/QC protocols are mentioned for surface samples, there is no explicit disclosure of QA/QC for the resource estimate itself, which is a gap for a resource update. Evidence · text > Copper Giant operates according to a rigorous Quality Assurance and Quality Control \(QA/QC\) protocol consistent with industry best practices. For surface samples, 2.5 kg of material is taken on each outcrop using chip or channel techniques. **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: A current resource fact retains the disclosed cut-off grade **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: The source explicitly discloses a revised resource estimate Evidence · text > Updated Mineral Resource Estimate ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (11) ### Fact 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-drill-facts-3) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: G01 - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Target G01 represents a high-priority exploration target with strong supporting data and proximity to the existing resource, offering significant potential for resource extension. However, it remains conceptual and requires drill testing for confirmation. - Positive factor: G01 is identified as one of the highest-ranked targets outside the resource footprint, indicating strong potential. - Positive factor: The target is located relatively close to the existing resource \(433m\) and coincides with surface copper anomalies, making it a priority for follow-up. - Positive factor: Categorized as an 'Extension', suggesting potential to expand the known mineralization. - Negative factor: This is a conceptual target based on geophysical modeling and surface sampling, not yet confirmed by drilling. - Negative factor: The target is not a mineral resource and requires further exploration. Evidence · table > G01 Context: Northeast #### 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: "\*\*\_About the Mocoa Porphyry System\_\*\* The Mocoa Project is located in Colombia's Department of Putumayo, approximately " ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-drill-facts-4) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: G04 - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Target G04 is a high-priority exploration target with strong supporting data, located in an active exploration corridor, and has potential to extend the known resource. However, it is still conceptual and awaits drill confirmation. - Positive factor: G04 is identified as one of the highest-ranked targets outside the resource footprint, indicating strong potential. - Positive factor: The target is located along the Mocoa – La Estrella corridor where drilling is underway and coincides with surface copper anomalies. - Positive factor: Categorized as an 'Extension', suggesting potential to expand the known mineralization. - Negative factor: This is a conceptual target based on geophysical modeling and surface sampling, not yet confirmed by drilling. - Negative factor: The target is not a mineral resource and requires further exploration. Evidence · table > G04 Context: South-southwest #### 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: "\*\*\_About the Mocoa Porphyry System\_\*\* The Mocoa Project is located in Colombia's Department of Putumayo, approximately " ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-drill-facts-5) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: G05 - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Target G05 represents new exploration potential, supported by multiple data layers, but remains conceptual and requires further ground follow-up and drill testing. - Positive factor: G05 is a 'New' target, indicating fresh exploration potential beyond previously defined areas. - Positive factor: Supported by 6 layers, suggesting a robust basis for the target. - Negative factor: This is a conceptual target based on geophysical modeling and surface sampling, not yet confirmed by drilling. - Negative factor: The target is not a mineral resource and requires further exploration. Evidence · table > G05 Context: Southwest #### 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: "\*\*\_About the Mocoa Porphyry System\_\*\* The Mocoa Project is located in Colombia's Department of Putumayo, approximately " ### Fact 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-drill-facts-6) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: G07 - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Target G07 represents new exploration potential, supported by multiple data layers, but remains conceptual and requires further ground follow-up and drill testing. - Positive factor: G07 is a 'New' target, indicating fresh exploration potential beyond previously defined areas. - Positive factor: Supported by 5 layers, suggesting a robust basis for the target. - Negative factor: This is a conceptual target based on geophysical modeling and surface sampling, not yet confirmed by drilling. - Negative factor: The target is not a mineral resource and requires further exploration. Evidence · table > G07 Context: Northeast #### 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: "\*\*\_About the Mocoa Porphyry System\_\*\* The Mocoa Project is located in Colombia's Department of Putumayo, approximately " ### Fact 5 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-drill-facts-7) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: G08 - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Target G08 represents new exploration potential, supported by multiple data layers, but remains conceptual and requires further ground follow-up and drill testing. - Positive factor: G08 is a 'New' target, indicating fresh exploration potential beyond previously defined areas. - Positive factor: Supported by 4 layers, suggesting a robust basis for the target. - Negative factor: This is a conceptual target based on geophysical modeling and surface sampling, not yet confirmed by drilling. - Negative factor: The target is not a mineral resource and requires further exploration. Evidence · table > G08 Context: West #### 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: "\*\*\_About the Mocoa Porphyry System\_\*\* The Mocoa Project is located in Colombia's Department of Putumayo, approximately " ### Fact 6 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-drill-facts-8) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: G10 - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Target G10 represents new exploration potential, supported by multiple data layers, but remains conceptual and requires further ground follow-up and drill testing. - Positive factor: G10 is a 'New' target, indicating fresh exploration potential beyond previously defined areas. - Positive factor: Supported by 3 layers, suggesting a reasonable basis for the target. - Negative factor: This is a conceptual target based on geophysical modeling and surface sampling, not yet confirmed by drilling. - Negative factor: The target is not a mineral resource and requires further exploration. Evidence · table > G10 Context: North #### 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: "\*\*\_About the Mocoa Porphyry System\_\*\* The Mocoa Project is located in Colombia's Department of Putumayo, approximately " ### Fact 7 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-drill-facts-9) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: G11 - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Target G11 represents new exploration potential, supported by multiple data layers, but remains conceptual and requires further ground follow-up and drill testing. - Positive factor: G11 is a 'New' target, indicating fresh exploration potential beyond previously defined areas. - Positive factor: Supported by 4 layers, suggesting a robust basis for the target. - Negative factor: This is a conceptual target based on geophysical modeling and surface sampling, not yet confirmed by drilling. - Negative factor: The target is not a mineral resource and requires further exploration. Evidence · table > G11 Context: West-southwest #### 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: "\*\*\_About the Mocoa Porphyry System\_\*\* The Mocoa Project is located in Colombia's Department of Putumayo, approximately " ### Fact 8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-drill-facts-10) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: G13 - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Target G13 represents new exploration potential, supported by multiple data layers, but remains conceptual and requires further ground follow-up and drill testing. - Positive factor: G13 is a 'New' target, indicating fresh exploration potential beyond previously defined areas. - Positive factor: Supported by 2 layers, suggesting a reasonable basis for the target. - Negative factor: This is a conceptual target based on geophysical modeling and surface sampling, not yet confirmed by drilling. - Negative factor: The target is not a mineral resource and requires further exploration. Evidence · table > G13 Context: West-northwest #### 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: "\*\*\_About the Mocoa Porphyry System\_\*\* The Mocoa Project is located in Colombia's Department of Putumayo, approximately " ### Fact 9 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-drill-facts-11) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: G15 - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Target G15 represents new exploration potential, supported by one data layer, but remains conceptual and requires further ground follow-up and drill testing. - Positive factor: G15 is a 'New' target, indicating fresh exploration potential beyond previously defined areas. - Positive factor: Supported by 1 layer, suggesting a basis for the target. - Negative factor: This is a conceptual target based on geophysical modeling and surface sampling, not yet confirmed by drilling. - Negative factor: The target is not a mineral resource and requires further exploration. Evidence · table > G15 Context: Northeast #### 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: "\*\*\_About the Mocoa Porphyry System\_\*\* The Mocoa Project is located in Colombia's Department of Putumayo, approximately " ### Fact 10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-drill-facts-12) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: G16 - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Target G16 represents new exploration potential, supported by one data layer, but remains conceptual and requires further ground follow-up and drill testing. - Positive factor: G16 is a 'New' target, indicating fresh exploration potential beyond previously defined areas. - Positive factor: Supported by 1 layer, suggesting a basis for the target. - Negative factor: This is a conceptual target based on geophysical modeling and surface sampling, not yet confirmed by drilling. - Negative factor: The target is not a mineral resource and requires further exploration. Evidence · table > G16 Context: Northwest #### 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: "\*\*\_About the Mocoa Porphyry System\_\*\* The Mocoa Project is located in Colombia's Department of Putumayo, approximately " ### Fact 11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-drill-facts-13) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: G17 - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - 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: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Target G17 represents new exploration potential, supported by one data layer, but remains conceptual and requires further ground follow-up and drill testing. - Positive factor: G17 is a 'New' target, indicating fresh exploration potential beyond previously defined areas. - Positive factor: Supported by 1 layer, suggesting a basis for the target. - Negative factor: This is a conceptual target based on geophysical modeling and surface sampling, not yet confirmed by drilling. - Negative factor: The target is not a mineral resource and requires further exploration. Evidence · table > G17 Context: Northeast #### 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: "\*\*\_About the Mocoa Porphyry System\_\*\* The Mocoa Project is located in Colombia's Department of Putumayo, approximately " ## Resource Estimates (3) ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-resource-facts-0) Mocoa · copper #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper - Region: colombia - Reported Region: Putumayo, Colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Edwin Naranjo Sierra, Thomas Campagne, Kevin Hon, Warren Black, Michael Dufresne, Chester de Leon - Resource group id: resource:72a6575088bf88c388c9 - Deposit or zone: Mocoa #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 1120000000 - Grade: 0.31 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 7.7 - Contained Unit: blbs - Cutoff Grade: 0.25 - Cutoff Unit: % CuEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2025-11-18 #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.51 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Lab - Laboratory: ActLabs #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Mocoa project hosts a substantial Inferred copper resource, indicating significant potential, but its classification as entirely Inferred limits its current economic viability and confidence. The NI 43-101 compliance and QP sign-off provide credibility, but the lack of specific QA/QC for the MRE is a minor concern. - Positive factor: Large contained metal content \(7.7 Blbs copper\) indicates significant scale. - Positive factor: The resource is NI 43-101 compliant and signed off by multiple QPs. - Negative factor: The entire resource is in the Inferred category, which is the lowest confidence level. - Negative factor: No explicit QA/QC disclosure for the resource estimate itself, only for surface samples. Evidence · text > Mocoa hosts an Inferred resources of 12.7 billion pounds \(Blbs\) copper-equivalent \(CuEq\*\) at an average grade of 0.51% CuEq\*, including 7.7 Blbs of copper at 0.31% Cu and 1.0 Blbs of molybdenum at 0.039% Mo, within 1.12 billion tonnes \(Bt\). #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-resource-facts-1) Mocoa · molybdenum #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: colombia - Reported Region: Putumayo, Colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Edwin Naranjo Sierra, Thomas Campagne, Kevin Hon, Warren Black, Michael Dufresne, Chester de Leon - Resource group id: resource:72a6575088bf88c388c9 - Deposit or zone: Mocoa #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 1120000000 - Grade: 0.039 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 1 - Contained Unit: blbs - Cutoff Grade: 0.25 - Cutoff Unit: % CuEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2025-11-18 #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.51 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Lab - Laboratory: ActLabs #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Mocoa project includes a substantial Inferred molybdenum resource, which contributes to the overall project value. However, its Inferred classification and the lack of specific QA/QC for the MRE are points of caution. - Positive factor: Significant contained molybdenum \(1.0 Blbs\) as a byproduct, adding value to the project. - Positive factor: The resource is NI 43-101 compliant and signed off by multiple QPs. - Negative factor: The entire resource is in the Inferred category, which is the lowest confidence level. - Negative factor: No explicit QA/QC disclosure for the resource estimate itself, only for surface samples. Evidence · text > Mocoa hosts an Inferred resources of 12.7 billion pounds \(Blbs\) copper-equivalent \(CuEq\*\) at an average grade of 0.51% CuEq\*, including 7.7 Blbs of copper at 0.31% Cu and 1.0 Blbs of molybdenum at 0.039% Mo, within 1.12 billion tonnes \(Bt\). #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-giant-identifies-thirteen-targets-beyond-the-mocoa-resource-and-its-inter--de79a29d-b7a1-456f-8aca-d5f799fba0ae#fact-resource-facts-2) Mocoa · copper\_equivalent #### Identity - Project: Mocoa - Commodity: copper\_equivalent - Region: colombia - Reported Region: Putumayo, Colombia - Ticker: CGNT.V #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Edwin Naranjo Sierra, Thomas Campagne, Kevin Hon, Warren Black, Michael Dufresne, Chester de Leon - Resource group id: resource:72a6575088bf88c388c9 - Deposit or zone: Mocoa #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 1120000000 - Contained Metal: 12.7 - Contained Unit: blbs - Cutoff Grade: 0.25 - Cutoff Unit: % CuEq #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2025-11-18 #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 0.51 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Lab - Laboratory: ActLabs #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Mocoa project's Inferred copper-equivalent resource highlights its large scale and potential. The transparency of the equivalent calculation and NI 43-101 compliance are positive, but the Inferred classification and lack of specific MRE QA/QC are limiting factors. - Positive factor: Large contained metal equivalent \(12.7 Blbs CuEq\) indicates significant overall scale. - Positive factor: The resource is NI 43-101 compliant and signed off by multiple QPs. - Positive factor: Assumptions for metal equivalent calculation are disclosed, providing transparency. - Negative factor: The entire resource is in the Inferred category, which is the lowest confidence level. - Negative factor: No explicit QA/QC disclosure for the resource estimate itself, only for surface samples. Evidence · text > Mocoa hosts an Inferred resources of 12.7 billion pounds \(Blbs\) copper-equivalent \(CuEq\*\) at an average grade of 0.51% CuEq\*, including 7.7 Blbs of copper at 0.31% Cu and 1.0 Blbs of molybdenum at 0.039% Mo, within 1.12 billion tonnes \(Bt\). #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ## 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.