Coppernico Defines 155 m of Continuous Copper Mineralization Averaging 0.54% at Sombrero's Nioc Target
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Coppernico Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- COPR
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Peru
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 19:08:10 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Coppernico Metals announced significant channel sampling results from Zone 1 at its Sombrero Project's Nioc target, defining a continuous surface footprint of copper mineralization measuring approximately 170m by 200m. Highlights include 155m averaging 0.54% Cu, 164m averaging 0.41% Cu, and a high-grade intercept of 12m at 2.82% Cu. The company noted that mineralization remains open to the north and south, coincident with a large chargeability anomaly, reinforcing the potential for a large copper skarn system.
Reasoning: Coppernico announced significant channel sampling results at its Nioc target, defining broad and continuous copper mineralization with high-grade zones. The results expand the known surface footprint and indicate a large-scale skarn system, with mineralization remaining open and coincident with geophysical anomalies, suggesting potential at depth. While positive, the results are from shallow surface samples, and true thickness is unknown.
Positive factors
- Broad, continuous copper mineralization defined over significant widths (up to 164m)
- High-grade copper intercepts (up to 2.82% Cu over 12m) within broader mineralized envelope
- Surface footprint expanded to 170m x 200m, reinforcing scale potential of the skarn system
- Mineralization remains open to the north and south, coincident with a large chargeability anomaly
- QA/QC procedures disclosed and Qualified Person sign-off
Negative factors
- Results are from surface channel sampling, not drilling, with maximum depth of 1.5m
- True thickness of mineralization is unknown
- Some internal dilution included in reported composites
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 25
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Channel 068 returned 12.0m at 2.82% Cu, which is above the 2.5% exceptional threshold for copper in skarn deposits.
Evidence · table
“2.82”
Context: 12.0
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 'True thickness is unknown' for the channel sampling results.
Evidence · text
“True thickness is unknown”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The results 'significantly expand the known extent of surface mineralization' and 'extended mineralization laterally and along strike'.
Evidence · text
“These results significantly expand the known extent of surface mineralization”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions a Qualified Person (Tim Kingsley), ALS Laboratories, and QA/QC programs including blanks, standards, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical information contained in this news release was reviewed and approved by Tim Kingsley, M.Sc., CPG, Coppernico’s Vice President of Exploration, who is a “Qualified Person” as defined in NI 43-101. ... Samples were collected in plastic bags, given a unique reference number and sent to the ALS Laboratories in Lima, Peru for preparation and analysis. ... QA/QC programs for 2025 channel samples included internal standard samples, blanks, and duplicates, lab duplicates, lab standards, and laboratory blanks indicate good overall accuracy and precision.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document states the internal dilution rules ('No more than 6 consecutive meters of internal dilution (defined as reported values below 0.2% Cu)') and minimum reporting length.
Evidence · text
“No more than 6 consecutive meters of internal dilution (defined as reported values below 0.2% Cu). Minimum reporting length of 6 m.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (25)
Combined: 25SRT-029, -065 and -066Sombrero · copperGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 155 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Combined: 25SRT-029, -065 and -066
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 155 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- Combined: 25SRT-029, -065 and -066:155.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very broad intercept of 155m at a moderate copper grade of 0.54% Cu from combined channel samples indicates significant continuous mineralization at surface, reinforcing the scale potential of the skarn system.
Positive factors
- Very broad intercept of 155m
- Moderate copper grade for a skarn deposit
- Confirms continuous mineralization over a significant strike length
Negative factors
- Surface channel sample, true thickness unknown
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 155.00
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-065 (extension of -029)Sombrero · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-065 (extension of -029)
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-065 (extension of -029) Including:14.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 14m intercept at 0.40% Cu is a moderate grade for a skarn system, indicating a higher-grade sub-interval within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for a skarn deposit
- Good intercept width of 14m
Negative factors
- Surface channel sample, true thickness unknown
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 14.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-065 (extension of -029)Sombrero · goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-065 (extension of -029)
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-065 (extension of -029) Including:14.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.01 g/t is very low and not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low gold grade
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 14.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-065 (extension of -029)Sombrero · silverGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-065 (extension of -029)
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-065 (extension of -029) Including:14.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.31 g/t is very low and not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low silver grade
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 14.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-066 (extension of -029)Sombrero · copperGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-066 (extension of -029)
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-066 (extension of -029) Including:38.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 38m intercept at 0.49% Cu is a strong grade for a skarn system, representing a significant higher-grade sub-interval within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for a skarn deposit (approaching moderate)
- Good intercept width of 38m
Negative factors
- Surface channel sample, true thickness unknown
Evidence · table
“0.49”
Context: 38.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-066 (extension of -029)Sombrero · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-066 (extension of -029)
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-066 (extension of -029) Including:38.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.07 g/t is very low and not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low gold grade
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 38.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-066 (extension of -029)Sombrero · silverGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-066 (extension of -029)
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-066 (extension of -029) Including:38.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.32 g/t is very low and not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low silver grade
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 38.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-068Sombrero · copperGrade: 2.82Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-068
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.82
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-068 Including:12.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 12m intercept at 2.82% Cu represents an exceptional, bonanza-grade copper result for a skarn system, highlighting significant high-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for a skarn deposit
- Good intercept width of 12m
- Indicates bonanza-grade mineralization
Negative factors
- Surface channel sample, true thickness unknown
Evidence · table
“2.82”
Context: 12.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-068Sombrero · goldGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-068
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-068 Including:12.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.26 g/t is weak and not a primary driver of value.
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 12.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-068Sombrero · silverGrade: 2.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-068
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-068 Including:12.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.12 g/t is weak and not a primary driver of value.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade
Evidence · table
“2.12”
Context: 12.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-070Sombrero · copperGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-070
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-070 Including:9.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 9.5m intercept at 1.04% Cu represents a strong copper grade for a skarn system, indicating a significant high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for a skarn deposit
- Good intercept width of 9.5m
Negative factors
- Surface channel sample, true thickness unknown
Evidence · table
“1.04”
Context: 9.5
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-070Sombrero · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-070
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-070 Including:9.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.10 g/t is very low and not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low gold grade
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 9.5
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-070Sombrero · silverGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-070
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-070 Including:9.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.81 g/t is very low and not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low silver grade
Evidence · table
“1.81”
Context: 9.5
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-071Sombrero · copperGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-071
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 30 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-071 Including:30.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 30m intercept at 0.87% Cu represents a strong copper grade for a skarn system, indicating a significant high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for a skarn deposit
- Good intercept width of 30m
Negative factors
- Surface channel sample, true thickness unknown
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: 30.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-071Sombrero · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-071
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-071 Including:30.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.22 g/t is weak and not a primary driver of value.
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade
Evidence · table
“0.22”
Context: 30.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-071Sombrero · silverGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-071
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-071 Including:30.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.18 g/t is weak and not a primary driver of value.
Negative factors
- Weak silver grade
Evidence · table
“1.18”
Context: 30.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-072Sombrero · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-072
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 62 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-072 Including:62.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very good intercept width of 62m at 0.50% Cu represents a moderate copper grade for a skarn system, indicating a significant higher-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Moderate copper grade for a skarn deposit
- Very good intercept width of 62m
Negative factors
- Surface channel sample, true thickness unknown
Evidence · table
“0.50”
Context: 62.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-072Sombrero · goldGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-072
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 62 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-072 Including:62.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.07 g/t is very low and not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low gold grade
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 62.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-072Sombrero · silverGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-072
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 62 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-072 Including:62.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.63 g/t is very low and not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low silver grade
Evidence · table
“0.63”
Context: 62.0
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-073Sombrero · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-073
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-073:10.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 10.5m intercept at 0.31% Cu is a weak grade for a skarn system, but the width is good and contributes to the overall mineralized footprint.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width of 10.5m
Negative factors
- Weak copper grade for a skarn deposit
- Surface channel sample, true thickness unknown
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 10.5
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-073Sombrero · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-073
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-073:10.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.21 g/t is weak and not a primary driver of value.
Negative factors
- Weak gold grade
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 10.5
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-073Sombrero · silverGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-073
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-073:10.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.27 g/t is very low and not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low silver grade
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 10.5
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-074Sombrero · copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-074
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-074:3.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow 3.3m intercept at 0.32% Cu is a weak grade for a skarn system, representing a minor mineralized zone.
Negative factors
- Weak copper grade for a skarn deposit
- Narrow intercept width of 3.3m
- Surface channel sample, true thickness unknown
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 3.3
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-074Sombrero · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-074
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-074:3.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.05 g/t is very low and not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low gold grade
Evidence · table
“0.05”
Context: 3.3
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
25SRT-074Sombrero · silverGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SRT-074
- Project
- Sombrero
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- Peru
- Ticker
- COPR
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- channel
- Group ID
- 25SRT-074:3.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Nioc Target Zone 1
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 6 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 0.54 g/t is very low and not economically significant.
Negative factors
- Very low silver grade
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 3.3
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
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.