Defiance Silver Drilling Returns up to 1,470 g/t Ag from San Acacio Diamond Drill Program

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Company
Defiance Silver Corp.
Ticker
DEF
Exchange
TSX
Region
Mexico
Primary commodity
Silver
Secondary commodities
Gold, Lead, Zinc
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-15 18:38:21 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Defiance Silver Corp. reported high-grade silver drilling results from its Zacatecas Project in Mexico, including an intercept of 0.35m at 1,470 g/t Ag. The results demonstrate continuity and expansion of the Veta Grande system beyond the historical resource area.

Reasoning: The drill program returned multiple high-grade silver intercepts that extend mineralization beyond the historical resource limits, supporting resource expansion potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade silver intercepts (up to 1,470 g/t Ag)
  • Step-out extension beyond historical resource area
  • QA/QC protocols disclosed (ALS Chemex, CRMs, blanks, standards, duplicates)
  • QP sign-off provided (George Cavey, P. Geo)

Negative factors

  • Presence of presumed underground workings in DDSA-26-83

Facts used in scoring: 16

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Intercept of 1,470 g/t Ag is exceptionally high grade for an epithermal silver system.

Evidence · text

“0.35m of 1,470.00 g/t Ag”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Results demonstrate high-grade mineralization beyond the historical resource area.

Evidence · text

“discovery of high-grade silver mineralization beyond the historical resource area”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release details use of ALS Chemex, CRMs, blanks, standards, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“One blank, one standard, and one duplicate were included within every 20 samples.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (16)

DDSA-26-83Zacatecas · silverGrade: 132.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.48 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-83
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
132.87
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.48 m
From
224.52 m
To
233 m
Intercept Depth
224.52 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-83:224.52-233
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 8.48m interval at 132.87 g/t Ag is a solid intercept, though it contains historical workings.

Positive factors

  • Solid silver grade over a decent width

Negative factors

  • Includes presumed underground workings

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-83Zacatecas · silverGrade: 227Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-83
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
227
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.6 m
From
227 m
To
229.6 m
Intercept Depth
224.52 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-83:227-229.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade silver sub-interval within the larger intercept.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-83Zacatecas · goldGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-83
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
0.79
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.18 m
From
245 m
To
249.18 m
Intercept Depth
224.52 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-83:245-249.18
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade gold intercept.

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-83Zacatecas · leadGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-83
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
lead
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
1.32
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.18 m
From
245 m
To
249.18 m
Intercept Depth
224.52 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-83:245-249.18
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace lead enrichment.

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-83Zacatecas · zincGrade: 4.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-83
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
zinc
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
4.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.18 m
From
245 m
To
249.18 m
Intercept Depth
224.52 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-83:245-249.18
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Zinc enrichment noted.

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-85Zacatecas · silverGrade: 136.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.28 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-85
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
136.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.28 m
From
196.08 m
To
200.36 m
Intercept Depth
196.08 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-85:196.08-200.36
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong silver intercept with a bonanza sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High-grade silver sub-interval

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-85Zacatecas · silverGrade: 1470Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-85
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
1470
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.35 m
From
200.01 m
To
200.36 m
Intercept Depth
196.08 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-85:200.01-200.36
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional silver grade.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza intercept

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-85Zacatecas · silverGrade: 1175Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.41 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-85
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
1175
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.41 m
From
240.31 m
To
240.72 m
Intercept Depth
196.08 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-85:240.31-240.72
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional silver grade.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza intercept

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-85Zacatecas · goldGrade: 1.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.41 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-85
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
1.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.41 m
From
240.31 m
To
240.72 m
Intercept Depth
196.08 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-85:240.31-240.72
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold associated with high-grade silver.

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-85Zacatecas · silverGrade: 142.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.06 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-85
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
142.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28.06 m
From
222.41 m
To
250.47 m
Intercept Depth
196.08 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-85:222.41-250.47
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant width at economic silver grades.

Positive factors

  • Broad mineralized interval

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-86Zacatecas · silverGrade: 106.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.53 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-86
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
106.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.53 m
From
183 m
To
187.53 m
Intercept Depth
183 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-86:183-187.53
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid silver intercept.

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-86Zacatecas · silverGrade: 507Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.72 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-86
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
507
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.72 m
From
183.91 m
To
184.63 m
Intercept Depth
183 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-86:183.91-184.63
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong silver sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High-grade silver sub-interval

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-86Zacatecas · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.72 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-86
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
0.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.72 m
From
183.91 m
To
184.63 m
Intercept Depth
183 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-86:183.91-184.63
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace gold.

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-88Zacatecas · silverGrade: 166.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.92 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-88
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
166.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.92 m
From
154.21 m
To
158.13 m
Intercept Depth
154.21 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-88:154.21-158.13
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid silver intercept.

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-88Zacatecas · silverGrade: 641Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-88
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
641
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.35 m
From
154.65 m
To
155 m
Intercept Depth
154.21 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-88:154.65-155
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong silver sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High-grade silver sub-interval

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

DDSA-26-88Zacatecas · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DDSA-26-88
Project
Zacatecas
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
DEF

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.35 m
From
154.65 m
To
155 m
Intercept Depth
154.21 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DDSA-26-88:154.65-155
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS84 UTM Zone 13N

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Chemex Laboratories
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
2026-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace gold.

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

How Atlas produces this analysis

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