EuroPacific Announces Drill Assay Results Targeting High-Grade Copper Zone to 350m at Miguel Vacas Confirming Significant Mineralization at Depth
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Europacific Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- EUP
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Alentejo, Portugal
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 07:37:07 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
EuroPacific Metals has reported encouraging drill assay results from its Miguel Vacas project in Portugal, highlighting high-grade copper intercepts including 7.49% Cu and 4.52% Cu. The program has successfully intersected a wide quartz-breccia zone and confirmed mineralization at depth in an undercut hole, with assays for the deepest target currently pending.
Reasoning: Strong copper grades reported in several holes, including high-grade sub-intervals, and visual confirmation of mineralization in a deep undercut hole, though final assays for the deepest target are pending.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercepts confirmed
- Mineralization confirmed at depth in undercut hole
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
- Strike continuity demonstrated
Negative factors
- Assays pending for the deep undercut hole #11
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions certified blanks/standards (CDN-BL10 and CDN-CM41) and ALS Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Certified blanks/standards (CDN-BL10 and CDN-CM41) are inserted approximately every 20 samples for quality control.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole #1 returned a 9.0m intercept at 7.49% Cu, which is exceptionally high for this deposit type.
Evidence · text
“9.0m grading 7.49% Cu from 57.8m”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
Hole # 1Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 2.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Hole # 1
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Ticker
- EUP
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.76
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22.8 m
- From
- 49.4 m
- To
- 72.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Hole # 1:49.4-72.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper intercept with a high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade and width
Evidence · text
“Hole # 1 - 22.8m grading 2.76 % Cu , from 49.4m with 9.0m grading 7.49% Cu from 57.8m”
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The shallower part of the breccia zone (<80m) has been mined by open pit methods and minor underground methods on the up"
Hole # 1Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 7.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Hole # 1
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Ticker
- EUP
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 57.8 m
- To
- 66.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Hole # 1:57.8-66.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptionally high grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“9.0m grading 7.49% Cu from 57.8m”
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The shallower part of the breccia zone (<80m) has been mined by open pit methods and minor underground methods on the up"
Hole # 3Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Hole # 3
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Ticker
- EUP
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.3 m
- From
- 66.6 m
- To
- 78.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 66.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Hole # 3:66.6-78.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper intercept.
Positive factors
- Economic grade
Evidence · text
“Hole # 3 - 12.3m grading 1.55% Cu , from 66.6m”
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The shallower part of the breccia zone (<80m) has been mined by open pit methods and minor underground methods on the up"
Hole # 4Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 2.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.5 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Hole # 4
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Ticker
- EUP
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.56
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 72.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Hole # 4:62-72.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good copper intercept with high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Evidence · text
“Hole #4 - 10.5m grading 2.56 % Cu , from 62.0m”
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The shallower part of the breccia zone (<80m) has been mined by open pit methods and minor underground methods on the up"
Hole # 4Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 4.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Hole # 4
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Ticker
- EUP
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 62 m
- To
- 67 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Hole # 4:62-67
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Evidence · text
“5.0m grading 4.52% Cu , from 62.0m”
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The shallower part of the breccia zone (<80m) has been mined by open pit methods and minor underground methods on the up"
Hole # 8Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.1 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Hole # 8
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Ticker
- EUP
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14.1 m
- From
- 47 m
- To
- 61.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 47 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Hole # 8:47-61.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate copper intercept.
Positive factors
- Economic grade
Evidence · text
“Hole #8 - 14.1 m grading 1.06% Cu from 47.0m”
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The shallower part of the breccia zone (<80m) has been mined by open pit methods and minor underground methods on the up"
Hole # 8Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.9 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Hole # 8
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Ticker
- EUP
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.81
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.9 m
- From
- 52.2 m
- To
- 59.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 47 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Hole # 8:52.2-59.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Evidence · text
“6.9m grading 1.81% Cu , from 52.2m”
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"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The shallower part of the breccia zone (<80m) has been mined by open pit methods and minor underground methods on the up"
EBMV004Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 2.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EBMV004
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Ticker
- EUP
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.76
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22.8 m
- From
- 49.4 m
- To
- 72.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper intercept with a high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade and width
Evidence · text
“22.8m grading 2.76 % Cu , from 49.4m”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The shallower part of the breccia zone (<80m) has been mined by open pit methods and minor underground methods on the up"
EBMV004Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 7.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EBMV004
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Ticker
- EUP
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 57.8 m
- To
- 66.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper intercept with a high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade and width
Evidence · text
“9.0m grading 7.49% Cu from 57.8m”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The shallower part of the breccia zone (<80m) has been mined by open pit methods and minor underground methods on the up"
EBMV004Miguel Vacas · copperGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EBMV004
- Project
- Miguel Vacas
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Reported Region
- alentejo, portugal
- Ticker
- EUP
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.3 m
- From
- 66.6 m
- To
- 78.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper intercept with a high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Strong grade and width
Evidence · text
“12.3m grading 1.55% Cu , from 66.6m”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The shallower part of the breccia zone (<80m) has been mined by open pit methods and minor underground methods on the up"
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