# Fitzroy Minerals Intersects 78.0 m at 1.70% Cu from 58.0 m, including 40.0 m at 3.02% Cu from 92.0 m at the Buen Retiro Copper Project, Chile Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/FTZ/news/7173491384720482/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3- Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-05-13T13:40:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Fitzroy Minerals Inc. - Ticker: FTZ - Exchange: TSX - Region: Chile - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-17 22:54:40 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Fitzroy Minerals announced drill results from seven holes at its Buen Retiro Copper Project in Chile, highlighted by 78.0 meters at 1.70% copper, including 40.0 meters at 3.02% copper, in hole BRT-DDH059. These resource definition results are part of a program aimed at a maiden mineral resource estimate and support a future Pre-Feasibility Study for a potential heap leach operation. The company also reported progress on a geophysical survey and plans for further drilling. Reasoning: The document reports strong copper intercepts from resource definition drilling at the Buen Retiro project, contributing to a maiden MRE and supporting a PFS, with good QA/QC. - Positive factor: Strong copper intercepts - Positive factor: Resource definition drilling for maiden MRE - Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure - Positive factor: Close to surface mineralization - Positive factor: Progress on Pre-Feasibility Study - Positive factor: Expansion of drilling program - Negative factor: Assays pending for several holes - Negative factor: Laboratory turnaround times are slow - Negative factor: True thickness is estimated, not precisely stated Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 13 ## Classification and evidence No classification tags are available. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (13) ### BRT-DDH050 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-0) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH050 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.56 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 29 m - From: 103 m - To: 132 m - Intercept Depth: 103 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH050:103-132 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 344960 - Northing: 6921191 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept, though noted to be at the edge of the system, contributes to the resource. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade - Positive factor: Strong intercept length - Positive factor: Above project average Evidence · table > 0.56 Context: 29 #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH051 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-1) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH051 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.31 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 9 m - From: 165 m - To: 174 m - Intercept Depth: 165 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH051:165-174 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 344916 - Northing: 6921283 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A weak but economic grade intercept, noted to be at the edge of the system, provides some resource contribution. - Positive factor: Weak but economic copper grade - Positive factor: Moderate intercept length Evidence · table > 0.31 Context: 9 #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH055 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-2) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH055 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.61 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 64 m - From: 89 m - To: 153 m - Intercept Depth: 89 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH055:89-153 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 344941 - Northing: 6921237 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A good intercept with moderate grade and significant width, contributing positively to the resource. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade - Positive factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: Moderate grade-thickness product - Positive factor: Above project average Evidence · table > 0.61 Context: 64 #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH055 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-3) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH055 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1.21 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 21 m - From: 130 m - To: 151 m - Intercept Depth: 89 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH055:130-151 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 344941 - Northing: 6921237 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A strong grade sub-intercept within a longer zone, enhancing the overall resource potential. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade - Positive factor: Strong intercept length - Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product Evidence · table > 1.21 Context: 21 #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH056 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-4) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH056 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.46 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 100 m - From: 43 m - To: 143 m - Intercept Depth: 43 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH056:43-143 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 345007 - Northing: 6921048 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A very long intercept, though with a moderate grade, contributes significant volume to the resource. - Positive factor: Very long intercept length - Positive factor: Moderate grade-thickness product - Positive factor: Above project average Evidence · table > 0.46 Context: 100 #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH056 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-5) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH056 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1.08 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 21 m - From: 102 m - To: 123 m - Intercept Depth: 43 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH056:102-123 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 345007 - Northing: 6921048 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A strong grade sub-intercept within a longer zone, enhancing the overall resource potential. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade - Positive factor: Strong intercept length - Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product Evidence · table > 1.08 Context: 21 #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH057 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-6) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH057 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.38 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 62 m - From: 119 m - To: 181 m - Intercept Depth: 119 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH057:119-181 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 344943 - Northing: 6921238 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -66 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A long intercept with weak but economic grade, contributing to resource volume. - Positive factor: Long intercept length - Positive factor: Strong grade-thickness product - Positive factor: Above project average Evidence · table > 0.38 Context: 62 #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH057 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-7) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH057 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.61 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 31 m - From: 150 m - To: 181 m - Intercept Depth: 119 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH057:150-181 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 344943 - Northing: 6921238 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -66 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A moderate grade sub-intercept within a longer zone, contributing to the resource. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade - Positive factor: Strong intercept length Evidence · table > 0.61 Context: 31 #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH057 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-8) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH057 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1.22 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 13 m - From: 166 m - To: 179 m - Intercept Depth: 119 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH057:166-179 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 344943 - Northing: 6921238 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -66 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A strong grade sub-intercept within a longer zone, enhancing the overall resource potential. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade - Positive factor: Moderate intercept length Evidence · table > 1.22 Context: 13 #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH058 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-9) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH058 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 0.82 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 75 m - From: 9 m - To: 84 m - Intercept Depth: 9 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH058:9-84 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 345068 - Northing: 6920964 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A strong intercept with good grade and width, starting very close to surface, significantly enhances resource potential. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade - Positive factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: High grade-thickness product - Positive factor: Strong compared to peer group - Positive factor: Well above project average - Positive factor: Very close to surface Evidence · table > 0.82 Context: 75 #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH058 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-10) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH058 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 3.77 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 8 m - From: 12 m - To: 20 m - Intercept Depth: 9 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH058:12-20 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 345068 - Northing: 6920964 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -45 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: An exceptional high-grade zone within the broader intercept, very close to surface, significantly boosting resource quality. - Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade - Positive factor: Moderate grade-thickness product - Positive factor: Very close to surface Evidence · table > 3.77 Context: 8 #### Tags used in scoring **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The grade of 3.77% Cu is well above the exceptional threshold of 2.5% for open-pit copper. Evidence · table > 3.77 Context: 8 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH059 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-11) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH059 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 1.7 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 78 m - From: 58 m - To: 136 m - Intercept Depth: 58 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH059:58-136 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 344953 - Northing: 6921136 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows strong copper grades over a significant width, contributing positively to the project's resource potential and exceeding peer averages. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade - Positive factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: High grade-thickness product - Positive factor: Exceptional compared to peer group - Positive factor: Well above project average - Positive factor: Close to surface Evidence · table > 1.70 Context: 78 #### Tags used in scoring **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ### BRT-DDH059 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/fitzroy-minerals-intersects-78-0-m-at-1-70-cu-from-58-0-m-including-40-0-m-at-3--e9869c0a-1a50-4b95-9b47-b4c34aa7f02f#fact-drill-facts-12) Buen Retiro · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BRT-DDH059 - Project: Buen Retiro - Commodity: copper - Region: chile - Reported Region: chile - Ticker: FTZ #### Geometry - Grade: 3.02 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 40 m - From: 92 m - To: 132 m - Intercept Depth: 58 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BRT-DDH059:92-132 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Location: Southwest Area - Easting: 344953 - Northing: 6921136 - CRS: UTM WGS 84 19S - Azimuth: 250 ° - Dip: -70 ° - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS-Patagonia - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: % Cu #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade sub-intercept is exceptional and significantly enhances the overall value of the drill hole and resource potential. - Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade - Positive factor: Significant intercept length - Positive factor: High grade-thickness product - Positive factor: Exceptional compared to peer group - Positive factor: Well above project average - Positive factor: Close to surface Evidence · table > 3.02 Context: 40 #### Tags used in scoring **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The grade of 3.02% Cu is well above the exceptional threshold of 2.5% for open-pit copper. Evidence · table > 3.02 Context: 40 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'resource definition drill holes' and 'infill drill holes' for a maiden MRE. Evidence · text > Results from seven resource definition drill holes in the Southwest Area are reported here. **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 ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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