Heliostar Drills 101 Metres Grading 5.34 g/t Gold in the Ana Paula Expansion Zone

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Company
Heliostar Metals Ltd.
Ticker
HSTR
Exchange
TSX
Region
Guerrero, Mexico
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-12 06:57:41 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Heliostar Metals announced significant drill results from its Ana Paula Expansion Zone in Mexico, highlighted by 101.0 metres grading 5.34 g/t gold in hole AP-25-374, which represents a 36-metre step-out. The program continues to define high-grade mineralization at depth and near planned underground infrastructure, with results pending from an additional five holes. These results increase confidence in the down-dip extension of the high-grade deposit and support future resource extensions.

Reasoning: Heliostar reported exceptional broad high-grade gold intercepts, including 101.0 m at 5.34 g/t gold, extending mineralization at depth in the Ana Paula Expansion Zone, which significantly enhances resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional broad high-grade gold intercept (101.0 m at 5.34 g/t Au) in hole AP-25-374
  • Significant step-out extension of mineralization at depth
  • Confirmation of high-grade continuity within the Expansion Zone
  • Strong QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off

Negative factors

  • True widths of intercepts are unknown

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 23

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Hole AP-25-374 returned 101.0 m grading 5.34 g/t gold, which is an exceptional grade-width product for an underground target. Other bonanza grades include 1.1 m at 60.7 g/t Au in AP-25-358 and 0.75 m at 39.7 g/t Au in AP-26-377.

Evidence · text

“101.0 m grading 5.34 g/t gold from 512.5m”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Hole AP-25-374 is described as a 36 m step out to the east, and the release mentions assays pending for step-out drill holes, indicating expansion of mineralization.

Evidence · text

“The 101.0 m grading 5.34 grams per tonne ("g/t") gold is a 36 m step out to the east of AP-13-215”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details that ALS facilities are ISO/IEC 17025 certified, control samples (certified reference and blank samples) were systematically inserted, and a Qualified Person (Stewart Harris, P.Geo.) has reviewed and approved the disclosure.

Evidence · text

“The Zacatecas, Hermosillo, and North Vancouver ALS facilities are ISO/IEC 17025 certified. Gold was assayed by 30-gram fire assay with atomic absorption spectroscopy finish, and overlimits were analyzed by 30-gram fire assay with gravimetric finish. Control samples comprising certified reference and blank samples were systematically inserted into the sample stream and analyzed as part of the Company's quality assurance / quality control protocol. Statement of Qualified Person Stewart Harris, P.Geo., a Qualified Person, as such term is defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this news release and has approved the disclosure herein.”

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 that true widths are unknown for the reported intercepts.

Evidence · text

“True widths are unknown.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: Hole AP-25-377 was specifically designed to infill a portion of inferred mineralization currently in the PEA mine plan.

Evidence · text

“Hole AP-25-377 was designed to infill a portion of inferred mineralization currently in the PEA mine plan.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (23)

AP-25-321AAna Paula · goldGrade: 1.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-321A
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
1.89
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
21.35 m
From
396.65 m
To
418 m
Hole Depth
638 m
Intercept Depth
396.65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-321A:396.65-418
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410124
Northing
1998161
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
928.4 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization but is below the project's stated cut-off grade, indicating limited economic significance for this specific interval.

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the stated resource cut-off of 2.1 g/t Au
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“1.89”

Context: 21.35

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-321AAna Paula · goldGrade: 7.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-321A
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
7.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.6 m
From
590.95 m
To
594.55 m
Hole Depth
638 m
Intercept Depth
396.65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-321A:590.95-594.55
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410124
Northing
1998161
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
928.4 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a narrow width, indicating high-grade mineralization but limited continuity for this specific interval.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (7.81 g/t Au) well above cut-off

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length (3.6 m)
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“7.81”

Context: 3.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-358Ana Paula · goldGrade: 5.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-358
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
5.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.75 m
From
222 m
To
229.75 m
Hole Depth
789 m
Intercept Depth
222 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-358:222-229.75
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
High Grade Panel
Easting
410180
Northing
1998179
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
907.2 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good gold grade and moderate width within a known high-grade zone, contributing positively to resource confidence.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (5.96 g/t Au) over a moderate width
  • Located within the High Grade Panel

Negative factors

  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“5.96”

Context: 7.75

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-358Ana Paula · goldGrade: 6.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-358
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
6.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.15 m
From
464.3 m
To
471.45 m
Hole Depth
789 m
Intercept Depth
222 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-358:464.3-471.45
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410180
Northing
1998179
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
907.2 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good gold grade and moderate width, contributing positively to the overall mineralization profile.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (6.98 g/t Au) over a moderate width

Negative factors

  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“6.98”

Context: 7.15

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-358Ana Paula · goldGrade: 60.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-358
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
60.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
540.2 m
To
541.3 m
Hole Depth
789 m
Intercept Depth
222 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-358:540.2-541.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410180
Northing
1998179
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
907.2 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept features an exceptionally high gold grade, indicating the presence of bonanza-grade mineralization, though over a very narrow interval.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional bonanza gold grade (60.7 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length (1.1 m)
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“60.7”

Context: 1.1

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-358Ana Paula · goldGrade: 2.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-358
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
2.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.9 m
From
623 m
To
640.9 m
Hole Depth
789 m
Intercept Depth
222 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-358:623-640.9
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410180
Northing
1998179
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
907.2 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate width but a grade just below the cut-off, indicating marginal economic significance for this interval.

Positive factors

  • Moderate intercept length (17.9 m)

Negative factors

  • Grade is just below the stated resource cut-off of 2.1 g/t Au
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“2.09”

Context: 17.9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-358Ana Paula · goldGrade: 3.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-358
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
3.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.2 m
From
661.1 m
To
664.3 m
Hole Depth
789 m
Intercept Depth
222 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-358:661.1-664.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410180
Northing
1998179
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
907.2 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a narrow width, indicating localized mineralization above the economic threshold.

Positive factors

  • Good gold grade (3.78 g/t Au) above cut-off

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length (3.2 m)
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“3.78”

Context: 3.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-365Ana Paula · goldGrade: 9.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-365
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
9.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.75 m
From
484.65 m
To
493.4 m
Hole Depth
827 m
Intercept Depth
484.65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-365:484.65-493.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410205
Northing
1998207
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
903.3 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, indicating significant mineralization and contributing positively to the resource.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (9.11 g/t Au) over a moderate width

Negative factors

  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“9.11”

Context: 8.75

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-365Ana Paula · goldGrade: 2.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-365
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
2.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.25 m
From
557.8 m
To
567.05 m
Hole Depth
827 m
Intercept Depth
484.65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-365:557.8-567.05
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410205
Northing
1998207
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
903.3 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate width with a grade just above the cut-off, indicating marginal economic significance but contributing to overall mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate intercept length (9.25 m)

Negative factors

  • Grade is marginally above the stated resource cut-off of 2.1 g/t Au
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“2.12”

Context: 9.25

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-365Ana Paula · goldGrade: 2.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-365
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
2.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27.2 m
From
647 m
To
674.2 m
Hole Depth
827 m
Intercept Depth
484.65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-365:647-674.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410205
Northing
1998207
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
903.3 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good width with a grade slightly above the cut-off, indicating a broad zone of low-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length (27.2 m)
  • Grade is above the stated resource cut-off of 2.1 g/t Au

Negative factors

  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“2.26”

Context: 27.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-368Ana Paula · goldGrade: 6.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-368
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
6.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.55 m
From
174.85 m
To
178.4 m
Hole Depth
847.6 m
Intercept Depth
174.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-368:174.85-178.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
High Grade Panel
Easting
410179
Northing
1998227
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
908.3 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a narrow width within a known high-grade zone, indicating localized high-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (6.05 g/t Au) above cut-off
  • Located within the High Grade Panel

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length (3.55 m)
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“6.05”

Context: 3.55

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-368Ana Paula · goldGrade: 3.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-368
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
3.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.95 m
From
561.15 m
To
566.1 m
Hole Depth
847.6 m
Intercept Depth
174.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-368:561.15-566.1
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410179
Northing
1998227
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
908.3 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a narrow width, indicating localized mineralization above the economic threshold.

Positive factors

  • Good gold grade (3.47 g/t Au) above cut-off

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length (4.95 m)
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“3.47”

Context: 4.95

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-368Ana Paula · goldGrade: 25.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-368
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
25.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.2 m
From
596.8 m
To
598 m
Hole Depth
847.6 m
Intercept Depth
174.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-368:596.8-598
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410179
Northing
1998227
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
908.3 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept features an exceptionally high gold grade, indicating the presence of bonanza-grade mineralization, though over a very narrow interval.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional bonanza gold grade (25.4 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length (1.2 m)
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“25.4”

Context: 1.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-374Ana Paula · goldGrade: 6.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-374
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
6.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.1 m
From
17.5 m
To
20.6 m
Hole Depth
689 m
Intercept Depth
17.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-374:17.5-20.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
High Grade Panel
Easting
410106
Northing
1998171
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
932.8 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a narrow width within a known high-grade zone, indicating localized high-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (6.15 g/t Au) above cut-off
  • Located within the High Grade Panel

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length (3.1 m)
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“6.15”

Context: 3.1

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-374Ana Paula · goldGrade: 1.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-374
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
1.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29 m
From
288.5 m
To
317.5 m
Hole Depth
689 m
Intercept Depth
17.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-374:288.5-317.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
High Grade Panel
Easting
410106
Northing
1998171
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
932.8 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good width but a grade below the cut-off, indicating a broad zone of sub-economic mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Good intercept length (29.0 m)

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the stated resource cut-off of 2.1 g/t Au
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“1.96”

Context: 29.0

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-374Ana Paula · goldGrade: 5.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 101 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-374
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
5.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
101 m
From
512.5 m
To
613.5 m
Hole Depth
689 m
Intercept Depth
17.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-374:512.5-613.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410106
Northing
1998171
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
932.8 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is an exceptional bonanza-grade result over a very broad width, representing a significant step-out and indicating substantial resource potential and continuity at depth.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional bonanza gold grade (5.34 g/t Au) over an exceptional width (101.0 m)
  • Significant step-out extension of mineralization
  • High grade-width product (539.34 g/t*m)

Negative factors

  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“5.34”

Context: 101.0

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-25-374Ana Paula · goldGrade: 8.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-25-374
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
8.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
33.5 m
From
580 m
To
613.5 m
Hole Depth
689 m
Intercept Depth
17.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-25-374:580-613.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410106
Northing
1998171
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
932.8 m
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval represents a very high-grade and significant width within the broader intercept, further enhancing the overall economic potential of the zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional bonanza gold grade (8.98 g/t Au) over a strong width (33.5 m)
  • High grade-width product (300.83 g/t*m)
  • Sub-interval of a larger significant intercept

Negative factors

  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“8.98”

Context: 33.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 3.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-26-377
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
3.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17 m
From
271.5 m
To
288.5 m
Hole Depth
696 m
Intercept Depth
271.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-26-377:271.5-288.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
High Grade Panel
Easting
410054
Northing
1998155
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
954.4 m
Azimuth
177 °
Dip
-64 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good gold grade over a moderate width within a known high-grade zone, contributing positively to resource confidence.

Positive factors

  • Good gold grade (3.24 g/t Au) over a moderate width (17.0 m)
  • Located within the High Grade Panel

Negative factors

  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“3.24”

Context: 17.0

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 4.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-26-377
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
4.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.1 m
From
393.4 m
To
395.5 m
Hole Depth
696 m
Intercept Depth
271.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-26-377:393.4-395.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410054
Northing
1998155
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
954.4 m
Azimuth
177 °
Dip
-64 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a narrow width, indicating localized mineralization above the economic threshold.

Positive factors

  • Good gold grade (4.02 g/t Au) above cut-off

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length (2.1 m)
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“4.02”

Context: 2.1

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 39.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-26-377
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
39.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.75 m
From
510.1 m
To
510.85 m
Hole Depth
696 m
Intercept Depth
271.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-26-377:510.1-510.85
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410054
Northing
1998155
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
954.4 m
Azimuth
177 °
Dip
-64 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept features an exceptionally high gold grade, indicating the presence of bonanza-grade mineralization, though over a very narrow interval.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional bonanza gold grade (39.7 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length (0.75 m)
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“39.7”

Context: 0.75

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 2.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-26-377
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
2.49
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.65 m
From
535 m
To
547.65 m
Hole Depth
696 m
Intercept Depth
271.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-26-377:535-547.65
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410054
Northing
1998155
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
954.4 m
Azimuth
177 °
Dip
-64 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate width with a grade just above the cut-off, indicating marginal economic significance but contributing to overall mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate intercept length (12.65 m)

Negative factors

  • Grade is marginally above the stated resource cut-off of 2.1 g/t Au
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“2.49”

Context: 12.65

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 3.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-26-377
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
3.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.1 m
From
643.3 m
To
647.4 m
Hole Depth
696 m
Intercept Depth
271.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-26-377:643.3-647.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410054
Northing
1998155
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
954.4 m
Azimuth
177 °
Dip
-64 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a narrow width, indicating localized mineralization above the economic threshold.

Positive factors

  • Good gold grade (3.85 g/t Au) above cut-off

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length (4.1 m)
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“3.85”

Context: 4.1

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

AP-26-377Ana Paula · goldGrade: 21.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
AP-26-377
Project
Ana Paula
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
HSTR

Geometry

Grade
21.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.15 m
From
668.1 m
To
669.25 m
Hole Depth
696 m
Intercept Depth
271.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
AP-26-377:668.1-669.25
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
410054
Northing
1998155
CRS
WGS84 Zone 14N
Elevation
954.4 m
Azimuth
177 °
Dip
-64 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
2.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept features an exceptionally high gold grade, indicating the presence of bonanza-grade mineralization, though over a very narrow interval.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional bonanza gold grade (21.7 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length (1.15 m)
  • True width is unknown

Evidence · table

“21.7”

Context: 1.15

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

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.