Jaguar Mining Reports on Ongoing Exploration Drilling at the BA Zone of the Pilar Gold Mine, Brazil
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Jaguar Mining Inc.
- Ticker
- JAG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 06:48:19 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Jaguar Mining reported positive drill results from the BA Zone at its Pilar Gold Mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil, confirming down-plunge continuity of gold mineralization. Key intercepts include 4.50 m at 26.20 g/t Au and 2.80 m at 23.17 g/t Au within a broader zone. These results support long-term mine planning and will inform a planned directional drilling program in Q2 2026 aimed at expanding the zone's depth extent.
Reasoning: The drilling results confirm high-grade gold mineralization and down-plunge continuity at the BA Zone, supporting future resource expansion and long-term mine planning at the Pilar Gold Mine.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts
- Confirmation of down-plunge continuity
- Support for long-term mine planning and exploration
- Planned directional drilling to expand resource
- Robust geological understanding of the BA Zone
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed for intercepts
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept in hole PPL1206 of 4.50 m @ 26.20 g/t Au exceeds the 15 g/t exceptional threshold for underground orogenic gold.
Evidence · text
“PPL1206 - 4.50 m @ 26.20 g/t Au (GT: 118)”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The sub-interval in hole PPL1179 of 2.80 m @ 23.17 g/t Au exceeds the 15 g/t exceptional threshold for underground orogenic gold.
Evidence · text
“including 2.80 m @ 23.17 g/t Au (GT: 65) from 220.75 m to 227.60 m”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling results support the down-plunge continuity of the BA mineralization and future plans include a directional drilling program to expand the down-plunge extent.
Evidence · text
“Drilling supports down-plunge continuity of the BA mineralization and confirms multiple high-grade intercepts”
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 PPL drillholes are sent to an internal laboratory and pulps are often sent to ALS Brazil (an internationally certified lab) for external check assaying, and the information was reviewed by a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“Additionally, the part of pulp generated from PPL drillhole assays is often sent to ALS Brazil, (laboratory with international certificate practice, located in Vespasiano, Minas Gerais state, Brazil) for external check assaying. The scientific and technical information contained in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Armando José Massucatto, PhD FAusIMM, Jaguar Mining General Manager of Exploration and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: All reported intercepts are given as downhole lengths with no mention of true width or drill orientation relative to the structure.
Evidence · text
“PPL1205 - 2.50 m @ 12.05 g/t Au (GT: 30)”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The drilling program included 3,696.00 meters for infill drilling.
Evidence · text
“A total of 9,493.50 meters was drilled, distributed as follows: 3,618.60 meters for grade control, 3,696.00 meters for infill, and 2,178.90 meters for exploration.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
PPL1205Pilar Gold Mine · goldGrade: 12.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PPL1205
- Project
- Pilar Gold Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- JAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 155.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BA Zone
- Easting
- 7788014.2
- Northing
- 663012.7
- Elevation
- -349.1 m
- Azimuth
- 225.29 °
- Dip
- 32.32 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- internal laboratory and ALS Brazil
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 2.50 m at 12.05 g/t Au is a strong result for an underground orogenic gold deposit, contributing to the confirmed continuity of the BA Zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- Confirms continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“PPL1205 - 2.50 m @ 12.05 g/t Au (GT: 30)”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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 "mixed"
PPL1206Pilar Gold Mine · goldGrade: 26.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PPL1206
- Project
- Pilar Gold Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- JAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 26.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BA Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- internal laboratory and ALS Brazil
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 4.50 m at 26.20 g/t Au is an exceptional bonanza-grade result for an underground orogenic gold deposit, significantly enhancing the confirmed continuity of the BA Zone.
Positive factors
- Exceptional bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Good intercept width
- Confirms continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“PPL1206 - 4.50 m @ 26.20 g/t Au (GT: 118)”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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 "mixed"
PPL1158Pilar Gold Mine · goldGrade: 4.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PPL1158
- Project
- Pilar Gold Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- JAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 299.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BA Zone
- Easting
- 7788014
- Northing
- 663015.4
- Elevation
- -351.2 m
- Azimuth
- 143.8 °
- Dip
- -15.27 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- internal laboratory and ALS Brazil
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 5.60 m at 4.13 g/t Au is a moderate result for an underground orogenic gold deposit, providing good width and supporting the confirmed continuity of the BA Zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for underground mining
- Good intercept width
- Confirms continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“PPL1158 - 5.60 m @ 4.13 g/t Au (GT: 23)”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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 "mixed"
PPL1176Pilar Gold Mine · goldGrade: 3.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PPL1176
- Project
- Pilar Gold Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- JAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 167.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BA Zone
- Easting
- 7788013.1
- Northing
- 663015.2
- Elevation
- -349.3 m
- Azimuth
- 158.76 °
- Dip
- 26.14 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- internal laboratory and ALS Brazil
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 6.50 m at 3.67 g/t Au is a moderate result for an underground orogenic gold deposit, providing good width and supporting the confirmed continuity of the BA Zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for underground mining
- Good intercept width
- Confirms continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“PPL1176 - 6.50 m @ 3.67 g/t Au (GT: 24)”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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 "mixed"
PPL1178Pilar Gold Mine · goldGrade: 13.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PPL1178
- Project
- Pilar Gold Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- JAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 335.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BA Zone
- Easting
- 7788013.9
- Northing
- 663014.5
- Elevation
- -351.3 m
- Azimuth
- 169.78 °
- Dip
- -23.86 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- internal laboratory and ALS Brazil
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 1.70 m at 13.41 g/t Au is a strong result for an underground orogenic gold deposit, contributing to the confirmed continuity of the BA Zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- Confirms continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“PPL1178 - 1.70 m @ 13.41 g/t Au (GT: 23)”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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 "mixed"
PPL1179Pilar Gold Mine · goldGrade: 5.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PPL1179
- Project
- Pilar Gold Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- JAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 200.9 m
- To
- 202.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 293.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 200.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PPL1179:200.9-202.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BA Zone
- Easting
- 7788013.8
- Northing
- 663014.9
- Elevation
- -351.3 m
- Azimuth
- 158.31 °
- Dip
- -22.09 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- internal laboratory and ALS Brazil
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 2.00 m at 5.84 g/t Au is a moderate result for an underground orogenic gold deposit, contributing to the confirmed continuity of the BA Zone.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for underground mining
- Confirms continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“PPL1179 - 2.00 m @ 5.84 g/t Au (GT: 12) from 200.90 m to 205.90 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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 "mixed"
PPL1179Pilar Gold Mine · goldGrade: 10.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PPL1179
- Project
- Pilar Gold Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- JAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 216.75 m
- To
- 223.75 m
- Hole Depth
- 293.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 216.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PPL1179:216.75-223.75
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BA Zone
- Easting
- 7788013.8
- Northing
- 663014.9
- Elevation
- -351.3 m
- Azimuth
- 158.31 °
- Dip
- -22.09 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- internal laboratory and ALS Brazil
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 7.00 m at 10.84 g/t Au is a strong result with good width for an underground orogenic gold deposit, significantly confirming the continuity of the BA Zone.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for underground mining
- Good intercept width
- Confirms continuity of mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“7.00 m @ 10.84 g/t Au (GT: 76) from 216.75 m to 233.90 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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 "mixed"
PPL1179Pilar Gold Mine · goldGrade: 23.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- PPL1179
- Project
- Pilar Gold Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- brazil
- Ticker
- JAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 23.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.8 m
- From
- 220.75 m
- To
- 223.55 m
- Hole Depth
- 293.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 220.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- PPL1179:220.75-223.55
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- BA Zone
- Easting
- 7788013.8
- Northing
- 663014.9
- Elevation
- -351.3 m
- Azimuth
- 158.31 °
- Dip
- -22.09 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- internal laboratory and ALS Brazil
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The intercept of 2.80 m at 23.17 g/t Au is an exceptional bonanza-grade result for an underground orogenic gold deposit, highlighting a high-grade core within the broader mineralized zone and confirming continuity.
Positive factors
- Exceptional bonanza gold grade for underground mining
- Confirms continuity of mineralization within a broader zone
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“including 2.80 m @ 23.17 g/t Au (GT: 65) from 220.75 m to 227.60 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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 "mixed"
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