# Mercado Minerals Signs LOI to Acquire La Franca within the Zamora Project and Samples 1.00 Metre of 1.53 kg/t Silver and 1.39 g/t Gold Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2 Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314960/Mercado-Minerals-Signs-LOI-to-Acquire-La-Franca-within-the-Zamora-Project-and-Samples-1.00-Metre-of-1.53-kgt-Silver-and-1.39-gt-Gold Publisher: newsfile Original announcement: 2026-09-18T11:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Mercado Minerals Ltd. - Ticker: MERC - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Sinaloa, Mexico - Primary commodity: Silver - Secondary commodities: Gold, Lead, Zinc - Document categories: Drill results, Agreement transaction - Extracted: 2026-09-18 11:33:32 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Mercado Minerals has signed an LOI to acquire the La Franca concession in Sinaloa, Mexico, through a three-year option agreement. Surface chip sampling at La Franca returned high-grade silver and gold, including an intercept of 1.00m at 1530 g/t Ag and 1.39 g/t Au. Reasoning: The announcement combines high-grade surface sampling \(up to 1.53 kg/t Ag\) with a strategic LOI to consolidate a vein system, though the QP has flagged the results as historical pending verification. - Positive factor: High-grade silver and gold surface chip sampling - Positive factor: Strategic acquisition of La Franca concession via LOI - Positive factor: Consolidation unlocks 750m of untested vein strike - Negative factor: Results treated as historical by QP until independent verification - Negative factor: No metallurgical work performed on property to date Facts used in scoring: 56 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: 1.53 kg/t silver \(1530 g/t\) is exceptionally high grade for silver. Evidence · text > 1.00 metre of 1530 g/t silver **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: Release details specific assay methods \(fire assay, AA, ICP-AES\) and laboratory \(ALS\). Evidence · text > Samples are delivered by ALS secured courier to their laboratory in Hermosillo for analysis. **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: Surface chip sampling results are reported as lengths without true width or orientation. Evidence · text > High grade silver and gold surface chip sampling results **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: Acquisition aims to consolidate La Franca with the existing Campanillas concession. Evidence · text > purchase the La Franca concession \(" La Franca "\) surrounded by Mercado's Campanillas concession ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 56. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (56) ### G874300 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-0) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874300 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 1530 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: La Franca - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1501 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very high grade silver intercept. - Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · table > 1530 Context: 0.80 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874300 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-1) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874300 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.39 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: La Franca - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1501 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid gold grade in a high-grade silver interval. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade accompanying silver Evidence · table > 1.39 Context: 0.80 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874272 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-2) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874272 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 534 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: La Franca - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 757 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade silver intercept. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade Evidence · table > 534 Context: 0.80 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874272 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-3) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874272 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 3.58 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: La Franca - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: ALS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 757 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade gold intercept. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade Evidence · table > 3.58 Context: 0.80 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874272 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-4) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874272 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.39 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 757 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.39 % lead is weak against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 1.1 %·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.39 Context: G874272 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874272 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-5) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874272 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.74 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 757 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.74 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.74 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.74 Context: G874272 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874273 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-6) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874273 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 189 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 184 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 189 g/t silver is moderate against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 113.4 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 189 Context: G874273 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874273 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-7) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874273 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 184 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 g/t gold is below against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.12 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: G874273 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874273 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-8) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874273 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.85 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 184 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.85 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.5 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.85 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.85 Context: G874273 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874273 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-9) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874273 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 184 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.7 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.7 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.70 Context: G874273 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874274 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-10) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874274 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 45 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 49 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 45 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 27.0 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 45 Context: G874274 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874274 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-11) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874274 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.09 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 49 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.09 g/t gold is below against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.09 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.09 Context: G874274 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874274 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-12) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874274 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 49 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.3 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.30 Context: G874274 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874274 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-13) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874274 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.34 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 49 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.34 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.34 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.34 Context: G874274 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874275 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-14) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874275 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 216 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 251 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 216 g/t silver is strong against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 172.8 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 216 g/t silver is strong on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 216 Context: G874275 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874275 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-15) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874275 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 251 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.7 g/t gold is weak against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.6 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.70 Context: G874275 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874275 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-16) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874275 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.72 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 251 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.72 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.72 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.72 Context: G874275 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874275 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-17) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874275 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.21 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 251 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.21 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.21 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.21 Context: G874275 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874276 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-18) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874276 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 126 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 231 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 126 g/t silver is moderate against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 138.6 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 126 Context: G874276 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874276 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-19) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874276 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.54 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 231 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.54 g/t gold is moderate against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 1.7 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.54 Context: G874276 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874276 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-20) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874276 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 231 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.6 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.7 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.6 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.60 Context: G874276 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874276 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-21) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874276 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.35 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 231 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.35 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.35 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.35 Context: G874276 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874277 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-22) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874277 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 38 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 53 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 38 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 26.6 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 38 Context: G874277 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874277 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-23) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874277 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 53 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.23 g/t gold is below against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.23 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.23 Context: G874277 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874277 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-24) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874277 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.38 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 53 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.38 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.38 Context: G874277 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874277 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-25) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874277 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.58 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 53 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.58 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.58 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.58 Context: G874277 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874278 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-26) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874278 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 14 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 23 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 14 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 14.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 14 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 14 Context: G874278 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874278 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-27) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874278 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 23 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 g/t gold is below against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.12 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: G874278 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874278 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-28) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874278 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 23 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.12 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: G874278 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874278 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-29) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874278 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.55 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 23 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.55 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.55 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.55 Context: G874278 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874279 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-30) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874279 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 19 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 25 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 19 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 17.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 19 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 19 Context: G874279 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874279 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-31) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874279 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.09 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 25 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.09 g/t gold is below against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.09 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.09 Context: G874279 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874279 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-32) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874279 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 25 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.14 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.14 Context: G874279 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874279 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-33) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874279 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.46 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 25 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.46 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.46 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.46 Context: G874279 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874280 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-34) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874280 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 21 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 28 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 21 g/t silver is below against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 12.6 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 21 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 21 Context: G874280 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874280 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-35) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874280 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.11 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 28 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 g/t gold is below against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.11 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.11 Context: G874280 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874280 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-36) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874280 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.51 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 28 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.51 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.51 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.51 Context: G874280 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874280 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-37) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874280 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 28 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.15 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.15 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.15 Context: G874280 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874296 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-38) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874296 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 119 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 139 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 119 g/t silver is moderate against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 119.0 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 119 Context: G874296 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874296 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-39) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874296 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.36 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 139 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.36 g/t gold is weak against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.36 Context: G874296 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874296 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-40) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874296 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.82 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 139 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.82 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.8 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.82 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.82 Context: G874296 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874296 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-41) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874296 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.4 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 139 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.4 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 1.4 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.4 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.40 Context: G874296 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874297 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-42) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874297 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 32 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 34 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 32 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 19.2 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 32 Context: G874297 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874297 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-43) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874297 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.04 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 34 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.04 g/t gold is below against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.04 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.04 Context: G874297 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874297 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-44) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874297 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 34 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.12 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: G874297 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874297 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-45) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874297 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.43 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 34 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.43 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.43 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.43 Context: G874297 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874298 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-46) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874298 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 99 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 100 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 99 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 89.1 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 99 Context: G874298 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874298 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-47) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874298 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 100 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 g/t gold is below against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.12 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.12 Context: G874298 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874298 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-48) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874298 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.32 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 100 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.32 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.32 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: G874298 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874298 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-49) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874298 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.35 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 100 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.35 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.35 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.35 Context: G874298 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874299 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-50) Zamora · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: G874299 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 65 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 73 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 65 g/t silver is weak against the default band \[500, 200, 100, 30\] g/t. Grade×width 58.5 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 65 Context: G874299 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874299 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-51) Zamora · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: G874299 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: gold - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.14 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 73 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 g/t gold is below against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.14 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.14 Context: G874299 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874299 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-52) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874299 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.69 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 73 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.69 % lead is below against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.69 % lead is below the weak threshold \(1 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.69 Context: G874299 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874299 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-53) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874299 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.14 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 73 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.14 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 1.0 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 1.14 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 1.14 Context: G874299 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874300 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-54) Zamora · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: G874300 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.11 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1501 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.11 % lead is weak against the default band \[10, 6, 3, 1\] %. Grade×width 1.7 %·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\). - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 2.11 Context: G874300 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### G874300 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/mercado-minerals-signs-loi-to-acquire-la-franca-within-the-zamora-project-and-sa--10c60f95-1520-41e3-a475-ea045bc9d6c2#fact-drill-facts-55) Zamora · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: G874300 - Project: Zamora - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: MERC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.84 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1501 - Metal Eq. Unit: g/t AgEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-18T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.84 % zinc is below against the default band \[18, 10, 5, 2\] %. Grade×width 0.7 %·m is below. - Negative factor: 0.84 % zinc is below the weak threshold \(2 %\) on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 0.84 Context: G874300 #### Tags used in scoring **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 **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## 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. 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