Mogotes Metals Drills 180 m at 0.98% Copper Equivalent, Expanding the Albor Copper-Gold-Silver-Molybdenum Discovery at Filo Sur, Vicuna District
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Mogotes Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- MOG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Chile
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 10:41:23 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Mogotes Metals has reported significant drill results from its Filo Sur project in Chile, highlighted by a 180m intercept of 0.98% CuEq at the Albor target. The results expand the known footprint of the Albor discovery and show evidence of a large, multi-stage hydrothermal system near the Filo del Sol deposit.
Reasoning: The release reports a high-grade, wide copper-equivalent intercept that expands a known discovery near a major world-class deposit, supported by strong geological evidence of a large hydrothermal system.
Positive factors
- Significant 180m intercept at 0.98% CuEq
- Expansion of the Albor discovery
- Presence of multiple overlapping hydrothermal events
- Proximity to major Filo del Sol discovery
Negative factors
- Apparent width only (true width not disclosed)
- Technical drilling issues noted in other holes (FS_DDH_009)
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The results expand the Albor discovery previously reported in May.
Evidence · text
“confirms and expands the discovery at the Albor target, first made with hole FS_DDH_016”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The intercept is reported as a downhole length with no true width or drill orientation provided.
Evidence · text
“Insufficient information is currently available for true width determinations.”
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 specific QA/QC protocols, including CRMs, blanks, and laboratory procedures.
Evidence · text
“Geochemical assays are obtained and reported under a quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program.”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The project is located immediately south of and along strike from the Filo del Sol discovery.
Evidence · text
“located immediately south of, and along strike from, the Filo del Sol copper-gold-silver discovery”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
FS_DDH_016Filo Sur · copperGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 180 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FS_DDH_016
- Project
- Filo Sur
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- MOG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 180 m
- From
- 108 m
- To
- 288 m
- Intercept Depth
- 108 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FS_DDH_016:108-288
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.98
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper intercept in a known discovery zone.
Positive factors
- Wide 180m intercept
Negative factors
- True width not disclosed
Evidence · text
“180.0 m @ 0.98% CuEq from 108.0 m (0.51% Cu, 0.37 g/t Au, 2.8 g/t Ag, 119 ppm Mo)”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: MOG) (FSE: OY4) (OTCQB: MOGMF) ("Mogotes" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on drilling results f"
FS_DDH_016Filo Sur · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 180 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FS_DDH_016
- Project
- Filo Sur
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- MOG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 180 m
- From
- 108 m
- To
- 288 m
- Intercept Depth
- 108 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FS_DDH_016:108-288
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal in a Cu-equivalent intercept.
Evidence · text
“0.37 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: MOG) (FSE: OY4) (OTCQB: MOGMF) ("Mogotes" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on drilling results f"
FS_DDH_016Filo Sur · silverGrade: 2.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 180 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FS_DDH_016
- Project
- Filo Sur
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- MOG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 180 m
- From
- 108 m
- To
- 288 m
- Intercept Depth
- 108 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FS_DDH_016:108-288
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal in a Cu-equivalent intercept.
Evidence · text
“2.8 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: MOG) (FSE: OY4) (OTCQB: MOGMF) ("Mogotes" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on drilling results f"
FS_DDH_016Filo Sur · molybdenumGrade: 119Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 180 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FS_DDH_016
- Project
- Filo Sur
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- MOG
Geometry
- Grade
- 119
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Intercept
- 180 m
- From
- 108 m
- To
- 288 m
- Intercept Depth
- 108 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FS_DDH_016:108-288
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal in a Cu-equivalent intercept.
Evidence · text
“119 ppm Mo”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: MOG) (FSE: OY4) (OTCQB: MOGMF) ("Mogotes" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on drilling results f"
FS_DDH_016Filo Sur · copperGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FS_DDH_016
- Project
- Filo Sur
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- MOG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 276 m
- To
- 285 m
- Intercept Depth
- 276 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FS_DDH_016:276-285
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.84
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept within the larger hole.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · text
“9.0 m @ 2.84% CuEq from 276.0 m (1.32% Cu, 1.34 g/t Au, 7.5 g/t Ag, 105 ppm Mo)”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: MOG) (FSE: OY4) (OTCQB: MOGMF) ("Mogotes" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on drilling results f"
FS_DDH_019Filo Sur · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- FS_DDH_019
- Project
- Filo Sur
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- chile
- Ticker
- MOG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 48 m
- To
- 62 m
- Intercept Depth
- 48 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- FS_DDH_019:48-62
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.82
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weakly mineralized intercept in a hole with poor orientation.
Negative factors
- Hole not considered an adequate test due to oblique angle
Evidence · text
“14.0 m @ 0.82% CuEq from 48.0 m (0.41% Cu, 0.35 g/t Au, 1.6 g/t Ag, 60ppm Mo)”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: MOG) (FSE: OY4) (OTCQB: MOGMF) ("Mogotes" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on drilling results f"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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