Monarca Minerals Reports Completion of Phase 1 Exploration Drilling at San Jose Project and Preliminary Results Including 4.07 G/t Au over 3.0m

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Monarca Minerals Inc.
Ticker
MMN
Exchange
TSX
Region
Mexico
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver, Copper, Lead, Zinc
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-16 11:28:06 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Monarca Minerals has completed its Phase 1 exploration RC drilling program at the San Jose Project, with 4,640.6m drilled across 15 holes. Preliminary assay results from 7 holes indicate significant gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc mineralization, including an intercept of 3.0m at 4.07 g/t Au in hole SJ01. The company notes widespread mineralization and potential for significant mineralization in IP anomalies, with remaining assay results still pending.

Reasoning: Phase 1 exploration drilling at the San Jose Project returned promising initial gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc intercepts, indicating widespread mineralization and potential for further discovery, despite true widths being unknown and some assays pending.

Positive factors

  • Significant gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc mineralization
  • Widespread mineralization indicated
  • Potential for significant mineralization in IP anomalies
  • QP signed off on technical information
  • ISO accredited lab for assays

Negative factors

  • True widths unknown for all intercepts
  • Assay results pending for some drill holes
  • Collar locations measured with handheld GPS (lower precision)

Facts used in scoring: 23

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The release highlights the exploration upside at the San Jose project, noting the generally wide spacing of drill holes and the extent of alteration, suggesting an expansion of known mineralization or testing new areas.

Evidence · text

“The exploration upside at the San Jose project is promising as evidenced by these very good initial assay results, the extent of alteration, and the generally wide spacing of the drill holes.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The document states that QAQC procedures have been implemented, including the use of an ISO Accredited laboratory and the insertion of blanks and standards.

Evidence · text

“Procedures have been implemented by Monarca to assure Quality Assurance Quality Control (QAQC) of all assaying that will be done at an ISO Accredited laboratory.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that true widths are unknown at this time due to insufficient drilling.

Evidence · text

“True widths are unknown at this time due to insufficient drilling”

Inferred Mining Method Unknownneutral · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document does not provide sufficient information (e.g., depth, width, deposit type context for mining method) to infer a specific mining method.

Evidence · text

“The completed drill holes range from 140.2 to 408.4 m in depth and are inclined between 90 to -45.”

Exploration Drillingneutral · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The document describes the program as 'Phase 1 San Jose exploration RC drilling program'.

Evidence · text

“Phase 1 San Jose exploration RC drilling program”

Extracted facts

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

Drill Results (23)

SJ01San Jose · goldGrade: 4.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ01
Project
San Jose
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
4.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
Hole Depth
140.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ01:3.0m
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Guadalupana mine
Easting
226965.471
Northing
3495017.74
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1395 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade gold intercept from initial exploration drilling, indicating potential for significant mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade gold intercept
  • Initial exploration success

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“3.0 m at 4.07 g/tonne 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

SJ01San Jose · leadGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ01
Project
San Jose
Commodity
lead
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
Hole Depth
140.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ01:3.0m
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Guadalupana mine
Easting
226965.471
Northing
3495017.74
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1395 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade lead intercept from initial exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Lead mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.23 % Pb”

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

SJ01San Jose · zincGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ01
Project
San Jose
Commodity
zinc
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
Hole Depth
140.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ01:3.0m
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Guadalupana mine
Easting
226965.471
Northing
3495017.74
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1395 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade zinc intercept from initial exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Zinc mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.49 % Zn”

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

SJ08San Jose · silverGrade: 79.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ08
Project
San Jose
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
79.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
62.5 m
To
64 m
Hole Depth
355.1 m
Intercept Depth
62.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ08:62.5-64
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Platosa mine
Easting
226572.099
Northing
3496530.59
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1267 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade silver intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade silver intercept

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“79.5 g/tonne 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

SJ08San Jose · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ08
Project
San Jose
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
62.5 m
To
64 m
Hole Depth
355.1 m
Intercept Depth
62.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ08:62.5-64
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Platosa mine
Easting
226572.099
Northing
3496530.59
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1267 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Gold mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.04 g/tonne 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

SJ08San Jose · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ08
Project
San Jose
Commodity
copper
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
From
62.5 m
To
64 m
Hole Depth
355.1 m
Intercept Depth
62.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ08:62.5-64
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Platosa mine
Easting
226572.099
Northing
3496530.59
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1267 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade copper intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade copper intercept

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.34% Cu”

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

SJ08San Jose · leadGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ08
Project
San Jose
Commodity
lead
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
From
62.5 m
To
64 m
Hole Depth
355.1 m
Intercept Depth
62.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ08:62.5-64
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Platosa mine
Easting
226572.099
Northing
3496530.59
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1267 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade lead intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Lead mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.36% Pb”

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

SJ08San Jose · zincGrade: 1.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ08
Project
San Jose
Commodity
zinc
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
1.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
From
62.5 m
To
64 m
Hole Depth
355.1 m
Intercept Depth
62.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ08:62.5-64
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Platosa mine
Easting
226572.099
Northing
3496530.59
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1267 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade zinc intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Zinc mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“1.49% Zn”

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

SJ08San Jose · goldGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ08
Project
San Jose
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.1 m
From
91.4 m
To
97.5 m
Hole Depth
355.1 m
Intercept Depth
62.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ08:91.4-97.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Platosa mine
Easting
226572.099
Northing
3496530.59
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1267 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade gold intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade gold intercept

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.36 g/tonne 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

SJ08San Jose · copperGrade: 1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ08
Project
San Jose
Commodity
copper
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.1 m
From
91.4 m
To
97.5 m
Hole Depth
355.1 m
Intercept Depth
62.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ08:91.4-97.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Platosa mine
Easting
226572.099
Northing
3496530.59
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1267 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade copper intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade copper intercept

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“1.0 % Cu”

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

SJ08San Jose · goldGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ08
Project
San Jose
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
231.6 m
To
233.2 m
Hole Depth
355.1 m
Intercept Depth
62.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ08:231.6-233.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Platosa mine
Easting
226572.099
Northing
3496530.59
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1267 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade gold intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade gold intercept

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.84 g/tonne 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

SJ08San Jose · goldGrade: 3.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ08
Project
San Jose
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
3.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
257.6 m
To
260.6 m
Hole Depth
355.1 m
Intercept Depth
62.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ08:257.6-260.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Platosa mine
Easting
226572.099
Northing
3496530.59
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1267 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade gold intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade gold intercept

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“3.0 m intercept from 257.6 m to 260.6 m assayed at 3.11 g/tonne 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

SJ08San Jose · silverGrade: 31.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ08
Project
San Jose
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
31.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
257.6 m
To
260.6 m
Hole Depth
355.1 m
Intercept Depth
62.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ08:257.6-260.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Platosa mine
Easting
226572.099
Northing
3496530.59
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1267 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade silver intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade silver intercept

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“31.6 g/tonne 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

SJ08San Jose · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ08
Project
San Jose
Commodity
copper
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
From
257.6 m
To
260.6 m
Hole Depth
355.1 m
Intercept Depth
62.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ08:257.6-260.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Platosa mine
Easting
226572.099
Northing
3496530.59
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1267 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade copper intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Copper mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.18 % Cu”

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

SJ10San Jose · goldGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ10
Project
San Jose
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
349 m
To
350.5 m
Hole Depth
352 m
Intercept Depth
349 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ10:349-350.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
227031.099
Northing
3495981.27
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1348 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade gold intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade gold intercept

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“1.5 m intercept from 349.0 m to 350.5 m assayed at 0.92 g/tonne 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

SJ10San Jose · goldGrade: 0.033Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ10
Project
San Jose
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.033
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
213.4 m
To
214.9 m
Hole Depth
352 m
Intercept Depth
213.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ10:213.4-214.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
227031.099
Northing
3495981.27
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1348 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Gold mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.033 g/tonne 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

SJ10San Jose · silverGrade: 7.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ10
Project
San Jose
Commodity
silver
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
7.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.5 m
From
213.4 m
To
214.9 m
Hole Depth
352 m
Intercept Depth
213.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ10:213.4-214.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
227031.099
Northing
3495981.27
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1348 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade silver intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Silver mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“7.9 g/tonne 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

SJ10San Jose · leadGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ10
Project
San Jose
Commodity
lead
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.53
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
From
213.4 m
To
214.9 m
Hole Depth
352 m
Intercept Depth
213.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ10:213.4-214.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
227031.099
Northing
3495981.27
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1348 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade lead intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Lead mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.53% Pb”

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

SJ10San Jose · zincGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ10
Project
San Jose
Commodity
zinc
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.5 m
From
213.4 m
To
214.9 m
Hole Depth
352 m
Intercept Depth
213.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ10:213.4-214.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
227031.099
Northing
3495981.27
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1348 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade zinc intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Zinc mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.49% Zn”

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

SJ11San Jose · goldGrade: 0.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ11
Project
San Jose
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.86
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
12.2 m
To
15.2 m
Hole Depth
259.1 m
Intercept Depth
12.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ11:12.2-15.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Calderon mine
Easting
226571.688
Northing
3496172.37
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1368 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade gold intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade gold intercept

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“3.0 m intercept from 12.2 m to 15.2 m assayed at 0.86 g/tonne 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

SJ11San Jose · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ11
Project
San Jose
Commodity
copper
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
From
12.2 m
To
15.2 m
Hole Depth
259.1 m
Intercept Depth
12.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ11:12.2-15.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Calderon mine
Easting
226571.688
Northing
3496172.37
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1368 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade copper intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Copper mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.17 % Cu”

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

SJ12San Jose · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ12
Project
San Jose
Commodity
gold
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.6 m
Hole Depth
342.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ12:4.6m
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Shakira mine
Easting
226554.422
Northing
3496368.14
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1366 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Gold mineralization present

Negative factors

  • Grade below weak threshold
  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“4.6 m with 0.13 g/tonne 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

SJ12San Jose · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SJ12
Project
San Jose
Commodity
copper
Region
mexico
Reported Region
mexico
Ticker
MMN

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.6 m
Hole Depth
342.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SJ12:4.6m
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Shakira mine
Easting
226554.422
Northing
3496368.14
CRS
UTM WS84
Elevation
1366 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2021-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade copper intercept from exploration drilling.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade copper intercept

Negative factors

  • True width unknown

Evidence · text

“0.33% Cu”

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

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