Mundoro Announces Phase I Drill Results from Dos Cabezas Project, Arizona

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Mundoro Capital Inc.
Ticker
MUN
Exchange
TSX
Region
Arizona
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Molybdenum, Silver
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-12 15:29:01 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Mundoro Capital announced initial drill results from its Phase I program at the Dos Cabezas Project in Arizona, confirming porphyry-style mineralization. Scout drilling at the Mescal Canyon and Mineral Park targets intersected multiple zones of copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver. Highlights include a high-grade skarn intercept of 14.6m at 64.7 g/t Ag, 0.5 g/t Au, and 0.15% Cu, and a narrow 1.8m interval at 0.4% Cu at the bottom of hole DC_004.

Reasoning: Mundoro's inaugural drill program at Dos Cabezas confirmed porphyry-style mineralization and identified a high-grade skarn zone, providing encouragement for further exploration despite generally low grades in the broader porphyry intercepts. The results are novel as first-pass drilling, but the early stage and mixed grades temper overall enthusiasm.

Positive factors

  • Initial drilling confirmed mineralization consistent with a porphyry system, supporting further exploration potential.
  • High-grade silver and gold intercept in skarn-style mineralization at Mescal Canyon.
  • A narrow, high-grade copper intercept at the bottom of hole DC_004 suggests proximity to a mineralized core.

Negative factors

  • Most porphyry-style intercepts show low copper grades, below typical economic thresholds for bulk tonnage.
  • Drilling was terminated short of target depth in DC_003 due to external factors, leaving deeper potential untested.
  • Intervals are reported as downhole lengths with no true width estimates, which may overstate actual thickness.

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

Facts used in scoring: 21

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling, Analysis and Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC)' section, naming ALS as the laboratory and outlining methods like blanks, duplicates, standards, and re-assays.

Evidence · text

“Sampling, Analysis and Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) Drill core was transported from the drill platform to the logging facility where it was logged, photographed, processed and split by diamond saw prior to being sampled. Samples were taken approximately every 3 meters or at lithologic or mineral breaks then bagged, and blanks, duplicates and certified reference materials inserted at intervals of 1 QAQC sample every 10 samples. Groups of samples were placed in collection bags, sealed with numbered tags in order to maintain a chain-of-custody, and transported from the logging facility to the ALS preparatory laboratory in Tucson, Arizona. Sample preparation was carried out at ALS, Tucson. Analytical work for this drill program was carried out by ALS Reno for Au and Vancouver, Canada for multi-element geochemistry. Samples were prepared for analysis according to ALS method PREP 31, individual samples were crushed to 70% less than 2mm, rotary split off 1kg, pulverize split to better than 85% passing 75 microns is applied. Gold in samples were analyzed using ALS method Au AA24 where 50g split is analyzed with fire assay by Pb collection and AAS finish. Multi-element geochemical analysis (48 elements) was performed on all samples using ALS method ME-MS61 where a 50g split is by four-acid digestion with ICP-MS finish. For samples returned >1% Cu from the ME-MS61 method to be re-assayed using 4-acid digestion and AAS finish, lab code Cu-OG62. For samples returned >100ppm Ag from the ME-MS61 method to be re-assayed using 4-acid digestion and AAS finish, lab code Ag-OG62. Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures include the systematic insertion of standards, blanks and duplicates into the sample process. Duplicate core samples are taken every 30 samples and standards or blanks and duplicates are inserted after every 10th sample. All data collected from detailed logging and assay results from the laboratories are verified and entered into a database with any samples failing QAQC reassayed along with samples related to the QAQC sample batch either side.”

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 reported drill intercepts are given as downhole lengths without any mention of true width or drill orientation relative to mineralization.

Evidence · text

“Table 1: Selected intervals from the drilling program completed at Dos Cabezas at Mescal Canyon (DC_003) and Mineral Park (DC_004) with intervals in meters and weighted averages reported.”

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The project's location is highlighted by its proximity to known porphyry districts, suggesting its value is partly derived from this regional context.

Evidence · text

“The Dos Cabezas Project is surrounded by known porphyry districts, including Safford and Morenci to the north, and Tyrone to the east.”

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: While some specific copper zones mention a >0.1% Cu threshold, a general cut-off grade for compositing the reported intervals is not explicitly stated.

Evidence · text

“Table 1: Selected intervals from the drilling program completed at Dos Cabezas at Mescal Canyon (DC_003) and Mineral Park (DC_004) with intervals in meters and weighted averages reported.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (21)

DC_003mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · copperGrade: 0.15637Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DC_003
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.15637
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14.6 m
From
13.4 m
To
28 m
Hole Depth
743.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_003:13.4-28
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good copper grades within a skarn-style zone, contributing positively to the overall prospectivity, especially when combined with high silver and gold.

Positive factors

  • Good copper grade for skarn-style mineralization.
  • Part of a polymetallic intercept with high silver and gold grades.

Negative factors

  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“1563.7”

Context: 14.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

DC_003mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · molybdenumGrade: 0.00652Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DC_003
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.00652
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14.6 m
From
13.4 m
To
28 m
Hole Depth
743.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_003:13.4-28
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: While part of a polymetallic intercept, the molybdenum grade is low and contributes less to the overall prospectivity of this skarn zone.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is low.

Evidence · table

“65.2”

Context: 14.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

DC_003mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · silverGrade: 64.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DC_003
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
64.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.6 m
From
13.4 m
To
28 m
Hole Depth
743.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_003:13.4-28
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong silver grade within a skarn-style zone, which is a significant positive indicator for the project's polymetallic potential.

Positive factors

  • High silver grade for skarn-style mineralization, exceeding the 'weak' threshold.

Negative factors

  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“64.7”

Context: 14.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

DC_003mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DC_003
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.6 m
From
13.4 m
To
28 m
Hole Depth
743.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
skarn
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_003:13.4-28
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade in this skarn intercept is strong, adding significant value to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization encountered.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for skarn-style mineralization, meeting the 'strong' threshold for porphyry gold.

Negative factors

  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 14.6

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

DC_003mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · copperGrade: 0.11376Grade Unit: %Intercept: 91.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DC_003
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.11376
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
91.8 m
From
230.7 m
To
322.5 m
Hole Depth
743.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_003:230.7-322.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: While a long intercept, the copper grade is low for a porphyry system, indicating broad but weak mineralization at this depth.

Positive factors

  • Long intercept length, typical for porphyry systems.

Negative factors

  • Copper grade is below the 'weak' threshold for porphyry deposits.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“1137.6”

Context: 91.8

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

DC_003mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · silverGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 91.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DC_003
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
2.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
91.8 m
From
230.7 m
To
322.5 m
Hole Depth
743.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_003:230.7-322.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this long intercept is very low, contributing minimally to the overall prospectivity.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is very low.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“2.1”

Context: 91.8

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

DC_003mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · copperGrade: 0.10446Grade Unit: %Intercept: 101 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DC_003
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.10446
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
101 m
From
502.5 m
To
603.5 m
Hole Depth
743.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_003:502.5-603.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This long intercept shows low copper grades, consistent with broad but weak porphyry-style mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

  • Long intercept length, typical for porphyry systems.

Negative factors

  • Copper grade is below the 'weak' threshold for porphyry deposits.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“1044.6”

Context: 101.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

DC_003mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · molybdenumGrade: 0.00429Grade Unit: %Intercept: 101 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DC_003
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.00429
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
101 m
From
502.5 m
To
603.5 m
Hole Depth
743.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_003:502.5-603.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The molybdenum grade in this long intercept is low, contributing minimally to the overall prospectivity.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is low.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“42.9”

Context: 101.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

DC_003mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · silverGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 101 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DC_003
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
101 m
From
502.5 m
To
603.5 m
Hole Depth
743.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_003:502.5-603.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this long intercept is very low, contributing minimally to the overall prospectivity.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is very low.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 101.0

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

DC_003mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · molybdenumGrade: 0.00571Grade Unit: %Intercept: 83.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DC_003
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.00571
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
83.7 m
From
335.1 m
To
418.8 m
Hole Depth
743.7 m
Intercept Depth
13.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_003:335.1-418.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This prose-reported intercept shows a long zone of low-grade molybdenum, which is characteristic of porphyry systems but not highly material on its own.

Positive factors

  • Long intercept length, typical for porphyry systems.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is low.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · text

“83.7m at 57.1ppm Mo from 335.1m”

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

DC_004mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · copperGrade: 0.0607Grade Unit: %Intercept: 66.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DC_004
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.0607
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
66.3 m
From
144.2 m
To
210.5 m
Hole Depth
598.2 m
Intercept Depth
144.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_004:144.2-210.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This long intercept shows very low copper grades, indicating weak mineralization that is unlikely to be economic.

Positive factors

  • Long intercept length, typical for porphyry systems.

Negative factors

  • Copper grade is very low, well below economic thresholds for porphyry.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“607.0”

Context: 66.3

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

DC_004mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · silverGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 66.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
DC_004
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
66.3 m
From
144.2 m
To
210.5 m
Hole Depth
598.2 m
Intercept Depth
144.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_004:144.2-210.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this long intercept is very low, contributing minimally to the overall prospectivity.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is very low.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 66.3

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

DC_004mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · copperGrade: 0.08009Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DC_004
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.08009
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
17.2 m
From
259.5 m
To
276.8 m
Hole Depth
598.2 m
Intercept Depth
144.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_004:259.5-276.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very low copper grades, indicating weak mineralization that is unlikely to be economic.

Negative factors

  • Copper grade is very low, well below economic thresholds for porphyry.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“800.9”

Context: 17.2

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

DC_004mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · silverGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DC_004
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.2 m
From
259.5 m
To
276.8 m
Hole Depth
598.2 m
Intercept Depth
144.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_004:259.5-276.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this intercept is very low, contributing minimally to the overall prospectivity.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is very low.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 17.2

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

DC_004mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · copperGrade: 0.06651Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DC_004
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.06651
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
76.7 m
From
521.5 m
To
598.2 m
Hole Depth
598.2 m
Intercept Depth
144.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_004:521.5-598.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This long intercept shows very low copper grades, indicating weak mineralization that is unlikely to be economic.

Positive factors

  • Long intercept length, typical for porphyry systems.

Negative factors

  • Copper grade is very low, well below economic thresholds for porphyry.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“665.1”

Context: 76.7

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

DC_004mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · molybdenumGrade: 0.00263Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DC_004
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.00263
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
76.7 m
From
521.5 m
To
598.2 m
Hole Depth
598.2 m
Intercept Depth
144.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_004:521.5-598.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The molybdenum grade in this long intercept is low, contributing minimally to the overall prospectivity.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is low.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“26.3”

Context: 76.7

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

DC_004mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · silverGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 76.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DC_004
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
76.7 m
From
521.5 m
To
598.2 m
Hole Depth
598.2 m
Intercept Depth
144.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_004:521.5-598.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this long intercept is very low, contributing minimally to the overall prospectivity.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is very low.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.9”

Context: 76.7

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

DC_004mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · copperGrade: 0.399Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DC_004
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.399
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.8 m
From
596.3 m
To
598.2 m
Hole Depth
598.2 m
Intercept Depth
144.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_004:596.3-598.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow, high-grade copper intercept at the bottom of the hole is a significant positive, suggesting proximity to a more intensely mineralized zone, warranting further investigation.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for a porphyry deposit, meeting the 'strong' threshold.
  • Indicates potential for higher-grade mineralization at depth.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“3990.0”

Context: 1.8

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

DC_004mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · molybdenumGrade: 0.00933Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DC_004
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.00933
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.8 m
From
596.3 m
To
598.2 m
Hole Depth
598.2 m
Intercept Depth
144.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_004:596.3-598.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: While part of a high-grade copper intercept, the molybdenum grade is low and contributes less to the overall prospectivity of this narrow zone.

Negative factors

  • Molybdenum grade is low.
  • Very narrow intercept length.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“93.3”

Context: 1.8

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

DC_004mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · silverGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DC_004
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
2.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.8 m
From
596.3 m
To
598.2 m
Hole Depth
598.2 m
Intercept Depth
144.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_004:596.3-598.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade in this narrow intercept is very low, contributing minimally to the overall prospectivity.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is very low.
  • Very narrow intercept length.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“2.2”

Context: 1.8

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

DC_004mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
DC_004
Project
mapping and sampling in the area outlined a zone of pyritic veining with sericitic halos and sericitic fractures consistent with the upper and distal portions of a porphyry
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
MUN

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.8 m
From
596.3 m
To
598.2 m
Hole Depth
598.2 m
Intercept Depth
144.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
DC_004:596.3-598.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Upper Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
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
2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade in this narrow intercept is low for a porphyry system, contributing minimally to the overall prospectivity.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is below the 'weak' threshold for porphyry deposits.
  • Very narrow intercept length.
  • Interval reported as downhole length, true width not stated.

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: 1.8

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

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.