# Pampa Medina Scout Drilling Delivers Significant Oxide Extensions; Western Deep Sulphide Drilling Pending

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pampa-medina-scout-drilling-delivers-significant-oxide-extensions-western-deep-s--04a8cbfa-f5a0-49be-be84-85372c646f6e

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/MARI/news/5831248095600086/pampa-medina-scout-drilling-delivers-significant-oxide-extensions-western-deep-s

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-01-26T11:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Marimaca Copper Corp.

- Ticker: MARI

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Atacama Desert, Chile

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Silver

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-14 11:04:51 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Marimaca Copper announced significant oxide copper extensions from its Phase II scout drilling at the Pampa Medina deposit. Holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones of oxide mineralization, including 162m at 0.61% Cu and 116m at 0.51% Cu, extending the footprint by approximately 800m into a new area. The company is also evaluating the potential for silver mineralization and planning further exploration work.

Reasoning: Marimaca Copper's scout drilling at Pampa Medina delivered significant oxide copper extensions, including broad, high-grade intercepts in a previously underexplored area, substantially expanding the known mineralized footprint and indicating strong potential for resource growth.

- Positive factor: Broad, high-grade oxide copper intercepts in new zones

- Positive factor: Significant extension of the known oxide mineralization footprint \(800m step-out\)

- Positive factor: Potential for silver byproduct mineralization

- Positive factor: Clear plan for further exploration work

- Positive factor: Strong QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off

- Negative factor: Some drill holes affected by post-mineral dykes and faulting

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate \(85% of downhole intersection\)

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

Facts used in scoring: 27

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Oxide intersections are approximately 800m from the historical oxide mineralization footprint at Pampa in an area previously considered to be low potential, indicating a significant extension.

Evidence · text

> Oxide intersections are approximately 800m from the historical oxide mineralization footprint at Pampa \(see Figure 2\) in an area previously considered to be low potential

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The document states that true widths are estimated at 85% of the reported downhole intersection.

Evidence · text

> True widths are estimated at 85% of the reported downhole intersection

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The release explicitly mentions a full QA/QC program involving insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicates with acceptable results, and details the laboratory and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> A full QA/QC program, involving insertion of appropriate blanks, standards and duplicates was employed with acceptable results.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 27. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (27)

### SMRD-23

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-23
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.53
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 22 m
- True Width: 18.7 m
- From: 242 m
- To: 264 m
- Hole Depth: 900 m
- Intercept Depth: 242 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-23:242-264
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406800.91
- Northing: 7441403.33
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1276.43 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade copper intercept confirming mineralization within the project area.

- Positive factor: Confirms copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 22

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 18.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-23

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-23
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8 m
- True Width: 6.8 m
- From: 256 m
- To: 264 m
- Hole Depth: 900 m
- Intercept Depth: 242 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-23:256-264
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406800.91
- Northing: 7441403.33
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1276.43 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade copper intercept within a broader mineralized zone.

- Positive factor: High-grade inclusion within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.19

Context: 8

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-23

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-23
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.58
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- True Width: 5.1 m
- From: 426 m
- To: 432 m
- Hole Depth: 900 m
- Intercept Depth: 242 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-23:426-432
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406800.91
- Northing: 7441403.33
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1276.43 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.58

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.1

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-24

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-24
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.44
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 68 m
- True Width: 57.8 m
- From: 288 m
- To: 356 m
- Hole Depth: 648 m
- Intercept Depth: 288 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-24:288-356
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406699.14
- Northing: 7440503.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1275.95 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad width copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Broad width copper intercept

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.44

Context: 68

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 57.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-24

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-24
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.22
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8 m
- True Width: 6.8 m
- From: 288 m
- To: 296 m
- Hole Depth: 648 m
- Intercept Depth: 288 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-24:288-296
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406699.14
- Northing: 7440503.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1275.95 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade copper intercept within a broader mineralized zone.

- Positive factor: High-grade inclusion within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.22

Context: 8

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-24

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-24
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.99
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- True Width: 5.1 m
- From: 312 m
- To: 318 m
- Hole Depth: 648 m
- Intercept Depth: 288 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-24:312-318
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406699.14
- Northing: 7440503.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1275.95 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very strong grade copper intercept within a broader mineralized zone.

- Positive factor: High-grade inclusion within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.99

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.1

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-24

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-24
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.24
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 16 m
- True Width: 13.6 m
- From: 394 m
- To: 410 m
- Hole Depth: 648 m
- Intercept Depth: 288 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-24:394-410
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406699.14
- Northing: 7440503.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1275.95 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong grade copper intercept

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.24

Context: 16

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 13.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-24

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-24
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- True Width: 5.1 m
- From: 554 m
- To: 560 m
- Hole Depth: 648 m
- Intercept Depth: 288 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-24:554-560
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406699.14
- Northing: 7440503.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1275.95 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.14

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.1

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-24

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-24
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.57
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 32 m
- True Width: 27.2 m
- From: 588 m
- To: 620 m
- Hole Depth: 648 m
- Intercept Depth: 288 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-24:588-620
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406699.14
- Northing: 7440503.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1275.95 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade copper intercept with good width confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade, good width copper intercept

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.57

Context: 32

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 27.2

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-24

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-24
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10 m
- True Width: 8.5 m
- From: 606 m
- To: 616 m
- Hole Depth: 648 m
- Intercept Depth: 288 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-24:606-616
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406699.14
- Northing: 7440503.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1275.95 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade copper intercept within a broader mineralized zone.

- Positive factor: High-grade inclusion within a broader intercept

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.20

Context: 10

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 8.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-26

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-26
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.46
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- True Width: 5.1 m
- From: 344 m
- To: 350 m
- Hole Depth: 952 m
- Intercept Depth: 344 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-26:344-350
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406497.39
- Northing: 7441404.49
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1285.07 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.1

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-26

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-26
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.41
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12 m
- True Width: 10.2 m
- From: 586 m
- To: 598 m
- Hole Depth: 952 m
- Intercept Depth: 344 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-26:586-598
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406497.39
- Northing: 7441404.49
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1285.07 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.41

Context: 12

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 10.2

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-26

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-26
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.28
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- True Width: 3.4 m
- From: 814 m
- To: 818 m
- Hole Depth: 952 m
- Intercept Depth: 344 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-26:814-818
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406497.39
- Northing: 7441404.49
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1285.07 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong grade copper intercept

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.28

Context: 4

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.4

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-28

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-28
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.59
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12 m
- True Width: 10.2 m
- From: 386 m
- To: 398 m
- Hole Depth: 820 m
- Intercept Depth: 386 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-28:386-398
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 407286.4
- Northing: 7440503.51
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1266.5 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.59

Context: 12

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 10.2

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-28

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-28
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.47
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10 m
- True Width: 8.5 m
- From: 494 m
- To: 504 m
- Hole Depth: 820 m
- Intercept Depth: 386 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-28:494-504
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 407286.4
- Northing: 7440503.51
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1266.5 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.47

Context: 10

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 8.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMR-29

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMR-29
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.51
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 116 m
- True Width: 98.6 m
- From: 204 m
- To: 320 m
- Hole Depth: 618 m
- Intercept Depth: 204 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMR-29:204-320
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 407698.57
- Northing: 7441400.97
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1269.99 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant oxide copper mineralization with broad width in a new zone, extending the known deposit footprint.

- Positive factor: Broad width, moderate grade oxide copper intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization into a new zone

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.51

Context: 116

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 98.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMR-29

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMR-29
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.62
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 24 m
- True Width: 20.4 m
- From: 296 m
- To: 320 m
- Hole Depth: 618 m
- Intercept Depth: 204 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMR-29:296-320
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 407698.57
- Northing: 7441400.97
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1269.99 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade copper intercept within a significant mineralized zone in a new area.

- Positive factor: High-grade inclusion within a broader intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization into a new zone

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.62

Context: 24

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 20.4

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMR-29

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMR-29
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.13
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 16 m
- True Width: 13.6 m
- From: 296 m
- To: 312 m
- Hole Depth: 618 m
- Intercept Depth: 204 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMR-29:296-312
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 407698.57
- Northing: 7441400.97
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1269.99 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very strong grade copper intercept within a significant mineralized zone in a new area.

- Positive factor: Very high-grade inclusion within a broader intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization into a new zone

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 2.13

Context: 16

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 13.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-30

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Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-30
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.61
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 162 m
- True Width: 137.7 m
- From: 220 m
- To: 382 m
- Hole Depth: 863.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 220 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-30:220-382
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 407400.13
- Northing: 7441401.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1269.05 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant oxide copper mineralization with very broad width in a new zone, extending the known deposit footprint.

- Positive factor: Very broad width, moderate grade oxide copper intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization into a new zone

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.61

Context: 162

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 137.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-30

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pampa-medina-scout-drilling-delivers-significant-oxide-extensions-western-deep-s--04a8cbfa-f5a0-49be-be84-85372c646f6e#fact-drill-facts-19)

Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-30
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.04
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36 m
- True Width: 30.6 m
- From: 228 m
- To: 264 m
- Hole Depth: 863.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 220 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-30:228-264
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 407400.13
- Northing: 7441401.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1269.05 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade copper intercept within a significant mineralized zone in a new area.

- Positive factor: High-grade inclusion within a broader intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization into a new zone

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.04

Context: 36

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 30.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-30

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pampa-medina-scout-drilling-delivers-significant-oxide-extensions-western-deep-s--04a8cbfa-f5a0-49be-be84-85372c646f6e#fact-drill-facts-20)

Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-30
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12 m
- True Width: 10.2 m
- From: 242 m
- To: 254 m
- Hole Depth: 863.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 220 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-30:242-254
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 407400.13
- Northing: 7441401.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1269.05 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very strong grade copper intercept within a significant mineralized zone in a new area.

- Positive factor: Very high-grade inclusion within a broader intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization into a new zone

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 2.02

Context: 12

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 10.2

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-30

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pampa-medina-scout-drilling-delivers-significant-oxide-extensions-western-deep-s--04a8cbfa-f5a0-49be-be84-85372c646f6e#fact-drill-facts-21)

Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-30
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.55
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10 m
- True Width: 8.5 m
- From: 372 m
- To: 382 m
- Hole Depth: 863.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 220 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-30:372-382
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 407400.13
- Northing: 7441401.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1269.05 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade copper intercept within a significant mineralized zone in a new area.

- Positive factor: High-grade inclusion within a broader intercept

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization into a new zone

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.55

Context: 10

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 8.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-30

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pampa-medina-scout-drilling-delivers-significant-oxide-extensions-western-deep-s--04a8cbfa-f5a0-49be-be84-85372c646f6e#fact-drill-facts-22)

Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-30
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.8
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- True Width: 5.1 m
- From: 448 m
- To: 454 m
- Hole Depth: 863.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 220 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-30:448-454
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 407400.13
- Northing: 7441401.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1269.05 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.80

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.1

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMRD-30

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pampa-medina-scout-drilling-delivers-significant-oxide-extensions-western-deep-s--04a8cbfa-f5a0-49be-be84-85372c646f6e#fact-drill-facts-23)

Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMRD-30
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.44
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 34 m
- True Width: 28.9 m
- From: 504 m
- To: 538 m
- Hole Depth: 863.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 220 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMRD-30:504-538
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 407400.13
- Northing: 7441401.83
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1269.05 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad width copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Broad width copper intercept

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.44

Context: 34

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 28.9

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMR-32

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pampa-medina-scout-drilling-delivers-significant-oxide-extensions-western-deep-s--04a8cbfa-f5a0-49be-be84-85372c646f6e#fact-drill-facts-24)

Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMR-32
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.45
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 28 m
- True Width: 23.8 m
- From: 234 m
- To: 262 m
- Hole Depth: 570 m
- Intercept Depth: 234 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMR-32:234-262
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406500.41
- Northing: 7440201.86
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1277.38 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Weak grade copper intercept with good width confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.45

Context: 28

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 23.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMR-32

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pampa-medina-scout-drilling-delivers-significant-oxide-extensions-western-deep-s--04a8cbfa-f5a0-49be-be84-85372c646f6e#fact-drill-facts-25)

Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMR-32
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.73
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 20 m
- True Width: 17 m
- From: 270 m
- To: 290 m
- Hole Depth: 570 m
- Intercept Depth: 234 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMR-32:270-290
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406500.41
- Northing: 7440201.86
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1277.38 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade copper intercept with good width confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.73

Context: 20

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 17

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

### SMR-32

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pampa-medina-scout-drilling-delivers-significant-oxide-extensions-western-deep-s--04a8cbfa-f5a0-49be-be84-85372c646f6e#fact-drill-facts-26)

Pampa Medina · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SMR-32
- Project: Pampa Medina
- Commodity: copper
- Region: chile
- Reported Region: chile
- Ticker: MARI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.74
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10 m
- True Width: 8.5 m
- From: 484 m
- To: 494 m
- Hole Depth: 570 m
- Intercept Depth: 234 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: manto
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SMR-32:484-494
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Easting: 406500.41
- Northing: 7440201.86
- CRS: WGS84 UTM
- Elevation: 1277.38 m
- Azimuth: 270 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Andes Analytical Assay
- 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: 2026-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade copper intercept confirming mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms copper mineralization

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.74

Context: 10

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 8.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Highlights North-east drill holes SMR-29 and SMRD-30 intersected broad zones \(&gt;100m\) of oxide mineralization Oxide inter"

## 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.
