# Pinnacle Provides Progress Update for El Potrero Gold-Silver Project

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/PINN/news/8657055774657061/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-01-13T13:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp.

- Ticker: PINN

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Durango, Mexico

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver

- Document categories: Drill results, Metallurgy

- Extracted: 2026-09-12 18:55:50 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Pinnacle Silver and Gold Corp. provided a progress update for the El Potrero gold-silver project in Mexico, highlighting high-grade surface and underground sampling results. Preliminary metallurgical testing showed strong gold recoveries averaging 95%, while silver recoveries were more variable. The company is preparing for underground delineation drilling in early 2026.

Reasoning: The update confirms high-grade sampling results and provides encouraging preliminary gold metallurgical recoveries, though silver recovery remains a technical risk.

- Positive factor: High-grade epithermal gold-silver system confirmed

- Positive factor: Strong gold recoveries in preliminary metallurgy \(avg 95%\)

- Positive factor: QA/QC protocols and NI 43-101 compliance disclosed

- Positive factor: Experienced local management team

- Negative factor: Variable and lower silver recoveries \(avg 54%\)

- Negative factor: Metallurgical testing is preliminary/unoptimized

- Negative factor: Permitting and plant refurbishment required

Facts used in scoring: 16

## Classification and evidence

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: Release mentions industry standard practices, including certified reference materials and blanks.

Evidence · text

> including inserting certified reference material samples and blank samples

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Underground sampling returned 50.3 g/t Au, which is exceptionally high for an epithermal system.

Evidence · text

> 50.3 269 1.7

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: Technical results reported in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.

Evidence · text

> reported in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route \("gravity"\)

**Single Domain Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.

Why it applies: only one composite was tested

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (14)

### Fact 1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-0)

gold

#### Identity

- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept from surface sampling.

- Positive factor: High grade for surface sampling

Evidence · text

> 13.2 2,280 0.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 2

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-1)

silver

#### Identity

- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2280
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.3 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional silver grade from surface sampling.

- Positive factor: Bonanza silver grade

Evidence · text

> 13.2 2,280 0.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-2)

gold

#### Identity

- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept from surface sampling.

Evidence · text

> 9.9 1,444 0.35

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-3)

silver

#### Identity

- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1444
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade from surface sampling.

Evidence · text

> 9.9 1,444 0.35

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 5

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-4)

gold

#### Identity

- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 36.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept from surface sampling.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade

Evidence · text

> 36.4 1,029 1.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 6

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-5)

silver

#### Identity

- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1029
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade from surface sampling.

Evidence · text

> 36.4 1,029 1.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 7

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-6)

gold

#### Identity

- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 37.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept from surface sampling.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade

Evidence · text

> 37.4 755 1.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 8

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-7)

silver

#### Identity

- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 755
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade from surface sampling.

Evidence · text

> 37.4 755 1.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 9

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-8)

gold

#### Identity

- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 50.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade from underground sampling.

- Positive factor: Bonanza gold grade

Evidence · text

> 50.3 269 1.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 10

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-9)

silver

#### Identity

- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 269
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade from underground sampling.

Evidence · text

> 50.3 269 1.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-10)

gold

#### Identity

- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 34.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept from underground sampling.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade

Evidence · text

> 34.6 221 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 12

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-11)

silver

#### Identity

- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 221
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade from underground sampling.

Evidence · text

> 34.6 221 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 13

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-12)

gold

#### Identity

- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 15.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept from underground sampling.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade

Evidence · text

> 15.6 222 1.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

### Fact 14

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-drill-facts-13)

silver

#### Identity

- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 222
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High silver grade from underground sampling.

Evidence · text

> 15.6 222 1.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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: "We look forward to continued progress through 2026 and to keeping shareholders up to date on the company’s development.”"

## Metallurgical Results (2)

### bottle roll leaching

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-metallurgical-facts-14)

gold

#### Identity

- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll leaching
- Sample: underground samples from historic Pinos Cuates mine

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 95.09 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Excellent preliminary gold recovery from bottle roll tests.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery

Evidence · text

> gold recoveries ranging from 92.81% to 96.79% and averaging 95.09%

#### Tags used in scoring

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 95.09% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### bottle roll leaching

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/pinnacle-provides-progress-update-for-el-potrero-gold-silver-project--f91bde4d-2615-4a49-9f36-2d3ce470a6ba#fact-metallurgical-facts-15)

silver

#### Identity

- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango, Mexico
- Ticker: PINN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll leaching
- Sample: underground samples from historic Pinos Cuates mine

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 54.68 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low and variable silver recoveries in preliminary tests.

- Negative factor: Low silver recovery

Evidence · text

> silver recoveries ... ranged from 41.41% to 73.53%, averaging 54.68%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 54.68% is below the weak band \(75%\)

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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