Silver Sands Reports Encouraging Initial Drill Results at the Virginia Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Silver Sands Resources Corp.
- Ticker
- SAND
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Santa Cruz province, Argentina
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 11:20:29 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Silver Sands Resources Corp. announced encouraging initial drill results from the Phase I exploration program at its Virginia Silver project in Santa Cruz province, Argentina. Highlights include 33.5m at 198.51 g/t Ag from the Martina target and 9.25m at 233.54 g/t Ag from Ely Central. These results confirm the potential for new high-grade silver mineralization and expansion of the existing resource, with a fully funded Phase II drill program set to commence.
Reasoning: Silver Sands Resources Corp. reported encouraging initial drill results from the Virginia Project, with several high-grade silver intercepts indicating significant potential for new mineralization and resource expansion. A fully funded Phase II program is planned to follow up on these results.
Positive factors
- Significant high-grade silver intercepts reported
- Potential for new mineralization outside the current resource area
- Expansion of known mineralization and discovery of new zones targeted
- Fully funded Phase II drill program planned
Negative factors
- True width of intercepts not stated
- Only initial results from a portion of the Phase I program (6 of 18 holes reported)
Facts used in scoring: 24
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (24)
MSE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 30.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MSE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 30.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 37 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MSE-DDH-001:36-37
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Martina
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a grade just above the 30 g/t cut-off, indicating some mineralization but not a significant highlight.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Grade is at the lower end of the reported cut-off
Evidence · table
“30.23”
Context: 1.00
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
MSE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 36.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MSE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 36.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 68 m
- To
- 71 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MSE-DDH-001:68-71
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Martina
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate intercept length with a grade slightly above the lower cut-off, contributing to overall mineralization but not a high-grade zone.
Negative factors
- Grade is slightly above the lower cut-off
Evidence · table
“36.09”
Context: 3.00
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
MSE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 35.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MSE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.4 m
- From
- 72.6 m
- To
- 73 m
- Intercept Depth
- 72.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MSE-DDH-001:72.6-73
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Martina
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very narrow intercept with a grade slightly above the lower cut-off, indicating minor mineralization.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- Grade is slightly above the lower cut-off
Evidence · table
“35.93”
Context: 0.40
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
MSE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 37.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MSE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 37.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 74.6 m
- To
- 75.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 74.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MSE-DDH-001:74.6-75.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Martina
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a grade slightly above the lower cut-off, indicating some mineralization.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Grade is slightly above the lower cut-off
Evidence · table
“37.70”
Context: 1.00
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
MSE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 198.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MSE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 198.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 33.5 m
- From
- 79.5 m
- To
- 113 m
- Intercept Depth
- 79.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MSE-DDH-001:79.5-113
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Martina
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional bonanza intercept of 33.5m at 198.51 g/t Ag, significantly above the epithermal silver thresholds, indicating a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Exceptional grade-width product (6650 g/t Ag*m)
- Wide intercept length
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“198.51”
Context: 33.50
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
MSE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 92.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MSE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 92.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 83.3 m
- To
- 83.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 83.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MSE-DDH-001:83.3-83.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Martina
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 63
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade intercept, but very narrow, included within a larger mineralized zone.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“92.79”
Context: 0.50
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
MSE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 316.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MSE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 316.86
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.7 m
- From
- 85.8 m
- To
- 103.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 85.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MSE-DDH-001:85.8-103.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Martina
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 63
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional bonanza intercept of 17.7m at 316.86 g/t Ag, significantly above the epithermal silver thresholds, representing a very high-grade core within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Exceptional grade-width product (5608 g/t Ag*m)
- Strong intercept length
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“316.86”
Context: 17.70
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
MSE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 82.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MSE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 82.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 105 m
- To
- 109 m
- Intercept Depth
- 105 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MSE-DDH-001:105-109
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Martina
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 63
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a moderate intercept length, contributing to the overall high-grade zone.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“82.37”
Context: 4.00
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
MSE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 65.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MSE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 65.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 111 m
- To
- 113 m
- Intercept Depth
- 111 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MSE-DDH-001:111-113
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Martina
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 63
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a narrow intercept length, contributing to the overall high-grade zone.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“65.34”
Context: 2.00
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
MSE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 40.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MSE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 40.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 115 m
- To
- 130 m
- Intercept Depth
- 115 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MSE-DDH-001:115-130
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Martina
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate intercept length with a grade slightly above the lower cut-off, indicating a broader zone of lower-grade mineralization.
Negative factors
- Grade is slightly above the lower cut-off
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“40.91”
Context: 15.00
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
MSE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 30.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MSE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 30.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 133 m
- To
- 134 m
- Intercept Depth
- 133 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MSE-DDH-001:133-134
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Martina
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a grade just above the 30 g/t cut-off, indicating minor mineralization.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Grade is at the lower end of the reported cut-off
Evidence · table
“30.94”
Context: 1.00
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
EC-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 35.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EC-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 21.2 m
- To
- 21.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 21.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EC-DDH-001:21.2-21.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ely Central
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very narrow intercept with a grade slightly above the lower cut-off, indicating minor mineralization.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- Grade is slightly above the lower cut-off
Evidence · table
“35.61”
Context: 0.50
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
EC-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 233.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EC-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 233.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.25 m
- From
- 92.75 m
- To
- 102 m
- Intercept Depth
- 92.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EC-DDH-001:92.75-102
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ely Central
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional bonanza intercept of 9.25m at 233.54 g/t Ag, significantly above the epithermal silver thresholds, confirming potential for resource growth along the Ely structural trend.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Exceptional grade-width product (2160 g/t Ag*m)
- Strong intercept length
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“233.54”
Context: 9.25
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
EC-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 441.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EC-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 441.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
- From
- 94.55 m
- To
- 99.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94.55 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EC-DDH-001:94.55-99.05
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ely Central
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 63
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional bonanza intercept of 4.5m at 441.71 g/t Ag, representing a very high-grade core within the broader mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Exceptional grade-width product (1988 g/t Ag*m)
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“441.71”
Context: 4.50
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
EC-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 32.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- EC-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 32.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 103 m
- To
- 105 m
- Intercept Depth
- 103 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- EC-DDH-001:103-105
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Ely Central
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a grade slightly above the lower cut-off, indicating minor mineralization.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Grade is slightly above the lower cut-off
Evidence · table
“32.77”
Context: 2.00
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
NE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 51.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 51.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 28.75 m
- From
- 14 m
- To
- 42.75 m
- Intercept Depth
- 14 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-DDH-001:14-42.75
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Naty Extension
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong, wide, near-surface intercept of 28.75m at 51.45 g/t Ag, indicating potential to extend the high-grade silver mineralization footprint.
Positive factors
- Strong intercept length
- Good grade-width product (1479 g/t Ag*m)
- Near-surface mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“51.45”
Context: 28.75
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
NE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 70.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 70.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 15 m
- To
- 15.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 15 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-DDH-001:15-15.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Naty Extension
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 63
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade intercept, but very narrow, included within a larger mineralized zone.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“70.20”
Context: 0.50
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
NE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 64.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 64.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 17.7 m
- To
- 18.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 17.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-DDH-001:17.7-18.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Naty Extension
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 63
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a narrow intercept length, contributing to the overall mineralized zone.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“64.28”
Context: 1.00
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
NE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 63.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 63.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 27 m
- To
- 28 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-DDH-001:27-28
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Naty Extension
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 63
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a narrow intercept length, contributing to the overall mineralized zone.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“63.95”
Context: 1.00
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
NE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 250.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 250.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 40 m
- To
- 41.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-DDH-001:40-41.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Naty Extension
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 63
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A bonanza grade intercept, albeit narrow, contributing significantly to the overall mineralization in this zone.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“250.06”
Context: 1.10
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
NE-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 65.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NE-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 65.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.55 m
- From
- 41.9 m
- To
- 42.45 m
- Intercept Depth
- 41.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NE-DDH-001:41.9-42.45
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Naty Extension
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 63
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a very narrow intercept length, contributing to the overall mineralized zone.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“65.47”
Context: 0.55
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
MG-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 53.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MG-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 53.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 152 m
- To
- 158 m
- Intercept Depth
- 152 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MG-DDH-001:152-158
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Magi
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate intercept length with a good grade, supporting the concept of increasing silver values at depth below historical drilling.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept length
- Supports concept of increasing grades at depth
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“53.51”
Context: 6.00
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
MG-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 70.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MG-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 70.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 156 m
- To
- 157 m
- Intercept Depth
- 156 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MG-DDH-001:156-157
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Magi
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 63
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a narrow intercept length, contributing to the overall mineralization and supporting the depth concept.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“70.08”
Context: 1.00
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
MR-DDH-001Virginia · silverGrade: 32.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MR-DDH-001
- Project
- Virginia
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- SAND
Geometry
- Grade
- 32.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.3 m
- From
- 43.7 m
- To
- 44 m
- Intercept Depth
- 43.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- epithermal
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MR-DDH-001:43.7-44
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Margarita
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ISO 9001:2008 accredited laboratory in Argentina
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 30
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2021-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very narrow intercept with a grade just above the lower cut-off, and not reflective of higher surface grades, suggesting the target structure may have been missed.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- Grade is slightly above the lower cut-off
- Grades not reflective of strong surface values
Evidence · table
“32.52”
Context: 0.30
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
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.