Tinka Highlights Exploration Progress at Ayawilca and Silvia Projects
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Tinka Resources Limited
- Ticker
- TK
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- central Peru
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Zinc, Lead, Copper, Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 02:53:00 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Tinka Resources provided an exploration update for its Ayawilca zinc-silver and Silvia copper-gold projects in central Peru. The company plans a magnetotellurics geophysical survey at Silvia and a 5,000-meter drill program at Ayawilca in Q3 2026, following a revised geological interpretation that identified new high-grade silver vein targets. Additionally, Tinka is re-evaluating the historical Colquipucro silver deposit due to significantly higher silver prices.
Reasoning: Tinka Resources is highlighting exploration progress by re-interpreting historical data to define new high-grade silver targets at Ayawilca, planning future drill programs and geophysical surveys, and re-evaluating a historical silver resource in light of current prices. While much of the data is historical, the new interpretation and planned work provide a positive outlook for future exploration and potential resource growth.
Positive factors
- Identification of new high-grade silver vein targets at Ayawilca through re-interpretation of historical data.
- Planned ~5,000-meter drill program at Ayawilca to target these high-grade zones and for resource conversion/extension.
- Planned magnetotellurics (MT) geophysical survey at Silvia to identify deep copper-gold targets.
- Re-evaluation of the historical Colquipucro silver deposit in light of significantly higher current silver prices.
- Strong community relations and renewed social agreement for the Ayawilca Project.
Negative factors
- Most drill results presented are historical, with some previously unreported historical data lacking original release dates.
- The Silvia drill results mentioned are also historical and referenced a prior news release.
- The Colquipucro resource estimate is stale, dating back to 2016.
- True widths for drill intercepts are estimated, not explicitly stated, which may overstate apparent thickness.
- Channel samples lacked internal QA/QC (no standards or blanks inserted by Tinka).
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 34
Classification and evidence
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The document presents historical drill results from 2016-2018 and a resource estimate from 2016, explicitly stating they are historical or previously reported.
Evidence · text
“Table 1 highlights some of the previous drill hole intercepts in the Silver Zone veins at West Ayawilca and original news release dates.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document states that 'True thicknesses are estimated to between 50% and 70% of the downhole thicknesses' but does not provide specific true widths for each intercept.
Evidence · text
“True thicknesses are estimated to between 50% and 70% of the downhole thicknesses.”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: For recent channel samples, the document explicitly states 'No standards or blanks were inserted by Tinka'.
Evidence · text
“No standards or blanks were inserted by Tinka.”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Dr. Graham Carman, President and CEO, is stated to be a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and has verified, reviewed and approved the technical contents of this release.
Evidence · text
“Dr. Graham Carman, Tinka's President and CEO has verified, reviewed and approved the technical contents of this release. Dr. Carman is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The Colquipucro Mineral Resource Estimate is referenced as being reported in a 'NI 43-101 technical report'.
Evidence · text
“The Company filed a NI 43-101 technical report 1 on an updated PEA for the Ayawilca Project on April 15, 2024”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The Colquipucro resource estimate includes 'inferred resources of 8.5 Mt grading 48 g/t Ag containing 13.2 Moz silver'.
Evidence · text
“inferred resources of 8.5 Mt grading 48 g/t Ag containing 13.2 Moz silver”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions that 'Standards and blanks with known values were inserted into each batch' for historic drill samples and that 'All drill samples were sent to SGS laboratories in Lima for assay'.
Evidence · text
“Standards and blanks with known values were inserted into each batch prior to departure from Tinka's core storage facilities for QA/QC purposes. At the laboratory samples are dried, crushed to 100% passing 2mm, then 500 grams pulverized for multi-element analysis by ICP using multi-acid digestion. Samples assaying over 1% zinc, lead, or copper and over 100 g/t silver are re-assayed using precise ore-grade AAS techniques.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 34. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (33)
A15-054Ayawilca · silverGrade: 137Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A15-054
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 137
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 166 m
- To
- 173 m
- Intercept Depth
- 166 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A15-054:166-173
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2016-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical high-grade silver intercept from the Ayawilca project, contributing to the re-interpretation of silver veins.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver intercept.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“137”
Context: 7.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A15-054Ayawilca · leadGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A15-054
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 166 m
- To
- 173 m
- Intercept Depth
- 166 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A15-054:166-173
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2016-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical lead intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins.
Positive factors
- Significant lead grade alongside silver.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“1.9”
Context: 7.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A15-054Ayawilca · zincGrade: 6.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A15-054
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 166 m
- To
- 173 m
- Intercept Depth
- 166 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A15-054:166-173
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2016-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical zinc intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins.
Positive factors
- Significant zinc grade alongside silver.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“6.6”
Context: 7.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A17-058Ayawilca · silverGrade: 329Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A17-058
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 329
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 103.5 m
- To
- 107.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 103.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A17-058:103.5-107.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2017-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical high-grade silver intercept from the Ayawilca project, supporting the re-interpretation of silver veins.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver intercept.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“329”
Context: 4.2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A17-058Ayawilca · leadGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A17-058
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 103.5 m
- To
- 107.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 103.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A17-058:103.5-107.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2017-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical lead intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins.
Positive factors
- Significant lead grade alongside silver.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“4.2”
Context: 4.2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A17-058Ayawilca · zincGrade: 20.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A17-058
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 103.5 m
- To
- 107.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 103.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A17-058:103.5-107.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2017-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical high-grade zinc intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade zinc intercept alongside silver.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“20.2”
Context: 4.2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A17-058Ayawilca · silverGrade: 500Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A17-058
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 500
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 133.25 m
- To
- 134.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 133.25 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A17-058:133.25-134.35
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2017-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical bonanza-grade silver intercept from the Ayawilca project, highlighting high-grade potential within the silver veins.
Positive factors
- Bonanza silver intercept.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“500”
Context: 1.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A17-058Ayawilca · leadGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A17-058
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 133.25 m
- To
- 134.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 133.25 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A17-058:133.25-134.35
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2017-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical lead intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins.
Positive factors
- Significant lead grade alongside silver.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“3.2”
Context: 1.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A17-058Ayawilca · zincGrade: 30.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A17-058
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 30.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 133.25 m
- To
- 134.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 133.25 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A17-058:133.25-134.35
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2017-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical high-grade zinc intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade zinc intercept alongside silver.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“30.3”
Context: 1.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-114Ayawilca · silverGrade: 289Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-114
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 289
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 49.8 m
- To
- 52 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-114:49.8-52
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical high-grade silver intercept from the Ayawilca project, newly reported in this release, contributing to the re-interpretation of silver veins.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver intercept.
- Result not previously reported, adding novelty.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“289”
Context: 2.2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-114Ayawilca · leadGrade: 5.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-114
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 49.8 m
- To
- 52 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-114:49.8-52
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical lead intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins, newly reported in this release.
Positive factors
- Significant lead grade alongside silver.
- Result not previously reported, adding novelty.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“5.2”
Context: 2.2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-114Ayawilca · zincGrade: 9.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-114
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.2 m
- From
- 49.8 m
- To
- 52 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-114:49.8-52
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical zinc intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins, newly reported in this release.
Positive factors
- Significant zinc grade alongside silver.
- Result not previously reported, adding novelty.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“9.3”
Context: 2.2
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-114Ayawilca · silverGrade: 1164Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-114
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 1164
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 151.7 m
- To
- 152.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 151.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-114:151.7-152.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical bonanza-grade silver intercept from the Ayawilca project, newly reported in this release, highlighting high-grade potential within the silver veins.
Positive factors
- Bonanza silver intercept.
- Result not previously reported, adding novelty.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“1,164”
Context: 1.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-114Ayawilca · leadGrade: 28.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-114
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 151.7 m
- To
- 152.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 151.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-114:151.7-152.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical high-grade lead intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins, newly reported in this release.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade lead intercept alongside silver.
- Result not previously reported, adding novelty.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“28.8”
Context: 1.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-114Ayawilca · zincGrade: 24.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-114
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 24.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 151.7 m
- To
- 152.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 151.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-114:151.7-152.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical high-grade zinc intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins, newly reported in this release.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade zinc intercept alongside silver.
- Result not previously reported, adding novelty.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Narrow intercept length.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“24.4”
Context: 1.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-117Ayawilca · silverGrade: 183Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-117
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 183
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.8 m
- From
- 94 m
- To
- 101.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-117:94-101.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical high-grade silver intercept from the Ayawilca project, contributing to the re-interpretation of silver veins.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver intercept.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“183”
Context: 7.8
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-117Ayawilca · leadGrade: 5.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-117
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.8 m
- From
- 94 m
- To
- 101.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-117:94-101.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical lead intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins.
Positive factors
- Significant lead grade alongside silver.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“5.1”
Context: 7.8
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-117Ayawilca · zincGrade: 8.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-117
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.8 m
- From
- 94 m
- To
- 101.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-117:94-101.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical zinc intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins.
Positive factors
- Significant zinc grade alongside silver.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“8.1”
Context: 7.8
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-131Ayawilca · silverGrade: 665Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-131
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 665
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 264 m
- To
- 274 m
- Intercept Depth
- 264 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-131:264-274
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical bonanza-grade silver intercept from the Ayawilca project, highlighting high-grade potential within the silver veins.
Positive factors
- Bonanza silver intercept.
- Moderate intercept length.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“665”
Context: 10.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-131Ayawilca · leadGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-131
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 264 m
- To
- 274 m
- Intercept Depth
- 264 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-131:264-274
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical lead intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins.
Positive factors
- Significant lead grade alongside silver.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“1.9”
Context: 10.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
A18-131Ayawilca · zincGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- A18-131
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 264 m
- To
- 274 m
- Intercept Depth
- 264 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- A18-131:264-274
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical zinc intercept is part of the polymetallic mineralization in the Ayawilca silver veins.
Positive factors
- Significant zinc grade alongside silver.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- True width is estimated, not explicitly stated.
Evidence · table
“1.4”
Context: 10.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
S25-001Silvia · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S25-001
- Project
- Silvia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.1 m
- From
- 18.5 m
- To
- 33.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 18.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- S25-001:18.5-33.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical copper intercept from Silvia NW indicates encouraging skarn-hosted mineralization, but the grade is relatively low.
Positive factors
- Encouraging copper mineralization.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Low copper grade for a skarn/porphyry target.
Evidence · text
“15.1 metres @ 0.17% copper”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
S25-001Silvia · goldGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S25-001
- Project
- Silvia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.1 m
- From
- 18.5 m
- To
- 33.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 18.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- S25-001:18.5-33.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical gold intercept from Silvia NW indicates encouraging skarn-hosted mineralization, but the grade is relatively low.
Positive factors
- Encouraging gold mineralization.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Low gold grade for a skarn/porphyry target.
Evidence · text
“0.26 g/t gold”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
S25-004Silvia · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S25-004
- Project
- Silvia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.2 m
- From
- 231.8 m
- To
- 255 m
- Intercept Depth
- 231.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- S25-004:231.8-255
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical copper intercept from Silvia NW indicates encouraging skarn-hosted mineralization, but the grade is relatively low.
Positive factors
- Encouraging copper mineralization.
- Moderate intercept length.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Low copper grade for a skarn/porphyry target.
Evidence · text
“23.2 metres @ 0.20% copper”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
S25-004Silvia · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S25-004
- Project
- Silvia
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.2 m
- From
- 231.8 m
- To
- 255 m
- Intercept Depth
- 231.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- S25-004:231.8-255
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical gold intercept from Silvia NW indicates mineralization, but the grade is very low.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept length.
Negative factors
- Result is historical.
- Very low gold grade for a skarn/porphyry target.
Evidence · text
“0.05 g/t gold”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Fact 26Ayawilca · leadGrade: 10.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Recent channel sampling returned a very high-grade lead intercept, indicating polymetallic potential in the Silver Zone veins, though QA/QC for these samples is limited.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade lead alongside silver.
- New data, high novelty.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length.
- No standards or blanks inserted for channel samples.
Evidence · text
“10.9% Pb”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 27Ayawilca · zincGrade: 15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Recent channel sampling returned a very high-grade zinc intercept, indicating polymetallic potential in the Silver Zone veins, though QA/QC for these samples is limited.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade zinc alongside silver.
- New data, high novelty.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length.
- No standards or blanks inserted for channel samples.
Evidence · text
“15.0% Zn”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
andAyawilca · silverGrade: 500Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 500
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 133.25 m
- To
- 134.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 133.25 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:133.25-134.35
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 500 g/t silver is exceptional against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 550.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 500 g/t silver is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“500”
Context: and
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
andAyawilca · leadGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 133.25 m
- To
- 134.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 133.25 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:133.25-134.35
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.2 % lead is moderate against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 3.5 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“3.2”
Context: and
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
andAyawilca · zincGrade: 30.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 30.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 133.25 m
- To
- 134.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 133.25 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:133.25-134.35
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 30.3 % zinc is exceptional against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 33.3 %·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 30.3 % zinc is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“30.3”
Context: and
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
andAyawilca · silverGrade: 1164Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 1164
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 151.7 m
- To
- 152.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 151.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:151.7-152.8
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1164 g/t silver is exceptional against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1280.4 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 1164 g/t silver is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1,164”
Context: and
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
andAyawilca · leadGrade: 28.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 151.7 m
- To
- 152.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 151.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:151.7-152.8
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 28.8 % lead is exceptional against the default band [10, 6, 3, 1] %. Grade×width 31.7 %·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 28.8 % lead is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“28.8”
Context: and
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
andAyawilca · zincGrade: 24.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Ayawilca
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- peru
- Ticker
- TK
Geometry
- Grade
- 24.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.1 m
- From
- 151.7 m
- To
- 152.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 151.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:151.7-152.8
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 24.4 % zinc is exceptional against the default band [18, 10, 5, 2] %. Grade×width 26.8 %·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 24.4 % zinc is exceptional on the default band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“24.4”
Context: and
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Resource Estimates (1)
inferredColquipucro · silverTonnes: 8500000Grade: 48Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 13.2Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Colquipucro
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- peru
- Reported Region
- central Peru
- Ticker
- TK
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Graham Carman
- Resource group id
- resource:b01f42640c4f2f2b4147
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 8500000
- Grade
- 48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 13.2
- Contained Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Ag
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2016-05-01
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2016-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical inferred silver resource for Colquipucro, currently undergoing re-evaluation, but its inferred nature and staleness limit its immediate impact.
Positive factors
- Significant inferred silver resource.
- Resource is being re-evaluated due to higher silver prices.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is stale (2016).
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence.
- Not included in the 2024 PEA economic analysis.
Evidence · text
“inferred resources of 8.5 Mt grading 48 g/t Ag containing 13.2 Moz silver”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 10.1 years before this release
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.