Soma Gold Logs 167.2 G/t Gold Intercept in Upper Atenas Zone
Soma Gold Corp. reports a high-grade gold discovery in the hanging wall of the Upper Atenas Zone at the Cordero Mine in Colombia. The new vein sits approximately 20 meters above current mining operations.
Soma Gold Corp. announced a gold intercept of 167.2 g/t over 0.47 meters. This result came from drill hole UATDDH-26-008 at the Cordero Mine. The location is in the Upper Atenas Zone in Antioquia, Colombia. The company completed sixteen drill holes this year. Total drilled meters reached 1,838 meters. The new vein is positioned in the hanging wall. It lies about 20 meters above the current conventional mining area. This placement indicates potential for resource expansion.
Assay results from fourteen completed holes show varied grades. One hole recorded 28.2 g/t Au over 3.0 meters. Another logged 20.6 g/t Au over 3.8 meters. A third hole showed 15.3 g/t Au over 6.05 meters. The maximum grade in the dataset is 167.2 g/t Au. Assays for two additional holes are still pending. The team collected 811 samples from core sections. These samples showed quartz veins or alteration.
Drill Program Targets New Zones
The exploration team aims to extend the known quartz vein system. Drilling focuses on the upper extent of the Atenas Zone. The goal is to support ongoing mining operations. Infill drilling is designed to add gold ounces to the resource. The company expects to identify additional veins nearby. Chris Buchanan, Vice-President of Exploration, confirmed the strategy. He stated that continued work will add to the mineral resource. The new high-grade zone supports this outlook. The team views the discovery as a positive sign.
Data from GN markets/commodities (en-US) highlights the significance of these intercepts. Twenty-nine composites exceeded 1.0 g/t Au. Composite grades range from 1.0 g/t to 28.2 g/t. The maximum composite length is 8.55 meters. Forty-seven samples exceeded 2.5 g/t Au. Twenty samples exceeded 10 g/t Au. These figures indicate a strong concentration of metal. The results provide a clear basis for future expansion. The company is moving forward with its exploration plan.
Sample Quality and Assay Details
The core sampling process followed strict protocols. Samples were taken where quartz veins appeared. Alteration zones were also targeted. The assay results provide a detailed view of the geology. The highest grade was found in a short interval. This interval measured 0.47 meters. Other high-grade intervals were identified in adjacent holes. The data supports the presence of a distinct vein. The vein runs through the grey stone. The bright yellow ore is clearly visible in the cross-section.
Soma Gold continues to invest in its Colombian operations. The Cordero Mine is a key asset for the company. The Upper Atenas Zone is now a priority area. The new vein adds value to the project. Investors are watching for further assay results. The two pending holes will provide more data. The company will update the market as results arrive. The focus remains on adding ounces to the resource. The exploration team is confident in the ground truth.
