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EON 0.020 −nan% EMO 0.420 −1.2% WGF 0.150 −3.2% SXL 0.070 +16.7% LITH 0.500 −15.2% CLZ 0.045 +0.0% HMR 0.500 −2.0% NAU 1.84 +2.2% PPTA 34.86 +1.1% PA 0.155 −3.1% FAIR 0.055 +0.0% EMR 0.080 +23.1% AEF 0.140 +0.0% TIGR 0.770 +4.0% VTEN 0.700 +0.0% SGML 16.16 +2.7% EON 0.020 −nan% EMO 0.420 −1.2% WGF 0.150 −3.2% SXL 0.070 +16.7% LITH 0.500 −15.2% CLZ 0.045 +0.0% HMR 0.500 −2.0% NAU 1.84 +2.2% PPTA 34.86 +1.1% PA 0.155 −3.1% FAIR 0.055 +0.0% EMR 0.080 +23.1% AEF 0.140 +0.0% TIGR 0.770 +4.0% VTEN 0.700 +0.0% SGML 16.16 +2.7%
Drill Results

Heliostar drills 30.2 m of 6.29 g/t Au at Ana Paula

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Aug 27, 2025 · 13:59 HSTR · 1.41 Heliostar Metals Ltd.
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Executive Summary

  • Heliostar Metals released its first drill results from the 15,000‑m Ana Paula program, highlighting multiple high‑grade intercepts that support conversion of inferred ounces to higher confidence resources.
  • The company now has 18 holes (5,556 m) completed, with notable intervals such as 30.2 m @ 6.29 g/t Au and 14.75 m @ 13.6 g/t Au.
  • CEO Charles Funk announced an aggressive 2025 drilling plan of 40‑50 k m funded by cash flow, with monthly result releases expected through 2026.

Key Details

  • Program Scope: 15,000 m drill program at Ana Paula (Guerrero, Mexico) continuing into 2025; first results released.
  • Completed Work: 18 holes, 5,556 m drilled to date with two rigs operating (resource conversion and geotechnical).
  • Key Intercepts:
  • Hole AP‑25‑325: 30.20 m @ 6.29 g/t Au from 195.8 m; also 4.5 m @ 12.6 g/t Au from 277.5 m.
  • Hole AP‑25‑322 (geotechnical): 14.75 m @ 13.6 g/t Au from 153.5 m.
  • Hole AP‑25‑324: 20.95 m @ 6.67 g/t Au from 113.5 m.
  • Hole AP‑25‑323: 12.20 m @ 8.73 g/t Au from 344.5 m.
  • Drilling Strategy: North‑south sections with angled holes to define east‑west orientation; rotation of drill direction ~90° from historic holes improves continuity of high‑grade mineralization.
  • Additional Work: Geotechnical holes collecting rock strength, hydrogeologic and metallurgical samples for feasibility study. Results from 3 western edge holes and 7 central panel holes pending.
  • Future Releases: Next set of Ana Paula drill results expected mid‑ to late September 2026.
  • QA/QC: Core split; analysis by ALS (Zacatecas & North Vancouver) – ISO/IEC 17025 certified; fire assay with AAS finish; control samples used throughout.

Notable Quotes

“In 2025, Heliostar will drill more metres than we have in our entire company's history… These first results highlight the consistency of gold mineralization at the high‑grade panel.” – Charles Funk, CEO

Read the original news release →

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