Astra Exploration Inc. issues updates on precious-metals exploration and public-company disclosures, with recurring developments tied to the La Manchuria Gold and Silver Project in Santa Cruz, Argentina. Coverage centers on drilling campaigns, gold and silver assay results, vein-system extensions, geophysical targeting and zone-level exploration at areas such as the Main Zone, East and West Feeder structures, Basalto Zone and Eastern Zone.
The company describes itself as building a portfolio of projects in Latin American mining jurisdictions and has disclosed an option to acquire a 90% interest in La Manchuria. Other recurring updates include capital-structure matters, governance items, operating and financial results, and participation in mining-sector investor events.
Astra Exploration (ATEPF) has outlined a drill-ready gold-silver exploration target at its Don Mario project in northern Chile. Sampling identified a 2 kilometre by 1 kilometre anomaly within a larger altered rock zone. Grid samples returned values up to 0.2 g/t gold and 2.0 g/t silver; nine rock-chip samples returned maximum values of 1.35 g/t gold and 1.14 g/t silver.
Geophysical surveys identified shallow and deeper electrically resistive zones, the latter reaching approximately 1,000 metres below surface. Astra interprets the results as supporting shallow mineralization and deeper feeder targets. It plans approximately 2,500 metres of drilling in Q1 2027; management describes a 2,000–3,000 metre program as fully funded. Eight historical shallow holes east of the current exploration focus did not test the priority targets, and their results have not been verified by Astra.
Astra Exploration (ATEPF) will participate in the inaugural Gentile Mining Investor Forum in London on October 19, 2026, and the Michael Gentile Mining & Metals European Roadshow from October 20 to 23 across Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich, and Munich.
Astra is one of six companies from Michael Gentile’s portfolio taking part in the full five-city program, which features structured one-on-one investor meetings, issuer showcases, keynote sessions, and networking events. The London Forum at 116 Pall Mall in Mayfair is expected to host up to 150 investors, family offices, wealth managers, and sector-focused high-net-worth individuals, alongside over 20 portfolio companies. Investor registration for all five cities is free, subject to review and space limitations, with details and sign-up available at gentileminingroadshow.com.
Astra Exploration (ATEPF) reported final Phase III drill results from the La Manchuria gold-silver project in Santa Cruz, Argentina, and outlined a larger follow-up program.
Highlights include 3 metres grading 4.34 g/t gold and 363.7 g/t silver from a 50 metre step-out at the new Basalto Zone, and 8 metres grading 3.12 g/t gold and 10.3 g/t silver from a 200 metre northwest step-out in the Manchuria Hill Eastern Zone. Mineralization at the Manchuria Hill Target remains open in all directions. Astra plans a 10,000–20,000 metre drill program in Q4 2026, split between expansion drilling at Manchuria Hill and regional targets. The La Manchuria claim group has been enlarged from approximately 5,600 to about 39,000 hectares, and five priority regional drill targets have been defined over a 4 by 4 kilometre area. Astra reports a treasury of C$12.5 million to fund planned drilling.
Astra Exploration (TSXV: ASTR, OTCQX: ATEPF) has upgraded its U.S. quotation from the OTCQB Venture Market to the OTCQX Best Market, with trading under the symbol ATEPF commencing today. OTCQX is aimed at established, investor-focused companies that meet higher financial, governance and regulatory standards than lower OTC tiers.
The company highlights that OTCQX status can enhance visibility among U.S. investors. According to Astra, this move is a natural step in its growth as it advances a Latin America-focused precious metals exploration portfolio, including the majority-owned La Manchuria gold-silver project in Argentina and the 100%-owned Pampa Paciencia and Cerro Bayo projects in Chile.
Astra Exploration (OTCQB: ATEPF) reported first assays from eight of 16 Phase III diamond drill holes at the La Manchuria gold-silver project in Santa Cruz, Argentina, with assays from eight additional holes pending.
Highlights include 2 m grading 80.54 g/t gold and 44.5 g/t silver in hole LMD-148 at the Basalto Zone, 2 m grading 26.23 g/t gold in LMD-143, 0.58 m grading 20.94 g/t gold in LMD-144, and 1 m grading 15.85 g/t gold and 219.8 g/t silver in LMD-142. Multiple holes also intersected broad disseminated mineralization, such as 56 m at 0.50 g/t AuEq in LMD-143, 54 m at 0.86 g/t AuEq in LMD-145, and 21 m at 0.87 g/t AuEq in LMD-146.
Astra confirmed lithological control on mineralization and reported completion of expenditures exceeding US$3 million, vesting an 80% interest in La Manchuria from Patagonia Gold, with an option to increase to 90% by paying US$5 million by August 11, 2028.
Astra Exploration (OTCQB:ATEPF) reported progress at its La Manchuria gold-silver project in Argentina and Don Mario gold project in Chile, plus new analyst coverage from ATB Cormark Capital Markets.
Phase III at La Manchuria completed 16 DDH holes totaling ~5,170 metres, with veins and/or veinlets intersected in every hole and assays expected between July and September. At Don Mario, Astra finished low-cost targeting work including satellite alteration mapping, CS-NSAMT, and geochemical and spectral surveys, outlining a 1.8 x 2 km silica-alunite anomaly. According to Astra, a recent C$15M financing supports ongoing work. On May 22, 2026, Zach Matheson of ATB Cormark initiated independent research coverage, and Astra engaged BTV for a one-time C$9,650 investor-awareness video.
Astra Exploration (OTCQB: ATEPF / TSXV: ASTR) has commenced a Phase III diamond drill program at the La Manchuria gold‑silver project in Santa Cruz, Argentina. Mobilization is complete and drilling is underway, testing Main Zone and Eastern Zone veins at ~250–300 m vertical depth.
The program is a minimum of 5,000 metres, expected to finish by mid‑June 2026. All planned drilling is fully funded; the company reports a treasury balance of approximately C$17,000,000. Additional drill and corporate updates will follow.
Astra (OTCQB: ATEPF) reported final assays from five drill holes at the La Manchuria gold-silver project, highlighting 2.3 m at 500 g/t Ag and 1.46 g/t Au (including 0.5 m at 2,197 g/t Ag and 6.23 g/t Au) in hole LMD-137. Phase II totalled 5,119 m; 23 of 25 holes intersected potentially economic mineralization. The West Feeder is outlined over ~750 m strike and remains open; the company is funded for a minimum 5,000 m Phase III program to test depth extensions and feeder convergence.
Astra Exploration (OTCQB: ATEPF) reported assays from seven Phase II drill holes at La Manchuria, Argentina, including 0.5m @ 2,371 g/t Ag & 11.09 g/t Au (LMD-130) and multiple other high-grade narrow intercepts. Several key veins (East and West Feeders) were extended along strike and remain open in all directions.
Company is fully funded for a minimum 5,000 metre drill program expected to begin in April; five holes remain pending assay results.
Astra (OTCQB: ATEPF) reported assays from seven Phase II drill holes at La Manchuria, Argentina, including 6.3 metres grading 837 g/t Ag and 3.32 g/t Au in the newly discovered Basalto Zone. Multiple holes returned gold and silver intervals; the system remains open in all directions. The company is funded for a further 5,000 metres of drilling expected to start in late March or early April.
Veins may converge at depth, creating high‑grade feeder targets; assays remain pending for 12 additional holes.