Recorded at the New Orleans Investment Conference (NOIC) 2026, Kai Hoffmann sits down with Victor Feng, President & CEO of Auro Metals, to discuss the company's Santa Barbara Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, recent drilling results and upcoming exploration catalysts. Acquired in May 2026, Santa Barbara hosts an estimated 4.1 million ounces of gold and just under 500 million pounds of copper across indicated and inferred mineral resource categories, with approximately 80% of the resource classified as inferred. Victor discusses the company's completed 11,000-metre Phase 1 drill program, including a standout intercept of approximately 905 metres grading 0.6 g/t gold and 0.1% copper. Results have highlighted opportunities to expand mineralization beyond the existing resource model. Auro is now advancing a 20,000-metre Phase 2 program focused on resource expansion, infill drilling and testing previously unexplored areas. With seven drill rigs operating at the time of the interview, the company is targeting regular exploration updates while preparing additional drilling and metallurgical testing to support a future resource estimate. The conversation also covers Auro's relationship with Silvercorp Metals, its financial position, Ecuador's mining environment and the company's strategy for advancing Santa Barbara toward future economic studies.