Allied Critical Metals Strengthens Borralha Project with Broad Tungsten Intercepts at Santa Helena Breccia, Including 15.8 Metres at 0.36% WO3 and 25.6 Metres at 0.25% WO3
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Allied Critical Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Portugal
- Primary commodity
- Tungsten
- Secondary commodities
- Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Economic study
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 22:05:30 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Allied Critical Metals announced broad tungsten intercepts from four additional drill holes at its Santa Helena Breccia within the Borralha Project in Portugal. These results, including 15.8 metres at 0.36% WO3 and 25.6 metres at 0.25% WO3, reinforce the geological model and support resource conversion and mine planning for the project's progression towards feasibility. Concurrently, the company is advancing exploration at the newly discovered Venise Breccia, approximately 400 metres northwest, targeting potential growth beyond the current PEA footprint.
Reasoning: The document reports strong drill results from the Santa Helena Breccia, confirming broad tungsten mineralization and high-grade zones, which is critical for advancing the Borralha Project towards feasibility. Concurrently, exploration at the Venise Breccia indicates significant growth potential. The detailed QA/QC and QP sign-off provide high confidence in the reported data. The dual strategy of de-risking and exploration is a strong positive.
Positive factors
- Broad tungsten intercepts with high-grade internal zones reinforce the geological model.
- Drilling is focused on resource conversion and de-risking the project towards feasibility.
- New exploration at Venise Breccia shows potential for district-scale growth.
- Detailed QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off enhance data credibility.
Negative factors
- True widths for Venise Breccia are currently unknown, limiting geological interpretation.
- Some results are re-reported from previous announcements, reducing novelty for those specific facts.
Facts used in scoring: 18
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (18)
Bo_19/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 63.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_19/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 63.4 m
- True Width
- 63.4 m
- From
- 58 m
- To
- 121.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_19/26:58-121.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width and a good grade for tungsten, contributing positively to the project's resource confidence and de-risking strategy. The estimation of true width adds to the confidence in the geological model.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept length with good grade for tungsten.
- True width estimated, providing better geological context.
- Supports resource conversion and de-risking efforts.
Evidence · text
“Drill hole Bo_19/26returned: - 63.4 metres grading 0.16% WO₃(estimated true width) from 58.0 m”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 63.4
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_19/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 45.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_19/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 45.5 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 121.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_19/26:76-121.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This included interval demonstrates good grade and width, confirming the presence of continuous mineralization within the broader intercept and supporting the geological model.
Positive factors
- Good grade over a significant width as an included interval.
- Reinforces continuity of mineralization.
Evidence · text
“including 45.5 metres grading 0.19% WO₃from 76.0 m”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_19/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_19/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.8 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 91.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_19/26:76-91.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade internal interval is a strong positive, demonstrating the presence of significant tungsten mineralization within the broader zone, consistent with the project's bulk underground mining approach.
Positive factors
- High-grade internal interval, indicating strong mineralization.
- Supports the bulk underground mining concept.
Evidence · text
“including 15.8 metres grading 0.36% WO₃from 76.0 m”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_19/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_19/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.9 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 83.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_19/26:76-83.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very high-grade internal interval further highlights the quality of the tungsten mineralization, supporting the economic viability of the project.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade internal interval, enhancing the overall value of the intercept.
- Confirms the presence of rich tungsten zones.
Evidence · text
“including 7.9 metres grading 0.45% WO₃from 76.0 m.”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_18/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 43.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_18/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 43.4 m
- True Width
- 43.4 m
- From
- 112 m
- To
- 155.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_18/26:112-155.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a significant width and a good grade for tungsten, contributing positively to the project's resource confidence and de-risking strategy. The estimation of true width adds to the confidence in the geological model.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept length with good grade for tungsten.
- True width estimated, providing better geological context.
- Supports resource conversion and de-risking efforts.
Evidence · text
“Drill hole Bo_18/26returned: - 43.4 metres grading 0.17% WO₃ (estimated true width) from 112.0 m”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 43.4
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_18/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_18/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25.6 m
- From
- 112 m
- To
- 137.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_18/26:112-137.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This included interval demonstrates good grade and width, confirming the presence of continuous mineralization within the broader intercept and supporting the geological model.
Positive factors
- Good grade over a significant width as an included interval.
- Reinforces continuity of mineralization.
Evidence · text
“including 25.6 metres grading 0.25% WO₃from 112.0 m”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_18/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_18/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.9 m
- From
- 112 m
- To
- 119.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_18/26:112-119.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade internal interval is a strong positive, demonstrating the presence of significant tungsten mineralization within the broader zone, consistent with the project's bulk underground mining approach.
Positive factors
- High-grade internal interval, indicating strong mineralization.
- Supports the bulk underground mining concept.
Evidence · text
“including 7.9 metres grading 0.38% WO₃from 112.0 m.”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_16/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_16/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22.1 m
- True Width
- 22.1 m
- From
- 132 m
- To
- 154.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 132 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_16/26:132-154.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides further evidence of tungsten mineralization, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, with true width estimation adding confidence.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept length with a reasonable grade for tungsten.
- True width estimated, providing better geological context.
Evidence · text
“Drill hole Bo_16/26returned: - 22.1 metres grading 0.10% WO₃(estimated true width) from 132.0 m”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 22.1
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_16/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_16/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 132 m
- To
- 143 m
- Intercept Depth
- 132 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_16/26:132-143
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This included interval confirms the presence of continuous mineralization within the broader intercept, contributing to the geological model.
Positive factors
- Reasonable grade over a moderate width as an included interval.
- Supports continuity of mineralization.
Evidence · text
“including 11.0 metres grading 0.16% WO₃from 132.0 m”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_16/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_16/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 132 m
- To
- 133.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 132 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_16/26:132-133.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very high-grade internal interval, despite its narrow width, highlights the presence of rich tungsten mineralization, which is positive for the project's overall grade profile.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade internal interval, indicating strong mineralization.
- Confirms the presence of rich tungsten zones.
Evidence · text
“including 1.8 metres grading 0.61% WO₃from 132.0 m.”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_14/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_14/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.9 m
- True Width
- 7.9 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 7.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_14/26:0-7.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept, starting from surface with a good grade and estimated true width, contributes positively to the understanding of near-surface mineralization.
Positive factors
- Good grade for tungsten from surface.
- True width estimated, providing better geological context.
Evidence · text
“Drill hole Bo_14/26returned: - 7.9 metres grading 0.22% WO₃ (estimated true width) from 0.0 m”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.9
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_14/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_14/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_14/26:6-8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very high-grade internal interval, despite its narrow width, highlights the presence of rich tungsten mineralization, which is positive for the project's overall grade profile.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade internal interval, indicating strong mineralization.
- Confirms the presence of rich tungsten zones.
Evidence · text
“including 2.0 metres grading 0.72% WO₃from 6.0 m.”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_13/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 81.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_13/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 81.5 m
- True Width
- 81.5 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 81.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_13/26:0-81.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This previously reported intercept is very broad with a good tungsten grade and estimated true width, reinforcing the geological model and supporting resource conversion. However, its novelty is low as it's a re-statement.
Positive factors
- Very broad intercept length with good grade for tungsten.
- True width estimated, providing better geological context.
- Reinforces the geological model and supports resource conversion.
Negative factors
- Result is previously reported, reducing novelty.
Evidence · text
“Bo_13/26, which intersected 81.5 metres grading 0.22% WO₃ (estimated true width)”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 81.5
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_13/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_13/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 57.6 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 57.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_13/26:0-57.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This included interval demonstrates good grade and width, confirming the presence of continuous mineralization within the broader intercept. Its novelty is low as it's a re-statement.
Positive factors
- Good grade over a significant width as an included interval.
- Reinforces continuity of mineralization.
Negative factors
- Result is previously reported, reducing novelty.
Evidence · text
“including 57.6 metres grading 0.30% WO₃”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_13/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_13/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.8 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 23.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_13/26:0-23.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade internal interval is a strong positive, demonstrating the presence of significant tungsten mineralization within the broader zone, consistent with the project's bulk underground mining approach. Its novelty is low as it's a re-statement.
Positive factors
- High-grade internal interval, indicating strong mineralization.
- Supports the bulk underground mining concept.
Negative factors
- Result is previously reported, reducing novelty.
Evidence · text
“including 23.8 metres grading 0.68% WO₃”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_13/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 2.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_13/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.96
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_13/26:0-4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptionally high-grade internal interval, despite its narrow width, highlights the presence of very rich tungsten mineralization, which is highly positive for the project's overall grade profile. Its novelty is low as it's a re-statement.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade internal interval, indicating very strong mineralization.
- Confirms the presence of rich tungsten zones.
Negative factors
- Result is previously reported, reducing novelty.
Evidence · text
“and 4.0 metres grading 2.96% WO₃”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Bo_BV_01bBorralha · tungstenGrade: 1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_BV_01b
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Venise Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept from the initial discovery hole at Venise Breccia is very positive for the project's exploration upside, indicating a new mineralized system. However, its novelty is low as it's a re-statement, and the unknown true width reduces confidence slightly.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept from a newly discovered breccia system.
- Indicates significant exploration potential beyond the current PEA footprint.
Negative factors
- Result is previously reported, reducing novelty.
- True width is unknown, limiting geological interpretation.
Evidence · text
“initial discovery hole Bo_BV_01b, which returned multiple tungsten and molybdenum mineralized intervals including 13.0 metres grading 1.00% WO₃”
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
Bo_BV_01bBorralha · tungstenGrade: 4.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_BV_01b
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_BV_01b:null-null
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Venise Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Seville and ALS Loughrea
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This exceptionally high-grade internal interval from the Venise Breccia discovery hole is highly positive, confirming very rich tungsten mineralization. Its novelty is low as it's a re-statement, and the unknown true width reduces confidence slightly.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade internal interval, indicating very strong mineralization.
- Confirms the presence of rich tungsten zones in a new discovery.
Negative factors
- Result is previously reported, reducing novelty.
- True width is unknown, limiting geological interpretation.
Evidence · text
“including 3.0 metres grading 4.15% WO₃”
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
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.